16
Qianye stood in front of the window of the Military Police Force Headquarters.
He looked at Tsunade's reply letter delivered by a member of the Military Police Force.
The letter contained the location where Tsunade had arranged to meet him. After noting it down, the corners of Qianye's mouth rose slightly.
"Have a meal together this afternoon, and by the way, talk about the matter of Yakushi Nono..."
Relying on his glib tongue, he would have the advantage whether it was day or night.
Why would he worry about failing to persuade Tsunade?
Once the plan succeeded!
With his charm, intercepting Yakushi Nono would just be a matter of time!
Qianye felt the gazes of the surrounding guards fall upon him.
He quietly put away the letter, his expression turning solemn.
Such a thing as a date with Tsunade still couldn't be let known to them; he had to think of a reasonable excuse!
Qianye's eyes lit up immediately.
Qianye coughed softly, and everyone raised their heads and looked over one after another.
"Everyone!"
Qianye's tone was low and firm.
"I have already received Princess Tsunade's opinion. She said that the matter of Uchiha Sanma targeting the Senju Clan can be let go.
However, a formal apology still needs to be made to them."
Low murmurs immediately sounded in the room.
"Make people from the Uchiha clan apologize to them?"
"This matter was indeed done by Elder Sanma, but asking us to bow our heads to the Senju Clan is still somewhat embarrassing..."
"As for apologizing, ordinary clansmen probably aren't qualified enough, right?"
"..."
Some people showed joy on their faces, while others furrowed their brows, clearly torn over the conditions put forward by the Senju Clan.
The Senju Clan was the Clan that the Uchiha clan found most disagreeable.
Now that they had to apologize to the Senju Clan, the inherent pride of the Uchiha Clan made them hesitate again.
Qianye raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, his gaze sweeping across every face as he slowly said,
"I know everyone may have concerns in their hearts.
The Senju Clan and us Uchiha were once opposing mortal enemies.
But that was also a long time ago.
After Konoha was established, we Uchiha shook hands and made peace with the Senju Clan.
Everyone is equally a part of Konoha.
Right now, it's just an apology, nothing big."
A young Military Police Force member couldn't help asking,
"Lord Clan Head, could it be that we... really have to bow our heads to the Senju Clan?"
Qianye shook his head.
"This is not bowing our heads, but for the sake of the Uchiha.
Reaching a reconciliation with the Senju Clan is to let the village see the Uchiha's sense of responsibility!
Are you willing to always be regarded by the villagers as an arrogant clan high above?"
Everyone fell silent, and the resistance in their eyes gradually turned into contemplation.
"Lord Clan Head is right, we must change the current situation!"
"For the future of the Uchiha!"
"..."
Qianye nodded with satisfaction, and his tone softened.
"Very well, since everyone understands my intention, the next task will be left to me.
I am somewhat familiar with that Princess Tsunade of the Senju Clan, and we have worked together before.
For the glory of the Uchiha, as the Clan Head, I should even more lead by example and stand at the forefront of the Clan!
This afternoon, I will go over and personally offer a formal apology to Tsunade!"
Hearing that Qianye was actually going to personally apologize to Tsunade in the capacity of the Clan Head, everyone could not help but be moved.
They felt that once the incident with Uchiha Sanma broke out, the Senju Clan would definitely be very hostile to the Uchiha.
Such behavior was undoubtedly putting oneself in danger!
Moreover, Qianye is now the Clan Head. To actually have the Clan Head apologize personally in this matter, this...
"Lord Clan Head! You must not!"
"Lord Clan Head, precisely because you are the Clan Head of the Uchiha, you should even more not go into contact with the Senju Clan right now! They are all in the heat of anger, and it's inevitable that trouble will arise!"
"..."
There was an instant uproar all around.
Qianye sighed, his scarlet Three-Tomoe Sharingan appearing, and his aura swept across the entire Military Police Force.
"Mistakes must be acknowledged when made. We Uchiha never run away from things we do!
You don't need to say anything more about this matter! The responsibility for this matter lies with me, and naturally I should go to restore the Clan's image!"
The entire Military Police Force quieted down at this moment.
Everyone looked at Uchiha Qianye, their eyes filled with admiration and emotion.
Lord Clan Head truly lives up to being the Clan Head!
To actually go to such lengths for the Clan's reputation!
A Clan Head like this couldn't be found even if you searched with a lantern!
Lord Clan Head, you are bearing heavy burdens forward for us Uchiha!
Among them, some emotional Uchiha were so moved that they were about to squeeze out tears.
"Alright, everyone attend to your respective duties! I am leaving first!"
