Fugaku Uchiha's Choice

Minato Namikaze watched that upright figure depart, unmistakable trust showing in his eyes.

Standing alone in the middle of the empty office, a trace of weariness quietly crept onto his brow.

He knew that he might be the busiest Hokage in Konoha's history. The First had the Second planning and strategizing for him, the Second had capable trusted aides assisting him in every way, and the Third had advisors such as Danzo, Koharu, and Homura offering their full support.

As for him, Minato Namikaze, he should have inherited the Third's aides. Unfortunately, after that incident, the Third had completely retired, while Kakashi Hatake had yet to grow enough to stand on his own.

This burden could almost only be borne on his shoulders alone.

Fortunately! In these difficult times, there was still the reliable senior Minamoto Takuya, who had remained firmly by his side, sharing the heavy administrative duties and hidden concerns like a pillar holding back the tide.

Yet after that brief comfort, his thoughts were once again consumed by problems piled as high as mountains.

Minato Namikaze's brows knitted together again, and a trace of worry surfaced on his face.

The Uchiha Clan issue could never be settled through forceful suppression alone.

They had to find a solution that could truly resolve the conflict and address its roots!

Some time after Minamoto Takuya left, another figure arrived—it was Fugaku Uchiha.

Minato Namikaze did not immediately summon him to the Anbu. Instead, after remaining for some time, he left the Hokage Office and followed the Anbu toward the Captain Commander's office.

Of course, it was the public-facing office, not the one within the Anbu base.

"Captain Commander, pardon the intrusion." Fugaku Uchiha's voice was low and steady, carrying the bearing of the Uchiha Clan Head.

Minamoto Takuya raised