The old man led Sasuke Uchiha, Uchiha Fugaku, and Uchiha Mikoto into a courtyard.
The surrounding decorations had an antique feel, and the hall was covered with smooth wooden floors with incense burning in the corners.
"Elder Setsuna, Mikoto, she!" Uchiha Fugaku seemed a little anxious and hurriedly gestured to the old man with his eyes.
Uchiha Mikoto's beautiful eyes were fixed on Sasuke, her gaze filled with loving kindness.
Uchiha Setsuna waved his hand, gesturing for the others to sit down. The group knelt on the carpet in the middle of the room.
The old man slowly added charcoal to the small stove and placed the teapot on top.
" Sasuke, Shinsei is your comrade, right?" Uchiha Setsuna asked, looking at Sasuke.
Sasuke nodded.
Uchiha Setsuna thought to himself, "Just as I thought."
Shinsei's arrival in this world was no secret among the Konoha High Command, after all, he had ended the war in the Land of Rain.
People who appear out of nowhere always pique people's curiosity. But secrets can't stay hidden forever; once they're known, they're no longer secrets.
"Is Mikoto's transformation due to the power of your Mangekyō Sharingan?" Uchiha Setsuna asked again.
Sasuke nodded again.
Uchiha Fugaku hurriedly sat up, clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and asked:
Can it be untied?
Sasuke shook his head. "I can't untie it."
Uchiha Fugaku's Sharingan quietly unfolded once more, with three black Tomoe slowly rotating in his eyes.
The elder tapped on the coffee table, Uchiha Fugaku sat down again, his eyes fixed on Sasuke.
"Can you tell me the name of your Mangekyō ability?" Elder Uchiha asked kindly.
" The Kamimusubi." Sasuke didn't hide it.
The elder did not press further. The Sharingan's power was a crucial secret for its user, and the name of this power already revealed a great deal of information.
In ancient mythology, Kamimusubi was a deity who controlled creation and life, and possessed the ability to change destiny.
There was once a Ōkuninushi, the Eighty Gods, who was burned to death with a red-hot stone.
At the Sashikuni Wakahime, the Kamimusubi sent the Kisagaihime Umugaihime restore it.
Based on Uchiha Mikoto's performance, does this ability allow her to recreate a character she has in her mind within another person?
What a terrifying ability! It can change someone's mind without them even realizing it.
Uchiha Setsuna, Fudo, put tea leaves into the boiling teapot and slowly arranged the teacups.
A member of the Uchiha clan hurried in and whispered a few words in Uchiha Setsuna's ear.
Uchiha Setsuna immediately sat up straight. "Are you Shinsei and Tsunade? Please come in quickly."
Just as the clansman was about to leave, Uchiha Setsuna hurriedly called out to him, "Wait a moment, I'll go greet him myself."
After saying that, Uchiha Setsuna stood up and walked towards the door.
Uchiha Fugaku was somewhat confused. The First Elder was the undisputed leader of the Uchiha Clan; was there anyone else in Konoha worthy of his personal welcome?
Could it be Mito Uzumaki of the First Hokage from the Senju Clan?
He quickly stood up and followed behind the Grand Elder.
Only Sasuke Uchiha and Mikoto remained in the room.
Mikoto looked at Sasuke with tenderness in her eyes and said softly, " Sasuke, you've grown up. Why didn't Itachi come back with you?"
Upon hearing that man's name, Sasuke's face instantly turned cold. "Don't mention that man's name again!"
Uchiha Mikoto was startled and hurriedly asked, " Sasuke, what's wrong? Did you and your brother have a fight?"
Uchiha Setsuna, accompanied by Uchiha Fugaku, arrived at the entrance of the Uchiha Clan's compound.
A blonde woman and a boy with short black hair stood at the entrance.
Uchiha Fugaku recognized the blonde woman; she was Tsunade, a disciple of the Hokage and the granddaughter of the First Hokage, Tsunade Hashirama Senju.
Uchiha Setsuna strode closer, laughing loudly, and said, "I never expected that Princess Tsunade and Shinsei- kun would grace the Uchiha with their presence. It is truly an honor."
