"I haven't left the clan grounds in a long time, but yesterday I had no choice but to leave with the Clan Head to handle your affairs at the Hokage Building."
Although Uchiha Kenji's words sounded like a complaint, the smile on his face revealed that he was in quite a good mood.
"I don't know what secret mission Hatake Sakumo carried out, but after he and the Konoha High Command returned from the Daimyo's Mansion, the Uchiha Clan received a reward from the daimyo. There may not have been any tangible benefit, but whatever did come of it would definitely fall to the village."
Uchiha Yoichi asked in surprise, "The village actually didn't cause trouble for me? What about leaving the village without permission?"
"What trouble is that? If those people dare make an issue out of it, then the Security Force will strictly investigate everyone leaving the village without permission tomorrow. From then on, no one will be allowed to leave the village. After all, it's Lord Hokage's order."
Uchiha Kenji smiled and said confidently, "Forget anything else—did those few Shimura clan ninja apply to the village before leaving? Rules like that are fine for keeping Civilian Ninja in line, but do they really intend to use them against Ninja Clans?"
"Besides, you brought Kakashi along this time. Hatake Sakumo's son was involved too—how could they punish you? Reward the father one moment, then punish the son the next?"
Uchiha Kenji was in a good mood today, and he quickly finished his cup of tea. "I heard this mission was very important. They might give you a mission reward—maybe even let you choose a ninjutsu."
"Really? Elder Kenji, it's not that I don't believe you, but last time I nearly tore Danzo's face off and threw it into