In Megumai's memory, Kurotsuchi, when she grew up, had the nickname "Leg-kage."
It would truly be a pity to kill such a noble and beautiful woman.
It would be better to spare her life and have her become her son's slave in the future, working for the Tojo family like a horse and ox, which would also be considered repayment for Iwa's ambush at Takamagahara.
Megumai had this idea, but she dared not say it directly to her son, fearing it would corrupt his pure heart.
Therefore, she used a more tactful approach.
"My son, you've already formed a very profound bond with Kurotsuchi. If you nurture and maintain it well, you can effectively control her. You can ensure that she will be useful to you anytime in the future."
"Mm, I understand," Seiya nodded, taking a mental note.
Megumai added, "Remember not to constantly pressure Kurotsuchi or treat her coldly. Being friendly on occasion will make her remember your kindness even more."
"Oh." Seiya nodded, "But I don't have much chance to meet her."
"If there's no opportunity, create one!"
Megumai gently tapped her son's forehead, advising, "You are her savior. You can send a message and ask her to come out and do something for you. Can she refuse?"
"Oh!" Seiya had an epiphany and began to ponder what he should ask Kurotsuchi to do.
Megumai tidied his collar and suddenly sighed with emotion, "In another three months, my son, you will be coming of age."
Over ten years had passed in the blink of an eye. The wailing infant had grown into a handsome and dashing young man.
Megumai felt immense gratification, pride, and happiness.
"We won't specially celebrate your birthday this time."
At these words, Mikoto Uchiha lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed pink. She knew exactly what Megumai was going to say next.
"On your birthday, you will marry Mikoto. The wedding house in the Valley of Clouds and Thunder is already prepared."
"Mm." Seiya nodded in assent, not at all surprised.
Megumai continued, "Before your birthday, make a trip to Turtle Island. Yugito told me before she went into seclusion that if you returned, you should go to Turtle Island to find her. She has something to teach you."
"Then I'll apply to Lord Raikage to go to Turtle Island tomorrow," Seiya said eagerly.
"What's the rush! Did hearing about your teacher make you forget your mother?"
Megumai put on a mildly reproachful expression and gently slapped her son's hand.
"Not at all!" Seiya quickly compensated, "I'll spend a week with Mother first, then go look for Yugito-sensei."
Megumai gently shook her head.
"How long you stay at home is not up to you, son."
"Huh?"
Megumai smiled charmingly, "Before Yugito teaches you, Mother also has some knowledge to impart to you. Once you've mastered it, then you can go to Turtle Island."
Seiya asked curiously, "What kind of knowledge?"
At this question, Mikoto Uchiha's face became even redder.
"Pre-marital training!" Megumai replied.
"Huh?" Seiya frowned slightly, questioning, "Mother, you've never been married. What kind of knowledge can you teach me?"
"How dare you look down on your mother!" Megumai lightly tapped her son's forehead, then smiled.
"The women in the village compiled a pre-marital textbook. It's Mother's responsibility to supervise you as you study this textbook. Yugito and Mikoto studied it very well, so you can't fall behind, my son!"
Hearing this, Seiya couldn't help but turn to Mikoto, just as she shyly glanced up at him. Her crystalline eyes were full of tender affection, causing the young man's heart to flutter.
"I will definitely study hard!" Seiya declared enthusiastically.
Megumai nodded in satisfaction.
"There are quite a few points to cover, so start studying as soon as possible. Don't let time run short and miss your chance to see Yugito on Turtle Island."
"Alright." Megumai lightly tapped her chin, a subtle curve forming on her lips, and stood up to take her son upstairs.
Karin blinked and asked, "Mikoto-nee, didn't it take you over two months to completely master it back then?"
Mikoto Uchiha's face was scarlet, and she whispered, "That was all theory; it doesn't count."
...
Studying is a painful task.
But if you are studying something you are interested in, then it's a happy thing.
Happy times are always short-lived.
Seiya studied the textbook in his mother's room, unknowingly until the early hours of the morning.
Only when he could no longer fight off sleepiness did he reluctantly drift off to sleep.
The next day, he continued to study diligently.
This cycle repeated itself.
Time flew by. Under his mother's supervision, Seiya gradually mastered all the knowledge points in the textbook.
A month later, Seiya completed his study of the textbook and passed the closed-book examination arranged by his mother with excellent results.
Following that, he went to the Shinobi Hospital for his pre-marital medical examination.
For the past year and a half, Samui had served as the interim director of the Shinobi Hospital.
Her daily work consisted of meetings, signing documents, and delivering the hospital's financial reports to Megumai, which was quite leisurely.
Today, with Seiya coming for his check-up, she naturally felt obliged.
She left her office and personally accompanied Seiya to every department for his various examinations.
Seiya's body could be described as extremely healthy, even perfect, without a single scar. However, a flaw appeared in the most critical part of the pre-marital check-up.
Samui, in disbelief, personally collected Seiya's reproductive cells again and carefully examined them under the microscope.
Over half an hour later, she regretfully reached a conclusion.
"Seiya-kun, the survival rate of your reproductive cells is very low. Only a very small number of cells containing the X chromosome can survive!"
Seiya raised an eyebrow. His mind raced, and he instantly concluded, "If what you say is true, Nee-san, won't I only be able to have daughters, and a very small number of them at that?"
Samui nodded slightly, then comforted him, "Don't worry. If the survival rate is low, you just need to increase the volume of reproductive cells. This can be compensated for by your effort. It's also fine if you can only have daughters; there's gender equality."
"The only problem is that you will be very exhausted in the future, Seiya-kun."
"It's alright, I can handle it!" Seiya was full of fighting spirit, undaunted by the hardship.
Samui couldn't help but chuckle.
She reminded him, "You are still young. You need to exercise restraint and take care of your health; don't wear yourself out."
Seiya smiled, "With my mother and you, Nee-san, as my medical support, I'm not worried."
"Mm." Samui nodded in agreement, then started chatting casually.
Today, she wasn't as quiet as usual.
After all, no matter how cold she seemed, her heart was warm.
Having not seen him for over a year, she missed him dearly.
"Seiya-kun, since you returned, Director Megumai's mood has been much brighter than before. Her complexion has clearly improved, and her eyes are full of happiness. You must keep up the good work and spend more time with Director Megumai."
"Mm." Seiya nodded in agreement.
He would do this even without Samui-nee's reminder.
For the past half month, he had been studying the textbook compiled by the village women under his mother's supervision.
This constant companionship was an attempt to make up for his absence from home over the past year or so.
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