Uchiha Clan Grounds.
Shamu discussed all of his plans for the Uchiha Clan's future with Fugaku, so that Fugaku would have a clear understanding of them.
In the past, Shamu could rely on the advantage of foresight to save the Uchiha Clan. But going forward, an extra person meant an extra mind.
Shamu and Fugaku talked until midnight.
Then—
Knock, knock, knock...
A knock sounded at the door. At this hour, it had to be something important.
Shamu pulled open the door. It was Keimei. "Captain, the Third Hokage has asked for our clan head to come over."
Shamu turned around.
Fugaku waved at him. "You go."
"Alright. Get some rest early."
When Shamu stepped outside the clan grounds, an Anbu was already waiting there.
When the Anbu saw that it was Uchiha Shamu who had come out, his expression changed.
Fortunately, his mask hid it from view.
"Deputy Clan Head Shamu, why is it you?" His tone was humble. After all, Shamu was not someone easy to deal with. Even Danzo had repeatedly suffered losses at his hands.
Shamu did not make things difficult for the Anbu. "I happened to return and needed to report to the Third Hokage. Fugaku is injured, so I, the deputy clan head, came in his place."
Travelers were required to report upon returning, but Shamu had other matters to discuss with the Third Hokage anyway.
The Anbu had no other choice but to escort Shamu back.
Hokage Tower.
It was the middle of the night, yet the Hokage Office was still brightly lit.
Kakashi, who had been lying in bed earlier, had already been brought to the Hokage Office.
There was no helping it. He had heard that the Third Hokage wanted to meet with someone from the Uchiha Clan.
Kakashi had struggled