Faced with Utatane Koharu's reminder, Shimura Danzō remained unruffled.
"You two can leave first. I'll handle them."
Shimura Danzō said.
At that, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura exchanged looks again. Neither could figure out what that old fox was thinking.
But he was the Hokage's Assistant, personally elevated by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Though they were of the same generation, their actual authority differed.
Since Shimura Danzō had said as much, the two were happy to stay out of it.
"The village is still rebuilding from the ruins. Don't let the conflict with the Uchiha Clan grow too deep, Danzō."
"Otherwise, how will you explain yourself when Hiruzen returns?"
After offering him those reminders, Utatane Koharu turned and left the office with Mitokado Homura.
As the two descended the stairs, they happened to run into Uchiha Daiki and Uchiha Shisui coming up.
"Greetings, Advisors."
Uchiha Shisui greeted them politely.
The two nodded in return, their gazes shifting to Uchiha Daiki.
"You must be the talented young Uchiha ninja who shone on the battlefield and drove back the enemy, correct?"
Utatane Koharu asked Uchiha Daiki with a smile.
"Oh? So you knew about our accomplishments on the battlefield?"
Uchiha Daiki's sudden question caught Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura completely off guard.
Its sharpness left them awkward and speechless for a moment.
At the same time, it confirmed their suspicions.
Sure enough, these two rising stars of the Uchiha Clan had come to demand answers.
"Watch your words, young man."
"This is no ordinary place."
Mitokado Homura pulled rank, frowning as he issued the stern warning.
Utatane Koharu did not look pleased either.
Beside them, Uchiha Shisui was already flustered, constantly giving Uchiha Daiki meaningful looks. He was just short of reaching out to tug on his sleeve.
Yet Uchiha Daiki ignored him completely,