"Everyone, make sure you remember the points marked on the map. Our main objective is to fake our deaths and escape. Of course, killing the enemy would be best, but if the assassination fails, do not linger. Throwing away your lives for Konoha would be foolish."
Before every member of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Yū spoke words that could be called outrageously treasonous. Yet everyone present raised their hands in agreement. To them, Konoha had long ceased to be their village. If not for the former clan head and the Great Elder keeping them in check, riots would have broken out long ago.
"These marked points are the fastest evacuation routes. After leaving from here, no matter how many pursuers are behind you, find a way to shake them off immediately. Then head to the gathering area I told you about."
He laid out every step of the plan for the Uchiha shinobi to read and commit to memory.
To ensure the plan succeeded and no mistakes occurred, Uchiha Yū specifically had everyone present recite it.
"You truly are cautious in everything you do. With your plan, our retreat will go much more smoothly."
Only someone who knew Uchiha Yū well could understand that he liked to plan before acting, then carry out those plans rigorously, keeping risks to a minimum.
At times, Uchiha Fugaku wondered whether the man before him was some old monster who had lived for centuries. How else could he think through everything so perfectly?
Putting aside his reflections, he watched the Uchiha clansmen beside him begin reciting the plan and nodded in satisfaction. Taking a copy of the map, he pointed to the core area of Kumogakure.
"According to the intelligence, there may be a tailed beast in their camp. If they deploy it, should