Aside from Uchiha Fugaku and the few elders who had built up their ocular power over many long years, there was one other Uchiha ninja in the compound who possessed power like that.
That was Shisui Uchiha.
Seemingly realizing who it was, Shisui Uchiha stopped his instinctive response.
The other three Uchiha ninja beside him, however, were startled when they saw him stop as though facing a formidable enemy. They immediately assumed a defensive formation and scanned their surroundings warily.
When they spotted Yechen standing by the window, they all breathed sighs of relief and bowed respectfully.
"Keep patrolling. I'll be right back."
Without waiting for their response, Shisui Uchiha left the group and walked toward Yechen's home.
A short while later.
At Yechen's front door.
A knock sounded, neither too loud nor too soft.
Creak...!
The door opened. Yechen glanced at Shisui Uchiha outside and said flatly,
"Come in."
With that, he walked back inside, showing little enthusiasm.
Shisui Uchiha was already used to this. He followed him into the house and sat down in the living room.
Yechen poured water only for himself, with no intention of attending to his guest. Only after finishing a glass did he speak.
"Tell me what's going on. Patrols have been so frequent lately. Who are you looking for?"
"Yechen, I'm still a guest, you know. Don't I even get a glass of water?"
Despite his words, there was no hint of reproach in Shisui's voice. He had probably already grown accustomed to dealing with Yechen this way.
"Pour it yourself if you want some."
"Sure." Shisui Uchiha made himself at home, poured a glass of water, and drained it in one long gulp before answering the earlier question.
"Something's been going on in the village these past few days. The sensing