"Everyone, I called you here so that you may bear witness and serve as guarantors. This will also be this old man's final request as the Grand Elder of the Uchiha Clan."
"So, I ask this of you all."
In the most secret meeting room of the Uchiha Clan Compound, Uchiha Setsuna looked at the few true core executives of the Uchiha Clan around him and spoke solemnly in his deep, aged voice.
His voice carried gravity, pleading, and the air of one making final arrangements.
Such an obvious attitude made the executives look at one another. Only Uchiha Masanobu, the Clan Head, remained stern and calm, clearly having already discussed this with Uchiha Setsuna.
Although it had already been announced at today's banquet that the position of Clan Head would be handed over to Uchiha Fugaku, that was merely a decision and an internal notification to the Uchiha Clan.
A matter as significant as transferring the position of Clan Head could not be completed so shabbily. An auspicious date would be chosen for an inauguration ceremony, and representatives from Konoha's major ninja clans and civilian ninja would be invited to attend.
Only after that ceremony was completed could Uchiha Fugaku truly become the Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan.
As for now...
Your dad was still your dad.
Thus, Uchiha Fugaku, the young clan head, spoke up. "Elder Setsuna, you're taking this far too seriously. Although you have decided to hand the position of Grand Elder to Qi-kun, even then, you will remain an elder worthy of every Uchiha's respect. Even after retiring, you can continue contributing to the Uchiha Clan's future."
However, Uchiha Setsuna shook his head upon hearing that. "No, there is no need for you all to overthink this. This old man truly is making final