The group returned to Clan Leader Fugaku's home in the Uchiha Clan Compound.
They pushed open the door and found quite a few people already gathered in the living room.
Genya's parents, Sosuke and Izumi, the three elders, and the Dawn Girl Group's three lead singers, Chinatsu, Akari, and Akane, were all waiting there.
Even Sasuke had stayed up for once, sitting beside his mother, Mikoto, and doing his best to look like a solemn little adult.
When Fugaku and the others returned, everyone stood, their gazes fixed on them with concern and unspoken questions.
Without wasting time on pleasantries, Fugaku immediately assumed his role as Clan Leader and issued orders.
"You three elders, Chinatsu, Akari, Akane, and Sosuke, take people to the clan archives and mission records department immediately. Retrieve every record concerning male Uchiha clan members from before the Night of the Nine-Tails, specifically within the five years leading up to the incident!"
"Focus on those listed as missing, killed in action with no remains recovered, absent on long-term secret missions outside the village, or dead under suspicious circumstances!"
"Files, mission reports, even personal diaries or letters-find everything relevant and bring it here!"
"Move out immediately!"
"Yes!"
Those he named answered in unison and left swiftly, without the slightest hesitation.
The three lead singers were just as decisive when carrying out clan duties, showing the efficient side of Uchiha Ninja.
The living room immediately felt much emptier. Only Fugaku, Mikoto, Sasuke, Genya, Shisui, Itachi, and Izumi, who had stayed behind to await further instructions, remained.
Genya walked over to the sofa and plopped down beside Sasuke.
He suddenly sighed and spoke through gritted teeth, his tone half joking, half wistful.
"Sasuke... I really envy you, having such a carefree childhood."
Sasuke had been secretly thrilled to take part