"Thank you for getting justice for us, sir. Once we learned Root had kidnapped us, we thought they'd eventually silence us.
We never expected to wake up in Konoha Hospital."
The two Uchiha had only recently graduated from the Ninja Academy. They didn't think much of it, let alone ask how Fugaku had found them.
To the boys, Fugaku Uchiha seemed capable of anything. Finding two people would have been easy for him.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door. An ANBU operative stood outside.
"The Hokage wants to see them."
Fugaku nodded. Danzo had already been taken in, so it was only natural for the Third Hokage to question them.
"They've only just woken up, and Root put them through quite a fright. I'll need to stay with them throughout the questioning in case they say something that offends the Hokage.
As the future Uchiha Clan Leader, I'm responsible for my people too," Fugaku said casually.
The ANBU operative gave Fugaku a long look, then vanished.
"Those ANBU have no manners. Don't grow up to be like them. The Uchiha are Konoha's foremost clan.
Even when you look down on someone, you should still show proper courtesy. That's part of what it means to be a Millennium Family."
The two boys exchanged glances and agreed.
"Can you get out of bed and walk?"
"Yes. I feel even stronger than before, like my whole body is full of strength."
Fugaku nodded. The First-Generation Cells were useful after all.
"Since you're all right, come with me to the Hokage's Office. You two are the only survivors of Root's experiment.
The Hokage will probably have plenty of questions. Don't be afraid. Tell him everything you know. I'll make sure you're safe."
"Yes, sir."
Ten minutes later, Fugaku led them into the