"Y-you... They still have Military Police Force matters to handle. They can't leave!"
Uchiha Fugaku glared at Xuanyu, his eyes practically spitting fire. He gritted his teeth through the rest of his words.
Attack Kumogakure!
That required the very best ninja. Of the men under his command, only two had reached that level, and both were utterly loyal to him. Unless absolutely necessary, he could not possibly send them out.
"Rest assured, Clan Head. I can send people to patrol in your place!" Xuanyu blinked his innocent eyes, sounding utterly serious.
"Clan Head, since it isn't too dangerous, give the others a chance. Our Merchant Guild has enough money, so we don't need to take on missions for now!" Uchiha Hanjō added at that moment, looking every bit like a filthy rich nouveau riche.
Xuanyu and his father played off each other perfectly, with no intention whatsoever of sending anyone out.
Uchiha Shisui looked at Xuanyu, who was younger than himself, and a trace of worry flashed through his innocent eyes.
Uchiha Xuanyu was still young, but he lacked the spirit of dedication to the clan. After this mission was over, he would have to talk to the little fellow. For the Uchiha Clan's future, the person controlling the Merchant Guild had to follow the Uchiha's will.
Everything was for the Uchiha's revival.
"Is that what all of you think too?" Furious, Fugaku skipped right over Xuanyu and turned to question Uchiha Xia and the others.
Uchiha Xia merely gave a bitter smile and shook his head. "We listen to Young Master. Clan Head, we really don't lack money right now!"
Their lives were stable now, and escorting goods was not especially dangerous. They had enough money to spend and had begun to enjoy their current lives. They did not