After leaving the house, Mikota went to Uchiha Yoichi's place, her heart still racing because she had just lied to Fugaku.
No one called him, it was just during a chat with Uchiha Kazuki that she learned Uchiha Yoichi was back, and her longing erupted like a volcano.
She wanted to see Mr. Yoichi immediately.....
After ringing the doorbell, someone quickly came to open the door.
Uchiha Yoichi had also just returned. After directing Yugito to a room, he wanted to go upstairs and rest, but hadn't reached the staircase when he heard the doorbell.
He turned to open the door and found it was Madam Mikota, offering a smile saying, "Come in, Mikota."
'Mr. Yoichi calls me like this in my dreams too!'
Mikota's heart fluttered with excitement, feeling like she had returned to the dreamlike life: "I'm back... No, I mean, sorry for disturbing."
For a moment, Mikota almost mistook this place for her own home. Blushing, she entered, took off her thick high-heeled shoes, slipped her tender feet encased in black silk into guest slippers, and followed Uchiha Yoichi inside.
"Mr. Yoichi, today I'm here to report to you about the things accumulated over the past three months...."
"Hmm, come upstairs, there's a captive I brought back from Hidden Cloud Village on the first floor."
Uchiha Yoichi interrupted, then invited Madam Mikota to the second floor as he had done last time.
Mikota blushed, remembering the last time. But then, a young girl emerged from the innermost room on the first floor, wearing golden braided hair and a face showing bitterness and sorrow.
"Who is...she?"
"She's the Two-tailed Jinchuriki from Hidden Cloud Village, now my captive. I've no place for her, so she's staying here temporarily. That's why I said the first floor is a bit inconvenient. Come with me, Madam Mikota."
Uchiha Yoichi invited Madam Mikota, then turned to warn Yugito saying, "Better stay obediently in your room these days. It's surrounded by Sharingan, if you go out....."
"Hmph!"
Yugito snorted coldly, then turned back into her room.
Mikota saw there indeed was someone else on the first floor, feeling a bit anxious but still excited to follow Uchiha Yoichi upstairs.
"Mr. Yoichi, is this your... bedroom?"
"Yes, it's spacious enough and suitable for discussing matters."
After closing the door, Uchiha Yoichi naturally held Madam Mikota's soft white hands and whispered, "Madam Mikota, do you know who I think of most on the battlefield?"
"...Who is it?"
Uchiha Mikota nervously parted her lips to ask, deeply anticipating that answer, yet fearing Mr. Yoichi would speak it aloud.
After all, this wasn't a dream but reality; she wasn't Mr. Yoichi's wife in the dream, but Uchiha Fugaku's wife.
"It's you, Madam Mikota; I dream of you every night, living a simple life together, and we even have a child...."
"Named...Sasuke, right!"
Mikota couldn't contain her excitement, surprised Uchiha Yoichi had dreamt the same dream; though she initially suspected it was an illusion technique or something.
Yet she was an Uchiha Jonin, and Mr. Yoichi was far away battling on the field, how could an illusion technique be used on her? This must be a coincidental shared dream.
Uchiha Yoichi aptly showed surprise, then held Madam Mikota's other soft white hand, saying, "Mikota, did you dream of Sasuke too?"
"Yes, Mr. Yoichi, it's truly a coincidence..."
Mikota, seeing Uchiha Yoichi's fiery gaze, felt as if she might burn under such eyes, her breathing becoming hurried.
"Mikota, the first thing I wanted to do upon returning was find you, but things delayed me. Now seeing you come to me, I'm incredibly happy...."
"But, Mr. Yoichi, I'm Fugaku's wife. It was just a dream...."
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Afterward, Uchiha Yoichi shared his thoughts and plans with Mikota, who nodded in agreement, feeling it was good enough.
As long as she could privately divorce Uchiha Fugaku without sending him to prison with fanfare, it was acceptable.
Besides, this might benefit both of them; Mikota felt no affection left for Fugaku, who was solely focused on his clan leader position.
Seeing the late hour, Mikota reluctantly got up and headed to clean herself.
While bathing, Uchiha Mikota touched her abdomen, suddenly thinking of Sasuke.
After tidying up, Mikota descended, reached the door, and said to Uchiha Yoichi, "No need to see me off Mr. Yoichi, I'll go back on my own."
"Then be careful, come find me if anything happens."
"I know, don't worry.... Anata."
The final address was whispered by Mikota, who turned and walked away afterward; feeling shy and wanting to walk quickly, she ignored her soft legs, almost stumbling but steadying due to her Jonin reflexes.
After sending Mikota off, Uchiha Yoichi turned back inside with a grin.
After exercising all afternoon, he was a bit hungry, having skipped lunch.
But upon entering the kitchen, he found Yugito seated at the dining table, looking at him with disdain before turning away and murmuring, "Pervert!"
Heh, didn't perv on you!
