Chapter Forty-Seven: The Patriarch's Routine
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"Patriarch."
Uchiha Sao walked briskly through the Uchiha clan's residence, and the surrounding clansmen greeted him one after another, and he also nodded in response.
What is it like to sit in the head of a clan and bear the respect and expectations of all the clansmen? When he first took over the position, he felt high-spirited and felt that he would lead the Uchiha clan to the top; After a few years of doing this, he began to feel that everywhere was unsatisfactory, and the space available for him to carry out his ambitions was too small, for which he felt angry and unwilling; And now, he buried his dissatisfaction and complaints deep in his heart, maintained his calm and sophisticated image, and did everything in his power to seek the possibility of advancing for the Uchiha clan in a small space, which can probably be said to be tired.
"Sometimes, I have weak thoughts......"
The blood-red Magatama appeared in his eyes: "But I am the helmsman of the Uchiha, and when the wind and waves hit, anyone can retreat, but the helmsman can't." β
"When the wind breaks through the wind, when the waves are cut, it is the responsibility of the patriarch to provide shelter for the big ship under him with his own body."
Uchiha Sao's home is in the center of the station, and the land is not too big, and it can even be said to be a little small, but the house is very delicate and unconventional.
He remembered how the mansion had been built, before he became the patriarch.
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"Sao, cough, cough, time flies so fast!" It was an old man with a rickety body, he was the previous patriarch, the one after Madara Uchiha.
Uchiha Sao will always remember this old man, everyone thinks that the strongest person the Uchiha family has ever produced is Madara Uchiha, but in Sao Uchiha's heart, this old man who supported the darkest era of the Uchiha family is the strongest deservedly, although he doesn't have eyes like Madara, although he can't fight for a long time.
"Patriarch." Sao Uchiha was still a high-spirited young man at the time, the best of the younger generation of the clan, and the next patriarch heir recognized by everyone.
"In a blink of an eye, I'm so old, and you're already so old." The previous patriarch looked at Sao with a smile, as if he was looking at his own child, "In a blink of an eye, my old man will be dying, and this burden will be almost unbearable, so I can only hand it over to you...... What an irresponsible old man, who hasn't accomplished anything. β
"Ahem! Ahem! He hunched over and coughed violently.
Uchiha Sao's heart tightened: "Patriarch, are you okay!" β
The old man waved his hand and sighed lightly: "Sure enough, I can't hold it." β
He restrained his smile, but his cloudy eyes had an incomparably sharp gaze, which made Sao Uchiha, who had good strength at a young age, also feel a huge pressure.
"Sao, you are the best among young people, and you are the hope of the whole clan. I grew up watching you, and I know that. β
"Ahem, ahem...... But the position of the patriarch is not the same as your current position, do you understand? β
Uchiha Sao nodded heavily: "Sao understands! β
The old man smiled and shook his head: "You don't understand. β
He pointed to a clearing in the center of the garrison and said, "I have kept this land for the next patriarch for many years, so I will hand it over to you now." β
"Sao, if you want to become the patriarch, let's first make the patriarch's mansion by yourself. It's that piece of land, and there is not an inch of it. β
Uchiha Sao was puzzled, but still did as the old man said. In the entire Uchiha clan, there is no one who will not listen to the old man's words, not only because of the old man's patriarchal status, but also because of the infinite effort he has poured into the Uchiha clan. Every Uchiha newborn is born, he will be there in person, and every Uchiha old man dies, he will personally mourn, everything in Uchiha has long been integrated with him.
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Uchiha Sao looked at his hands, it was many years ago, but he could still feel the tiredness at that time. Every brick, every tile, every beam was completed by his own hands, and the design and calculation of the house were completed by him who stayed up late to consult craftsmen, and every part of this mansion was measured by him himself. It's so cumbersome, it's so heavy, it's so constrained...... It was then that he understood what weight was.
"Old patriarch, it's really hard work."
Sao Uchiha sighed with emotion and pushed open the door of his house.
He took off his majestic black robe, hung it neatly in the cupboard, and changed into homely clothes.
"Nanako, get ready, there will be guests coming in the evening!"
"Ah...... Huh? Huh?! Will there be guests? Really?! A female voice came from the hall, and it sounded reckless.
Stomping, stomping, some panicked footsteps came, and then there was a sudden pause.
"Ahhh Sao, save me! β
Sao Uchiha sighed, stroked his forehead weakly, and his figure disappeared in an instant.
Poof, poof, Nanako blinked sharply, and a thick and reliable feeling came from her body.
"Ah, Sao, hehe, hey, ah, hey
Uchiha Sao sighed, the wife in his arms was no longer young, but still like a child.
"It's really unreliable." Uchiha Sao let Nanako out of his arms, and didn't let go of the hand around her waist until she stood firm, "Nanako, Tomioka is almost growing up, and you're still like a child." β
Nanako said unconvinced: "I heard that a guest is coming, so I'm happy, our family hasn't had a guest come to the door for so long." β
She said expectantly, "Na, what kind of guest is it?" β
Uchiha Sao smiled: "It's still a child, it's a little older than Tomioka, but it's already a very outstanding young man, and it's very valued by the Hokage." β
Stars appeared in Nanako's eyes: "Ahhhh It must be very handsome, hmm, the cute boy is the best! β
Sao Uchiha flicked Nanako's forehead in exchange for a chuckle from Nanako's eating.
"Ah, I've got to get ready for dinner, and I'm going to cook a little more today. Hmph, Sao and Tomioka, you don't praise my food for being delicious, but the guests will definitely praise it. Nanako ran to the kitchen in a panic again, and didn't forget to make a face at Sao Uchiha before turning around.
Sao Uchiha smiled and shook his head. My wife, from childhood sweethearts to old husbands and wives, has always been this temperament. I like to listen to good words, I like cute boys, I always wrestle recklessly, and I don't do things at all......
"Well, forget it, this is Nanako."
Sao Uchiha relaxed, sat cross-legged on the cushion, and poured himself a cup of tea.