The atmosphere inside the Uchiha Clan head's residence was somewhat solemn.
In the spacious hall, the two Mikoto Uchihas finally stood face to face.
Their gazes met, as though they could pierce through each other's souls.
Around them stood other female ninjas of the Uchiha Clan.
These female ninjas also wore traditional black ninja attire and had agile figures, but a closer look revealed the differences between them.
The men might have been able to conceal their emotions, but the women's states were especially apparent.
The female ninjas of the Uchiha Clan from the parallel world had obvious exhaustion and wariness on their faces.
Long periods of battle and tense living had placed enormous strain on both their bodies and minds.
In sharp contrast were the female ninjas from Uchiha Yato's world.
These female ninjas exuded an air of languid ease, or perhaps one of tranquil serenity.
Their steps were light and their expressions composed, as if they had never weathered too many storms.
The reason for this was that Uchiha Yato had long since found alternative methods of fighting for his clan.
In his world, female ninjas no longer needed to participate in battle personally; robots or Puppet Technique took their place.
As a result, the female ninjas did not have to face life-or-death trials on the battlefield, nor did they have to worry that their husbands might leave never to return.
This difference was not merely reflected in their appearances, but also in their inner worlds.
The female ninjas from the parallel world remained highly vigilant at all times, while those from Uchiha Yato's world could enjoy relatively peaceful lives.
Before long, both Mikoto Uchihas relaxed at the same time.
No matter what, they both held status and standing within the Uchiha Clan, and soon they were chatting