Ever since Minato Namikaze succeeded to the position of Hokage, the Uchiha Clan's situation in the village had improved.
The villagers stirred up less and less fuss about them and no longer talked behind their backs as often as before.
Even when people did talk about them, it was mostly praise.
The Uchiha clan members' resentment toward the village leadership began to fade, and even the clan's Hawk Faction stopped bringing up their dissatisfaction with the higher-ups.
It turned out that what they hated was not the Hokage, but Hiruzen Sarutobi as Hokage...
With a Hokage like Minato Namikaze, who did not deliberately target any clan, the Uchiha Clan could hardly feel dissatisfied or rebellious.
After all, they only wanted equality and respect within the village.
Not everyone schemed to become Hokage the way Shimura Danzō did.
When Hiruzen Sarutobi learned about the Uchiha Clan's situation, he sighed softly.
Perhaps Minato's thinking was right.
Over the years, influenced by Teacher Tobirama and his old friend Danzo, he had begun deliberately guarding against the Uchiha Clan and suppressing them, both consciously and unconsciously.
From his position and perspective, there was nothing wrong with doing so.
But he had overlooked the Uchiha Clan's feelings, causing the conflict between the clan and the leadership to grow increasingly intense.
Fortunately, Minato Namikaze had made changes after taking office.
He hoped the Uchiha Clan would not abuse the Hokage's trust and do anything bad.
One year later.
Year 50 of Konoha, Uchiha Clan Compound.
"Jin, relations between the clan and the village have improved!"
Shisui Uchiha was like a child who had received a beloved toy, unable to keep the corners of his mouth from rising.
The Fourth was different from the Third. He had never deliberately targeted the clan, instead giving them equality