The Boys' Resolve

Just then, Fugaku Uchiha hurried over with his eldest son, Uchiha Itachi.

Fugaku Uchiha's face was solemn as he bowed without hesitation to apologize.

"Hokage Lord, my deepest apologies! I failed in my duty and was unable to effectively restrain their actions."

"The Anbu have already reported the course of events to me." Minato Namikaze responded swiftly, his voice gentle yet carrying unquestionable authority. At the same time, his urgency became even more apparent.

"Clan Head Fugaku, the responsibility does not lie with you. For now, please properly detain those involved and immediately begin treating and comforting the injured within the clan. As for the subsequent measures, we will discuss them in detail after I return."

As he spoke, his gaze drifted involuntarily toward the distant horizon, in the direction of the Ninja Academy, as if he could already see the bustle of the ceremony about to begin.

Fugaku Uchiha keenly caught the urgency in the Hokage's tone. After a brief start, he immediately replied in a deep voice, "Yes! Hokage Lord, please rest assured. I will handle this mess properly and await your return."

"Hokage Lord, please wait." Just as Minato Namikaze's fingers twitched and chakra was about to gather for the Flying Thunder God, Minamoto Takuya spoke again.

Minato Namikaze turned back toward Minamoto Takuya with slight surprise.

Without saying more, Minamoto Takuya reached out and gently pushed Uchiha Itachi, who stood behind Fugaku Uchiha, forward.

"Take him with you. Clan Head Fugaku needs to remain here to handle urgent matters and cannot leave, but as the eldest brother, he should be able to attend."

Minato Namikaze understood at once.

Of course, he recognized the boy beneath the Anbu mask. He was Uchiha Itachi, the elder brother of Naruto's friend, Sasuke Uchiha.

He had seen everything the other