The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 480 The Return Banquet, a Joyful Family Reunion!

The evening breeze carried the fragrance of osmanthus from the courtyard, dispelling the chill of wandering in the universe.

The vermilion pillars glowed hot under the warm lights, and the palace lanterns swayed, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow on the ground.

It still looks just like I remember it.

The maids were already bowing and waiting in front of the vermilion gate, their plain kimonos accentuating their graceful figures.

The voices that greeted them in unison were filled with awe and respect: "Lord Star Lord, the princesses are waiting in the main hall, and everything for the banquet is ready."

Uchiha Mitsunori nodded slightly, but his expression exuded authority and dignity: "Yes, I understand."

After saying that, he stepped through the corridor and looked ahead at the sounds of children playing.

The youngest daughter, Uchiha Yunxi, with her sharp eyes, was the first to break free from the maid's grasp.

With her short legs, she rushed into Uchiha Mitsunaga's arms, her soft voice filled with longing and grievance: "Father! You're finally back! Yunxi missed you so much!"

Uchiha Mitsunori bent down and gently lifted her into his arms. The warmth of the sun gently covered her back, instantly transforming into tenderness.

"It's all my fault, Yunxi, for keeping you waiting."

After saying that, he pinched his youngest daughter's cheek.

"Have you been obediently listening to your mothers and diligently studying and cultivating yourself?"

Uchiha Yunxi wrapped her arms around his neck, gently nuzzled her head against his shoulder, and nodded obediently: "I was a good girl! I even practiced medical ninjutsu with Karin-neechan and Shion-neechan!"

Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Bai Qi also gathered around.

Uchiha Sasuke gripped a short blade, its surface gleaming coldly. His cool chin was slightly raised, his eyes filled with confidence and youthful stubbornness: "Father, I've become stronger again recently. I can protect Mother and my sisters!"

Uchiha Mitsunori raised his hand and pressed it against his shoulder, feeling the restless Six Paths Chakra within him.

"Sasuke, I know you've become stronger, but you're too impatient. You need to calm down and take things one step at a time so you can progress more steadily."

He turned to look at Karin Uchiha beside him and beckoned her over: "Karin, you've always been careful. In the future, remind your younger brother Sasuke not to act impulsively."

Karin Uchiha quickly stepped forward and nodded slightly: "Yes, Father, I understand."

She glanced furtively at Uchiha Sasuke beside her, and gently tugged at his sleeve, signaling him to suppress his aura.

Uchiha Baiqi stood tall and straight, exuding a calm and composed demeanor despite his young age, much like an elder brother.

"Father, I want to go to the military for training and study."

"Sure, I'll give you a million-strong army then, and you can learn as you go."

Looking at the children before him, Uchiha Mitsunori felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He patted each of them on the shoulder, his approving gaze falling on each child's face.

The main hall was brightly lit, with eight gilded palace lanterns illuminating the hall in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The aroma of the food filled the air as the twenty-four beautiful and elegant princesses sat around the main seat.

Each of them had her own unique charm, yet they all looked towards the doorway, their eyes filled with undisguised anticipation.

Among the many queens, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki shed her divine aloofness; the moment she saw his figure, all the longing in her eyes turned into a gentle light.

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Her long, fine, silver-white hair, smooth as silk, cascaded from her head to her waist, each strand shimmering as if reflecting starlight or moonlight. She had silver eyebrows and silver eyes. Her facial features were soft, and her skin was fair and radiant. Her lips were a gentle pink.

She wore a magnificent silk robe, predominantly silver-white, its smooth surface reflecting a soft light like flowing moonlight. The robe featured a high collar, adorned with gold thread patterns and gemstones, a fitted long skirt, and wide, flowing sleeves that accentuated her feminine curves.

Mikoto Uchiha had a faint smile on her lips, full of joy at their long-awaited reunion.

Tsunade, dressed in a smart dark kimono with her long hair loosely tied up, couldn't hide the joy and impatience in her eyes, wishing she could immediately step forward and ask him about his situation over the past few months.

With fresh red maple leaves tucked into her temples, she waited quietly, holding a warm teacup, exuding a serene and tranquil air.

Hinata and Hanabi, the two sisters, gently closed their Byakugan. When they sensed his unique solar chakra, they slowly opened their eyes, a soft, shimmering light appearing in their eyes.

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"Everyone, you've all been waiting a long time."

Uchiha Mitsunori put Uchiha Mirai down and told her to return to the children.

He then walked to the head seat, raised his hand to signal the start of the banquet, and his gentle tone dispelled the last bit of restraint in the hall.

The maids filed in, bringing out one exquisite dish after another.

It features traditional Uchiha flavors, rare ingredients from various regions, and even some cosmic specialties that he casually mentioned.

Clearly, the princesses had been preparing for this for a long time, harboring deep feelings for it.

Laughter filled the room as children moved among the seats.

Sometimes he would act coquettishly towards the princesses, and sometimes he would gather around the Uchiha Sanfeng to tell them interesting stories.

Kikyo gently served food to the Uchiha Mitsunori, while Shion sat beside her, recounting the trivial matters of the mansion.

Karin Uchiha sat down next to Sasuke Uchiha, her fingertips unconsciously rubbing her cuffs.