Uchiha Yoichi checked inside the fridge; he'd paused food deliveries during his departure, leaving only ramen and some frozen meat at home.
Just make something to fill the stomach, other than grilled meat, there's really nothing tasty in the village.
Uchiha Yoichi took out a pile of grilled meat and ramen, preparing to cook something simple.
Beside him, Yugito suddenly spoke: "I'm hungry too."
"There's food for you, but cooperate with me obediently, and even undoing the seal won't be a problem."
Uchiha Yoichi was not afraid of Yugito running away. She had the Flying Thunder God Mark on her, so even if she ran back to the Hidden Cloud Village, he could still capture her.
But this little cat was very proud, she had to be trained like an eagle.
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On the other side, when Uchiha Mikota returned home, Fugaku and Itachi had already finished dinner, and Uchiha Kazuki quickly said: "Madam Mikota, you're back, I prepared dinner for you...."
"Mikota, why are you back so late today?"
"Because there's a lot accumulated to deal with, and Fugaku, today Mr. Yoichi asked me if I've leaked...."
Mikota deliberately talked about Uchiha Yoichi's business, causing Uchiha Fugaku's expression to change slightly, then he said to Itachi next to him: "Itachi, review what I taught you this afternoon."
After Uchiha Itachi left, Fugaku's expression became serious and he said: "What did he say... Forget it, Mikota, eat first."
Mikota was also a bit hungry, and her eating speed picked up a bit, allowing the observant Uchiha Kazuki next to her to have some thoughts.
Madam Mikota must not have eaten after going out at noon, that's why she's so hungry tonight.
After dinner, Uchiha Mikota went to the study and relayed Uchiha Yoichi's words to Fugaku.
In fact, this matter is not a big deal. Uchiha Fugaku just needs to emphasize his identity as the clan leader, saying he's considering the clan's well-being, and he'll be able to resolve everything.
But Uchiha Fugaku ignored the identity and power of the clan leader. If he insisted on worrying about clan affairs as the reason for meddling in Uchiha Yoichi's business,
Then Uchiha Yoichi couldn't really do anything about him, at most making people say he was shameless behind his back.
However, now he sees Uchiha Yoichi as an enemy vying for the clan leader position, not as a clansman.
Stealing information from an enemy and getting caught is naturally very serious. If brought up at the clan meeting, he'd be a disgrace to the clan.
So Uchiha Fugaku was a bit flustered, and when Mikota entered, he quickly asked: "How did he know?"
"Perhaps because last time you had me persuade those people, it was discovered, and Uchiha Yoichi was informed."
Uchiha Mikota paused, then continued: "Fugaku, I tried to persuade him, but Uchiha Yoichi wants to talk to you."
"Talk? What can he talk to me about?"
"I'm not sure, he just said he could keep this matter quiet, but it's up to your decision...."
"Does he want to threaten me with this? Mikota, does he have evidence?"
"He probably does, he even knows when I intervened in the combat suit research factory issue, sorry, Fugaku...."
"It's not your fault!"
Uchiha Fugaku clenched his fist, then released the tense air in his chest, asking: "Did he say when to meet?"
Mikota opened her mouth and said: "Tomorrow afternoon, in the forest behind his house."
"Alright, then!"
Uchiha Fugaku spoke, he wanted to see what Uchiha Yoichi could threaten him with, then said: "Rest early tonight, I'm going out for a while."
Having said that, Uchiha Fugaku left and walked outside.
Uchiha Mikota felt a slight pang of guilt: 'Sorry, Fugaku, but it has to be this way...'
"Mother."
A voice suddenly called out from behind, startling Uchiha Mikota slightly. She turned her head to see Itachi standing at the door.
"Itachi, what's wrong?"
"Father went out, where did he go?"
"Your father might be busy, sorry, Itachi, after a while, mom will spend good time with you."
Uchiha Mikota stood up and walked to Itachi with a smile, holding his hand, she said: "Mom is a bit tired today, let's rest early, okay? Once this period is over, mom will spend good time with you..."
"Hmm..."
Although Uchiha Itachi didn't know what happened, he felt like his mother was drifting further away from him.
At night, Uchiha Yoichi went down to his basement, first using instruments to check his body, confirming there were no issues, he continued training with the Star Stone.
While absorbing Star Stone Chakra, Uchiha Yoichi felt his eyes gradually recovering, things that were distant and blurry became clear again.
"Right, since it can increase pupil power, naturally it can recover it. Star Stone Chakra and Hashirama Cells are about the same, except it doesn't have the recovery power of Hashirama Cells...."
But for Uchiha Yoichi, this is still a good thing, after regaining his pupil power, he can further enhance it.
Continuing to absorb the Star Stone Chakra, he estimated he could soon strengthen the Mangekyo Sharingan's pupil power to the extreme, allowing him to use the true Complete Form of Susanoo.
At that time, even the Tailed Beast would become a mere pet before him.