At Shin Uchiha's words, Uchiha Jie and the others lowered their heads, not daring to say anything more.
Seeing this, Shin Uchiha sighed inwardly before turning to Uchiha Jie, whose head was still bowed, and saying:
"Uchiha Jie, you're their leader, and you deserve the most credit for completing this mission. What would you like? You can tell me anything."
At the Clan Leader's words, Uchiha Jie slowly raised his head and looked at Shin Uchiha. He deliberated for a long time, only speaking somewhat sheepishly when Shin Uchiha was on the verge of losing patience:
"Since you've put it that way, Lord Clan Leader, I'll be bold enough to ask."
Hearing Uchiha Jie's reply, Shin Uchiha finally smiled. He nodded and said:
"That's more like it. Tell me what you want. As long as it isn't too unreasonable, I'll agree."
At Shin Uchiha's words, Uchiha Jie sheepishly scratched the back of his head, then looked at the Clan Leader. After a moment's hesitation, he stammered:
"Well, Lord Clan Leader, you may already know that I have a younger sister. Our family has always doted on her."
When Uchiha Jie mentioned his sister, Shin Uchiha was rather puzzled.
Shin Uchiha had heard of his sister's reputation. Though she was not particularly strong, her looks ranked among the finest of the Uchiha Clan's younger generation.
Thus, after hearing Uchiha Jie's words, Shin Uchiha furrowed his brows slightly and asked:
"Uchiha Mai? I do remember her-a very cute young girl. What's the matter? Has she found someone she likes and wants my permission?
Our Uchiha Clan doesn't concern itself too much with these matters, as long as no one marries outside the clan.
But if you felt the need to ask me, could the person she likes be an outsider?"
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