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The next morning, sunlight streamed into the house through the cracks in the window.

Bai Ye got up first, looking at Tsunade and Kato Shizune who were still sleeping, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He gently tucked the quilt for the two of them, stood up and sorted out his clothes, then slowly opened the door.

Uchiha Izumi and Hyuga Hinata had been waiting outside for a long time. When they saw Bai Ye come out, their cheeks instantly flushed.

Hinata Hyuga lowered her head in panic, her hands nervously tugging at the corners of her clothes.

Uchiha Izumi looked at Bai Ye with a twinkling look in his eyes, coughed lightly and said, "Mr. Ye, did you sleep well last night?"

There was a hint of ambiguity in his words that was difficult to conceal.

Bai Ye walked towards them with a smile, reached out and ruffled Uchiha Izumi's hair, then gently lifted Hyuga Hinata's chin, looked at her shy appearance, and teased:

"Why, are you worried that I was too tired last night?"

Hinata Hyuga's face turned even redder, like a ripe apple. She shook her head gently but didn't dare to speak.

At this moment, the sounds of Tsunade and Kato Shizune getting up were heard in the room.

After a moment, the two came out.

When Tsunade saw Uchiha Izumi and Hyuga Hinata, a hint of unnaturalness flashed across her face, but she quickly regained her composure.

Bai Ye looked at the women in front of him, his heart filled with pride.

He walked forward, naturally put his arm around Tsunade's waist, and said to everyone:

"Well, it's time for us to get going. We have to get back to Konoha today."

Everyone nodded and set off on their journey home together.

Konoha Village, Hokage Building.

In the empty Hokage's office, the figure of Sarutobi Hiruzen who used to be there was no longer there.

On both sides, the two elders, Mitomonen and Utane Koharu, looked solemn, their gazes sweeping over the Konoha jonin and the heads of the major families below.

"Everyone."

Mitomon En's voice was steady and powerful.

"Hokage-sama and Elder Shimura are missing."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference room froze instantly.

"what?!"

"how come……"

Discussions arose one after another.

"According to our survey."

Mitomon En continued.

"The two were last seen near the Uchiha clan territory. We suspect they may have been attacked."

Everyone's eyes turned to Uchiha Fugaku, who was sitting aside with a calm expression.

Asuma Sarutobi could no longer suppress his anger, he stood up and pointed at Fugaku:

"Elder Mito, are you saying that it was the Uchiha who attacked my father?!"

Uchiha Fugaku had no expression on his face and spoke in a calm tone:

"Asuma, please watch your words. There is no evidence that my Uchiha clan did anything to Hokage-sama and Elder Shimura."

"Evidence? Humph, you Uchiha have always been secretive. Who knows what secrets you are hiding?"

Asuma laughed in anger.

"Asuma!"

Mizuto Menyan shouted sternly.

"Fugaku."

Utane Koharu looked towards the Uchiha clan leader.

"We all know that the relationship between the Uchiha and Konoha has always been tense."

"Now that Lord Hokage and Elder Shimura are missing, and their last appearance was near your clan's territory, this has to make us suspicious."

"Two elders, are you doubting us Uchiha?"

There was a hint of sarcasm in Fugaku's tone.

"If you don't have evidence, don't slander us."

"Fugaku."

There was a hint of helplessness in Mitomon En's voice.

"We don't want to doubt you, but the current situation doesn't allow us not to doubt you."

"In that case."

Fugaku stood up and glanced at everyone.

"Then I beg your pardon."

After saying that, Fugaku turned and left the meeting room.

There was silence in the conference room, and everyone was deep in thought.

After Uchiha Fugaku left, the atmosphere in the conference room became more solemn.

Mitomon En and Utane Koharu looked at each other, their eyes full of worry.

As elders of Konoha Village, they usually rely on Sarutobi Hiruzen's identity to act arrogantly.

Now that the other party is missing, their lives will be difficult in the future.

Nara Shikaku broke the silence.

"Two elders, the most urgent task now is to find the whereabouts of Lord Hokage and Elder Shimura as soon as possible."

"Instead of making groundless speculation here and causing conflicts within the village."

"The Uchiha clan has been in Konoha for many years, although there has been a rift between them and the village."

