Fugaku was the current head of the Uchiha Clan. Based on the intelligence Oto had provided, he had very likely awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, making him one of the many ninja in the village who could pose a threat to Zou.
That threat came not only from the power of Susanoo, but also from his unknown Mangekyo Sharingan dojutsu.
If Fugaku became his enemy, Zou would run as far away as he could. There was no need to fight him head-on.
Sasuke, meanwhile, was the infant cradled in Itachi's arms, the reincarnation of Indra's chakra. In the original timeline, he had mastered six paths power and become one of the strongest figures in the shinobi world.
As far as Zou Hyuga was concerned, Sasuke posed little threat right now. One hand would be enough to handle him.
The arrival of Fugaku's family took Kushina somewhat by surprise, mainly because Fugaku had come along. The main connection between their families was her friendship with Mikoto, not the men who headed their households.
Conversations between men inevitably drifted toward politics.
"Sorry, Minato is still working," Kushina said as she brought over some snacks.
"We came to see you today, and to show you our Sasuke while we were at it." As she spoke, Mikoto beckoned to Itachi behind her, asking him to bring Sasuke over.
Sasuke opened his eyes in Itachi's arms and tightly gripped the finger Kushina had reached out to poke his cheek.
"Mikoto, this baby is so cute. Surely it's a girl?" Kushina said, playing with the infant.
Beside her, Itachi volunteered, "My little brother is a boy."
Looking at the well-behaved Itachi, who was wholly devoted to caring for his little brother, Kushina smiled. "It would be even better if he were a girl."
Mikoto patted Kushina on