That's right, the owner of that voice was Fugaku Uchiha's wife, Mikoto Uchiha, who had remained silent until now.
Her voice was crisp and gentle, as though it could pierce straight through one's soul.
"You need a somewhat more notable background. That would also benefit your future actions, wouldn't it, Yato?"
Though Mikoto Uchiha spoke softly, her words carried an irresistible force.
Uchiha Yato said nothing, merely nodding slightly in agreement. His silence made everyone curious about what he was thinking. Just what kind of plan did he have in mind?
At that moment, Sparkle suddenly cut in playfully. "Look at how well Yato knows your family. He's definitely plotting something~"
There was a hint of teasing in her tone, as if she were implying that Uchiha Yato's motives were far from pure.
Upon hearing that, Mikoto Uchiha's expression shifted slightly. She nearly burst out laughing.
After all, Uchiha Yato even knew about some of her husband's private matters. It was truly rather surprising.
Still, Mikoto Uchiha felt a little uncomfortable as well.
She had no idea how Uchiha Yato had learned of these things, and it caused her trust in him to waver slightly.
Meanwhile, though Uchiha Yato said nothing, the gritted-teeth expression on his face already explained everything.
He was clearly furious at Sparkle's nonsense and wanted nothing more than to tear that mouth of hers apart immediately.
Unfortunately, Sparkle was simply too good at making things up, and she had no solid evidence for what she said. Even if Uchiha Yato wanted to refute her, he had nowhere to begin.
"If it really comes down to it, you and Miss Sparkle can both be placed under the Great Elder's name."
Mikoto Uchiha's words caught Sparkle off guard, but she did not object.
But when Uchiha Yato heard