Shihōin Harumoto's tone was rather unpleasant, but Uzuki Yugao could only listen.
For one thing, Uncle Harumoto was her elder and had considerable seniority. For another, he was Shihōin Naraku's elder.
Yugao knew very well that Naraku respected Uncle Harumoto.
So no matter how harsh Harumoto's words were, Yugao could not object.
Fortunately, Uncle Harumoto also knew that, as an ANBU member, Yugao genuinely found some things difficult to do.
"I understand that you're in a difficult position, but next time something like this happens, tell me. I'll handle it."
Yugao nodded in silence. Harumoto said a few more words before turning to leave.
In truth, both of them understood that those words amounted to nothing.
As members of the ANBU directly under the Hokage, anyone who dared leak any information concerning the Hokage would no longer be qualified to remain in the ANBU, even if she was Uzuki Yugao.
The only difference was that an ordinary ANBU member would also be punished for leaking information.
Yugao's special status meant she would not be punished, but it would indeed no longer be appropriate for her to serve in the ANBU.
Harumoto had actually only said all this to make his stance clear, indirectly trying to persuade Naraku.
He knew that Yugao would definitely report his words to Naraku. That was inevitable.
Some things were difficult to say face-to-face, but taking a roundabout approach might have some effect.
"Honestly, Uncle Harumoto. If he has something to say, he should just say it, instead of telling Yugao in such a roundabout way..."
Inside the room, Naraku shook his head. With his sensory abilities and Observation Haki, he had naturally witnessed Uncle Harumoto's actions firsthand.
It could only be called an unnecessary effort.
Shaking his head speechlessly, Naraku put these matters aside for