Chapter 217: Arrangements
When Shin Uchiha heard Uzuki Yugao's words, he looked at her with eyes full of tenderness and said, somewhat awkwardly:
"Yugao, you should know that I'm the Uchiha Clan's leader now. As clan leader, I can't marry someone from outside the clan, for the sake of our bloodline and legacy. Otherwise, our elder and the clan members would all object."
At the same time, Shin Uchiha added inwardly, Besides, that would be unfair to Tsunade and the others.
Yet Uzuki Yugao's expression did not change at all when she heard his words. She shook her head and said:
"What does that matter? I was already prepared for this when I got together with you. Besides, I believe that even if you don't marry me or give me an official place at your side, Shin, you'll never abandon me."
Hearing Uzuki Yugao's words and seeing her resolute gaze, Shin Uchiha was moved. This girl loved him to her very core. How could he bear to hurt her?
Shin Uchiha pulled Uzuki Yugao into his arms and held her tightly, whispering in her ear, "Yugao, I'm sorry. Thank you."
Sensing Shin Uchiha's guilt, Uzuki Yugao wrapped her arms around his waist as well.
"So don't let me down. You have to treat all of us well."
Shin Uchiha said nothing more and simply nodded firmly. No amount of words would mean anything; his actions from then on would speak for him.
Then, without bothering with anything else, Shin Uchiha held Uzuki Yugao in his arms and teleported straight to his home in the Uchiha District in Konoha.
Uzuki Yugao also noticed the change in their surroundings. After glancing at the familiar furnishings, she closed her eyes with a faint blush and tilted her head up toward Shin Uchiha, her