Little Chuan was incredible. Who would've thought the Third Hokage was really preparing to go after the Police Force? Too bad for him, with Little Chuan around, I won't let him get a word out. Next, it'll come down to who offers the higher price. After leaving the Hokage Building, Fugaku Uchiha wore a faint smile, utterly impressed by Uchiha Chuan's scheme.
However, Fugaku was in no hurry. Three days was enough for him to handle things calmly.
Filming the movie was more urgent instead. If he went back any later, he feared someone would steal his role as the Uchiha clan head.
Meanwhile, inside the Hokage's Office.
With a creak, the side door of the Hokage's Office opened, and Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura walked in. Their expressions were grave. Clearly, they had heard every detail of Fugaku Uchiha being summoned and how he had responded.
"Uchiha Chuan has made his move." The Third Hokage looked at them, his tone heavy.
"There's no mistake. This kind of situation where we're being led around by the nose but can't see the other side's objective—that was definitely Uchiha Chuan's doing." The Third Hokage spoke solemnly, a flash of wariness in his eyes.
"It was indeed Uchiha Chuan's handiwork." Utatane Koharu said coldly. "That brat Uchiha Chuan has always liked exaggerating things. Look at those statues. Don't they resemble Hokage Rock?"
"Hokage Rock?" The Third Hokage froze, then his expression changed dramatically.
"Damn it! Has the Uchiha clan's ambition become this blatant already?" The Third Hokage snapped angrily, clenching his fists until his knuckles cracked.
"I heard that the Kazekage of every generation had full-body stone statues." Mitokado Homura added, his tone meaningful.
"They really aren't hiding it at all anymore." The Third Hokage gritted his teeth, his voice full of helplessness