Uchiha Ying Yue felt a jolt in his heart.
He hadn't expected Uzumaki Mito to entrust the entire Uzumaki Clan to him. What a tremendous responsibility! But he also understood Mito's helplessness and powerlessness at that moment. As the strongest surviving member of the Uzumaki Clan, she could no longer bear that burden.
"Lady Mito, you can rest assured. I'll do everything I can to protect the Uzumaki Clan," Ying Yue promised solemnly. "The Uzumaki Clan once made enormous contributions to Konoha and the entire Ninja World. I won't let their bloodline die out."
A faint, relieved smile appeared on Uzumaki Mito's face, and tears of gratitude glimmered in her eyes. "Ying Yue, thank you... I believe that under your protection, the Uzumaki Clan will overcome this crisis. The survivors will also support you wholeheartedly, whatever decisions you make in the future."
Uchiha Ying Yue nodded. He knew this was not only a responsibility, but also a heavy burden of trust.
After saying goodbye to Uzumaki Mito, Ying Yue felt both heavyhearted and resolute.
The Uzumaki Clan's future was still fraught with hardship and challenges, but he had decided not to betray Lady Mito's trust. He would shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Uzumaki Clan.
"The Uzumaki Clan's bloodline cannot simply vanish," Ying Yue swore to himself. "No matter what difficulties arise, I'll do everything I can to protect them and help them rise again."
From that day on, Ying Yue carried a new responsibility in his heart, and found new motivation.
His goal was not merely to become one of Konoha's strongest. He also wanted to provide shelter for those who needed protection.
Before long, Konoha's senior leaders decided to visit Uzumaki Mito together.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura all carried a deep sense of