Cold sweat suddenly broke out across Hiruzen Sarutobi's back. He spun around sharply and looked at Uchiha Akira, who had appeared leisurely in the Hokage's office. His voice carried wariness and a complicated chill.
"Uchiha... Akira!"
His expression darkened, and he could not help taking two steps back!
"What, what are you talking about? How could this entire area be given to the Uchiha Clan? What would happen to those homeless villagers?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face swiftly became genial, and he let out a weighty sigh.
"Akira, I know your Uchiha Clan has suffered grievances, but likewise, we can't leave the other villagers homeless, can we?"
"And once this area is given to the Uchiha Clan, those homeless villagers will inevitably harbor resentment toward the Uchiha Clan. The other villagers will also surely develop thoughts of resistance against the Uchiha Clan."
"It would affect the Uchiha Clan's reputation!"
"I am doing all this for the good of your Uchiha Clan."
His face was full of sincerity, his expression pained.
As though what Uchiha Akira had proposed was something utterly unforgivable.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Uchiha Akira appeared thoughtful and smiled. "Then what does Lord Hokage intend to do?"
He looked as though he had been persuaded.
That gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a trace more confidence in his eyes. Yes, Uchiha Akira might be powerful, but he was ultimately only a fifteen-year-old boy. How could he possibly be a match for him in scheming?
"Don't worry, Akira. I absolutely will not mistreat the Uchiha Clan."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was low as he assured him:
"Once there is a suitable place and opportunity, I will certainly make reasonable arrangements for the Uchiha Clan! I can see every sacrifice and contribution the Uchiha Clan has made for the village."
"Now that Danzo is dead, the