Arata saw her hiding like an embarrassed little animal and chuckled.
Did she really think she could stay under the blanket all day?
He gently coaxed her out and hugged her.
While comforting her, his hands wandered restlessly, making her soft and dazed once again.
Eventually, she was pressed beneath him again, starting another "exploration of life."
Yugao never expected that after losing three rounds last night, she would be pulled into two more that morning.
She thought she might win at least once, but with Arata's morning strength, she lost again.
Completely exhausted, she lay limp on the bed and fell asleep again.
After the morning's "exercise," Arata felt refreshed and powerful.
If Yugao hadn't been exhausted, he would have gone for two more rounds.
He made a shadow clone to buy breakfast and left it at home to accompany the sleeping Yugao, while he went to check on Sister Mikoto.
He had planned to visit last night but got delayed.
Now, early in the morning, he couldn't wait anymore.
After arranging everything for Yugao, he headed to Mikoto's home.
Mikoto's family was having breakfast when he arrived.
Without hesitation, Arata greeted Mikoto, rubbed Sasuke's hair, nodded at the maids Izumi and Hana, and comfortably joined their breakfast.
The maids were used to this. As Sasuke's master and the Uchiha clan's strongest fighter, Arata was practically half a member of the household. They hurried to serve him soup and dishes.
Mikoto's smile never disappeared after he arrived. Knowing Arata ate a lot, she asked Izumi to fry more eggs and sausages.
Mikoto had already finished eating and simply watched him devour his food happily.
Young Sasuke occasionally peeked at Arata. To him, this man was someone extremely close ..... second only to his parents and brother. He admired him greatly.
His friends were jealous that Sasuke's master was the strongest Uchiha, and though Sasuke didn't say it aloud, he felt secretly proud.
Arata, while eating, talked with Mikoto and gently reminded her to take care of herself and the baby ..... to sleep early, wake early, and get proper exercise.
Mikoto accepted his concern warmly, her mood brightening as she ate more.
After enjoying a free breakfast at Mikoto's home, Uchiha Arata didn't linger.
With Izumi and Hana around acting like giant human light bulbs, he couldn't get close to Mikoto even if he wanted to.
He ruffled the two girls' hair, reminded Sasuke about his training tasks, casually bade farewell to Mikoto, and finally stepped out of the house.
Breakfast was just a bonus.....
His true purpose was to check on Mikoto's condition.
Seeing her safe and well, the knot in Arata's heart loosened.
Just as he was heading home to check on Uzuki Yugao, a group of clan members approached him with serious faces.
"The Great Elder requests your presence."
Arata paused.
…As expected.
Without hesitation, he created a shadow clone and sent it home.
That silly Yugao would definitely overthink if he suddenly disappeared.
He turned and followed the messengers toward the Great Elder's residence.
The Elder's Hall
By the time Arata arrived, the Great Elder already seated in the reception hall.
Arata wasn't polite...
He sat down, picked up the freshly poured tea, and drank without hesitation. He had just eaten and was thirsty.
The elder didn't rush. Instead, he sipped tea with Arata in silence.
Only when Arata finished two full cups did the elder finally begin listing updates about the Uchiha clan's development on Whirlpool Island.
Arata listened quietly.
The island had already been cleared of dangerous beasts.
Only some small, weak creatures remained...no threat to ordinary Uchiha members.
The whirlpools surrounding the island were dangerous, so civilians never settled there.
Only criminals and pirates used it as a hideout.
Those people had been wiped out by the clan members; the severely guilty executed, and the minor offenders kept alive to serve as free labor for constructing the new Uchiha territory.
While Arata was away, the elder had already organized the next batch of personnel for phase three.
They only waited for Arata to return so he could escort them.
Just as the elder was speaking....
Arata casually raised his hand.
"Hold on a moment."
The elder blinked, surprised.
"What is it?"
Arata smiled faintly.
"Great Elder… I want to show you something."
The elder hesitated for only a moment before nodding.
Arata had surprised the clan countless times already.
What was one more?
Arata extended his right hand, palm up.
A soft hum echoed.
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