At the same time, Shiyu Uchiha keenly perceived the deep sorrow within Shizhi Uchiha's heart. After all, Uchiha Xuan had been her own beloved nephew whom she'd raised personally!
Though he'd committed unforgivable mistakes, how painful and helpless could one feel when forced to issue orders for his execution? In this moment, Shiyu's dislike toward Uchiha Xuan intensified significantly.
Therefore, he quickly tried comforting Shizhi: "Mother, his case is ultimately an isolated incident. Let me handle all clan affairs from now on—I promise I won't disappoint you! I'll do my utmost to protect our clan while also integrating it genuinely into the greater Konoha family."
"As for those lost Secret Jutsu, they weren't that important anyway—perhaps this could even be an opportunity to break away from outdated traditions and establish something new. Since we've already made such a good start, just leave everything else to me; I'll definitely create better Secret Jutsu."
Shiyu realized his words hadn't fully comforted her, so he deliberately redirected Shizhi's thoughts elsewhere—after all, that was what mattered most.
His consolation helped Shizhi understand that although losing their inherited techniques represented a major loss for the clan, it also presented a chance for rebirth. She was certain Shiyu would eventually create even stronger Secret Jutsu, breathing fresh life into the Uchiha Clan.
Soon afterward, Mikoto Uchiha chimed in: "Mother, my younger brother can definitely do it—we must believe in him." Nowadays, Mikoto wholeheartedly acknowledged Shiyu's talent and abilities.
In her eyes, Shiyu was truly the rising star of their clan, full of boundless potential. She believed as long as he received time and support, he would surely surpass predecessors and lead their clan to glory.
Listening to both of them speaking, Shizhi gradually felt her inner gloom lifting. As she looked at Shiyu, her eyes filled with trust and expectation. She finally agreed with both of them: "Shiyu, the future of our clan shall be entrusted to you. I believe you will definitely achieve greater things than I ever did."
After saying these words, Shizhi suddenly felt much lighter. An unfamiliar wave of relief swept over her—as though she had finally set down a heavy burden. At this moment, she placed all her hopes upon Shiyu, anticipating he would lead their clan out of hardship toward a prosperous future.
Although she hadn't yet completed all responsibilities passed down by her ancestors, having found a successor who surpassed even herself brought her tremendous solace.
Suddenly, an odd intuition rose within her—she felt certain Shiyu Uchiha would fulfill the Uchiha Clan's wishes, break through the upper echelons' blockade, successfully integrate into Konoha, and perhaps even become Hokage. Though this hunch lacked any basis, she held onto it unshakably.
Once this intuition formed, Shizhi felt as though even dying immediately wouldn't bring regret anymore. Of course, deep in her heart, she still clung to one small hope—she longed to see her children build their own families and raise children of their own.
This happy scene was, without question, what she desired most deeply at that moment.
At the same time, Shiyu Uchiha had a sudden realization—he suddenly understood that it might have been a test for Hiruzen Sarutobi to place Shisui Uchiha under his care. He quickly warned his mother and older sister, but Uchiha Shizhi had already made preparations and didn't require him to concern himself with it.
Soon after, the group exited the secret chamber and entered the living room. After Mikoto Uchiha gently put Shisui back to sleep, the three family members began discussing other important matters in detail. Among them, one topic stood out as particularly critical—the marriage arrangement between Shiyu Uchiha and Ling Uzumaki. The moment this topic came up, the entire mood of the conversation turned solemn.
Shiyu's marriage had become the most pressing matter for Uchiha Shizhi's household. Fully understanding her heartfelt wishes, Shiyu willingly submitted to his mother's desires without hesitation, deciding to finalize the wedding date with Ling Uzumaki as soon as possible and complete the ceremony promptly.
Though Shiyu could not alter fate itself, he hoped to fulfill her wishes as completely as possible, ensuring she would leave this world without any regrets.
Besides the matter of marriage, another crucial issue involved how Shiyu Uchiha would assume control over the Police Department.
Following its restructuring, the core force of the Police Department now lay within the Paramilitary Police Force, which included the majority of the Uchiha clan's elite forces. If Shiyu could successfully take command of this unit, he would naturally ascend to the position of Police Chief—and even advancing to clan leadership would face minimal resistance.
However, achieving this goal wouldn't be easy. Previously, this unit had been personally commanded and trained by Renga Uchiha, who was Uchiha Shizhi's direct subordinate. It had been deliberately passed down by Uchiha Shizhi as the foundation of Shiyu's political career.
Now, it was Shiyu's responsibility to inherit and further develop this power base, ensuring his status and influence within the clan.
Certainly, some personal feelings were involved too—after all, Shiyu was her biological son—but more importantly, from her perspective, Shiyu had shown exceptional political talent since childhood, unmatched by anyone else in the clan.
Therefore, Shiyu was undoubtedly the ideal candidate in her mind for future clan leadership, an irreplaceable successor. Initially, Uchiha Shizhi had harbored certain concerns regarding Shiyu's ability to control this military force, hence closely monitoring his current strength.
But once she saw Shiyu's current strength, becoming Police Chief no longer felt out of reach. Commanding this powerful unit primarily relied on two key factors: strength and reputation.
Although Shiyu's prestige still felt somewhat intangible—most of it inherited from Uchiha Shizhi rather than earned through his own efforts—his present combat capability was undeniably strong enough to fully justify and support that reputation.
So, as long as Shiyu stayed focused and didn't pull any stunts, everything would progress naturally and smoothly.
The final matter was the selection of a new clan leader. Uchiha Shizhi hoped to settle this before her time came to an end, so she could avoid another tragedy like the Naraka Yomi War. That conflict was a deep wound in her heart. The Uchiha Clan must never endure such suffering again.
Over the years, Uchiha Shizhi had seen for herself how Shiyu Uchiha demonstrated exceptional political skill, especially his remarkable achievements in reforming the Police Department. He successfully guided the Uchiha Clan through a major crisis and preserved their dominance in the Police Force—that put one of Shizhi's biggest worries to rest.
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