Held in Shin Uchiha's arms, Uchiha Mikoto said, "Shin, Lady Tsunade came to see me today. She checked on our baby, too."
At her words, Shin Uchiha kissed her cheek. "I invited Lady Tsunade. She's the Medical Saint. Having her check on you and the baby puts my mind at ease."
Only then did Uchiha Mikoto understand why Tsunade had visited her. Deeply touched, her expression grew even more tender as she nestled in Shin Uchiha's arms and quietly gazed at the distant sea.
Shin Uchiha held Mikoto and admired the view for a while, then suddenly remembered something.
"Mikoto."
"Hmm?"
"The Uchiha Clan held a gathering on Whirlpool Island tonight."
"Yes, I know."
"I was elected clan leader."
Uchiha Mikoto froze for a moment at his words, then quickly raised her head and looked at Shin Uchiha in delighted surprise, her eyes shining beautifully.
"Really?"
Seeing her delight, Shin Uchiha could not help kissing her forehead.
"Yes. Clan Leader Fugaku and the Elder pushed for it. During the gathering, Clan Leader Fugaku voluntarily stepped down to let someone more capable take over. The Elder agreed, and they put me in the position."
Uchiha Mikoto cupped his face, gazing at him happily. "I never imagined my Shin would be this amazing. You've even become clan leader."
"I was surprised, too. I thought Clan Leader Fugaku would pass the position on to Itachi."
At his words, Mikoto frowned slightly and said with some concern,
"Itachi is a very clever child, but he doesn't get along well with the clan. Besides, his personality and the way he handles things don't make him suited to being clan leader."
Then Mikoto turned her gaze to Shin Uchiha and straightened his collar, her brow relaxing. "Besides, the position of clan leader isn't hereditary. With everything