For those three days, the Uchiha factories remained sealed, and Fugaku acted as though he knew nothing about it. He even kept every other restless Uchiha clan member in check.
Early on the fourth morning, Fugaku took Uchiha Du to the Hokage Building.
"Big Brother Fugaku, what brings you to the Hokage Building today? Is something the matter?"
Fugaku had just entered the Hokage Building.
By chance, he ran into Minato, who was about to start work.
After their interactions over the preceding period, Minato and his wife had developed a good relationship with Fugaku's family, and by extension, their relationship with the entire Uchiha Clan was fairly decent too.
So when Minato saw Fugaku, he took the initiative to greet him with a smile.
"Minato, our two Uchiha factories have been sealed, and all the cash inside has been confiscated. They said we Uchiha were evading taxes. I've come to ask what this means!"
Without bothering with pleasantries, Fugaku stated his purpose for coming.
When Minato heard that, the smile vanished from his face.
"What? Has there been some mistake? Why haven't I heard anything about this?"
"Assistant Minato, the order came from the Elders' Office."
Uchiha Du knew Minato and knew he was a friend of the Uchiha. Minato was also quite capable himself, so Du treated him with due respect.
"An order from the Elders' Council?!"
Minato frowned.
"Big Brother Fugaku, I'll go take a look with you."
Minato took the lead, walking at the very front.
The three arrived at the Elders' Office upstairs.
Minato knocked on the door.
"Come in!"
Minato pushed the door open, and the three entered.
"What do you need?"
Utatane Koharu frowned slightly as she looked at the three.
Uchiha Fugaku, hmph!
"Elder Utatane, may I ask why you sealed the