Shin Uchiha was a little surprised to see the figure behind the Elder. After nodding to her, he sat down directly across from the Elder.
"Umai, pour our beloved Clan Leader a cup of tea."
Umai had already been a little nervous at the sight of Shin Uchiha. At the Elder's words, she hastily answered and knelt at the table, methodically rinsing the tea utensils with hot water and pouring the tea.
At that point, Shin Uchiha finally turned his gaze to the Elder before him and said somewhat helplessly:
"Elder, please stop teasing me. Even if I'm the Uchiha Clan's leader, I'm still your junior."
Hearing Shin Uchiha's words, the Elder calmly took a sip of tea before continuing:
"What does seniority matter? I'm just an old man with one foot in the grave. It's only natural that our esteemed Clan Leader won't listen to an old fellow like me."
Just then, Umai finished pouring the tea and placed it in front of Shin Uchiha.
Shin Uchiha nodded to Umai, whose face was slightly flushed, and drained the tea beside him in one gulp. Only then did he sigh and say:
"All right, what exactly do you need? As long as it isn't too unreasonable, I'll agree."
At Shin Uchiha's words, a smile immediately appeared on the Elder's previously calm face. He set his cup on the table before saying:
"In that case, let Umai serve you from now on."
Hearing the Elder's words, Shin Uchiha ran a hand over his face.
He had guessed this might happen when he saw Umai behind the Elder. Sure enough, his suspicion had been right.
"Elder, you should know that I already have two maids serving me. There's no need to drag Umai into this too.
"Besides, as far as I know,