"Do you really take us for fools, Konoha?!"
Kanzō's eyes revealed killing intent. The aura belonging to a powerful man made the ninja who had delivered the letter tremble inwardly, terrified that Hanzō might vent his anger on him.
Fortunately, Hanzō eventually withdrew his aura. It was not because of the people around him, but because he had thought of something crucial. He instructed the ninja beside him, "Make sure he isn't carrying any weapons, then bring him to see me. Such an important matter naturally requires a face-to-face discussion!"
"Yes!"
Knowing he had escaped disaster, the ninja hurriedly left Hanzō's side. Ever since the last Great Ninja War, Hanzō's personality had become exceptionally gloomy. Many who had once known him well found him unfamiliar, and at times even feared him.
Uchiha Yū was still sheltering from the rain outside. Looking up, he noticed that the gazes of the nearby surveillance ninja had never left him. They were afraid he would suddenly make a move. If things were ruined, Lord Hanzō would not spare them.
"If you find it tiring, you can go somewhere to shelter from the rain. There's no need to keep watching me every second. This mission concerns the bigger picture. I won't move around recklessly."
Their surveillance would not cause him any trouble, but their stares truly made Uchiha Yū uncomfortable. Yet his words received no response from those present. Instead, even more people began watching him, worried that he might suddenly flee.
Not long after, the ninja who had delivered the message returned to the scene in the shortest time possible.
"Konoha ninja, Lord Hanzō demands that you go to him in person, but you must remain under our surveillance!"
They gave him no chance to speak. If Uchiha Yū could have left before, then