Qianye turned around and walked outside.
Walking halfway, he stopped.
"The matter of the missing children must still continue to be investigated! Strengthen the 24-hour patrol intensity!"
"Yes! Lord Clan Head!!"
Everyone in the Military Police Force immediately responded loudly.
This aura was even stronger than before, and not just by a little bit.
Qianye nodded with satisfaction.
Seeing this situation, I'm afraid it won't be long before the Uchiha Military Police Force is completely controlled by him!
Qianye strode away.
After walking out of the Military Police Force Headquarters,
he wandered through a few streets and bought a roasted chicken that Tsunade loved to eat.
He came to a secluded izakaya in Konoha.
Going up to the second floor, he pushed open the door of the private room.
Tsunade was already sitting inside, with eight exquisite side dishes and a pot of sake placed on the table.
"You came a little later than I expected!"
Tsunade looked up at him with a teasing smile on the corners of her lips.
Qianye closed the door and placed the roasted chicken on the table in front of Tsunade.
The solemnity on his face instantly vanished, replaced by a lazy smile.
He walked over to sit beside Tsunade, casually picked up a wine glass, and took a sip.
"No way, I always have to act a bit more like it."
"Act?"
Tsunade burst out laughing and reached out to pinch his face.
Qianye quickly grasped her hand.
"Everything I have done is for the future of the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan!"
"Cut the crap!"
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him. Wasn't it just going on a date with her?
How did it get dragged into the future of the Uchiha and the Senju?
Could it be that Qianye still wanted both sides to let go of their hatred and become companions?
Tsunade didn't mind, unwrapped the warm roasted chicken brought by Qianye, picked up a piece of chicken meat for him, and delivered it to his lips.
"Tell me, what on earth do you want by asking me out today?"
Qianye ate it with a smile and then spoke leisurely,
"Actually, there is still a small matter I'd like to ask your help with."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow.
"Oh? What small matter can't even you, the Uchiha Clan Head, handle?"
Qianye leaned closer to her and lowered his voice.
"I want to ask for someone from Root."
"Root? Who?"
Tsunade was somewhat surprised.
"Yakushi Nono."
Qianye's tone was calm.
"She is proficient in Medical Ninjutsu and is a rare talent."
Hearing this name, Tsunade did frown slightly.
"What do you want her for?"
Qianye had already prepared his excuse and started lying without a blushing face or a skipping heartbeat.
"Naturally, it's for your consideration. Nowadays, the Medical Team is busy with affairs, and it's too hard for you to support it all by yourself.
Yakushi Nono has outstanding abilities, and transferring her over can help you share a lot of pressure. I don't want to see you work so hard."
Tsunade was slightly stunned, warmth blooming in her heart.
The doubt in her eyes gradually turned into warmth and tenderness.
She let out a soft hum, but her tone carried uncontainable joy.
"You certainly know how to care for people."
Qianye struck while the iron was hot and grasped her hand.
"Of course, you are my most important person."
Tsunade's cheeks turned slightly red, and she glared at him, yet still picked up the sake flask and filled his cup.
"Alright, cut the cheesy talk. I'll think of a way regarding this matter, but Danzo over there won't be easy to deal with."
Qianye smiled and raised his cup.
"With Princess Tsunade stepping in, what else cannot be settled?"
Tsunade giggled.
Clearly in a pleasant mood, she picked up a few more mouthfuls of dishes for him with her chopsticks.
"Eat more; look how much weight you've lost recently."
"Don't just focus on me eating; you should eat too, you've been quite tired lately!"
"Ah ya, I'll do it myself! ~ You don't need to feed me!"
"..."
For a time, the two exchanged cups and toasted each other, the atmosphere inside the private room being warm and blissful.
After three rounds of drinks, Tsunade was already slightly tipsy, leaning on Qianye's shoulder and saying softly,
"Actually... I'm very happy that you can think of me like this."
Qianye hugged her shoulders and said softly,
"There will be even more things that make you happy in the future."
Tsunade looked up at him with a meaningful gaze.
"No need for the future, let's do it tonight. If you want me to help you, you at least have to show some sincerity!"
The corners of Qianye's mouth twitched; this Tsunade was indeed not easy to fool.
It seemed he still had to pull out his trump card.
At this moment, Qianye only felt a dull ache in his kidneys.
"Naturally! Princess Tsunade, just wait and see!"
Looking at the confident Qianye, the smile in Tsunade's ambiguous eyes grew even denser.
"Oh? Looks like you're very brave!"
"Must be, I'm super brave, okay?"
"..."
The night grew deeper, and the lights of the izakaya were warm and soft.
