Uchiha Yū's arrival cast a different color over the atmosphere in the room. Especially among the younger shinobi—most of them had grown up listening to Uchiha Yū's stories. It could be said that he had influenced an entire generation.
Unfortunately, many of them had never seen this legendary shinobi before.
Along with the sound of footsteps, the faint clatter of ANBU shinobi secretly drawing their weapons could clearly be heard. Even Yamato, standing nearby, wore a tense expression.
Before the man arrived, his voice came first.
There was a trace of complaint in Uchiha Yū's voice. As he chatted with his friend, he carried none of the lofty airs one might expect, stepping into the Hokage's office.
"I didn't expect you to be working here."
His gaze quickly settled on Nawaki. He nodded slightly, smiled, and continued,
"Looks like your relationship hasn't changed. That's truly something worth celebrating."
He skillfully took a seat meant for guests and faced the two Hokage advisors. Compared with the joy in Hyuga Reiko's eyes, Nawaki showed an extra measure of wariness. In the end, he merely snorted and chose not to ask further.
Uchiha Yū only shook his head slightly at Nawaki's little display of temper, showing no displeasure.
"Why aren't you staying quietly in Dawn Hidden Village? What are you doing in Konoha? Don't tell me you came to inspect the construction progress?"
Hyuga Reiko teased him. Looking at the construction progress report before her, she sighed softly and continued,
"If you came for the construction progress, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. It's moving very slowly. Developing the forest will take some time."
Before he could report the good news, she revealed a very troublesome issue first. Uchiha Yū, who had come bearing a gift, froze on the spot. Looking at the marked