"But they have been fulfilling their duties. We cannot pin a crime on them just because of the place where they disappeared."

Akimichi Choza also nodded in agreement.

"Yes, we should organize manpower to expand the search area instead of wasting energy on internal accusations..."

Mitomon En nodded slightly.

"You are right, but the Uchiha clan cannot let their guard down either."

He turned to look at Hatake Kakashi.

"Kakashi, take a team to conduct a thorough investigation near the Uchiha clan territory to see if you can find any useful clues."

"But remember not to conflict with the Uchiha clan."

Kakashi stood up, his eyes determined.

"Yes, elder."

As the situation in Konoha Village was turbulent, Uchiha Fugaku hurried back to his clan's territory.

As soon as his figure appeared, the elites of the tribe quickly gathered together, and everyone's face was solemn and vigilant.

Fugaku looked around at the familiar and resolute faces around him, and said in a low but powerful voice:

"Now, the wind in the village has changed, and suspicions about our Uchiha clan have deepened."

"We must be careful in what we say and do and not make any wrong moves."

He paused slightly, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp.

"Especially any information concerning Lord Bai Ye, you must keep it a secret. Not even a single word can be leaked! Anyone who violates this..."

Fugaku's words stopped abruptly, and the three-magatama Sharingan slowly appeared in his eyes.

The bright red color shone mysteriously and majestically in the dim light.

"Kill without mercy!"

The Uchiha clan has a little-known tradition. Whenever a master of the clan unfortunately dies.

They would then take on the responsibility of collecting their Sharingan.

These Sharingans are considered a symbol of the Uchiha clan's glory.

The Sharingan that Fugaku opened at this moment was the one left by his father when he died.

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison, without a trace of hesitation or retreat in their voices.

When they looked at Uchiha Fugaku, besides loyalty as clan members, there was also a deep respect.

In order to protect the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Fugaku has made sacrifices that ordinary people can hardly imagine.

He personally ended his son's life and resolutely dug out his own Mangekyō Sharingan.

Just to exchange for temporary peace for the tribe.

These heavy and tragic choices are engraved like a brand in the hearts of every member of the tribe.

Let them understand that the clan leader in front of them actually has the Uchiha clan in his heart.

"Hey, what are you discussing here?"

A slightly teasing voice suddenly sounded in everyone's ears.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Bai Ye's tall and slender figure appear.

Tsunade, Kato Shizune, Uchiha Izumi, Hyuga Hinata and others followed closely behind.

As soon as Bai Ye appeared, Uchiha Fugaku felt an invisible pressure coming towards him.

His eyelids twitched suddenly, and an instinctive awe drove him to walk forward quickly.

A thin layer of sweat appeared on Fugaku's forehead. He lowered his head slightly, his eyes full of humility and obedience.

"Lord Bai Ye, you are finally back! The situation is becoming difficult."

"Those in Konoha have already noticed the disappearance of Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and Elder Shimura, and..."

Fugaku's voice trembled slightly, a wry smile playing on his face.

"They baselessly suspected that my Uchiha clan was responsible."

"I'm afraid the area around the clan is already full of spies. The atmosphere is very tense. A slight mistake could lead to a conflict."

At this point, Fugaku straightened up as if eager to show his loyalty, and raised his voice and said:

"But Lord Bai Ye, you can rest assured! We will keep any news about you strictly confidential."

"Not even a hint of it has leaked out."

"The entire clan is fully aware of the gravity of this matter and will not allow any negligence."

At this moment, Uchiha Fugaku was completely different from the majestic, cold, calm and steady image of the clan leader in the clan meeting room before.

In front of Bai Ye, he seemed to have put away all his edge, and every move he made revealed flattery and fawning.

He is just like a loyal servant who is eager to get praise from his master.

The humility and diligence are fully displayed, which makes people sigh at the complexity and volatility of human hearts under the deterrence of power and strength.

Bai Ye ignored Uchiha Fugaku's courtesy and turned to look at the roof.

"Kakashi, it's so windy on the roof, why don't we come inside and talk?"

Chapter 148 I Want to Become the 'Man' of Hokage

As Bai Ye finished speaking, a suffocating silence enveloped the rooftop.

The moonlight shone through the sparse clouds, casting elongated shadows of everyone on the mottled walls.