Kakashi, Deputy Chief of the Konoha Military Police Force

Yashiro wiped the corners of his eyes, his voice choking up.

"Finally... we're home."

Uchiha En didn't join the argument over rooms.

He headed straight for the mansion at the far end of the compound, the residence of the clan heads through the generations.

The mansion was large, with two sections. The front was for receiving guests and holding meetings; the bedrooms were in the back.

The courtyard was spacious too, with an old plum tree and a stone table with several stone benches beneath it.

Uchiha En pushed open the gate and walked in.

The rooms were clean. Clearly, someone had tidied them in advance.

The furniture was new as well, giving off a faint scent of wood.

He went to the window and opened it, taking in the entire courtyard.

"This place... isn't bad."

Uchiha En nodded in satisfaction.

It was spacious and private. More importantly, it was close to the Meeting Hall, making clan business easier to handle.

He walked through the whole mansion, looking it over.

Then he sat on a stone bench in the courtyard and poured himself a cup of tea.

Before long, footsteps sounded outside.

Elder Yashiro came in.

"Clan Head, all the rooms have been assigned."

"Everyone's pleased. They asked me to thank you."

Uchiha En set down his cup and nodded.

"Good."

"Gather all the ninja in the Meeting Hall."

"I have something to announce."

Yashiro froze for a moment.

"All the ninja?"

"Yes." Uchiha En nodded. "All of them."

Yashiro didn't know what the Clan Head intended, but he nodded anyway.

"Understood. I'll see to it at once."

With that, he turned and hurried out.

A moment later, Yashiro's voice rang out.

"All ninja! Assemble in the Meeting Hall!"

"The Clan Head has an important announcement!"

"All ninja! Now!"

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