Volunteering

"Oh? Is this about Yue?"

After listening to Uchiha Fugaku, the Third Hokage merely nodded lightly. His gaze swept over Shimura Danzō before him as he said, "Fugaku, you came at just the right time. Danzō and I were discussing Yue as well. Since you're here, help us make a decision. I imagine you've heard about Yue's situation on the front lines. He's short on manpower right now, but the village happens to have very few forces available to send as reinforcements. What do you think?"

"Heh, Third Hokage-sama, I came precisely because of this matter!"

As soon as the Third Hokage finished speaking, Uchiha Fugaku smiled and said, "Third Hokage-sama, since the village is somewhat short on troops, the Uchiha Clan is willing to take on this responsibility. I will lead the Uchiha Clan's ninja forces to Yue-sama's position and help Yue-sama and the village hold that stretch of border."

"Furthermore, if those Kirigakure bastards dare to invade again, the Uchiha Clan's elite will show them the dignity of Konoha!"

"Third Hokage-sama, what do you think of this?"

After saying this, Uchiha Fugaku still wore that confident expression. However, in Shimura Danzō's eyes, that expression was somewhat laughable. Not long ago, Danzō had placed Uchiha Yue's true achievements on the front lines upon the Third Hokage's desk. The Third Hokage had worn an angry expression earlier, yet now his emotions were unreadable. Clearly, he had been swayed by that intelligence report.

At the very least, the Third Hokage was definitely no longer inclined toward either the Uchiha Clan or Uchiha Yue.

Shimura Danzō had every confidence that the Third Hokage would make the right choice and reject Uchiha Fugaku's proposal.

However, what Shimura Danzō never expected was that, not long after Uchiha Fugaku finished speaking, the Third Hokage actually