Uchiha Ying Yue's heart jolted. He hadn't expected the old clan head to so directly propose that he take over the position.
The suggestion left him both flattered and keenly aware of the responsibility resting on his shoulders.
"Clan Head, I..." Ying Yue began, but Chōkaku cut him off with a wave of his hand.
"Ying Yue, you don't need to answer right away." Chōkaku's gaze grew profound. "Becoming clan head isn't just about inheriting strength. It also requires wisdom and decisiveness. I need to assess your character and see whether you have what it takes to lead the Uchiha Clan into the future."
Uchiha Ying Yue nodded and replied calmly, "I understand, Clan Head. I'm willing to undergo your assessment. Whatever the result, I'll give it my all."
Uchiha Chōkaku nodded in satisfaction, then said earnestly, "Ying Yue, the future of the Uchiha Clan will depend on you to a great extent. As the family's heir, you must consider more than your own strength. You must think of the survival and honor of the entire clan."
He stood, picked up an ancient scroll from the table, and handed it to Ying Yue. "This is the Uchiha Clan Inheritance Scroll. It contains some of the insights and combat techniques left behind by Lord Uchiha Madara. I hope you can draw strength from it and improve yourself."
Uchiha Ying Yue accepted the scroll, feeling the weight of the responsibility it carried. This was more than a simple test; it was an important guide to the mission he would shoulder in the future.
"Thank you, Clan Head. I won't let you down," Ying Yue replied solemnly.
His meeting with Uchiha Chōkaku left Ying Yue with a heavier sense of responsibility. The road ahead would be harder, but he was ready.
After leaving