Uchiha Clan Compound.
Police Force headquarters, office.
Fugaku still ran the Police Force, but Konoha's residents had all been "cut down" into law-abiding citizens.
His workload had shrunk considerably.
Fugaku had gradually shifted his focus to developing the clan.
Following Zhengye's instructions, Fugaku had poured all the money the clan earned into training, competitions, and medicine for injuries.
The clan had kept almost nothing in reserve.
The upside was that the number of powerful fighters in the Uchiha Clan had surged over the past two years.
They were beginning to resemble the foremost clan of the Warring States era again.
Zhengye's habit of leaving everything in his hands did frustrate Fugaku.
But Zhengye said it gave him more time to train.
Though Fugaku had only ever seen Zhengye sparring with other clan members.
He had no idea how Zhengye had become so strong.
In truth, Zhengye's strength had grown at an outrageous pace over the years. It had only begun to level off in the last two years.
Fugaku complained now and then, but he was still happy to keep doing the work he had once done as clan head.
If the Shinobi World came crashing down, Uchiha Zhengye would be there to hold it up.
Knock, knock, knock. Dongyou entered after knocking and delivered his report.
"Elder Fugaku, Mitaraishi Anko is here with a message."
Fugaku paused before remembering that Anko was Orochimaru's student.
But she had distinguished herself neither in study nor in combat over the years. She hardly stood out among Orochimaru's followers.
It was only natural that people tended to forget her.
"Show her in."
Since she worked for Orochimaru, Fugaku did not neglect her.
After all, Zhengye had said they were working closely with Orochimaru.
"Lord Fugaku." Mitaraishi Anko entered and bowed.
"Orochimaru has a