This sudden change shocked Uchiha Mikota; the tray in her hand trembled nervously, spilling tea over the tea tray.
Although she's a Jonin who has seen dangerous missions in the village, encountering another young man naked in her own living room is beyond a ninja's acceptance.
Uchiha Yoichi was also greatly shocked upon seeing that, but his mind had been strengthened by eccentric abilities. He knew he must not show any signs of guilt at this moment and could only pretend not to know anything to clear his suspicion.
However curious he was, he couldn't keep staring.
"Mikota, what's wrong?"
Uchiha Fugaku heard Mikota suddenly make a strange sound and asked sternly; usually his wife was very poised when receiving guests, but today she seemed odd.
"He, he, Uchiha Yoichi he..."
Uchiha Mikota felt as if there was a lump in her throat, wanting to ask the young man why he was naked without any clothes, but such direct and embarrassing words, she couldn't bring herself to say.
"Clan Leader, am I perhaps here at the wrong time? Maybe I should come back another day..."
Uchiha Yoichi remained calm at heart, wearing a confused expression on his face, indicating he didn't know what was happening either.
"Wait a minute, Mr. Yoichi, things will be finished soon, I will excuse myself for now."
Uchiha Fugaku spoke in a serious tone to Uchiha Yoichi, noticing Mikota was off, appearing somewhat unfriendly towards Uchiha Yoichi?
Though this wasn't how it was when he welcomed them in just a moment ago, how did things change so quickly?
Hence he had to inquire!
"Mikota, come out with me for a moment."
Uchiha Fugaku got up and said to Uchiha Mikota before walking out first. Seeing this, Uchiha Mikota quickly withdrew her gaze, lowered her head, and followed Fugaku out.
Once they reached the courtyard at the corridor, Uchiha Fugaku stopped and asked, "Mikota, what just happened? Do you have an issue with Mr. Yoichi?"
"No, Fugaku, how can he do such a thing in someone else's house? And you aren't stopping him?"
"You, how can you allow such a thing to happen...
Uchiha Mikota spoke with some agitation; she intended to bring refreshments, but suddenly saw this scene; strangely, neither her husband nor Uchiha Mabayashi had any reaction to the matter, were they ignoring it?
"What exactly is the matter? Mr. Yoichi didn't seem to make any offensive gestures earlier, Mikota, what are you talking about?"
Uchiha Fugaku was completely baffled; reflecting back, besides Yoichi displaying some unhappiness, there was nothing to criticize, and it's understandable, given he compromised to the clan by retreating from the village.
Just this can't possibly make Uchiha Mikota so agitated to point fingers at his guest in public...
Uchiha Mikota quickly spoke: "Fugaku, Uchiha Yoichi's clothes... can you really understand such a thing?"
"Clothes? Mikota, what are you talking about; Mr. Yoichi's clothes are normal, just an ordinary ninja suit, and I, as the clan leader, don't have many rules, no need for particularly formal wear, we are not the Hyuga Clan…
Uchiha Mikota heard these words and covered her small mouth in astonishment, saying: "Ninja suit? Fugaku, you said earlier that Uchiha Yoichi was wearing a ninja suit?"
"Of course, you and Mabayashi welcomed them in, didn't you, Mikota, what's wrong with you today? If you're not feeling well, you should rest first."
Uchiha Fugaku advised; he felt Mikota was peculiar today.
"No, Fugaku, I'm fine, it's just… are you sure Uchiha Yoichi was wearing a ninja suit and not... something else?" Or wearing nothing at all?
Uchiha Mikota asked again; she figured she hadn't been hallucinating nor was affected by an Illusion Technique, especially in the Uchiha Clan Leader's house.
"It's a ninja suit, Mikota."
Uchiha Fugaku felt a bit impatient here; to him, Mikota was strange today, offering her to rest yet she refused.
"Mikota, you'd better rest, don't worry about the rest."
"I, I understand, but Fugaku… I'll go retrieve the tea set, it spilled earlier…"
Uchiha Mikota swallowed and said; she believed Fugaku wouldn't lie to her, if everything looked fine to others, then it must be… her issue?
Did something go wrong with her eyesight?
As if she acquired X-ray vision, only the Byakugan could achieve this, but she hadn't used the Sharingan earlier, how could she suddenly possess qualities of Byakugan?
"Alright then, once you've tidied the tea set, have a good rest, you've likely been too tired recently, but Mr. Yoichi hasn't acted excessively, Mikota, you shouldn't have said so publicly."
Uchiha Fugaku remarked; he felt Mikota's attitude was poor earlier, even if there were personal feelings, they shouldn't be displayed as she's the clan leader's wife, representing him to some extent.
"I understand, Fugaku; I'll apologize to Mr. Yoichi later."
Uchiha Mikota expressed with an apologetic look; she realized she's the clan leader's wife, but the matter earlier was just too bizarre, how did she observe such a scene.
Afterwards, Uchiha Mikota followed Uchiha Fugaku back to the living room; upon entering, she again saw that naked body.
'Sure enough, only she could see, others had no reaction, but why's it just Mr. Yoichi alone...'
Uchiha Mikota's heart fluttered; she was mentally prepared before entering.
"Mr. Yoichi, I was a bit impolite earlier; please forgive me..."
"No, ma'am, don't mind, it's alright."
Uchiha Yoichi saw Uchiha Mikota wanting to tidy the tea tray, slightly standing up to help, pushing the tea tray over with his hand.
However, him moving caused overwhelming visual impressions for Uchiha Mikota that made her quickly avert her gaze, yet she couldn't resist peeking again.
After tidying up the tea tray, Uchiha Mikota hurriedly retreated without much courteous conversation.
"Apologies, Mikota's lately been too exhausted, lacking rest, hence her abnormal behavior."
Once Uchiha Mikota left, Uchiha Fugaku apologized on her behalf.
"Let's talk business now, Mr. Yoichi, the clan will compensate you, do you have any requests?"
"Compensation isn't something I'm overly concerned with, but Clan Leader, your earlier mention of the village suspecting me of intentionally not saving my teammates I can't accept; if I held malice, I wouldn't have brought him back from dozens of kilometers away."
Uchiha Yoichi spoke determinedly, but as Uchiha Mikota's ardent interruption eased his attitude a little.
"I'd prefer continuing solo missions, though Senior Mabayashi has plans for me to join the Security Team, I prefer a bit more freedom."