The Uchiha Clan Compound.
As Oto Uchiha walked alone through the compound, people greeted her now and then, respect in their eyes.
Over the years, Oto Uchiha's actions had undoubtedly made her a leading figure among the younger Uchiha. In some ways, her reputation Within the Family surpassed even Shisui's, despite his having awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
The clan members had never seen the power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, but they had witnessed Oto's dashing figure on the battlefield.
Quite a few members of the Radicals had even proposed that Oto leave ANBU and become the Military Police Force's Vice Captain, leading the Uchiha back to their former glory.
Oto Uchiha offered brief replies, but her mind was elsewhere. She was still thinking about Zou's attitude earlier that day.
What on earth had happened to Zou? He certainly hadn't seemed to be joking.
As she walked, Oto Uchiha entered the Military Police Force building and found Fugaku, both the Military Police Force Captain and the Clan Head, working there.
Fugaku was dealing with the documents on his desk, which were piled nearly as high as the Third's.
Yet Uchiha Fugaku seemed remarkably relaxed. Most of those stacks were just for show. Although the Military Police Force was responsible for maintaining order throughout the village, all it could handle were minor matters like arguments, fights, and disputes between neighbors.
At Oto's arrival, Fugaku managed a smile. But because he so often wore a stern expression, it looked rather stiff and unappealing.
"Oto, back from your mission?"
Oto nodded, sat down nearby, and poured herself a cup of tea.
"ANBU certainly keeps you busy. Come to think of it, I haven't seen you in months." Fugaku rose from his seat and sat down across from her. "What mission did the Third send