As he spoke, Fugaku looked toward the Third Hokage and the others.
"Especially Lord Third and Lord Danzo. The clan head instructed me to make sure you were invited there."
"There are many fine things there. We hope everyone will take a look."
Fugaku gazed meaningfully at Danzo.
"..." A chill rose in Danzo's heart. Under Fugaku's gaze, even his limbs began to turn cold.
That was his Root base. No one knew better than he did what was inside.
He turned to the Third Hokage with a pleading look.
But the Third Hokage's face was dark. Not only did he fail to speak for Danzo, he even shot him a furious glare.
Danzo was stunned, and his heart grew even more uneasy.
Why was Hiruzen, who had always covered for him, not speaking up for him now?
"Everyone, please follow me." Fugaku smiled, turned around, and strode toward the crimson barrier.
The jonin exchanged looks.
If they went over there, wouldn't Clan Head Junichi cut them down with a single slash?
"Let's go."
The Third Hokage's face was as dark as ink as he stepped forward to follow.
At a time like this, he could only follow.
He also knew what Danzo had been doing. If he went there himself, he still had a chance to keep the situation under control.
But if he did not go, the Uchiha Clan would have complete control over the situation!
Junichi Uchiha...
As he walked, the Third Hokage pondered the name.
It was unfamiliar to him.
After thinking for a moment, the Third Hokage beckoned to an Anbu bodyguard beside him. The man leaned close and listened as the Third Hokage whispered several words into his ear.
Afterward, the bodyguard seemed startled and stared at the Third Hokage in shock.
"I'm counting