"Ah, it's Madam Mikota. I was just training, so I was a bit slow to answer the door. Come in and let's talk."
Uchiha Yoichi naturally let Uchiha Mikota into the house, but her expression was not as natural. She had embarrassed herself here before, and though only a day had passed, she couldn't possibly forget it.
But Uchiha Yoichi had already gone inside, and Mikota remembered her husband's reminders and requests, and the hopeful look in his eyes...
After hesitating at the doorway for two minutes, Uchiha Mikota finally lowered her head and walked in.
Still unable to find guest slippers at the entrance, Mikota walked inside in her black stockings, having thrown away the sheer pantyhose she took back last time.
Once inside, Mikota saw Uchiha Yoichi wiping sweat with a towel, revealing his strong upper body and perfectly streamlined muscles; having trained in Lightning Release Chakra Mode for two years now, Uchiha Yoichi's physical condition was definitely the strongest in the Uchiha clan.
With the dual training of Gravity Jutsu and weights, Uchiha Yoichi felt he wasn't far from achieving the body of the Third Generation Raikage, impervious even to S-Class Wind Release Kinjutsu. In a few years, he'd be able to train to that level.
"Yo, Yoichi-kun."
After taking a few glances, Uchiha Mikota suddenly snapped back to reality. She was a married woman with children; how could she stare at a junior's body like that?
Regaining her composure, she quickly turned her head and called out Uchiha Yoichi's name, clutching the clan member information roster in her hand.
"Wait a moment, Madam Mikota, please head to the reception room first. Surely we're not going to discuss matters while I'm all sweaty?"
Uchiha Yoichi, without looking at Madam Mikota, directly suggested she wait in the reception room; although Mikota didn't want to return to the place where she had embarrassed herself last time, it was better than discussing matters in the bedroom.
Thus, she suppressed her shame and went to the reception room, which held unforgettable memories for her. She saw the tatami had been replaced and avoided the previous spot, kneeling down.
After a while, Uchiha Yoichi, having changed clothes, came to the reception room.
"Yoichi-kun, here are the items you requested last time, and I've already notified everyone about the Uchiha welfare system."
Seeing Uchiha Yoichi, Mikota calmed herself down and moved onto business.
"Well done, you've even timed everything right. Let's follow this plan; the number of benefits for the clan's ninjas is quite large, so directly deposit it into their bankbooks. Cash can be given to ordinary people."
The envelopes for cash—which included his name and blessings—had already been prepared. Upon receiving the money, they would surely see his name and say thank you.
As for the clan's ninjas, they all knew the Uchiha welfare system was his proposal, so there was no need for reminders.
"What about the matter we discussed last time, Madam Mikota?"
"Last time...."
Upon hearing this, Mikota immediately remembered the matter of becoming Uchiha Yoichi's errand-running assistant, responsible not only for the Uchiha welfare system but also for his other business dealings.
The pharmaceutical company, ninja games, the combat suit research factory, as well as military weapons, among others.
Mikota hadn't planned to tell Fugaku about the errand-running assistant task, but when she returned home that day, she was lost in thought. Uchiha Fugaku sensed something amiss and questioned her.
Startled by Uchiha Fugaku's sudden inquiry, Mikota couldn't possibly reveal that matter, so in desperation, she mentioned that Uchiha Yoichi wanted her to be his errand-running assistant, responsible for liaising all his business dealings.
When Uchiha Fugaku heard this news, he was immediately intrigued. After some questioning, he wanted Mikota to become this assistant and gather some important information for him.
Uchiha Fugaku was already part of the circle when he said this; Uchiha Yoichi had planned to make things clear, but Uchiha Fugaku asked his wife to take on the role.
With Uchiha Fugaku's earnest and hopeful look—and Mikota herself wanting to get back that promise note—she agreed.
"I...agree. In the future, whatever Yoichi-kun needs, please feel free to ask me."
Mikota slightly bowed, inadvertently revealing a well-timed curve, assuming a low stance as she spoke to Uchiha Yoichi.
"Coincidentally, there are a few tasks now. The clan's reserves of military weapons and explosive tags are still too few. Please inform Shinya and Hideto that starting today, the reserves should be tripled and the explosive tags by tenfold."
"Oh, and Madam Mikota, please ask the Clan Leader to hand over the clan's military weapon fund book to me as well; the expenses are quite hefty now."
"Additionally, if there's any news from Tokugawa, inform me immediately, as combat suits relate to the safety of all clan members; if not, and you have time, you could also visit the combat suit factory to check for information."
"Compared to the previous matters, ninja games aren't as crucial, but it's still an important source of income... If Mr. Hayato has important information, inform me as well."
"And Madam Mikota, unless there's something special, please report various matters at my house at nine in the morning."
Uchiha Yoichi mentioned so many things that Mikota felt a bit dizzy, but after a brief pause, she realized that she was being expected to take part in all these things at once.
How could he trust her so much?
"Nine in the morning is fine. I can also settle Itachi by that time, but... Yoichi-kun, are you sure you want to entrust me with so much?"