Two days later, Madara returned to Konoha to issue clear instructions regarding the rumors.
At the meeting, Madara solemnly explained why he had fought His Majesty and made it clear that no one was permitted to fabricate or spread rumors in Konoha. Anyone who violated this order would be arrested and imprisoned!
The security patrol was to fully carry out its duties, and rumors and private discussions were to be curbed in the military and training camps as well.
Inside the Uchiha compound.
A secret clan meeting was underway.
"Yes, Clan Head. We will order our clansmen to stop making these meaningless remarks," Kagami Uchiha promised.
Madara stroked the little head of the girl in his arms and warned her, "Dawn, don't listen to what those bad people say. Focus on your training, or go have some fun in the Duel Monsters world."
"Yay! I've wanted to take a look for ages. I'm going to put together a cute deck of Duel Cards!"
"All right, all right. If you get bored, go find Otsutsuki Toneri in the Underworld Space and take him along. I hear he's been training hard lately and has gotten fairly strong. He can protect you."
"Got it. Thank you, Madara."
"You should call me Lord Madara!" Madara tried to correct her.
Uchiha Hikari shook her head repeatedly in refusal. "No. That wouldn't feel as close."
"Fine, suit yourself."
"Kagami, all of you, watch your mouths. You may leave."
"Yes, Lord Madara."
Only after everyone else had left did Izuna speak. "Nissan, did you really not have a falling-out?"
"No. Stop making wild guesses and focus on being a prince. You barely passed the last evaluation, so you'd better behave."
Izuna gave an awkward smile and said quietly, "I'm just worried about you."
"Are you worried about