Meanwhile, Uchiha Yan did not return to the clan. Instead, he went to the hospital to see someone who would be key to the next stage of his plan.
In the room at the farthest corner of the hospital's second floor, Haruka was reviewing medical records, unaware of anything that had happened at the Hokage Building.
Seeing Uchiha Yan arrive, she greeted him with a smile. "Yan, finished your mission? That was pretty quick!"
"I haven't congratulated you yet, Haruka. When are you bringing my future brother-in-law over for us to meet?"
"When the opportunity comes!"
Haruka's face was full of smiles. "Once he comes back from the capital, we'll come visit right away."
"Then I'll be waiting. As it happens, I'll be staying in the village for a while."
"As if I don't know you. You must have come because you need my help with something. Go on!"
"Nothing gets past you, Haruka!"
Uchiha Yan recounted what had happened at the Hokage Building. "That's what happened. I'd like you to pass a message to Counselor Homura and Counselor Koharu for me.
"The Third Hokage and Danzo will definitely use the same method they used against Konoha's White Fang against me next. Tell them not to speak up for me.
"Only then will Naruto and the Uchiha be spared harm. We just need to drag things out for a few years. Once I've dealt with Orochimaru, I'll settle this matter once and for all."
"Yan! Why do you always have to do this? Let them do whatever they want. Why bother with them? You can't save a whole group of people by yourself."
"But I have you, Elder Koharu, and the others, don't I?"
The corners of Uchiha Yan's mouth lifted. "Haruka, this is the only way under the circumstances.