Uchiha Fugaku's residence.
As the former clan head, even after relinquishing his power, this residence remained one of the symbols of the Uchiha Clan's authority.
Ever since his defeat at the training ground, Uchiha Fugaku's heart had never truly been at peace.
Uchiha Yao's series of forceful actions had indeed been satisfying, but the situation they would face next might become even more severe.
But no matter what came next, he, Uchiha Fugaku, would honor their agreement and devote himself fully to assisting the new clan head, restoring the Uchiha's glory and allowing the Uchiha to stand at the pinnacle of the Shinobi World once more.
After pouring Uchiha Yao a cup of tea,
Fugaku spoke up.
"Clan Head, is there anything urgent that requires my assistance?"
"Fugaku."
Uchiha Yao spoke slowly.
"I came to inform you of something."
Fugaku lifted his teacup and made a gesture of invitation, keeping his posture humble.
Uchiha Yao watched Uchiha Fugaku.
"In three days, it will be the Uchiha Clan Annihilation."
"Crack."
The porcelain teacup in Fugaku's hand shattered.
"Clan Head... what... what did you say?"
"Are you sure you're not joking?"
Fugaku's voice was filled with incredulous horror.
Clan annihilation.
Those were not words to be spoken lightly. To wipe out the Uchiha Clan, even mobilizing all of Konoha's strength might not be enough.
"The Konoha High Command can no longer tolerate the Uchiha's existence. Danzo has devised a detailed plan, and the Third Hokage has tacitly approved it."
"Three nights from now, they will carry out a complete cleansing of the Uchiha Clan."
"Impossible!"
"How could the Third Hokage do something like that?! It would shake Konoha to its foundations!"
Uchiha Yao gave Fugaku a faint glance.
"So they found the perfect executor."
"An executioner who could complete the mission, take