"Clink... clink..."
At a small table by the window.
Hyuga Wuye gazed out the window, absentmindedly stirring his spoon. It occasionally struck the side of the cup, producing a crisp sound.
Uchiha Mikoto looked at his profile, alternately bright and dim in the light, and could not help saying softly, "Actually, she might not have been badmouthing you and Lady Tsunade in her heart. Maybe she just thought you were handsome?"
Hyuga Wuye turned back to look at her and could not help laughing. "If everyone were as gentle as you, the world would be a much better place."
Uchiha Mikoto lowered her head again, somewhat awkwardly, and said gently, "No, it's just that since she didn't say anything out loud, why should you be unhappy over a guess?"
"I'm not unhappy, because I don't care."
Wuye shook his head and looked out the window again. "I'm just worried about Tsunade. Everyone has something they insist on protecting. When those things turn around and hurt them instead, I don't know whether she can still bear it."
Uchiha Mikoto did not understand at all.
"Mikoto, tell me about the Security Force, including its personnel structure and current squad divisions."
Hyuga Wuye did not continue discussing unrelated matters with her. He had already told her what she needed to know, so it was time to get down to business.
Although Uchiha Mikoto was one of his designated targets, he would not approach her mindlessly.
He first had to observe and judge her. If she harbored ill intentions, then she could be used as a breakup tool.
But if she had no bad intentions and no ulterior motive, then he had to be cautious.
After all, no one owed him anything. If he caused harm, he had to take responsibility for what came