Fugaku's Satisfaction

"What other demands did Lie Yang have?"

"He did not place much importance on Kurenai Yuhi herself."

Facing everyone's gazes, Fugaku spoke slowly.

"He demanded that Konoha provide appropriate compensation to ensure he could leave the Land of Fire safely."

"Otherwise, he would remain within the Land of Fire."

"If Konoha sent people to track him, he would attack the tracking forces."

"If Konoha sealed off the roads, he would destroy the outposts along the way."

"So long as Konoha did not let him leave safely, he would cause trouble all the way and give Konoha no peace."

Danzo spun around sharply.

"He is threatening Konoha?"

"Those were his exact words."

Fugaku lowered his head, concealing the satisfaction in his eyes.

Danzo had always been hostile toward the Uchiha.

No matter what demands the clan had made in the past, Danzo had always found ways to obstruct them.

Yet now, Lie Yang alone had driven this Konoha higher-up, who had controlled Root for years, into a furious rage while leaving him utterly helpless.

This scene gave Fugaku an indescribable sense of satisfaction.

He even began to feel fortunate that the Uchiha had not continued standing with Konoha's higher-ups.

By remaining neutral, the clan had avoided being dragged into the next round of conflict.

Danzo's cane struck the floor repeatedly.

"We cannot give them to him."

"The Flying Thunder God and Eight Gates must never be leaked."

"Uchiha Lie Yang's talent is already dangerous enough."

"If he obtains these secret techniques as well, Konoha will live beneath his shadow forever!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi had originally intended to offer the Spirit Transformation Technique.

But under Danzo's fierce opposition, that secret technique was ultimately removed as well.

After several rounds of arguments, the list was repeatedly cut down.

Konoha clung tightly to the Flying