"Old man wishes to see Uchiha Fugaku!"
Without hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the Uchiha Clan compound. While Konoha was shrouded in the dark clouds of war, the Uchiha Clan was unexpectedly... peaceful?
In contrast, the Sarutobi Clan had already lost quite a few people on the battlefield.
He tried his best to remain calm. After all, he had come today to have the Uchiha Clan send out troops.
"Lord Hokage."
Uchiha Yanhuo, who was on guard duty today, gave him an indifferent glance and said in an unhurried tone:
"May I ask what Lord Hokage wants with Lord Fugaku?"
At that moment.
Hiruzen Sarutobi lifted his head in astonishment and looked at Uchiha Yanhuo. An ordinary member of the Uchiha Clan actually dared to stop him. In the past, whenever he wished to see Uchiha Fugaku—
Fugaku had always come out to greet him personally.
Since when had anyone ever stopped him?
A mere Uchiha clansman was trying to put him, the Hokage, in his place. How dare he!
"Have Uchiha Fugaku come out and see me!"
A trace of anger surfaced in his voice, and he could no longer remain composed. "Someone of your standing is not qualified to question me. Go and summon Uchiha Fugaku at once!"
Uchiha Yanhuo gave a soft scoff.
Then he turned and left.
He said to the guard beside him, "Until I return, do not allow anyone to barge into the Uchiha Clan compound."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face instantly darkened!
This was a blatant warning—and just as much a display of contempt for him. The Uchiha Clan had already reached a point where it could no longer be controlled!
Before long, Uchiha Fugaku came out. He had even come faster than usual, which gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a flicker of satisfaction. Uchiha Fugaku still