"I never imagined that little Mikoto would grow up so much. Time really flies!" Tianqi shook his head helplessly, sighing with emotion.
Upon hearing the words "Mikoto," Uchiha Mikoto's eyes widened. The only people who would call her that, besides her deceased grandfather and other elderly people, were Chiba's father. But that person had disappeared for decades. Could this person be...?
"Sir, please don't be so rude. If you offend Madam again, we'll have the ninjas take you away. Please watch your words!" Hearing Tianqi call Xiao Meiqin, not only was the woman who opened the door unhappy, but even the two guards were very dissatisfied.
Upon hearing this, Tianqi smiled and looked at the shocked Uchiha Mikoto, saying, "I believe she will invite me in, am I right, Mikoto?"
Tianqi believed that Mikoto should be able to guess by now. The hint was so obvious; if she still couldn't guess, he would really start to doubt his own presence in the family.
"Oh, right, right, please come in!" Mikoto quickly gestured for them to come in. Although she was still a little unsure, she thought it best to invite them in to avoid any misunderstandings or awkward situations.
"Huh? This..." The other three servants looked at the head of the family, Mikoto, with surprise. They knew that the head of the family, Chiyu, was a high-ranking member of Konoha. How could he let someone of unknown origin into the house?
Tianqi looked at the servants who still refused to move aside and a strange smile appeared on his face. "It's ridiculous that they're blocking my way in my own house."
"What? Didn't you hear what I said? Make way and let this gentleman in!" Mikoto shouted with a stern face as she looked at the servants who were still blocking the way. If it really was that person, these servants would be in big trouble, given his temper. Although these servants were just ordinary people, they were still very dutiful to this family. She didn't want them to lose their lives because of a misunderstanding.
"Well... alright, sir, please!" The group wanted to say something, but when they saw the lady of the family's expression change, they immediately gave in, making way and respectfully gesturing for Tian Qi to enter. Although they appeared respectful, their resentment was practically written all over their faces.
After glancing at the group of servants, Tian Qi swaggered in with his hands behind his back. They were nothing but ants, beings he could annihilate with a breath. Tian Qi had no interest in lowering himself to their level.
Upon arriving at the main hall, Tianqi plopped down in the main seat, while Uchiha Mikoto instructed the servants to bring tea. The young girls serving the tea looked at Tianqi with curiosity. They knew that this position was only for the head of the family or the senior Third Hokage. Why was this person allowed to sit there?
After the tea was served, Mikoto did not sit down, but looked at Tianqi with a puzzled expression. Was this really the man? Her father-in-law, Uchiha Tianqi, was already over fifty years old, while this man looked to be only thirty years old, with skin that was so tender it seemed to drip with moisture. Was this really her father-in-law?
"Sit down, Mikoto. This is your home. Why do you act as if I'm usurping your place?" Tianqi said calmly to Mikoto, who was standing to the side, after taking a sip of tea.
"Oh, okay!" Meiqin nodded and casually found a seat, but her eyes were still fixed on Tianqi, and she was comparing him to her former father-in-law in her mind.
Feeling uncomfortable under Mikoto's gaze, Tianqi coughed lightly and asked, "Ahem, I'm back now, why hasn't Qianyu come out yet? Has he gotten too cocky after all these years I haven't been back?"
"Uh... no, well... Chiyu is currently the head of Konoha's Anbu. He's usually quite busy with work and doesn't get home until dark almost every day, so you... but don't worry, I've already sent someone to inform him!" Mikoto explained hesitantly, clearly not used to having another person in her home.
"The head of the Dark Division? It seems he didn't listen to a word I said back then. He's such a good dog for others, and he's really something!" Tian Qi was furious when he heard this, and the teacup in his hand was instantly crushed.
He had warned Chiyu before that it was okay to contribute to Konoha, but not to get too deeply involved. But now, this brat is more deeply involved than anyone else. You have to know that the waters of Konoha at this time are exceptionally deep, especially for those with the Uchiha surname. One wrong move and Konoha might abandon or kill them. You know, many of Konoha's veteran powerhouses died during this period, such as Hatake Sakumo and Konoha's Yashiki, and they didn't end up well.
"Uh...!" Mikoto didn't say much about the topic of being a dog for Konoha. After all, her family lived in Konoha, and she wouldn't dare to talk about such things casually. However, these words proved that there was a fifty percent chance that the person in front of her was Tianqi. No one in Konoha Village would dare to say such nonsense except for him.
"Are you really... Lord Tianqi?" After some hesitation, Mikoto finally asked the question that was on her mind.
"Hehe, isn't it a bit inappropriate to still call me 'sir'?" Realizing he had lost his composure, Tian Qi regained his composure and looked at his daughter-in-law with narrowed eyes.
"Greetings, Father..." After some hesitation, Mikoto approached Tianqi with a touch of shyness, called out "Father," and bowed respectfully.
"Alright, alright, get up now!" Having accepted Mikoto's bow, Tianqi considered it an acceptance of her as his daughter-in-law. Chakra surged from his right hand, materializing and lifting Mikoto up.
"Thank you, Father!" Mikoto, who was being lifted up by the chakra hand, smiled and quickly expressed her gratitude.
The fact that such powerful chakra could materialize was definitely due to that eunuch. Very few people in the ninja world could use such a method. If she had only believed it 50% before, she now believed it 80%. At the same time, she felt a sense of recognition. Being recognized by an elder was indeed something to be happy about.
"No need for thanks, we're all family. Speaking of which, I was worried about you when I returned to the ninja world, but seeing how you're doing now, I can finally relax!" Tianqi shook his head and said calmly. He had been worried about Qianyu's situation, since the ninja world is full of unexpected events. But now that he saw that all the children were alive and well, Tianqi's tense heart was at ease. Everything was wonderful, except for the fact that Qianyu was working as a dog for Konoha.
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