Uchiha Tajima's Happy Occasion

The last image before the shadow clone dispersed was the sight of everyone from the Hyuga Branch Family kneeling together, tears of gratitude streaming down their faces.

"My lord's grace is as great as giving us new lives! We swear to follow you to the death!" Hyuga Tosei's aged face was streaked with tears as he led all the branch-family ninja in a heavy kowtow.

Qin Mo's shadow clone had only nodded faintly then. "Remember today. Rebuild order, calm the people, and guard your foundation well. The elites of the Hozuki and Snow Clan will assist you and deter petty threats.

If anyone dares to take advantage of your weakness... kill without mercy."

"We shall obey your command!" everyone answered in unison.

Only after arranging everything did the shadow clone set out on the return journey with the core members.

At this moment, after receiving all the information, Qin Mo nodded slightly to the returning group. "You've worked hard."

Jin and Yan stepped forward and bowed. "We were fortunate not to fail you, Young Master Mo."

Hozuki Dark Moon and Xue Tahai also bowed respectfully. "My lord, the Hyuga Main Family has completely become history."

"Mm." Qin Mo's words carried a deeper meaning. "I know about that matter."

Xue Tahai's heart tightened. He immediately understood that Qin Mo was referring to Hyuga Sosuke's strange death and the matter of his eyes being gouged out. He quickly lowered his head. "It was this subordinate's incompetence, failing to..."

"It has nothing to do with you." Qin Mo cut him off. "Suppress this matter for now. There's no need to publicize it. Crimson Snow."

"Young Master." Crimson Snow immediately stepped forward.

"Take the two clan leaders to the best guest rooms in the west courtyard to rest. Treat them well," Qin Mo instructed.

"Yes." Crimson Snow bowed gracefully and made an inviting gesture to Hozuki Dark Moon and Xue Tahai. "Clan leaders, please follow me."

After Crimson Snow led the two away, Qin Mo said to Jin and Yan, "You two seniors have worked hard as well. Go back and recuperate properly."

"Many thanks, Young Master Mo." Jin and Yan bowed again before turning and leaving separately.

After dealing with the returning group, Qin Mo turned his gaze to Madara and Izuna, who had been waiting off to the side. "Eldest Brother, Second Brother, let's go see Father and the elders together."

Madara and Izuna nodded, and the three walked shoulder to shoulder toward the council hall.

Inside the council hall, the lamps burned bright, candle flames flickering in the stagnant air.

Qin Mo, Madara, and Izuna stepped over the threshold and bowed in perfect unison. "Father, elders."

"Sit." Uchiha Tajima's gaze swept over his three sons like a hawk's, finally settling on Qin Mo.

After Qin Mo took his seat, he wasted no time on needless pleasantries and directly recounted the destruction of the Hyuga Main Family.

"...The Hyuga Main Family has been completely erased, and the Branch Family has sworn loyalty.

The Hozuki and Snow Clan elites are assisting them in stabilizing the situation and deterring outside enemies."

Uchiha Tajima nodded slightly, unconcealed satisfaction in his eyes.

The five elders also kept nodding.

Uchiha Tajima changed the subject. "Tomorrow's negotiations with the Senju concern the rise or fall of our clan.

To be safe, the First Elder and Second Elder will accompany the three of you to the northeastern border."

As soon as he said this, Madara and Izuna subconsciously looked at Qin Mo.

They knew Mo had always had his own plans.

Sure enough, Qin Mo frowned slightly. "Father, I believe there is no need to trouble the two elders.

With me, Eldest Brother, and Second Brother, plus the nineteen elite jonin chosen yesterday, and the Kaguya Clan receiving us at the northeastern border,

moreover, we also have Senju Tobirama as a hostage. Senju Butsuma will hesitate to act, and he absolutely won't dare to force matters!"

"Young Master Mo!" the Second Elder could not help speaking up, his voice carrying an elder's worry and a trace of urgency. "You underestimate that old ghost Butsuma and his Four Polar Generals!"