His gaze was always fixed on his father, filled with admiration and affection, and he would occasionally peel a fruit for Uchiha Mirai.

Zetsu sat quietly in the corner, occasionally glancing up at the three peaks of the Uchiha clan, his eyes filled with pure dependence.

Uchiha Mitsunori noticed that Uchiha Karin was always quietly taking care of her younger sister.

She reached out and placed a piece of her favorite pastry from the plate into her bowl, saying gently, "Xianglin, don't always think about others; eat more for yourself too."

Karin Uchiha looked up and met her father's gaze. Her eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly nodded, "Thank you, Father."

As the banquet progressed, the children and the queens grew increasingly curious about the solar power emanating from the three peaks of the Uchiha clan.

Karin Uchiha was the first to stand up and walk to the side of the three peaks of the Uchiha clan.

Her tone was tinged with girlish shyness and curiosity, her eyes filled with admiration: "Father, is the power of the sun within you truly inexhaustible, like the stars? When I practice my perception techniques, I always feel that your power is warm and boundless."

Sarah (the Queen) followed closely behind, her tone inquisitive: "This power is completely different from our chakra. How did you manage to control it so perfectly?"

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Uchiha Mitsurugi.

There is curiosity, there is awe, and even more so, there is undisguised worship.

He raised his hand and gently swirled the wine glass, causing the wine to shimmer with tiny golden light—the unintentional overflow of the sun's power.

"The power of the sun originates from the celestial source. It may seem violent, but it is actually governed by laws. To control it, one must not suppress it, but rather coexist with it."

A wisp of pale golden light condensed in his palm, hovering in mid-air, its light soft and not dazzling.

Kurenai asked softly, "Can this power be passed on to the children?"

These words immediately piqued the children's interest.

Uchiha Sasuke stopped his whispered conversation with Uchiha Baiqi, a faint Six Paths Chakra unconsciously emanating from his body, his eyes filled with a mixture of fighting spirit and desire, his gaze burning as he looked over.

Karin Uchiha stood to the side, her fingertips slightly curled, her eyes filled with curiosity and longing for power.

Although Uchiha Mirai was young, a golden Six Paths mark was already faintly visible between her eyebrows.

With wide, innocent eyes full of curiosity, she gently tugged at Uchiha Mitsunori's sleeve: "Father, I want to have the same warm power as you in the future."

The other children who gathered around all exuded energy fluctuations at the sixth level, to varying degrees.

His powerful presence couldn't conceal the naivety and restlessness in his heart.

Uchiha Mitsunori withdrew the light threads and beckoned the children to gather around him.

Gently pressing down on Uchiha Sasuke's shoulder, feeling the restless chakra within the boy, his tone was serious yet gentle: "You are all my children, and I never want you to live as my knock-offs."

Sasuke Uchiha frowned slightly, instinctively gripping his short blade tighter, seemingly puzzled.

Uchiha Mitsunaga patted Uchiha Hakuki on the back again and continued, "I hope that you can all forge your own paths."

"Right now, your understanding of your own strength and future direction is still shallow. All I can do is guide you in the right direction."

Uchiha Hakuqi nodded steadily, a sense of understanding gradually appearing in his eyes, and silently kept these words in his heart.

Uchiha Mirai, seemingly understanding but not quite, clung to his arm and said softly, "Father, I want to become as strong as you too, to protect you, my mother, and my sisters and brothers."

Uchiha Mitsunori gently patted the top of her head, his eyes filled with tenderness.

He then looked at Karin Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha, Bai Qi Uchiha, Shion Uchiha, and the others in turn, and said in a friendly tone, "Each of you has your own talents and special skills."

"Karin's life force recovery and perception far surpass those of ordinary people; Sasuke possesses the Rinne Sharingan and has an exceptionally strong affinity for lightning-type attacks; Bai Qi is calm and reserved, with a future talent for spiritual power; Shiryu possesses extraordinary strength and vitality... Zetsu possesses a thousand-year-old..."

"Follow your talents... hone your mindset... only then can you forge your own path to becoming a strong person."

The princesses listened quietly, their eyes filled with agreement.

They were well aware of the concerns of the Uchiha Mitsurugi clan and had heard of the tragedies caused by the Otsutsuki clan's loss of power.

He understands the teachings of the Uchiha Mitsurugi even better, and harbors the deepest paternal love.

Kaguya Ōtsutsuki gazed at the figures of Uchiha Mitsunori and the children, her eyes filled with tenderness.

As a member of the Otsutsuki clan, she knew better than anyone the horrors of power addiction.

She secretly rejoiced that her children had such a clear-headed and insightful father to guide them.

Uchiha Mikoto gripped the embroidered handkerchief tightly, nodded gently, and sighed, "You're right, one's state of mind is the foundation. Without a stable foundation, no matter how strong one's power is, it's ultimately just a castle in the air."

Tsunade also put aside her casualness and agreed in her tone: "Compared to brute force, cultivating their character is the long-term solution. Only in this way can they truly control their power and avoid going astray."

Uchiha Mitsunori raised his glass to everyone, his smile gentle: "Let's not talk about power, I just wish our family good health and peace year after year."

The crisp sound of clinking glasses echoed in the hall, making the warmth even stronger.