Uchiha Clan Compound.
Clan Leader's Reception Room.
Hyuga Aoba arrived sooner than expected.
Only a few minutes after the message reached him, Aoba circled around from the outskirts to the Uchiha Clan Compound.
He even caught up with Dongyou, who was still on his way back to report, and was taken straight to the reception room.
By the time Zhengye arrived, Aoba was already waiting.
"Clan Leader Zhengye." Aoba hurriedly bowed when Zhengye pushed the door open.
Zhengye gestured for him to sit. "Sit."
Aoba sat stiffly, perched on the edge of his chair.
Unlike before, Zhengye no longer needed to speak in circles. He now had enough power to shake Konoha.
So he tapped the table and got straight to the point:
"Over the years, your Hyuga Branch House has helped us keep many things quiet."
"I've seen your willingness to draw closer to us."
"I didn't respond before because the timing wasn't right."
"Now both Shisui and Itachi have returned to the clan."
"You understand what I mean, don't you?"
Aoba clenched his hands, suppressing his excitement. Of course he understood.
Zhengye's strength alone had already forced Konoha to bow to him. Now Shisui and Itachi were back as well.
The Uchiha Clan had reached its peak.
And if Zhengye had summoned him, he surely had a use for him.
Aoba rose and bowed deeply to Zhengye:
"I am at your service, Lord Zhengye."
Zhengye kept tapping his fingers on the table, looking pleased.
People who knew how to read the situation were always welcome.
"For now, I need you to watch the recovery ward at Konoha Hospital. Find out whether Danzo is still there and, if he is, what condition he's in."
"Report any information to the Uchiha Clan."
Zhengye's words caught Aoba off guard.
He had