Should he infiltrate Akatsuki, adhere to the justice a Shinobi should uphold, and use the rogue-nin's power to weaken other Shinobi villages?
Or should he take control of Akatsuki, become the secular definition of evil, control the Tailed Beast Weapons, deter the Shinobi world, and achieve peace?
Seiya was momentarily caught in a dilemma, finding it hard to choose which path to take.
Megumai advised: "Son, don't rush to make a decision. No matter which path you take, your top priority is to work hard and become stronger. Without strength, everything is just empty talk."
Seiya nodded, pondered for a moment, and suddenly realized a key point.
"Mom, you just said that the essence of Akatsuki's peace doctrine is to suppress the Shinobi world with absolute strength, making sure no one dares to harbor thoughts of defiance. You also said that even if your eyes evolved into the Eternal Mangekyo, you would find it hard to reach that level. Then how can I do it? The second path is unworkable!"
"Silly child!"
Megumai gave a delicate, scolding look and gently patted her son's cheek.
"Just because Mom can't do it, how can you immediately assume you can't? Your strength is destined to surpass Mom's; it just needs time to grow."
"Is that so?" Seiya was a little uncertain.
"Of course!" Megumai said firmly.
"Everything Mom has, you will have, and better! Just like the water blade you condensed when you graduated from the Shinobi academy, it was far superior to Mom's Divine Spear."
"But no matter how hard I tried later, I never felt it," Seiya looked down, his expression low.
"Don't worry," Megumai kissed her son's forehead and encouraged him:
"It's just temporarily hidden deep in your bloodline. Sooner or later, it will fully burst out and become an ability as easy to wield as your own arm."
"Okay," Seiya nodded, silently clenching his fists and quietly feeling the surging power in his blood.
"In short, Son, go ahead and join Akatsuki boldly. Experience what you see and hear, and then make your own choice based on your heart. No matter what path you choose, Mom will always support you!"
As she spoke, Megumai rested her forehead against her son's, their eyes meeting.
"Yes!"
Seiya was instantly filled with confidence, smiled brightly, and hugged his mother.
At this moment, he felt that no difficulty in the world could trap him and his mother.
Then, Megumai separated from her son and smiled: "Alright, let's go downstairs and spend time with Mikoto and Karin. Otherwise, if we stay in the bedroom all the time, they might think we don't care for them."
"Oh."
In the afternoon, Megumai took out a set of long-sealed mahjong tiles and taught Uchiha Mikoto and Karin-chan how to play mahjong, the way it's played on Earth.
Then she roped in her son, and they started a game of mahjong.
This was the second mahjong game organized by the mother and son, following the one with Yugito Nii and Samui.
The four of them had a great time.
Amidst the laughter, the initial awkwardness of Uchiha Mikoto and Karin, who were new arrivals, dissolved, and their relationship grew closer.
The game only ended when Mabui and Yugito Nii arrived to discuss important matters with Megumai.
The two had come today for two things.
One was about Akatsuki's invitation for Seiya to join, and the other was about the reproduction of the Uchiha clan.
Megumai informed them of her son's intention to infiltrate Akatsuki.
Mabui immediately stated that the village respected and fully supported Seiya's idea.
In fact, when she reported to the Fourth Raikage yesterday, if she hadn't mentioned that someone intended to invite Seiya to join an external organization, the Fourth Raikage wouldn't have been interested at all.
After all, Akatsuki is not the only mercenary organization in the Shinobi world. So many organizations have not stirred up any trouble so far.
Their so-called pursuit of peace is merely an attempt to instigate war and profit from it.
However, how can a small organization instigate a war?
And how can a war break out only when someone incites it?
As long as the major Shinobi villages' strength and interests are unbalanced, war is inevitable, and no one needs to provoke it at all!
Therefore, the Fourth Raikage didn't care about Akatsuki itself; he only cared whether Seiya would accept the olive branch offered by Akatsuki.
The key was that the founding ancestor of the Uchiha revival could not go down the wrong path!
Now, Seiya's response is to "infiltrate Akatsuki, monitor its actions, protect Kumogakure's interests, and strike other Shinobi villages."
This is an exceptionally brilliant idea, much better than the expected "reject Akatsuki"!
It shows that the founding ancestor of the Uchiha revival has firm resolve, is devoted to Kumogakure, and possesses both courage and strategy.
Given time, he can take on great responsibilities!
Mabui, representing the village, could not be more satisfied.
She only offered full support and constructively suggested that Seiya should hide his identity and not expose his true face when acting externally.
After all, the village planned for Seiya to succeed as the next Raikage, or the one after that.
It was necessary to ensure Seiya's resume was immaculate, untainted by darkness, and his reputation undamaged.
And the matter of infiltrating a rogue-nin organization is something that cannot be clarified even with a hundred mouths.
Especially since two famously rogue-nin have already emerged from the Konoha Uchiha, ruining the Uchiha's reputation.
As the founding ancestor of a new branch, Seiya must resolutely prevent the spread of any unfavourable rumours to avoid bad associations.
Therefore, concealing his identity is necessary.
Megumai understood the hint, accepted Mabui's suggestion, and said she would convey it to her son.
Then, Yugito Nii and Mabui exchanged glances and began to talk about the second matter.
"Magumai-san, the village believes that the reproduction of the Uchiha bloodline should be planned early," Mabui said delicately.
Megumai smiled faintly and spoke directly: "Is this about Mikoto?"
"Yes!" Mabui nodded. "Uchiha Mikoto is a rare pure-blood female Uchiha. If she combines with Seiya in the future, it will greatly benefit the purity of the Uchiha bloodline."
Megumai nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and said: "Regarding the propagation of the Uchiha bloodline, my son is already mentally prepared, and it can begin once he is fully developed in the future. However, if he is to combine with Mikoto, her personal wishes still need to be respected."
"There is a difference of several decades in age. Mikoto might not be willing. And as far as I know, when she was in Konoha, she adhered to a single, pure lifestyle. If we force it, it might sow discord. Family division must be avoided."
"Megumai-san, you worry too much," Yugito Nii smiled, pursing her lips. "Seiya is handsome and has an extraordinary bearing; he is courageous and responsible, an exceptionally good partner."
"Not only that, Uchiha Mikoto was saved by Seiya and has formed a very deep bond with him; she holds him in high regard. A mere age gap is not an insurmountable chasm."
"The most important thing in marriage is spiritual compatibility. As long as the affection is deep, why not?"
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