He looked at the boy beside him, " Shinsei- chan, it's an honor to meet you."
Tsunade's face showed little smile; she simply bowed slightly in response, "I'm truly sorry, my student Sasuke has caused you trouble."
"Oh?" Uchiha Setsuna looked surprised. " Sasuke is... is he Princess Tsunade's student? Please come in, both of you."
The old man led the two into the courtyard and they sat down cross-legged in the hall.
The old man placed teacups for Shinsei and Tsunade and added fresh tea.
"Speaking of which, I also fought alongside Lord Hashirama back then. I still remember the First's prowess to this day."
" Setsuna, you're too kind." Tsunade nodded. "I was too young then to have seen my grandfather fight. I've come this time to take my student home."
Uchiha Setsuna shook her head. " Princess Tsunade is joking. Sasuke is also a member of the Uchiha. He's free to come and go as he pleases. Whether he lives in your Senju or the Uchiha, it's fine. However..."
The old man looked at Mikoto beside him, "But Mikoto's situation is difficult to handle."
Uchiha Fugaku quickly recounted what had just happened.
Shinsei felt a bit of a headache listening to this. Naruto had found himself a mother, and now it seemed Sasuke wasn't satisfied and wanted to find one for himself too.
"I'm taking Mother with me," Sasuke suddenly said, instantly silencing the hall.
Uchiha Setsuna had already guessed that Mikoto and Sasuke had an unusual relationship, and now that it was finally confirmed, he put down his teacup and said in a deep voice:
" Mikoto is a member of my Uchiha Clan. Sasuke, I welcome your visit, but if anyone tries to take a member away from the Uchiha..."
"Hmph!" The old man slammed his teacup down on the coffee table. "I've survived the Warring States period, and I've never been afraid of anyone!"
Shinsei raised an eyebrow. "That's just bragging. If it weren't for Hashirama Senju backing you up, would you have dared to betray Madara Uchiha?"
He only thought these words to himself; Shinsei didn't say them aloud. He coughed and said:
"Elder, there seems to be some misunderstanding here."
Uchiha Setsuna's expression softened, and he looked at Shinsei and said:
"Please speak, Shinsei. I am not an unreasonable person."
"Because of some unspeakable changes, Sasuke lost his mother and father. Now that he has met them in this world, it is inevitable that he is somewhat emotional."
His mother was Uchiha Mikoto, and his father was Uchiha Fugaku.
Uchiha Setsuna's expression softened, while Uchiha Fugaku beside him widened his eyes.
I had heard Mikoto say before that this kid in front of me was her son, and it turns out it was true.
The old man's expression softened, and he sighed.
"In that case, it's understandable. As long as you can guarantee Mikoto's safety, I wouldn't mind if she stayed with you for a while."
Tsunade picked up her teacup and smiled, "We can certainly guarantee Mikoto's safety, and thank you for Elder Setsuna's understanding."
"No!" Sasuke slightly raised his chin, looking at the group of people sitting on the ground.
"I want to take some of my people with me."
The old man's smile froze on his face, while Tsunade frowned.
Is Sasuke having a relapse? Shinsei was a little confused. How could this previously sensible boy suddenly be so inconsiderate of the situation?
Even if he wanted to expand the Uchiha Clan in his own world and bring some people from this world over, Shinsei wouldn't stop him; he might even offer help.
But you have to eat one bite at a time; you can't get fat overnight.
This isn't just taking advantage of someone's kindness; it's utterly humiliating them.
Shinsei put down his teacup, stood up, looked at Sasuke, and calmly asked:
Have you made enough of a scene?
Sasuke looked at Shinsei with an arrogant expression and said, word by word:
"I told you I wanted to take some of my people with me. If you don't agree, then I'll have to do it myself."
Shinsei suddenly laughed; it seems Sasuke's skin is itching for a beating again.
The purple lotus mark flickered silently, and surging Senjutsu Chakra flowed within Shinsei's body.
"Excuse me, everyone, I need to talk to my junior brother first."
Sasuke a cold laugh, and a red six-pointed star appeared in his eyes.