Chapter 226 A New Generation Taking on Konoha's Heavy Responsibilities
Fugaku Uchiha looked at her with a strange gaze, as if he were seeing her for the first time. He remained silent for a long time before finally asking a question.
"Take it back. When did this happen?"
“Awakening on the battlefield reminded me of everything.” Haruko’s eyes dimmed, her pupils returning to their original dark color.
The room was filled with a deathly silence, and the oppressive atmosphere made Haruko's clenched nails irritate her palms.
She had always tried to change her fate alone, but faced with the situation of having to change the mindset of the Uchiha clan, without the help of clan leader Fugaku Uchiha, it was difficult for her childlike appearance to convince everyone.
This confession marks a clear line being drawn.
She admitted her identity and her ulterior motives, casting a heavy shadow of suspicion over this otherwise purely familial relationship.
Will he believe her? Even if he does, how will he view her?
She was no longer a member of the Uchiha clan, no longer the rightful younger sister; she had to sacrifice the identity she currently cherished in exchange for a future cooperative relationship.
Haruko told herself that it was all inevitable and worthwhile.
But recalling Fugaku Uchiha's wary gaze and the strange looks the Uchiha clan members later gave her, Haruko inevitably wavered.
She pursed her lips and had to push her family away.
After a moment, Fugaku Uchiha's voice calmed down considerably. "I understand. I will send people to investigate within the clan. You... wait here and don't act alone."
He still seemed unable to fully process this information; after responding to her, he stood up and prepared to leave the room.
“I…” Haruko lowered her head, biting her lip tightly, “Thank you so much for your help.”
Fugaku Uchiha paused, and even the air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.
Haruko, lost in her own thoughts, sensed that some time had passed before Fugaku Uchiha's words, though intended to be gentle, sounded awkward due to his gruff voice, finally reached her ears.
“Haruko, perhaps because you’re lonely, after we became family you always lied to me about harmless things to make me care about you, but I know you’re a good girl.”
"No matter who you are, from the moment I decided to adopt you, I was prepared to accept everything about you, whether it's secrets or dangers. As your brother, it's my duty to take responsibility for you."
"Just tell me what you want to do. As my sister, isn't it only natural that you should receive help from the Uchiha?"
Brother... Sister...
Haruko tried her best to suppress the tears that were about to well up in her eyes, but she couldn't help but smile. She had never felt the meaning of family so deeply as she did at this moment.
Family is an awkward yet sincere emotion that is difficult to fully understand, yet one that allows for unreserved trust.
She quickly wiped away her tears and replied to him in an affectionate tone, "Then I'll be able to order Fugaku around as I please!"
Fugaku Uchiha's helpless words echoed in the room, "I will try my best to fulfill it, after all, it is my beloved sister's request."
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"Ahem, quiet down, students." Haruko patted the blackboard. "Come on, repeat after me—prosperity, democracy..."
Uchiha Shisui quietly leaned close to Uchiha Itachi's ear and asked, "What is your aunt doing?"
Uchiha Itachi, without looking at him directly, answered him in a low voice, "They said it's to create a positive and uplifting atmosphere, to help us become new people of the era with a sense of social responsibility and the ability to shoulder the responsibilities of Konoha."
"What newcomer?" Uchiha Shisui asked, puzzled.
“Shisui-kun.”
Upon hearing his name, Uchiha Shisui immediately fell silent, cautiously glancing at Haruko, who was emanating an inexplicable aura of power.
If he had received education in another world, he would know that this was the headmaster's innate killing intent.
Haruko earnestly advised, "You need to pay more attention in class. All the other students are listening very attentively."
"I'm sorry, Haruko..." Uchiha Shisui stammered in apology.
"It's okay." Haruko walked up to him with a gentle smile and patted his head to encourage him. "Shisui is so smart, if he studies hard, he might become number one."
"Yes...yes!"
Uchiha Shisui was taken aback by her gentleness, forgetting all his doubts. His eyes lit up, and he was full of energy, determined to win first place.
Sitting next to him, Itachi Uchiha watched Haruko's newly acquired skill of making empty promises. Even though he knew the secret behind it, he couldn't help but feel a little competitive.
He wants to be number one, and then Haruko will praise him!
Although Haruko's shameless personality as a child made many children in the clan cry, she gradually grew up to become the most popular person in the clan. Now, her transformation into a caring older sister has instantly captured the hearts of the proud Uchiha children.
As soon as get out of class ended, the children surrounded Haruko, chattering excitedly.
"Sister Haruko, what does this mean?"
"Can learning these techniques really awaken the Sharingan like Obito?"
"Haruko-neechan, let's go on a date after class!"
"Dream on! Haruko-neechan wants to play with me!"
Haruko waved her hand to calm them down, "One at a time, no arguing!"
However, some arrogant Uchiha kids found the lessons boring, so Haruko promised them a reward if they learned well. Although they didn't know what the reward was yet, they were all eager to try under her provocation of "Are you afraid you can't learn it?"
As for Obito Uchiha, he was a rare talent who didn't need Haruko to instill any sense of righteousness in him.
She is usually respectful to the elderly and kind to the young, and is always willing to help others. She even dreams of becoming Hokage, though she is a bit naive... But that's okay, she needs a person with impeccable character to take charge of the education program for Uchiha children.
After passing the test, Haruko solemnly entrusted him with the important task of educating the future hope of the Uchiha clan.
After Haruko made a lot of promises to him, Obito Uchiha thought: Haruko values me so much, I must revitalize the Uchiha clan!
Meanwhile, the results of Fugaku Uchiha's Kaleidoscope investigation were also obtained.
"There aren't any kaleidoscopes in the clan for the time being? That's great." Haruko breathed a sigh of relief.
"No……"
Fugaku Uchiha slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the blood-red Mangekyou Sharingan swirled in his eyes.
"I am the only kaleidoscope."
"Fugaku, how do you have a kaleidoscope?!" Haruko exclaimed in surprise, standing up abruptly.
"My good friend died at the hands of the enemy while trying to save me on the battlefield."
Fugaku Uchiha didn't say much, and even he couldn't help but feel sad when talking about his friend's death.
"Fugaku... please accept my condolences." Haruko, moved by his emotions, slowly sat back down. "Since there is no Mangekyou Sharingan in the Uchiha clan, and you, Fugaku, could not possibly use it, then it means that the Uchiha clan has been slandered."
Fugaku Uchiha retorted, "Are you so sure I won't use it?"
“I understand you, whether you are the older brother or the head of the Uchiha clan.”
She wasn't talking about believing, but about understanding—a kind of deep-seated conviction about her family that she was proud of.
Fugaku Uchiha brought the tea to his lips, concealing his smile. "What do you plan to do next?"
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