After hearing Obito out, Fugaku fell into thought.
He had only meant to test the boy.
He hadn't expected Obito's analysis to nearly convince him.
Well, that was...
After considering it for a while, Fugaku slowly nodded.
"I understand. Hurry back before anyone grows suspicious."
Obito gave a slight nod and rose to leave.
"I'll be going, then, Lord Fugaku."
"Mm."
Watching Obito leave, Fugaku couldn't help admiring him in silence.
A standout among his peers, with an eye on the bigger picture...
The boy had real potential.
And he wasn't the only one.
His younger brother Shisui also understood the bigger picture and had already accomplished much for his age.
More importantly...
The brothers were naturally close to Fugaku's faction and got along quite well with Itachi.
In that case...
He could consider giving the two brothers more support in the future.
As for Obito...
After leaving Fugaku's house, he pursed his lips in exasperation.
"Who knows if Clan Head Fugaku took any of that to heart..."
"People in high places always have to be so noncommittal."
Obito shook his head and strode toward the village outskirts.
He found a deserted spot without much trouble.
Climbing a tall tree, he leaned comfortably against a branch.
Find someone?
Who was there to find?
I'm the killer.
Wouldn't I know whether I left anyone alive?
I killed the hostage, and I even took care of the "culprit."
You could search all the way to the Land of Rain and still come up empty.
So enough talk. Time to lie low!
He had dealt with Danzo within the ten-year deadline.
Obito was in a pretty good mood.
On a whim, he began humming a tune.
"Ten years between life and death, lost in the haze~ Pleasant Goat, Pretty Goat~ Lazy Goat,