With his keen senses, Uchiha Zhi immediately noticed that the relationship between the two had taken a great leap forward.
Of course, that didn't mean Uchiha Yin and Uchiha Mikoto had slept together. In his current state, Yin couldn't have even if he'd wanted to.
"Father-in-law, let me introduce myself again. I'm Uchiha Yin."
Yin was joking as he held out his hand to Uchiha Zhi.
"You're asking for it!" Mikoto instantly pinched the soft flesh at Yin's waist.
But she seemed afraid of hurting him. Her pinch was so gentle that it didn't hurt at all; it felt more like lovers flirting.
Zhi froze for a moment, then burst out laughing.
"Yin, you really are something. You've won over my precious daughter already!"
"Dad."
Mikoto sounded a little shy.
"Treat my daughter well. If anything happens to her, I'll hold you responsible."
Zhi's expression turned stern. The force of his presence bore down on Yin.
"Dad." Though Zhi hadn't aimed that pressure at her, Mikoto could tell what Yin was going through. Worry showed on her face.
For an instant, Yin felt as though a crushing weight had settled on his shoulders.
But he endured the pressure and met Zhi's gaze with a solemn expression.
"Father-in-law, you can trust me with Mikoto."
Zhi held Yin's gaze for a moment, then smiled.
"Take good care of her. That puts my mind at ease."
Chapter 45: A Surge in Strength
After breakfast, Yin headed to school along the now-familiar route.
Only then did he have time to carefully assess the power surging through his body.
Majestic Destroyer Flame: a ninjutsu Madara used in the original story. It converted a large amount of Chakra into flames and expelled them in an instant, forming a wall of fire so vast that more than