Facing Uchiha Hiyakku's question, before the siblings could answer, their father, Uchiha Ryoichi, proactively bowed towards the old man and Tsukiyomi, taking an oath in a loud voice: "Many thanks to Hiyakku-sama for your recognition. It is my son's greatest honor to serve by Master Tsukiyomi's side. I am eternally grateful."
Uchiha Honoo and Uchiha Honoka followed suit, chanting in unison: "Honoo, Honoka, willing to swear allegiance to the Master until death, never betray!"
Becoming a direct descendant of the main branch, especially a close attendant to Tsukiyomi, who is almost certainly the next successor of the main branch, was something the branch family members would desperately desire.
Even if it wasn't as exaggerated as Uchiha Ryoichi's "greatest honor" and "eternal gratitude", there were certainly numerous benefits.
First and foremost, they would receive significant support from the main branch, and various training resources, ninja techniques, and secret arts that were usually difficult to obtain would no longer be a problem.
Therefore, in the face of Uchiha Hiyakku's inquiry, Uchiha Ryoichi had no hesitation in agreeing.
Of course, "no hesitation" didn't mean it was spontaneous, they had already discussed it beforehand. The inquiry was merely a formality.
As for Uchiha Honoo and Uchiha Honoka's opinions?
The two had been impressed by Tsukiyomi's talent and strength during their time in the training class. In such a situation, with their father's support, they naturally wouldn't have any objections.
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On the other side, Tsukiyomi was somewhat taken aback by the sudden action of the three Sannin.
However, his mature mind and the etiquette he had learned over the years allowed him to quickly react.
He stood up and walked to Honoo and Honoka, holding their hands and solemnly saying to them: "Honoo, Honoka, thank you for your vows. I will prove it, I, Uchiha Tsukiyomi, am absolutely worthy of your loyalty."
Cultivating loyal forces, let's start with these two.
In the back, observing Tsukiyomi's performance, Uchiha Hiyakku, along with Uchiha Kenta, Uchiha Shota, and Uchiha Youkai, exchanged glances, all revealing smiles of satisfaction, even joy.
Clapping his hands, Uchiha Kenta gestured for the maids who were waiting in another room to enter.
Two maids each carried a long rectangular box, identical to the one Uchiha Hiyakku had given Tsukiyomi.
"Could it be... ?"
Honoo and Honoka looked at each other, both seeing the surprise in the other's eyes.
At this time, Uchiha Kenta's voice also sounded: "These two ninja swords are also forged with a lot of chakra metal, although not as good as 'Yukihime', they are still top-notch in quality. I hope you two siblings can make good use of them."
As Uchiha Kenta spoke, the two maids presented the opened boxes to Honoo and Honoka. Inside, as expected, were two ninja swords.
"Thank you for your gift, sir. We will definitely use them to protect Master Tsukiyomi!"
The siblings took the ninja swords, happily thanking Uchiha Kenta and assuring him.
Then, under Tsukiyomi's encouraging gaze, they began playing with the swords with excitement. Even Tsukiyomi himself used chakra to examine them.
He discovered that while they weren't as good as his 'Yukihime', they were far superior to ordinary ninja tools.
Sure enough, these were truly two chakra weapons.
Are chakra weapons so common in this world?
Tsukiyomi thought it shouldn't be. Only wealthy clans like the Uchiha had the capability to give away two chakra weapons as a welcome gift.
At the same time, it indirectly demonstrated that Honoo and Honoka, although called attendants, were of extraordinary status and importance.
"One last thing, Youkai."
While Tsukiyomi, Honoo, and Honoka were testing their new weapons together, the elders didn't disturb them. They continued their discussion on their own.
Uchiha Hiyakku instructed Tsukiyomi's uncle: "Youkai, starting tomorrow, you will personally lead a squad to protect Tsukiyomi. Ryoichi, you join them."
"Yes, Hiyakku-sama (grandfather)." Youkai and Ryoichi responded.
Youkai, in particular, patted his chest and assured the elder: "Don't worry, Hiyakku-grandfather, I will never let anyone harm Tsukiyomi."
Youkai knew that Tsukiyomi was born with three tomoe, so he understood the importance of his nephew to the clan.
"Hmm."
Uchiha Hiyakku nodded at Youkai and continued: "Although I may be overly cautious, it's better to be safe than sorry."
Could there be danger within Konoha?
As the clan responsible for maintaining Konoha's security, the Uchiha themselves had the best understanding.
Of course, there was, although not common, there were indeed cases of spies from enemy countries and rogue ninja organizations infiltrating the village to sabotage and assassinate.
However, what truly made Uchiha Hiyakku and the others wary was not external enemies, but...
"Bodyguards!?"
Over here, Tsukiyomi, who was testing chakra weapons with Honoo and Honoka, was multitasking, eavesdropping on the elders' conversation.
"Chakra weapons, personal attendants, exclusive guard team. Just going to school, it's a bit overkill, isn't it?"
Tsukiyomi sighed, this is the treatment of a genius child in a wealthy family in an ancient setting, isn't it?
Love it!
Love it!
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PS: Volume 1 "Uchiha Genius Boy" ends. Volume 2 "Ninja School Storm" starts. How will the Uchiha genius boy stir up a storm in the ninja school where various families gather?
What exciting events will unfold in the Ninja School Graduation War, a special event organized by the Konoha high command to prepare for the upcoming Ninja World War?
Stay tuned!