Daughter-in-Law

Mikoto's appearance shattered the silence; her gaze fell upon Shisui Uchiha's scarred body.

Her face was as dark as a sky filled with storm clouds, and she rarely showed anger. Her voice was accusatory. "Koki, what exactly happened?"

Her children went out for training perfectly fine, so why did they come back with such injuries?

Mikoto was so angry that she almost rushed to confront Fugaku.

Shisui Koki, who was bandaging Shisui's wounds, could speak, Shisui Uchiha explained to Mikoto, "Auntie, don't worry, this was just a match I proposed to Koki. These wounds may look deep, but they're not actually serious."

As soon as Shisui spoke, he took all the responsibility upon himself.

Koki stared blankly at the person beside him, his lips moving as if he wanted to explain to Mikoto, but Shisui saw through his intention, grabbed his hand tightly, and looked at him with a pleading look in his eyes.

"Contest?"

Mikoto didn't believe Shisui's explanation. Everyone knew that Shisui doted on Koki the most, so how could he bear to fight him?

In her opinion, it must have been Koki who challenged Shisui to this match.

But how could Koki possibly defeat Shisui?

Could it be that Shisui stood still and didn't move, allowing Koki to beat him up like this?

While Mikoto was still wondering what the two of them were up to, Shisui seemed to read her mind and gently explained, "Yes, Auntie, during training I asked Koki for a duel, Koki agreed. We had a pure Taijutsu duel, and the result is as you can see."

"Moreover, I truly gave it my all and held nothing back. Koki's strength is indeed not to be underestimated."

"Is that so, Itachi?" Mikoto's gaze shifted to her youngest son.

Itachi sat on the sofa, looked up at Mikoto, nodded in confirmation, and answered loudly, "That's right! Mom, although Shisui is very strong, my brother is the strongest person in the world!"

Upon Koki burst into laughter, and even Shisui laughed along.

Mikoto looked at the three well-behaved Uchiha children lined up on the sofa, sighed, walked over and took the bandage from Koki's hand, continuing to Shisui buildup. She said, "Don't act like this again."

Mikoto didn't care about any showdown; she only hoped that her children would be safe and sound.

"Okay~" the three Uchiha answered in unison.

Ah, looking at the three adorable and well-behaved children in front of her, how could Mikoto bear to scold them?

Currently, Shisui seems to be the most well-behaved and sensible, Kakashi is also someone she can trust, Itachi is still young after all, and what Mikoto worries about the most are the carefree Obito and her eldest son.

"Koki, no matter what you do in the future, you must stay calm and protect yourself first, understand?" Mikoto instructed.

"Understood, Mom," Koki replied obediently.

Seeing Koki, Mikoto's expression finally softened.

Shisui, Mikoto packed up her first-aid kit and said, "Shisui, do you need to ask the school for a few days off? I'll cook you something delicious tomorrow."

"Okay." Shisui did not object.

Mikoto said softly, "Then I'll ask for leave for you tomorrow. Also, rest well in bed these few days. I'm going to buy some groceries. What should we cook tomorrow?"

Mikoto chattered on and on, her voice warm and full of care.

"Auntie, thank you." Shisui said earnestly, his eyes fixed on the talkative Mikoto, his gaze filled with gratitude.

He had been injured in his Ninjutsu training before, and bumps and bruises were common in his practical classes at school. Back then, he would always suffer alone in his room, without taking care of his injuries. No one would ask for leave for him, let alone cook for him.

Now that he's here, Shisui feels truly good from the bottom of his heart. At this moment, all that surges in his heart is gratitude and satisfaction.

Mikoto gently stroked Shisui's face, her eyes filled with boundless love. "Silly child, why are you thanking me?" Mikoto looked at Shisui with heartache; she had long regarded this lonely yet obedient boy as her own son.

Shisui lowered his head in embarrassment.

Mikoto's gaze lingered on the faces of the three handsome and refined children, and she couldn't help but sincerely admire the excellent genes of the Uchiha Clan.

He'll be so handsome when he grows up; I wonder how many girls he'll charm.

Mikoto was naturally very pleased that her child was beautiful, well-behaved, and sensible, but when she thought of that little regret in her heart, a faint worry crept onto her brow.

"Mom, why are you sighing?" Koki sensitively noticed Mikoto's change in mood.

"If only we had a little girl in our family..." Mikoto inadvertently revealed her true feelings when asked by Koki's question. Since that was the case, she couldn't help but express her wish all at once.

"It's so nice to have a sweet and soft girl, she's like a mother's little cotton-padded jacket, and she can accompany me shopping on weekdays." The more Mikoto thought about it, the more regretful she felt.

If she had a daughter, she would never let her become a ninja.

So that's what Mom was thinking! Koki thought: Isn't that simple?

Although Shisui doesn't have a girl by his side, Itachi has had a childhood friend since he was little! And if Obito successfully confesses to Rin, why worry about not having a girl at home?

Although she can forget about having a daughter Mikoto, she certainly doesn't lack daughters-in-law.

However, we must wait a few more years, since Itachi is still young.

Thinking of this, Koki turned to Itachi and said, "Mom, you may not have a daughter, but you can have a daughter-in-law!"

Mikoto was taken aback by Koki's words, wondering to herself: Could it be that Koki already has a girl he likes?

But isn't this a bit too early?

Did he inherit it from his father?

Thinking of how Fugaku had pursued her since childhood and how she married in her teens, Mikoto sat up straight and earnestly said to her son, "Koki, if you have a girl you like, you can bring her home so your mother can meet her."

Upon hearing Mikoto's words, not only Koki completely bewildered, but even Shisui and Itachi looked at Koki in disbelief, their eyes practically accusing her of being a heartless man.

Itachi immediately moved closer to Koki and hugged his arm tightly, looking as if someone was about to take his brother away.

What on earth is all this?

Koki, both amused and exasperated, said to Mikoto, "Mom, I don't have a girl I like. I meant Itachi."

Itachi? Mikoto glanced at her bewildered, confused youngest son, whose gaze remained fixed on Koki.