Naruto: Getting Stronger by Drinking

Not only did the Sarutobi Clan refrain from taking advantage of this, they actually had to hand over more than the other clans.

It was precisely because of the Great Elder's wisdom that Yuu's relationship with the Sarutobi Clan had grown increasingly close.

"Fine, I'll go work for you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said through gritted teeth, then left with a huff.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not worried. Yuu would naturally tell him whatever needed to be said.

Besides, his presence here would only make Fugaku Uchiha wary.

Once Yuu had finished speaking with Fugaku Uchiha, he could come back and ask Yuu about it.

But given Yuu's personality, he would probably have to fleece him first.

The thought alone soured Hiruzen Sarutobi's mood.

Still, there was no point worrying about too many debts. He already owed Yuu a great deal, so one more debt made little difference.

Click—

After Hiruzen Sarutobi left, Yuu stepped forward and opened the door to the private reception room.

"Lord Yuu."

Fugaku Uchiha knelt on the ground and spoke respectfully as he entered.

"Lord Yuu."

Fugaku Uchiha knelt with his forehead pressed against the floor and spoke respectfully.

In this world's culture, kneeling and kowtowing was not an insult to one's dignity, but the most solemn form of etiquette.

Moreover, the Uchiha Clan had become somewhat estranged from Yuu because of the previous Sharingan incident.

Though the Uchiha Clan had merely been crushed one-sidedly by Yuu, there were simply too many legends about him.

Even Danzo, who had once made the Uchiha Clan incredibly miserable, was now willingly serving as Yuu's laborer. Naturally, Fugaku Uchiha had to be extremely careful during this formal visit.

Besides, given Yuu's current status and strength, it was only proper for him to pay his respects.

"You're Fugaku Uchiha, right? Get