Uchiha Itachi paused briefly when he heard that. "Clan head, do you feel the arrangements are inadequate?"
At this, Uchiha Itachi frowned slightly. Assigning more personnel to the Uchiha Clan would clearly be deliberate favoritism, and that would be inappropriate...
Just as he was considering how to refuse the clan head, Uchiha Itachi heard what came next, and his eyes widened slightly.
"I don't think we need anyone assigned to protect the Uchiha Clan. Although we can't spare any more people to help defend the village, the Uchiha Clan can certainly protect itself. So I hope you won't station anyone in our compound!"
As he spoke, Uchiha Fugaku bowed his head sharply, his expression imploring. The sight startled Uchiha Itachi.
Although he trusted his clansmen's strength, Uchiha Itachi still hesitated. After all, the defensive arrangements had already been settled, and changing them like this would be inappropriate.
But seeing that Uchiha Fugaku still kept his head deeply bowed, Uchiha Itachi finally nodded and agreed.
He was a member of the Uchiha Clan, after all, and had faith in his clansmen. Both he and Lord Yin had devoted considerable attention to the clan, and its members were all quite capable.
Once they had settled the matter, Uchiha Itachi headed toward ANBU. There were still other matters waiting for him to handle!
Uchiha Itachi had barely arrived at ANBU when someone stopped him. Looking anxious, the man said, "Lord Itachi, Hyuga Hiashi won't let us stand guard near his clan's compound. He says it isn't necessary and hopes you'll move the guards elsewhere to reinforce those areas!"
For a moment, Uchiha Itachi felt a headache coming on. Still, he nodded to show he understood and sent the man on his way.
Having made up his mind, Itachi sighed and headed toward the