If one had to describe the Uchiha Clan's feelings at this moment, there were only three words... too aggrieved.
Too aggrieved. Even when someone went missing, I was the last to hear about it.
Whenever something major happened, as was customary, all the influential ninja within the Uchiha Clan would sneak into Naka Shrine. Only after confirming that no sound could leak out did they begin speaking loudly.
Since Uchiha Shisui had personally experienced the incident, he was also present at the meeting. He sat in the outermost position. At the head sat the Uchiha Clan's leader, Uchiha Fugaku. His face was stern, and he remained silent, looking extremely solemn.
But the other Uchiha clan members sitting on either side had already erupted into a furious uproar.
"The previous disappearance happened less than a year ago, and now a second one has occurred so soon. If this continues, everyone in the clan will live in fear. Moreover, the last incident happened outside Konoha, but this time they've become so brazen as to attack directly within the Uchiha Clan... They're constantly testing our limits."
"Take one step back, and you'll retreat step by step. The more we yield, the more they'll oppress us. The Uchiha are on the verge of extinction!"
"We don't need Konoha's highest authority to improve the clan's situation. The Uchiha cannot simply stretch out our necks and await execution."
"Our experience over the past several decades has shown that Konoha is not a suitable place to live. Even if we don't go that far, we must at least leave this place of trouble... Even if we found an island and lived in seclusion, our situation would be better than it is now."
Just as during the previous Jonin Meeting, when some people felt that the Third Hokage