The one who rushed in was a medical ninja who had once studied under him. His expression was hurried, and the first thing he said brought bad news:
"Doctor Yuu, there are some matters outside concerning you. Some people are also causing trouble outside, but a few ninja have stopped them."
The three of them halted their discussion. Uchiha Yuu looked slightly startled and immediately left the room to find out what was happening outside.
The entire hall was already packed with people. Most were ordinary civilians, with a few ninja mixed among them. Listening to their denunciations, Uchiha Yuu felt a growing sense that something was wrong.
"Punish Uchiha Yuu! Make him apologize to Kumogakure! His selfish actions shattered the relationship between villages!"
"It's all because of him! We've only just emerged from the shadow of war, and now another war is coming!"
"Damn it, he's clearly a doctor! Why did he attack another village?"
Those mindless words only amused him. Reiko, standing behind him, assumed Uchiha Yuu was angry and stepped forward worriedly to comfort him.
"This must be Kumogakure's plot. Don't believe what they're saying."
Feeling the concern of his two companions, Uchiha Yuu gently shook his head and explained.
"I'm not angry. It's just a group of brainless fools shouting nonsense below. Still, this is quite interesting. And don't help me—just watch."
He stopped the two of them from stepping in. Since the mastermind behind this was the Hokage Faction, Uchiha Yuu's cold smile and mockery were directed more at the Third Hokage sitting there. At the same time, he understood that they were targeting Hatake Sakumo, not him.
He was only a medical ninja who had followed the team on a mission. Whether the mission succeeded or failed would not affect Uchiha Yuu much.
Hatake