Under Uchiha Yū's persuasion, the Uchiha Clan did not act rashly. Some were furious, but after hearing Yū's words, they had to admit a harsh reality: they could not stand against the Hokage faction.
Uchiha Fugaku, seated in the very center, asked hesitantly:
"Are you sure about this?"
That question reflected their greatest predicament. Everything Uchiha Yū had said was speculation. If things truly developed in the worst possible direction, Uchiha Fugaku would have to consider relocating.
"I can't be completely certain, but it is highly likely. Leave it to me for now."
He did not dare speak too definitively. Relocation was an established fact, something that would happen in the future. As for why it had been brought forward, Uchiha Yū had vaguely guessed part of the reason.
It was very likely due to the contest for the clan head position back then. The talent and strength displayed by both sides represented the village's very best—and there were far more than just two Uchiha like them.
The Third Hokage's wariness was entirely justified. If Uchiha Yū were in his place, he might have gone even further than the Hokage.
"Then I'll leave it to you. I'll suppress matters within the clan for the time being."
As Uchiha Fugaku spoke, his gaze fell upon the Uchiha Clan members present. In the end, he gave a slight nod and instructed them with a warning:
"Please wait for a while. We will voice our opinions only after Uchiha Yū has finished handling this matter!"
The senior members seated in the hall unexpectedly agreed with Uchiha Fugaku's proposal. Yet they all knew this was merely the calm before the storm. If they were truly forced to leave the village and were fobbed off with that ridiculous excuse about a commercial street—
The Uchiha