As Uchiha Yuu advanced step by step, the tangible pressure he exuded made them glance sideways.
The man who had thrown a stone at Uchiha Yuu earlier felt as though the entire world had isolated him. How could a mere Genin withstand Uchiha Yuu's pressure? His body stiffened, and he collapsed onto the ground.
"Get lost. If anyone dares disturb Lord Hatake's life again, they will bear the consequences themselves!"
His threatening tone frightened some of those who had taken money into fleeing at once. Money was important, but only if they lived long enough to spend it!
After dealing with the matter at the entrance, Uchiha Yuu did not open the door. He headed directly for the Hokage's Office.
Only after he left did Kakashi Hatake, who had been inside, cautiously crack open the door when he heard no more movement outside. The empty street and the sight of Uchiha Yuu leaving alone would have a lifelong impact on Kakashi.
As Uchiha Yuu walked down the street, the gazes around him were filled with complicated emotions. Those who had received treatment from him were more rational and understood that this was Kumogakure's scheme. Some were even helping Uchiha Yuu clarify the truth.
Unfortunately, some people were still wantonly smearing Uchiha Yuu's name. With Danzo secretly fanning the flames as well, those who wanted to help Uchiha Yuu had little influence. The clan heads who vaguely knew the truth had also ordered their people not to interfere. They saw more clearly than ordinary people did. No one capable of becoming a clan head was foolish; they understood how deep these waters ran, and that one misstep could drag them all under.
Uchiha Yuu did not spare them a single glance. Whether they praised or cursed him, they could not affect