In the meeting room on the third floor of the Hokage Building, Konoha's four leaders had gathered.
"...Uchiha Yashiro has already led some Clan Members out of the Clan Compound and is heading for the Hokage Building."
Having delivered his report, the ANBU stood to one side and awaited questions.
Danzo said impatiently, "Hiruzen, I told you long ago that the Uchiha were harboring wolfish ambitions..."
"Silence!" Sarutobi Hiruzen snapped. "Would the Uchiha have protested if you hadn't promised them relocation compensation without authorization?"
Danzo rose to his feet. "Heh. If I hadn't agreed to it, the Relocation Plan would have fallen through. In the end, the Uchiha are simply incapable of seeing the bigger picture."
Mitokado Homura stopped their argument. "Arguing won't solve the problem. We should first consider how to deal with this."
Utatane Koharu also chimed in, "We're still locked in a standoff with Cloud. We can't escalate our conflict with the Uchiha at a time like this. Everyone, think of a solution."
Danzo sat down upon hearing that, clasping his hands together atop the conference table as a dark glint flickered in his single eye.
How did Sarutobi Hiruzen know that he had promised Uchiha Fugaku relocation compensation?
Given Uchiha Fugaku's indecisive nature, he surely would not verify it with the Third Hokage. By the time the Clan had completed its relocation and discovered the deception, Uchiha Fugaku would, for the greater good, silently swallow the bitter pill as he always did.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, sitting nearby, was equally conflicted. During their discussion last week, Uchiha Fugaku had clearly expressed understanding toward the village's difficult situation.
This was Uchiha Fugaku's understanding?
Though somewhat angered, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that Uchiha Fugaku was now the key to resolving the matter peacefully.
He rubbed his brow and asked the ANBU,