"Mr. Fugaku, what... what are you doing?"
Seeing the ninety-degree bow, Chiba's eyes slowly widened, shock suddenly flashing across his face. He was so startled that he could not even speak coherently.
His hands also stretched out almost instinctively, as if to help Uchiha Fugaku up. But when they neared Fugaku's shoulders, they stopped in midair, unable to move forward or pull back.
Chiba had never expected this.
As the head of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Fugaku had actually lowered his head and made such a request of him. This manner of pleading was practically second only to kneeling in full prostration.
Think about it. The Uchiha Clan was now Konoha's strongest clan, and its proud clan head was pleading with him like this. Who could have imagined it?
Moreover, Chiba could not imagine what matter could make the Uchiha Clan's head plead with him in such a way.
The Hokage had already extended an olive branch to them. He had even made it clear that he would place great importance on the Uchiha Clan in order to ease the conflict between the Uchiha and the village.
From now on, the Uchiha Clan's situation would only improve. At the very least, the current circumstances would only get better.
He could not imagine what Uchiha Fugaku still had to request of him, and even if there was something, there was no need for such a solemn gesture.
This completely did not fit the current situation.
"Please, you must agree!"
At this moment, hearing Chiba's words, Uchiha Fugaku lowered his head even further and spoke earnestly.
I almost missed it! I almost missed it!
This matter was not merely the Fourth Hokage showing us goodwill and trust. He had also given us a guarantee!
I did not notice that immediately. I truly