The next day.
Waking up early, Uchiha Tenxiu sent the letter he had written last night to Zhongshan Haoze outside using the Reverse Summoning Jutsu, instructing him to prepare to cooperate with the new merchant guild created by Uchiha. They would prepare for the upcoming actions, and as soon as he took over everything from Elder Leimen, they would immediately begin to drain Konoha Ninja Village.
With all that done.
Uchiha Tenxiu planned to calm down for the time being, at least during the remaining time with Elder Leimen, and stay in Konoha for a while to handle the family's affairs, big and small, before returning to Zhou Country once everything had settled.
Outside, whether it was the King's Three Islands, the main base, with Uchiha Sakurako in charge, and the recruited professionals and the bureaucratic system he left behind to handle the island's affairs, big and small; or within the Ninja World, there was also the joint merchant guild left by Zhongshan Haoze, constantly recruiting elite samurai, rogue Ninja, and those commoners and vagrants to expand business. His career was progressing every moment and had completely gotten on the right track.
Even if he no longer worried.
These subordinates, as a normal force, could already be self-sufficient and find ways to solve problems themselves.
After finishing his meal, Uchiha Tenxiu, who was about to leave, saw Uchiha Lingyue suddenly appear in front of the door. His face showed obvious surprise, as if he had seen something extremely rare, and he blurted out, "Huh! Why are you here?"
Uchiha Lingyue, standing opposite him, just turned slightly after hearing his words and let out a soft snort. Although the sound was faint, it carried a hint of dissatisfaction and tsundere, as if she was chiding Uchiha Tenxiu for being so surprised.
"Hmph, why can't I come over?" Uchiha Lingyue's tone revealed a trace of displeasure. "I know you need to cultivate, so I specifically came to help you. Besides, Yukino's condition has improved, and I don't need to stay by her side all the time to take care of her. Since that's the case, of course, I also need to seize the time to improve my strength."
Speaking of this, Uchiha Lingyue paused for a moment, then continued, "Everyone says you're the genius of the family, but I won't lose to you! If I manage to hit you later, don't get too discouraged!"
Her ice-cold face, like a glacier, now showed a small hint of playfulness, like winter plum blossoms proudly blooming in the cold snow before spring arrives, revealing a unique warmth. Although her appearance seemed to keep people at a distance, that touch of tenderness within the ice made one involuntarily feel the deep affection in her heart.
Evidently, after a series of events, she no longer rejected her future with Uchiha Tenxiu.
"Anyway, according to Father's idea, Yukino, Tenxiu, and I are all going to become a family!" Uchiha Lingyue thought to herself. As soon as she thought of this, her already slightly shy cheeks turned as red as ripe apples, as if she had a fever.
She couldn't help but recall what her father had once told her: that she, Yukino, and Tenxiu should support each other, grow together, and become a family in the future. Although at the time she still inwardly rejected Uchiha Tenxiu and didn't think much of it, she had always kept her father's words in mind.
Until now, after several setbacks and the new hope brought by Uchiha Tenxiu, Uchiha Lingyue's mind was constantly filled with the bits and pieces of time spent with Yukino and Tenxiu, whether it was the peaceful daily routines or the squabbles and arguments. These long-lasting memories made the corners of her mouth unconsciously turn upwards.
However, just as she was immersed in her memories, she suddenly realized her impropriety and quickly composed herself, restoring her expression to its usual calm and serious demeanor.
Beside her, Uchiha Tenxiu, walking half a step ahead, didn't notice the slight change in Uchiha Lingyue. He just nodded and said, "Alright then! But, I still need to go find Uchiha Zhili later. Yesterday, I promised her I'd teach her a new Ninjutsu." Uchiha Tenxiu's voice pulled Uchiha Lingyue back to reality from her memories.
"Oh! I see! But, Zhili is a girl's name, right?" Uchiha Lingyue's tone calmed down, as if the earlier shyness was just an illusion.
