"Tekka, go tell those witnesses outside—especially Danzo's son—that we will enforce the law impartially and never let any criminal go. Then send them home."
Calling over his trusted subordinate, Uchiha Tekka, Fugaku instructed him to quickly dismiss Kazashiro and the others.
"Understood."
Although Uchiha Tekka did not know what Fugaku intended to do, his loyalty to Fugaku made him accept the order without hesitation.
"Then let's go."
Kazashiro, who had never liked the atmosphere of the Military Police Force, eagerly grabbed Kakashi and Obito and tried to run outside as soon as he learned they could leave.
Wait, Obito?
Hadn't he climbed the mountain in order to do something to Obito?
Forget it. No point thinking about it. He would deal with it when the time came.
Too lazy to think any further, Kazashiro hummed a little tune as he left the Military Police Force.
"Minato, it's been a long time."
Arriving at a lounge, Fugaku pushed open the door and immediately spotted that bright flash of yellow.
Normally stern with others, he showed a sincere smile upon seeing Minato.
"Brother Fugaku, sorry to trouble you."
Seeing Fugaku arrive, Minato immediately rose to his feet and gave an apologetic smile. "I've been too busy lately, so I..."
"Heh, I know, I know. Sit down." Pulling Minato back into his seat, Fugaku briefly tidied the table and, ignoring Minato's attempts to stop him, poured him a glass of water and placed it before him.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Minato waited until the timing was right before revealing his true purpose: he wanted to bail Jiraiya out.
Knowing that this also carried the Third Hokage's wishes, Fugaku naturally did not refuse and readily agreed.
With his goal achieved, the weight in Minato's heart finally lifted, and he relaxed enough to