Uchiha Hikaru had discussed it with Spinach for so long, yet they had only continued to waver between conflict and hesitation. But he knew this indecision could not last too long. Otherwise, the situation would become far too unfavorable for him.
Now was not the time for him to be softhearted. He had to make a resolute choice. This was not deliberately hurting the girl; perhaps it would make her more mature and stronger.
This might be a stage of growth that everyone had to go through again and again. There was no way around it. Everyone had to experience such things, and Uchiha Hikaru had gone through countless such experiences before.
He also knew that the process might be agonizing and heartbreaking, but there was no choice. Once someone slowly accepted and adapted to it, they would grow rapidly as well.
"Spinach, I really don't think we can keep being softhearted about this. Protecting the little girl was a very correct decision. We can't say it was wrong, but if we keep protecting her like this, then we'll be the ones in the wrong."
"You know how dangerous the jianghu is, and how treacherous people in this world can be. If she remains under our protection, there won't be any problem, because she is living alongside us right now."
"But if one day we truly go our separate ways and she no longer follows us, how will she survive in this world? She definitely can't keep living that way, so we can't protect her for the rest of her life. Do you understand?"
Uchiha Hikaru felt that there was nothing wrong with Spinach treating the little girl well, but if things continued like this, it would become a grave mistake. He knew Spinach had a very good relationship with