At last, Uchiha Kyu clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention back. He slowly began to speak, his gaze sweeping over everyone present.
"Today's meeting is hereby concluded. The Empire's development plans for the next ten years, as discussed today, are settled."
"I hope all of you can assist one another, so that the Empire's future achievements will be recorded in the history books, allowing the dazzling glory of our age to be witnessed by future generations."
"We obey, Your Majesty!!!"
Fugaku Uchiha and the others hurriedly rose, turned toward Uchiha Kyu, and knelt on one knee, bowing respectfully.
After the meeting ended, Uchiha Kyu first returned home to spend some time with Konan.
After being separated for several months, each day had felt like a year. The thirty-year-old woman was as fierce as a wolf and as ravenous as a tiger, and after only a brief reunion, she completely released all the longing she had felt for Uchiha Kyu.
The passionate woman threw herself into his arms, and Uchiha Kyu had no intention of refusing her. Their lips barely touched before the dry wood met raging flames, igniting every hormone in their bodies.
The following day.
Uchiha Kyu awoke from his drowsiness and lowered his eyes to find the woman in his arms still asleep. He gently smoothed out the slight furrow between her brows.
There was still something important that required him to personally handle the situation on-site. He could not remain in this land of tenderness.
The people responsible for dealing with this hidden danger were Hyuga Hiashi, Fugaku Uchiha, Uchiha Izuna, Madara Uchiha, Minato Namikaze, Orochimaru, and the leaders of the major ninja clans.
They had arrived at the agreed-upon location long ago and were waiting for Uchiha Kyu to appear before taking action.
To prevent any