"What did you come here for, Minato?"
Fugaku Uchiha spoke first. He knew Minato had been appointed as an examiner for the Chunin Ninja Exams, so he should have plenty to do right now.
"Let's leave that for later. First, let me introduce you to Hatake Karot."
"Hm?"
Fugaku Uchiha could hardly believe it. How had Minato Namikaze gotten mixed up with Karot? Hatake Kakashi's name had become famous during the Third Shinobi World War. You could say he had single-handedly crushed Kumogakure. Facing a powerful man like that, Fugaku didn't dare let his guard down.
"What brings you to my humble home, Jonin Karot?"
Fugaku Uchiha lowered himself, unsure of Karot's intentions. Whatever the reason, it was best to be courteous.
"My business can wait. Let's deal with Minato-senpai's matter first."
Minato picked up the conversation.
"Fugaku, I'd like to ask for a Sharingan for my student, Kakashi."
"Do you know what you're asking, Minato?"
"Yes, I do."
Fugaku Uchiha fell into thought. The Sharingan was the eye on which the Uchiha Clan depended for survival. They reclaimed it after death and never let it leave the clan. But this time, Minato had personally come to ask for one, and he and Minato were currently in the honeymoon phase of their partnership. On top of that, Karot, Kakashi's older brother, was watching him intently, while his wife, sitting beside him, gripped his hand. The pressure from all three sides fell on Fugaku.
"All right. I'll go get one."
Fugaku agreed, and a smile appeared on Minato's face. The atmosphere relaxed.
A while later, Fugaku brought over a box containing a Sharingan. At last, it was Rin's turn to appear. She and Kakashi went to the room Fugaku had prepared, where they would perform the surgery. It wasn't her first