Konoha: Uchiha Shisui's Advisor Alliance

Chapter 43: Fugaku, ah Fugaku [Calling for chapter title, it’s so hard to come up with a name! ]

As night fell, Fugaku finally left the Hokage Building. He had a calm expression, but his heart was filled with complicated feelings as he looked at the people waiting for him downstairs.

"Clan leader, what did the Hokage say? This matter shouldn't be blamed on us, right? The old thief Danzo and his gang are really going too far!"

"Daohuo, what nonsense are you talking about! Chief, let's go back first."

Uchiha Inahina, Uchiha Tetsuka, Uchiha Yangzhe, and the other three captains of the guard department are all here. Today is definitely a busy day for them.

During this period, he finally found time to come here, but he saw with his own eyes several consultants entering the Hokage's office one after another. Some noises were heard in the middle, almost all of which were Danzo's questions.

"It's okay. The third generation already knows the whole story and didn't ask any questions. He just asked the security department to go back and comfort the relatives."

"Did the Tuan Zang Lao and his advisors take the opportunity to make things difficult for you?"

Everyone listened but didn't quite believe it. After all, Fugaku had been in the Hokage Building for almost the entire day, and the quarrel that came from there didn't seem to be a trivial matter.

Fugaku shook his head. His expression remained calm, but only he knew what he was thinking in his heart.

"Clan leader, the Yadaime and his men are still in the Guard Department watching over the families of those people. The Anbu people are also there. How should we respond to them?"

Uchiha Tiehuo asked in a low voice. Although he felt innocent in this matter, he really didn't want to cause any more trouble under the current circumstances.

Daohuo frowned but said nothing.

However, Uchiha Yangzhe on the side did not remain silent. Instead, he asked, "Let's not talk about those relatives first. May I ask, where are the two prisoners captured by the Eighth Generation today, Chief?"

Fugaku glanced at Uchiha Yangzhe. As the only female in the four teams of the Guard Department, Yangzhe's personality perfectly inherited the pride that Uchiha should have, which is also what gives him a headache.

"The Third Hokage has had them taken into custody. They will be locked up in Konoha Prison."

"They shouldn't be there, they should be in the Uchiha prison!"

Yangzhe clenched her fists and looked up at the Hokage Building with a dissatisfied expression.

"And without them, how can we explain to the victims' families? How can we let the villagers know?"

"That's enough, Yangzhe. The clan leader has been tired for a whole day. Let's go back to the clan and talk."

Tiehuo's expression suddenly became serious, interrupting Yangzhe's questioning.

Yangzhe kept silent and suddenly realized something. He glanced at the building and then at the silent Fugaku, then snorted coldly and turned away.

"Chief, Yangzhe."

Fugaku shook his head and didn't care. After Yangzhe left, he also left.

Seeing this, Tiehuo and the other man hurriedly followed.

After several people left, Danzo slowly walked out of the Hokage Building with a cane. He looked at Fugaku's departing back and sneered, and his figure quickly blended into the darkness.

When they arrived at the clan's land, Fugaku whispered to the two of them, "The matter of the security department is now in your hands. Don't let them make a big fuss, otherwise it will become a handle for the village to attack the clan. As long as they are willing to settle the matter, give them some benefits."

Tiehuo was speechless. After hesitating for a moment, he reminded, "I'm afraid the Great Elder will not let this go."

Uchiha Yashiro and Uchiha Yangzhe both agree with the Great Elder's ideas. Even they are dissatisfied with the handling results. One can imagine how the Great Elder will react.

Daohuo frowned even more, feeling depressed and unwilling to say a word.

"I will explain it to the Great Elder in person, so you can do it without any worries."

"Yes."

After the two left, Fugaku sighed alone outside the gate. After a long time, he pushed open the gate and walked towards home.

"Lord Patriarch."

"Father." As soon as he entered the room, Fugaku saw Shisui and Itachi sitting in the house, seemingly talking about something. When they saw him come in, they stood up one after another.

Mikoto came over and gently helped him put on his coat, then poured him some hot tea, and then took Itachi and Sasuke away.

Soon, there were only two people left in the huge house.

Fugaku nodded slightly, took a sip of hot tea and asked, "Shisui, is the work of the Anbu going smoothly?"

"Thank you for your concern, clan leader. Everything is going smoothly with Hokage-sama taking care of it." Shisui responded with a smile, behaving very respectfully.

"That's good. Have you heard any news from the Anbu recently?"

Fugaku asked naturally, after all, Shisui was the spy chosen by the Uchiha to enter the ANBU.

"The Third Hokage approved the annual meeting. Also, the two ninjas who committed crimes today should have been taken away by the Root."

"Oh? The Third Generation actually approved the Great Elder to hold the annual meeting?"

Fugaku simply ignored Shisui's second piece of information, looking a little surprised.

"Yes, I was worried that the Third Generation would be unhappy with the annual meeting, so I used the letter from the Great Elder to test them."

"Grand Elder? Huh~"

Fugaku heaved a sigh of relief when he heard this, and seemed to be suddenly relieved. "It seems that the Third Generation really wants to ease the relationship this time."

Shisui's eyes moved, and he was puzzled. He glanced to the side and did not choose to ask directly, but continued to report, "The Third Hokage also promised to select ninjas from the Uchiha clan to supplement the Anbu."

After saying that, Shisui looked at Fugaku, thinking that he would be happy, but unexpectedly, Fugaku's expression did not change, he just nodded slightly, "I already know about this matter. The Third Generation personally discussed it with me today. It is indeed a good opportunity for us."

"Something happened today. I'm sorry for not informing you in time." Shisui immediately lowered his head when he heard this.

"Hahaha, it's okay. I heard that Itachi has been training with you a lot recently. Thank you for your hard work."

Recently?
Shisui was stunned, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he could only laugh dryly and replied: "No, Itachi is a genius, his talent is not inferior to mine, and I can learn a lot from training with him."

Speaking of Itachi, Fugaku showed a rare hint of satisfaction on his face. He nodded slowly and praised: "You are worthy of being my son."

"But I heard that the clan leader plans to let Itachi graduate early?"

"Yes, the war is over. Itachi's ability is enough for him to graduate early."

"But Itachi is only six years old. Will this affect him?"

"What's the big deal? Kakashi graduated at the age of five. Itachi is my child and there is no way he can graduate in such a routine way."

Speaking of graduating early, Fugaku seemed to have thought of something, and a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.

"So after Itachi graduates, who does the clan leader plan to find as his teacher?"

Itachi's identity is different from that of ordinary Uchiha. As the clan leader's son, becoming his apprentice is definitely an extremely important investment. It would undoubtedly be a waste to use it within the clan.

Fugaku naturally considered this as well. "The Fourth Hokage passed away. I wanted to find Master Jiraiya, but unfortunately he has been away from Konoha for many years and his whereabouts are unknown. Master Tsunade has also left Konoha. Now it seems that Master Orochimaru is the most suitable person."

"Lord Orochimaru?"

Orochimaru, also a disciple of the Third Hokage and one of the Three Ninjas, is the only one of the three who still remains in Konoha. However, he has rarely appeared since the Fourth Hokage took office.

But even if others don’t know where Orochimaru is, how could Fugaku and Shisui not know?

"No!"

(End of this chapter)