Deployment

Uchiha Fujimoto said, "Yūhi Eikō has clashed with the Uchiha in public many times. At the Konoha Assembly, he even helped Danzo pressure our clan.

"Now that the Assassination Organization has been formed, we'll make him its first target."

Uchiha Jin nodded. "The Second Hokage influenced Yūhi Eikō too deeply. He's somewhat extreme. I once went on a mission with his son, Yūhi Shinku.

"Even at fifteen, Yūhi Shinku had a better grasp of the bigger picture than his father. I agree with killing Yūhi Eikō."

"Good. I'll find one or two people in the Security Force we can trust completely and have them watch Yūhi Eikō's movements. Tonight, I'll ask Father to move all your Security Force shifts to nights for the next couple of days.

"The moment Yūhi Eikō leaves Konoha, we'll arrange the assassination. I'll go with you myself to make sure nothing goes wrong," Fugaku said.

"With Fugaku there, this operation is almost certain to succeed. Once Yūhi Eikō is gone, we won't have to listen to that old man's nonsense at the next Konoha Assembly," Uchiha Hitoshi said.

"Hitoshi is right," Kenichi Uchiha said. "Even the older generation's strongest fighters can't match Fugaku's record. With him leading us, we'll have far more chances to strike."

"That concludes today's meeting," Fugaku said. "Everything discussed here is top secret. Nothing can be revealed, and the Assassination Squad must remain a secret forever.

"Get some rest over the next two days. We move as soon as Yūhi Eikō leaves Konoha."

"Yes."

They filed out of the Secret Chamber. In the Living Room, eight Shadow Clones were deep in conversation. The group dispelled them one after another, and wisps of white smoke drifted away.

The seven left Fugaku's home in turn.

That night, Uchiha Tenjo came home after his