All in all, he wasn't about to do something thankless.
"Uncle Zhaoping, I never said I wanted to go to the Land of Rain."
"...Is that so?"
Uchiha Zhaoping froze for a moment. Had he gotten it wrong?
Whether or not he had, Uchiha Chonhua had to go. Uchiha Zhaoping needed his abilities.
Uchiha Zhaoping spoke frankly. "Chonhua, I want Fugaku to take part in this mission. I need your sensory abilities to keep him safe."
"Besides, with your strength, you could also increase Fugaku's chances of distinguishing himself. I already know what you did at the Senju Compound training ground."
Uchiha Zhaoping narrowed his eyes. "Developing an ultimate-level ninjutsu... You're the greatest genius I've ever met."
What a shame. He's devoted himself entirely to the Hokage. If only I could have him on my side.
"Sorry, but I still refuse."
Uchiha Chonhua shook his head. "Uncle Zhaoping, does Big Brother Fugaku know about your plans? He might not agree."
"He doesn't need to know. He has to agree!"
Uchiha Zhaoping's expression darkened at the refusal. "You're both members of the Uchiha Clan. You ought to help each other."
"Chonhua, this is a request from the Uchiha Clan leader. Are you sure you want to refuse?"
Uchiha Chonhua cupped his hands, then turned to leave.
His refusal couldn't have been clearer.
After all that, it turned out he was being asked to serve as the prince's bodyguard. As Uchiha Chonhua lifted the door curtain, he said, "Instead of asking me, why not ask the Hyuga Clan? The Byakugan is more comprehensive than my sensory technique. Goodbye, Uncle Zhaoping."
With that, Uchiha Chonhua headed out, intending to go to the Temporary Hospital.
Uchiha Zhaoping suddenly spoke in a low, deliberate voice. "If it were an order from the Hokage, you'd accept