Arrangements for Uchiha Yuu

"Don't be nervous. I'm not here to kill you."

Uchiha He's voice came from outside, carrying a hint of appreciation. Without the room's owner's permission, he pushed open the door and entered Yuu's room.

The room was simply arranged, with chairs and stools placed about and no decorations whatsoever.

Inside the empty wooden house, only a desk lamp provided light. It suited the living conditions of a war orphan who was not welcomed by the clan.

At least on the surface, Uchiha Yuu had not accepted the Hokage's help.

"I am the Uchiha Clan's leader, Uchiha He."

After that simple introduction, Uchiha He's gaze settled on Yuu as he stated his purpose outright:

"I understand what happened today. Shuiyun has a violent temper. Since the matter did not escalate and no one died, let it end here."

"Also, do not come into contact with people wearing masks."

"That group is targeting the Uchiha Clan. Although your physical condition prevents you from inheriting the Uchiha Clan's great talents, Uchiha blood still flows through your veins."

That commanding tone made Uchiha Yuu extremely displeased, but the other man's strength was right before him. A wise man did not fight when the odds were against him.

"I don't care about those sneaky people, and I don't like being disturbed."

Setting down the kunai in his hand, Uchiha Yuu's eyes appeared bright and dim beneath the lamplight. He continued in a hoarse voice:

"Clan Leader, I also don't want to be disturbed by the Uchiha Clan's geniuses, even though those geniuses never think before acting."

When he said the word "geniuses," he clearly emphasized it.

That left Uchiha He somewhat embarrassed. It was no secret that Shuiyun had been severely injured by him, and he had even caught Uchiha Yamato's flying kick.

Both were One-Tomoe Genin, while the Uchiha Yuu before him was still a student at the Ninja Academy.

From that perspective, Uchiha Yuu truly was a genius.

Unfortunately...

Looking down, he saw another layer of dense bandages beneath the other party's clothes. Someone like this could not become a ninja and could not carry out missions.

"Don't worry. They won't bother you again."

"Also, the clan will offer you some compensation to improve your living situation."

Uchiha He did not further intensify the conflict. As clan leader, he had to put the Uchiha Clan first. Even the smallest spark had to be extinguished.

Furthermore, Uchiha Yuu's parents had both died in the war. Since he knew of Uchiha Yuu's family circumstances, as clan leader, he needed to provide assistance.

The other man's initiative to back down caught Uchiha Yuu off guard.

As expected of someone who had chosen Uchiha Fugaku as his successor. He turned major matters into minor ones and minor matters into nothing at all.

He had allowed the Uchiha Clan to successfully endure the Second Hokage's harsh policies.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Yuu began absorbing the radiation around him.

The man had been contaminated by radiation when he entered. Even if it was only a small amount, it could still possibly cause genetic changes.

Better safe than sorry. Only after confirming that he was not carrying radioactive elements did their conversation end.

Once the man left, Uchiha Yuu began thinking over what had happened today.

It was obvious that they regarded him as a child. That was an advantage, as it could reduce the threat he posed in certain people's eyes.

"I hope I'm overthinking it. I don't want to appear in the Hokage's sights."

"Even less do I want Danzo to remember me."

A rare hint of wariness appeared in his eyes. The Uchiha Clan would not deliberately target him, but the Hokage's people might exploit his unusual identity to deliberately set up the Uchiha Clan.

They might even want to take the opportunity to wipe out the Uchiha Clan.

Unfortunately, some things did not vanish simply because one refused to imagine them.

Everything that happened today was recorded in the Hokage's files, especially the details of Yamato using the Fireball Jutsu.

There were also the backgrounds of the three people involved. All of them were from the Uchiha Clan.

But Uchiha Yuu's identity was rather special.

In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage smoked a large pipe. At this time, the Third Hokage was still in his prime.

After the Second Hokage's death, he had gone through a period of turmoil before succeeding the Second Hokage and becoming the man in power.

He had not relied on gentle methods. With the help of several friends, the Hokage's authority had grown ever stronger.

"Just now, He came to ask that this matter be suppressed."

"The Uchiha Clan is still the village's Uchiha Clan. There will be no killing of comrades. As for Uchiha Yamato, he will be imprisoned within the Uchiha Clan compound."

"Also, send some Uchiha Clan members to the battlefield to investigate the latest intelligence."

This matter could be made large or small, but the decision rested in the Hokage's hands.

Taken seriously, it was an extremely vile matter. The Uchiha Clan had actually openly defied the village's orders and attempted to kill someone from the village! It would shake those mediocre people living within the Uchiha Clan.

Taken lightly, no one had died on either side, and it was an internal Uchiha Clan matter. As long as the Hokage did not intervene, Uchiha He could suppress it without causing any unrest.

"How could we let such a good opportunity slip away!"

A middle-aged man sat beside the Hokage. There was a trace of gloom in his eyes as he spoke in a slightly hoarse voice:

"The Uchiha Clan has always been a source of instability. Don't forget that the village's decline back then was because of the Uchiha Clan!"

"Danzo, now is not the time."

Homura Mitokado interrupted Danzo. She shook her head and rejected the idea.

"The Uchiha Clan has shown sufficient sincerity. Besides, the village has only just undergone a reform. If we move against the Uchiha Clan now, it will have a major impact."

"After all, the Uchiha Clan is not weak. If the village is weakened, the other four great ninja villages will make their move."

Although they did not have the very strongest experts, the Uchiha Clan within the village had many Jonin, as well as powerful Elite Jonin.

They could certainly take down the Uchiha Clan, but the village could not bear the consequences that would follow.

The twenty years of peace were about to end. This was something the upper ranks of the Hokage's administration all knew. Recently, the major ninja villages had been making frequent unusual movements.

If Konoha suffered a major upheaval during this period, the already turbulent situation would completely spiral out of control.

"Koharu is right. Now is not the time."

"But... you will regret this, Hiruzen. The Uchiha Clan will always be a source of instability for the village!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi supported Koharu's decision, leaving Danzo no choice but to sit obediently in his original seat. In his heart, he became even more determined to establish an organization independent of the Hokage, one under his own control!

"Uchiha Yuu's situation will remain undecided for now. Once he graduates, we can arrange for ANBU personnel to lead him."

According to the records, Uchiha Yuu's physical condition was a complete mess. Yet he had defeated two Uchiha Clan members, which demonstrated his strength and his potential to become powerful.

"His physical condition will be entrusted to Tsunade. I hope Tsunade's abilities can help him."

At this time, Medical Ninjutsu had only just begun to develop. The Medical Ninjutsu that had begun showing results had played a significant role on the battlefield, so Konoha began vigorously developing Medical Ninjutsu.