"Four Polar Generals?" Madara, Izuna, and Qin Mo were all puzzled.

The First Elder explained, "Back then, Jin and Yan were already experts with the Mangekyo Sharingan. Together, they were called the Flame Twin Heroes!

As long as the two of them joined forces, even if they encountered a powerful enemy they could not defeat, they could still retreat unharmed.

But in the end, they were crippled for life.

That was thanks to those Four Polar Generals!

Senju Kai, Senju Wu, Senju Sen, and Senju Hao are all masters whose taijutsu and ninjutsu have reached the pinnacle, and they are even more proficient in secret combination techniques!

The Heaven-Piercing Wooden Prison Technique seals heaven and earth with four colossal pillars, forming its own barrier. To this day, no one has broken it!

Back then, Jin and Yan swept across the battlefield unmatched, heavily injuring the Senju elites. When they were retreating, those four ambushed and wounded them..."

The Third Elder said in a grave voice, "Young Master Mo, your strategies are outstanding and your strength is exceptional. This old man admires you.

However, the battlefield changes in an instant. To save his own son, it's hard to guarantee Senju Butsuma won't take a desperate risk, even sacrificing the Four Polar Generals to force a breakthrough.

With the First Elder and Second Elder, two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan, at your side, at the very least they can ensure the three of you retreat safely, and you will have a bit more confidence at the negotiating table."

The Second Elder also nodded solemnly. "That's right. With these old bones of ours, protecting the three young masters should not be a problem!"

Madara and Izuna exchanged a glance, both seeing the gravity in each other's eyes.

Qin Mo slowly nodded. "I understand. Then we will have to trouble the First Elder and Second Elder."

Seeing Qin Mo agree, Uchiha Tajima's stern face finally softened slightly.

He looked around at everyone and suddenly threw out news utterly different from the current grim atmosphere. "In addition, there is one more matter.

Once you return victorious from the negotiations, the clan will hold a banquet to celebrate.

At the same time... it will also be this old man's wedding banquet."

"Wedding banquet?" Madara, Izuna, and Qin Mo all looked up in astonishment at the same time. Even the usually steady Madara showed surprise.

Only the five elders looked as usual, clearly having known long ago.

"The bride is Uchiha Miho of the clan," Uchiha Tajima explained. "Her fiancé died at the hands of the Senju in his early years, and she never married.

Since then, she has trained bitterly in ninjutsu and is now a jonin who has awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. She is resilient, upright in character, and proper in conduct."

The corner of Qin Mo's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

In wartime, with tomorrow's negotiations deciding their fate, Dad, you're actually busy taking a wife?

And you chose this moment to announce it?

A thousand retorts surged through his heart.

But looking at the rare softness in his father's eyes, and the calm expressions on Madara's and Izuna's faces that said "it's normal for Father to remarry"...

Forget it.

Qin Mo silently rolled his eyes in his heart.

Who made you our dad?

Wasn't it just getting one more stepmother?

As long as it didn't affect proper business, he could be happy however he liked.

Madara stood and said solemnly, "Congratulations, Father! We will surely return in triumph and offer you our congratulations!"

Izuna immediately followed. "Don't worry, Father! We'll make the Senju behave themselves and come back to drink at your wedding feast!"

Qin Mo suppressed that absurd feeling in his heart and also rose, an impeccable smile appearing on his face. "Father, you remain vigorous despite your age. This is truly worthy of celebration.

It seems we'll be drinking this wedding wine for certain.

Prepare the banquet and wait for our return."

The tense atmosphere in the council hall strangely relaxed a little because of this sudden wedding news.

Uchiha Tajima looked at his three outstanding sons, a gratified smile appearing in his eyes. He waved a hand. "Go. All of you go back and rest well.

Tomorrow will be the stage for you three brothers!"

The three bowed again and took their leave.