"I don't know either..."
After hearing Mikoto's words, Wuye's gaze grew complicated.
"Maybe this is the fate between you all..."
Mikoto sighed softly. "I used to find it strange that you would have that kind of relationship with children from a later generation. But now, it seems it was all destined."
"I won't treat them as my sisters..."
Wuye closed his eyes. "They aren't..."
Mikoto could not help but be slightly moved. "Wuye, they rely on you so obviously. Are you still going to insist on this?"
"To me, only the sisters who shared those beautiful memories with me are my sisters. Otherwise, they are nothing more than strangers," Wuye said quietly.
"Wuye..."
After a long silence, Mikoto said, "What about us? What are you planning to do about us?"
"You don't need to worry. I have never confused the Uchiha Clan with you. No matter what happens, I will still be with you," Wuye said, opening his eyes.
But Mikoto's expression was somewhat bitter. "Wuye, I can't imagine how I'm supposed to face you in the future if the clan and the village break apart."
Wuye frowned. "Why can't you leave the Uchiha Clan? Once you marry me, you'll have nothing to do with the Uchiha Clan anyway. Why do you still have such a strong sense of belonging?"
"Wuye," Mikoto shook her head, "only someone who is an Uchiha can understand the unity within our clan. I have always known that they sincerely treat me well, so I want to repay them too. That is the fundamental reason I cannot bear to watch the Uchiha Clan come into conflict with you."
"Mm."
Wuye closed his eyes again. "I respect your thoughts, but I also have things I am determined to do."
"Yes, I've always known..."
She gently crouched