Chapter 8 Idol Flame Emperor
As the bright moonlight, like a veil, streamed through the courtyard and into the main hall, the clan meeting, which had lasted for most of the day, finally came to a close.
The three resolutions were finalized one by one.
Firstly, in their first encounter with the ten Jonin squads of Kirigakure, five squads were enthusiastically supported by the clan leader, three by the hawks, and two by the doves.
Before fully understanding the true intentions of the Hidden Mist faction, all three factions tacitly refrained from proposing further troop reinforcements.
Secondly, before going into battle, the old clan leader had to negotiate with the Hokage to obtain command of the war, or at least the Uchiha's autonomy in combat.
Thirdly, the next clan leader will be nominated based on the actual performance of each Uchiha clan member on the battlefield.
Everyone knows this – the only ones who can truly be elected are Uchiha Anran, Uchiha Fugaku, and Uchiha Mikoto, with Uchiha Anran being the most powerful among them.
However, it cannot be ruled out that someone might emerge as a dark horse and awaken the Kaleidoscope to surpass them.
The shrine's heavy doors were opened again, and Uchiha Inahisa, who was waiting at the entrance, opened his eyes and was somewhat surprised to see two figures walking towards him.
After joining the hawkish crowd, Uchiha Inaho whispered to his good friend Uchiha Tetsuka, "Why is Lady Mikoto walking with Lady Anran? And what's with those doves?"
To be honest, the fact that the two young masters of the two factions, who had little contact with each other, suddenly revealed this relationship at the clan meeting where power was being transferred caught all the Uchiha off guard.
How would I know?
Uchiha Tetsuka replied in a low voice, glancing at Uchiha Yatsushiro, whose expression remained unchanged, and snorted, "If we're talking about people who know the inside story, I'm afraid only Yatsushiro knows."
"Indeed, the eighth generation among us is the strongest, and we are more composed in our dealings with others, which is why we are most valued by Lord Anlan."
Uchiha Inahisa couldn't help but feel a surge of joy as she recalled the shocked expressions on the faces of the other two clansmen guarding the door when she opened it.
"Heh, this is going to be interesting within the clan. With the merging of our hawks and doves, the clan leader's faction is struggling to hold its own. Who else but Lord Anlan can take the position of clan leader?"
"Lord Anlan once said that we should never celebrate halfway through anything. Our most pressing enemies right now are the Konoha leadership and Kirigakure. Only after we overcome these will we be able to have a bright future!"
Uchiha Tetsuka's gaze shifted, glancing at Uchiha Hazuki and the others walking beside him, a feeling of joy rising within him as well.
He firmly believed that a united Uchiha clan was invincible!
"Is it really okay to directly expose our relationship?"
Uchiha Anlan, who was walking ahead, was undoubtedly surprised by Uchiha Mikoto's performance.
His performance at the clan meeting could also be explained by the fact that he was fighting for the interests of the Uchiha clan.
But after the clan meeting, he openly walked alongside her, and their relationship was something that couldn't be cleared up even if they jumped into the Yellow River.
The bright moonlight poured down like mercury, enveloping Uchiha Mikoto.
The girl tilted her head slightly, and the moonlight flowed through her long, black hair, outlining her beautiful and delicate facial features.
Long eyelashes cast soft shadows on her eyelids, while her dark eyes shimmered with a warm yet resolute luster, like jade, under the moonlight.
"Since Grandpa Fire Core supports me in doing what I want to do," she said, a faint smile curving her lips, her voice soft yet resolute.
"Then what is there to worry about?"
A night breeze swept by, causing a few strands of hair on her forehead to flutter in the wind. Moonlight streamed down her fair neck, making her appear both dignified and serene, yet also exuding the heroic spirit of a female ninja.
"That's true."
Uchiha Anlan chuckled softly, and naturally reached out his hand under the moonlight, covering Uchiha Mikoto's fingertips.
When their palms touched, Mikoto's fingertips trembled slightly.
She didn't pull away, letting his warm palm press against the back of her hand, and then their fingers intertwined.
A blush quickly crept onto her cheeks, standing out vividly in the bright moonlight.
Mikoto Uchiha lowered her eyes subconsciously, her long eyelashes trembling like butterfly wings, trying to hide the turmoil in her heart at that moment.
Her once steady breathing became slightly erratic, and her other hand, hanging by her side, unconsciously gripped the hem of her clothes.
Moonlight flowed between their clasped fingers, casting a thin layer of rosy hue on the tips of her reddened ears.
Seeing this, Uchiha Hachiro and Uchiha Hazuki, who were behind them, waved to each other with great awareness.
Almost simultaneously, the tribesmen behind them, like crows receiving a signal, tacitly split into two groups and silently disappeared into the woods on both sides of the road.
The soft sound of their clothes brushing against the leaves quickly dissipated into the night. In the blink of an eye, only the two people holding hands under the moonlight remained on the path.
Uchiha Anlan became even bolder, putting his arm around Uchiha Mikoto's waist, inhaling the girl's delicate fragrance, and whispering, "Mikoto, my ninja cat can cook. Would you like to come for dinner?"
"I'm not going."
Uchiha Mikoto blushed at his sudden closeness and instinctively raised her hand to touch his chest.
She turned her face slightly to the side, but a smile she couldn't hide crept onto her lips, even her coquettish retort carried a soft and gentle tone.
"You're a...bad guy."
Mikoto Uchiha struggled slightly, but instead of breaking free, he held her even tighter.
The last complaint almost turned into a murmur, carrying a hint of embarrassment and a touch of sweetness.
"The first time I came to your house, I fell into your trap."
Uchiha Anlan smiled upon hearing this.
As a time traveler who happened to live in an era where it was possible to block Itachi Uchiha's spring, how could he not try to capture Mikoto Uchiha?
From a young age, he was always addressed as "older sister" and "older sister" in a way that was more talkative than any other kid, even those five or six years older.
Next, let's pay tribute to the master of fire – the idol Yan Di, who won the hearts of young girls at a very young age.
However, as they grew up, they each became key figures in their respective factions, and their public relationship gradually became distant.
The inseparable bond of childhood has faded, transforming into a hidden flower blooming under the moonlight.
Now, with Uchiha Higanbana relinquishing power, Uchiha Mikoto can no longer suppress her feelings and openly stands by the side of her beloved.
Uchiha Anlan leaned closer, "So, dear Mikoto, would you be willing to fall into this 'trap' again?"
"Dream on!"
Uchiha Mikoto raised her head, her shimmering eyes filled with his face.
"This time, the two of us will lead our people to the eastern front. The road ahead is fraught with danger and the responsibility is heavy. We must not let personal feelings affect our performance."
Just as Uchiha Anlan was about to speak, he saw the girl in his arms suddenly stand on tiptoe.
A soft, feather-like touch landed on his cheek, carrying a faint scent of cherry blossoms, and then vanished in an instant.
"Waiting for their return from the Eastern Front..."
"Let's get married."
End of this chapter...