77 REUNION

Greenwood city returned to normal after the war against invaders. Auron Greene and Sam Boda quickly left the monster world after Ichika's breakthrough, but they still left behind their forces at the makeshift headquarters in Greenwood forest.

Many of the Clan heads wanted to hunt these headless soldiers in the forest, but Kin rejected all of their proposals, reminding them of Ichika's suggestion, to not engage the enemy outside the city. But they all maintained military protocol for the next months, in case of sudden attacks from their enemies. But during these 2 months, the enemies never left their headquarters at all and had to test all of their food provisions for poison every time they eat. They never knew, that the poison used by Kin is a gas type poison.

During these months Kin also become well known throughout the world for his attitude, leadership and charisma. Many important people who are visiting Eden, made a stop at Greenwood city to greet the 3 Uchihas. The entire world is almost clear on the identity of these people, but sadly the 3 Uchihas only thought it was because of Ichika's high status in the royal court, that most of these foreigners are visiting them.

The various clan leaders also increased their bickering, persistence and competition among themselves, in order to make the daughters from their own family friends with Kin. But it turned out, most of these young ladies are already head over heels with Kin, after witnessing his actions during the defensive fight against the Boda family. They are only trying to act tough in front of their family members to gain more training resources from them.

Yang Yeung actions during this time completely scared her father and brothers. She, who doesn't even know anything about womanly charms, hired a professional hairdresser, seasoned etiquette teacher and a famous dress designer. Hiring these masters, didn't even put a dent in their massive family fortunes, but they were shocked at Yang Yeung's determination to carry out the tasks given to her by her etiquette teacher.

This doesn't mean she stopped her martial arts training. Instead she intensified her training more than 10 times compared to before. She even requested(blackmailed) her father for more than the promised 3 times monthly resources. The one to suffer most because of her training were her poor younger brothers, whose monthly increment in 2 times of medical bills, didn't help them at all. This treatment even extended to their family elite blood guardians too. They also become her punching bags, in order to hone her fighting skills. The reason behind her aggressive and lady training is a simple sentence from Kin, during his interview with Clark Moor.

Kin who is still oblivious to his identity of prince, revealed more than enough information about Ichika and his relationship with her. That day, the entire world came to know about another side of Empress Ichika. Most of them only thought of her as a cold hearted, calculative and decisive Empress, with the way she cruelly dealt with the slave traders and 12 major sects.

But on that day, they came to know, that she is actually a highly skilled doctor and alchemist. Kin revealed on how both him and his mother toured the entire Kaguya world, freely helping all those in need and curing even the most serious of diseases and injuries. No one expected, someone with her power and status to walk among the mortals and even helping them freely.

During this interview, Kin also revealed he is still a bachelor and revealed a bit about his ideal partner.'My partner should be beautiful and strong like my mother'. This one sentence from him, drove countless ladies to improve both their beauty and strength. It is also the same reason for the changes in Yang Yeung behaviour.

Two months later, Shisui, Itachi and Kin arrived in Eden along with Kuro. They were completely blown away by its size, liveliness, richness, density of crowd and culture. They took their sweet time, visiting various stores and shops on the way between teleportation portal and royal palace.

As it is a capital city, it is the heart of trading of the entire Empire. So most of the merchants are always up to date on the goings in and around the Empire. Especially when the news is related to the Royal family. So most of them memorized the faces of Shisui, Itachi and Kin, in case they come across them. But they never expected the time will come so soon.

All of them showed their best behaviour and items when the 3 Uchiha's visited their shop or stores. Itachi and Shisui, didn't buy anything, but Kin totally swept up most of the stores and shops, bringing huge smiles onto their faces. Few of the merchants tried to refuse their payments or offered most of their products to them as gifts. But this idea of gaining favor from Kin backfired on them, as Kin completely became furious at them. He severely reprimanded them and questioned their character.

'Merchants are the integral part of any Empire, increasing the trade and taxes. He told them to conduct their business in a legal way and pay taxes according to the goods sold and increase the state treasury.'

He paid appropriate sum for all the items he purchased, earning respect from most of the merchants. Only at the end of the day, did he finish his shopping. After that, Kuro lead them towards the Royal palace, where Ichika was waiting for them.

Shisui, Itachi and Kin's first impression of the Royal palace was huge and grandiose. It is like they stepped into a complete different world from the outside. There entire structure was constructed with the highest quality marble, while beautiful paintings decorated the walls, red carpets were laid along the pathways and expensive lighting crystals adorned the ceilings. High quality spiritual herbs were placed at right places.

While enjoying the view, it took them more than 30 minutes to arrive before the chamber of Ichika. Ichika and Zetsu were already waiting inside for them. As soon as they spotted Ichika, all of them jumped at her.

"Mother, why did you take so much time to meet us?"- Kin

"Didn't I pass you message, that I am about to breakthrough and advance to another level."- Ichika

"Sister, Is that you who broke through 2 months ago?"- Itachi

The spiritual pressure Ichika released on the day of her breakthrough is powerful, but at the same time familiar to all 3 of them. Even with their present cultivation, they were easily suppressed by her aura itself

"Yes. But I had to spend 2 more months to control my new strength."- Ichika

It is normal for cultivators to gain strength after every advancement, but it will only take a week or 2 to gain complete control. But she has to spend 2 months after her advancement. Just how much of strength boost did she gain?

"Cousin, what are you doing in this palace? What is your actual status in the Royal court? Everybody who learnt about us, treated us with respect."- Shisui

These are the questions all 3 of them wanted to ask her. Just a word from her, all of the clan heads and soldiers who were panicking in Greenwood city, became brave soldiers. One word from her, they followed Kin's leadership. Even during the interview with Kin, most of the questions were about Ichika, than them.

"You still didn't guess who she is?"- Zetsu

"Ah, brother Zetsu, we only learnt that mother status is above all the ministers from Emperor Luke. So she must be the Prime Minister of this Empire right?"- Kin

Zetsu gave a amusing sime at all 3 of them 'So Emperor Luke also helped mother, with her little drama'. Instead of confirming Kin's question, he just made them wait for more than 5 minutes.

"Ahem. You see, the Prime minister of this Empire is me. Mother is the only one above me. So do you understand about her status now?"- Zetsu

Zetsu is the prime minister of this Empire? Ichika is the only one above him? Then what happened to the Empress, who they kept hearing all this time? Unless?

It's like a lightning bolt struck all 3 of them and they turned towards each other, to learn whether they came to a different conclusion.

"Mother, don't tell me you are the Empress?"- Kin

Doubt could still be seen in Kin's voice, but that is the only conclusion he can come to. It also perfectly matches, as to why everyone obeyed her each and every order without even questioning.

"Hahahaha, I never knew you all could make such funny faces. It was totally worth it. I am the Empress of this Empire"- Ichika

Silence. Silence reigned in the entire chamber room. They felt like total fools, for not catching up on the numerous clues in front of them, this entire time. Even during the interview, Clark Moor addressed her as, her Highness Ichika. They only thought it was the common way of addressing someone with powerful noble status in the Empire. But they never expected she was the Empress.

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Author's Note: Sorry for the late and short chapter. I only got 2 hours to work on this chapter. I will make up for it by increasing the size of tomorrow's chapters. There will be 2 chapters tomorrow.