However, her heart was not so calm, especially when she heard the name Uchiha Zhili, an unusual feeling welled up within her.
She specifically glanced at Uchiha Tenxiu, as if trying to discern something from his expression.
Uchiha Tenxiu didn't notice Uchiha Lingyue's unusual behavior and simply replied, "Yes, that's right. Zhili is a very cute child. Her talent is no less than mine. It's a pity she hasn't received better training; otherwise, she would definitely be regarded by our entire Uchiha Clan as a once-in-centuries genius!"
Regarding Uchiha Chiri's talent, Uchiha Tenxiu couldn't help but sigh in admiration. As expected of a future legendary figure of the Uchiha Clan, her talent was truly unparalleled. She was proficient in Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Genjutsu. As long as someone taught her, she could immediately grasp and master them, and even innovate.
Uchiha Tenxiu believed that among the original plot characters of the Uchiha Clan who appeared in his previous life, none could compare to her in terms of talent.
And the Uchiha Clan, capable of producing a figure like Uchiha Zhili, truly lived up to its name as a thousand-year-old clan with Sage's bloodline.
There were always continuously emerging geniuses to serve as the face of the family and protect its continuation.
If it weren't for the subsequent geniuses only developing their strength and not cultivating their minds, they wouldn't have been annihilated.
"But now, such a blade, it's better to find a way to preserve it and let the Uchiha members remaining in Konoha and Konoha Ninja Village constantly harm each other, engaging in all sorts of internal strife!"
Uchiha Tenxiu thought so.
Soon, the two walked together towards Uchiha Chiri's home.
"Zhili, I'm here to see you!" Uchiha Tenxiu knocked on the door of Uchiha Chiri's house. In less than a few seconds, Uchiha Chiri, who had quickly tidied everything up, rushed out of her house, waved goodbye to her parents, and came before Uchiha Tenxiu.
"Wow! Big Brother Tenxiu, who is this older sister? Didn't you say you'd teach me Big Brother Tenxiu's exclusive new Ninjutsu today? Wouldn't it be bad if others saw it?" Uchiha Chiri asked with wide, blinking eyes and a sweet smile, holding Uchiha Tenxiu's right hand. She also mentioned the exclusive Ninjutsu Uchiha Tenxiu was going to teach with some worry, secretly calculating in her heart.
Across from them, Uchiha Lingyue's eyes suddenly sharpened. This Zhili seemed a little unfriendly!
"Her? She's Uchiha Lingyue. By age, you should call her Sister Lingyue!" Uchiha Tenxiu said with a smile as he introduced her to Uchiha Chiri, completely missing the hidden meaning in Uchiha Chiri's words.
Beside them, Uchiha Lingyue also stepped forward, specifically looking at Uchiha Zhili, sizing her up, and said, "Hmm, did you hear that? You have to call me Sister Lingyue!"
"Okay, Sister Lingyue!" Uchiha Chiri obediently greeted Uchiha Lingyue.
It seemed that in front of Uchiha Tenxiu, the earlier unpleasantness had vanished into thin air.
However, only their two clashing gazes still proved the conflict between them, which seemed to have just begun.
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"So, the first step in teaching you is to perceive Chakra nature! This will help determine the direction of your Chakra nature development. These two Chakra test papers are the highest grade Chakra test papers, capable of maximizing the activation of the hidden Chakra natures within your bodies. You two take them and try them out."
Uchiha Tenxiu said.
Then, he took out two Chakra test papers and handed them to Uchiha Chiri and Uchiha Lingyue.
The two held the Chakra test papers in their hands and infused Chakra into them. The next moment, the Chakra test papers changed.
Uchiha Chiri possessed all five innate attributes: Water, Lightning, Fire, Earth, and Wind, truly a one-in-ten-thousand talent.
However, Uchiha Lingyue, though called a genius, only possessed three innate attributes: Lightning, Fire, and Earth.