The others were not so tactless. Many simply waved and chose to leave. Now that Keigo Uchiha was the head of a clan, his status was distinguished, so they naturally took his words as mere politeness.
Keigo Uchiha did not try too hard to stop them.
The same went for Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others.
But before he could leave, Keigo Uchiha decisively grabbed Sarutobi Hiruzen by the sleeve. "Hokage-sama, whether others leave is their business. You have to attend today's gathering."
"Over the years, you have made tremendous contributions to Konoha. Whether for your merits toward Konoha or for the help you have given me, you must attend this gathering!"
"And my teacher, Senior Jiraiya, and Senior White Fang as well!"
"If not for my teacher's help, my strength would not have improved so quickly!"
With just a few words while holding onto Sarutobi Hiruzen, Keigo Uchiha delighted him. At the same time, Fugaku Uchiha's challenge to his authority vanished without a trace.
What Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted was not some kind of bribe.
It was this kind of respect!
"Hmph!"
He cast a cold glance at the Senju Clan members and smiled smugly. See that? This was how the Uchiha Clan conducted themselves. Now look at your Senju Clan. It was one thing that you did not support me back then.
But after I took office, you still tried to cause trouble!
Thinking of the enormous disparity between the two great clans, he found Keigo Uchiha more and more pleasing to the eye.
This was one of his Hokage faction!
"Then we shall listen to our newly appointed Uchiha Clan Head. Today, we will not leave until we are drunk!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed heartily. In his youth, he had not only been a Heroic Ninja, but also a master