Torikaze smiled after hearing this. "No problem. When the time comes, I'll accompany you to the Land of Whirlpools. If anyone refuses to obey your guidance, just let me know."
If possible, Ran still did not want to lay hands on his own kin. However, over the past few days, he had spoken a great deal with Uchiha Fugaku.
He had also learned about Fugaku's clan. Lord Torikaze had assisted him in executing every rebellious clansman.
The Uchiha Clan was a prominent and powerful family, holding considerable status in both Konoha villages.
Yet even such a clan had dared to make painful cuts and remove the elements that disrupted its harmony.
So what was stopping him from making up his mind?
Besides, those people were clearly parasites. They were useless to the Land of Whirlpools, yet they kept sucking it dry.
The clansmen's beliefs could still be corrected, but those ministers and so-called "nobles" were far more difficult to deal with.
Since he had resolved to make the Land of Whirlpools better, Ran would not hem and haw or remain indecisive.
"Then thank you very much, Lord Torikaze."
Torikaze waved a hand to show it was nothing, then turned and left.
Ran then continued chatting with Tomohiro.
After roughly half an hour, the temperature outside grew colder and colder. Tomohiro could no longer bear it, so they ended their conversation there and returned to their respective rooms.
Ran had lit the fireplace before leaving that morning, but it had been out for quite some time by now.
Fortunately, a little warmth still lingered in the room, so it was not freezing.
After clearing out the old ash from the fireplace, he lit it again.
Then he switched on the Air Conditioner as well.
After that, he curled up on the