Hizashi Hyuga faced the Third Hokage's questioning by insisting that the attacker had definitely been Ao of the Hidden Mist Village. As for why his Byakugan had failed to work, he was vague and evasive.
The Third Hokage did not pursue the matter further. He merely told Hizashi to strengthen the defenses and ensure there would not be a next time.
Recently, the Third Hokage had been busy negotiating with Cloud Village over the signing of a peace treaty.
The constant back-and-forth had left the Third Hokage exhausted, with little energy left to concern himself with this matter.
After returning to the clan grounds and discussing it with Hiashi, Hizashi indeed went to the Uchiha Clan Grounds that evening to request an audience with Fugaku.
"Captain Fugaku, the Military Police Force is short on manpower for its defensive deployments."
"Could you bring back some of the Uchiha who were suspended from duty?"
Fugaku waved a hand. "My clansmen are not particularly obedient. It will not be easy to get them back now."
"Besides, transferring clan members is not so simple."
Fugaku made it clear that he no longer wanted any part in this mess.
Hizashi said with a bitter smile, "Captain Fugaku, only now do I understand the grievances your Military Police Force has suffered all this time. These days, I am complained about by clan members every day. Even when I am merely doing my duty, I am questioned and criticized."
"Captain Fugaku, you truly must help with this matter. Otherwise, the Hyuga will not be able to hold our place in the Military Police Force either."
Fugaku took a sip of tea. "Hizashi, you do not understand. The reason you are being criticized is because of comparison."
"Comparison?" Hizashi asked in confusion.
"That's right. Because you are not