"It looks like the attacker was definitely Madara Uchiha."
Just like Minato Namikaze when he encountered the Masked Man, Fugaku's first thought was of the Forbidden Name: Madara Uchiha, the Asura of the Ninja World.
Other than Madara Uchiha, he could think of no one who would possess the Mangekyo Sharingan yet still covet a three-tomoe Sharingan.
Ever since becoming Clan Head, he had never taught his clansmen Izanagi or Izanami.
But according to the clan's records, Madara Uchiha should not have been so weak. Could his injuries from his battle with the First still not have healed?
Reining in his wandering thoughts, Fugaku looked at Shisui and the other two before him, feeling somewhat wistful.
Shisui was a powerful member of the clan who had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, yet he followed Oto's orders and kept his distance from Fugaku, his Clan Head.
Oto, meanwhile, had led some of their clansmen in actively engaging with the village, showing faint signs of intending to replace him.
He did not feel threatened by this. On the contrary, he hoped Oto could lead their clansmen down a new path.
His own path had ended the moment the Fourth Hokage died. Now, all he could do was cling to the old ways.
Then Fugaku looked toward Zou Hyuga. This member of the Hyuga Branch Family's intimate behavior with Oto had long been common knowledge. The only surprise was how slowly their relationship had progressed.
Fugaku would not look down on Zou Hyuga because of his branch family status. The Uchiha would never follow someone weak.
And during their few encounters, Zou Hyuga had always remained composed in the face of danger, his eyes constantly brimming with confidence.
Moreover, as the Uchiha Clan Head, he would never underestimate a ninja who had survived multiple