The Uchiha Clan Compound still occupied an important location within the village. This had been decided back when the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha allocated the land, and it was much better than the Senju Clan Compound.
After arriving at the Uchiha Clan Compound, Karn stopped a Security Force patrol and explained why he had come. He was then led to Uchiha Fugaku's home, while one Uchiha went ahead to inform Uchiha Fugaku.
"Mr. Karn, please come in."
By the time Karn reached Uchiha Fugaku's residence, Fugaku was already waiting at the door. As the Land of Fire's publicity court official and president of the Karn Chamber of Commerce, Karn's standing was no lower than that of the Uchiha Clan, whichever way one looked at it.
If the Uchiha Clan had inherited the Hyuga Clan's rigid etiquette, they would certainly have had to give Karn the full formal treatment.
"Clan Head Fugaku, I didn't get to speak with you much during my last visit. That was truly a shame."
After Karn and Uchiha Fugaku exchanged a few compliments at the door, Uchiha Fugaku led him to the reception room. Just after they sat down, a beautiful woman with a mature air pushed open the door and entered.
Her house dress fit her figure elegantly. Carrying a tea set, she knelt on one knee before the table, revealing a stretch of calf covered in nude stockings. Her rosy cheeks looked soft and lovely. After setting down the tea set, she silently withdrew.
This was probably Uchiha Mikoto. Karn withdrew his gaze after a single glance. He could not be too rude on his second visit, so he turned his attention to the tea.
Uchiha Fugaku said somewhat apologetically, "We prepared this in a hurry, so the tea isn't very good. Please