Chapter 24: Uzumaki’s Favor
The elder of the Uzumaki clan smiled as he watched the two children playing. He had experienced too much in his long life, and his other half had passed away long ago on their long journey. Looking at these two young ones, a sense of warmth and nostalgia filled his heart.
"Greetings, Elder."
Su Xiuyu quickly stopped playing with Uzumaki Mito, showing proper respect. Mito's elder had appeared, and it was only right to acknowledge his presence.
"Your name is Uchiha Xiuyu?" The elder studied him with keen eyes. "Come along, both of you. Walk with me for a bit and talk to an old man."
Su Xiuyu nodded, and the two of them followed the elder, keeping a respectful distance as they strolled through the Uzumaki clan grounds.
"How has your stay been in the Uchiha clan?" the elder asked. "I heard that boy Hashirama calls you Su Xiuyu. You weren't originally part of the Uchiha, were you?"
Su Xiuyu hesitated slightly. "Elder, it's a bit complicated. But yes, I am now a member of the Uchiha. You could say I am considered Madara's younger brother."
The elder nodded thoughtfully, seemingly forming his own conclusions.
"What do you think of our Uzumaki clan?" he asked after a moment.
"The Uzumaki clan is one of the great clans of the Warring States period," Su Xiuyu answered, keeping his tone neutral. "In terms of military strength, you might be slightly below the Senju and Uchiha, but you are by no means weaker than the Hyuga or any other powerful clans. More importantly, your sealing techniques are unique. In the field of seals, no other clan can compare."
The elder sighed softly, his expression unreadable.