The Great Elder Uchiha Setsuna's Secret

After leaving, Uchiha Fugaku headed toward the Great Elder's residence.

After all, he still needed to follow up on the matter of purchasing medicinal herbs that he had entrusted to him yesterday.

"Granny Cat, the truth is, I, Uchiha Setsuna, have admired you for a long time."

"Ever since the day I met you, my heart has had no room for anyone else."

"For your sake, I chose to remain unmarried..."

"I love you, Granny Cat."

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What the hell? Is the effect of the Youth-Preserving Pill that potent, or is the young Granny Cat just that alluring?

Is this really the Great Elder of my Uchiha Clan—the iron-blooded Uchiha Setsuna?

But it seems the Great Elder has been fond of Granny Cat for a long time, hasn't he?

Has seeing the young Granny Cat again stirred his heart once more?

No wonder among all the elders, only the Great Elder has remained single all these years; it turns out he has always had someone in his heart.

Should he give him a helping hand?

But Granny Cat already has a granddaughter, Xiao Huan; would that be inappropriate?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Fugaku quietly slipped away.

It was just a tiny bit of a pity; if only he had brought a recording device, he could have used it to tease him for an entire year.

Of course, Uchiha Fugaku naturally couldn't expose his own Great Elder's dark history on the spot.

After all, he was quite old; what if he died of shame and flew off to the Pure Land?

He still needed him to help with the work.

Subsequently, Uchiha Fugaku gave a light cough from a distance before walking toward the Great Elder's courtyard.

Opening the courtyard gate, he saw the Great Elder Uchiha Setsuna sitting upright, sipping tea.

Seeing Uchiha Fugaku arrive, Uchiha Setsuna couldn't help but ask.

"To what do I owe the honor of the Clan Head's visit?"

Seeing Uchiha Setsuna putting on a serious act, Uchiha Fugaku forcibly suppressed his laughter and said.

"Isn't this to ask you about the matter regarding Granny Cat?"

Granny Cat? The Clan Head couldn't have discovered something, could he?

Thinking of this, Uchiha Setsuna's heart suddenly panicked.

It couldn't be, right?

However, being the Great Elder, he quickly steadied his composure and said.

"Clan Head, are you here to ask about the herb purchase?"

Uchiha Fugaku replied with a pointed tone.

"More or less; isn't the matter of acquiring herbs the same as the matter of Granny Cat?"

Uchiha Setsuna understood the hidden meaning behind Uchiha Fugaku's words, and recalling the cough that had alerted him, he panicked on the spot.

Could he have really been discovered?

Uchiha Setsuna thought of his uncontrollable confession and felt an instant urge to die.

No, no, no, he had to stay calm.

After all, the Clan Head would surely not make this matter public.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have warned him with that cough.

He had to pretend he didn't know and report only on the herbs.

Uchiha Setsuna cleared his throat and said.

"Clan Head, those herb orders and the deposit have already been handed over to Granny Cat."

"She is already arranging to collect them with full effort; as for the timeline, it will take anywhere from half a month to a month."

"After all, ten million in herbs is no small amount."

"It will take quite some time to collect them all."

"Oh, and Granny Cat said she is very grateful for the gift the Clan Head sent her."

After hearing Uchiha Setsuna's report, Uchiha Fugaku smiled and said.

"Great Elder, from now on, leave all matters involving Granny Cat to you."

"For instance, the herb business, as well as the procurement of weapons and various supplies."

"And you, who have been alone for so long, it's time you found someone to keep you company."

Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Setsuna couldn't help but blush, but he immediately suppressed it with chakra and said.

"Clan Leader, my heart is devoted to the clan, and I have no room for romantic entanglements."

"Clan Leader, please don't..."

Finally, under Uchiha Fugaku's playful gaze, Uchiha Setsuna slowly closed his mouth, attempting to whitewash himself.

Then he accepted the mission.

But looking at Uchiha Setsuna, Uchiha Fugaku understood that even if he gave him so many opportunities to interact with Granny Cat, he might not go often.

Since that was the case, he might as well give him another push.

"Oh, and Great Elder, the clan is actually in dire need of these herbs."

"I hope you can make a few more trips."

"It's best to go once every day. I hope the clan can have these herbs entering the treasury daily."

"To avoid a shortage of medicinal herbs."

Hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Uchiha Setsuna decided to go all out and replied.

"Yes, Clan Leader."

Seeing Uchiha Setsuna accept the order, Uchiha Fugaku's mind immediately came up with another idea.

Then he said to the Great Elder, Uchiha Setsuna.

"Great Elder, you know I've been busy with the clan's taijutsu training recently."

"I hope you can deliver a message to Granny Cat for me."

Hearing that Uchiha Fugaku wanted him to deliver a message, he immediately understood that this was an opportunity for him to interact with her, so he agreed.

"Understood, Clan Leader."

Seeing Uchiha Setsuna readily agree, Uchiha Fugaku said to him with a smile.

"Great Elder, it's like this."

"Although I'm asking you to help me deliver a message, I hope you don't say it's from me."

"I hope you just tell her directly."

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Hearing this, Uchiha Setsuna suddenly had a bad feeling.

However, since he had already agreed, Uchiha Setsuna could only grit his teeth and listen.

Then, Uchiha Setsuna heard a sentence from Uchiha Fugaku that he didn't understand.

Granny Cat I like you

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He could understand "Granny Cat," but what did "I like you" mean?

Why had he never heard it in all his years in the ninja world?

What language was this?

Or was it from some small, unknown country?

However, hearing this sentence, Uchiha Setsuna felt relieved. After all, it wasn't something difficult to say.

It could also increase his opportunities to interact with Granny Cat. Why not?

Seeing Uchiha Setsuna's barely concealed excitement, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but show a motherly smile (a sly grin), feeling that his mission was complete.

My poor Great Elder, I, Uchiha Fugaku, can only help you this much.

As for whether it will succeed, that depends on you.

Then, Uchiha Fugaku left the Great Elder's house and went back to study the Qi Refining Art.

And the Great Elder was still immersed in the beautiful fantasy of meeting Granny Cat.

Finally, he couldn't help but mutter.

"Granny Cat I like you, Granny Cat I like you..."

Although this sentence is awkward, I, Uchiha Setsuna, must not forget it.