Many people had expected the Uchiha Clan to make a fuss, but they had not expected such a huge uproar—or for it to succeed.
After the memorial service ended, many people found themselves pondering a question: which was more important, the mission or one's comrades? If they had to choose one, which would they choose? And what if they were the comrade waiting to be rescued?
Many clans wondered: if they had been the Hatake clan, would anyone have made such a scene to clear their name? They certainly would not have fought this hard for another clan as the Uchiha had.
The ninja blade clans did not need to wonder. Everyone could see how they had acted. Self-preservation was not shameful, but everything feared comparison. Who would not want an ally who would stand up for them at a critical moment?
The Uchiha's plan this time could be called a complete success. Other than possibly causing Hiruzen Sarutobi a little displeasure, it had brought no drawbacks or losses.
All of this was thanks to Uchiha Yo, who had gone to find Uchiha Nobunaga immediately after Hatake Sakumo's death and asked him to communicate with the Third Hokage in advance. The Uchiha did not want anyone held responsible, nor were they seeking accountability. They merely wanted the hero to rest in peace and their ally to die with dignity.
I did not suddenly decide to embarrass you. I had informed you beforehand, including when I would arrive and how we would persuade you. We had discussed it all with you. Although what was said at the time may have gone a little beyond the script, it had basically remained within the boundaries you set.
It was your higher-ups who came out and caused trouble, insisting on saying pointless things and