"When it comes to 'bloodline purity,' Obito Uchiha is far superior to Shimura Danzō!"
Why had that old bastard Shimura Danzō come up again?!
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi felt somewhat helpless.
But then he considered Obito Uchiha's current "ability loadout."
[Mangekyō Sharingan] paired with [Wood Release].
Wasn't that Madara Uchiha plus Hashirama Senju?!
Shimura Danzō, you really did every rotten thing imaginable!
For the first time in a long while, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt resentment toward a dead man.
"All right, Minamoto. The village will properly record the intelligence on Obito Uchiha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and nodded to Uchiha Minamoto.
"The village still has plenty of official business to handle, so I'll head back first.
"As for you... don't cause too much of a commotion."
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced toward the Two-Tails and Three-Tails off to the side as he spoke helplessly.
"Take care, Lord Third."
Uchiha Minamoto nodded and watched Hiruzen Sarutobi leave the Naka River Reservoir with his Anbu squad.
Uchiha Setsuna wanted to stay a little longer, but seeing that his Commander-in-Chief had no intention of asking him to remain, he could only follow Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Aunt Hazuki, take the [Gunbai] back to the Konoha Military Police Force Building."
Uchiha Minamoto looked at Uchiha Hazuki and reached out to slap a layer of [Contract Seal] onto the [Gunbai] to prevent any accidents.
"Let the family admire this recovered 'heirloom fan' together."
"Yes."
Uchiha Hazuki bowed to Uchiha Minamoto, then left with the [Gunbai] in her arms.
The group soon disappeared into the forest along the reservoir's edge.
The entire Naka River Reservoir returned to its previous quiet(?) atmosphere.
Once everyone had left, Uchiha Minamoto walked over to Matatabi and plopped down beside the big cat's soft flank, sinking comfortably into her warm, fiery fur.
"Meow~"
Matatabi gave