So Uchiha Tianchang took the Second Elder to the cells holding the missing-nin from the battle at the Clan Meeting.
The missing-nin were excited to see the Second Elder, too. He seemed to be their pillar of support.
After exchanging pleasantries, the Second Elder said, "I've already discussed this with the clan head. You took this path because of me, and he's willing to give you a chance. As long as you remain loyal to the Uchiha Clan, he won't pursue your past offenses."
"What exactly is this chance you mentioned, Second Elder?" The group exchanged glances before the Uchiha ninja standing at the front asked. He was clearly their spokesman.
"It's no longer appropriate for you to show your faces within the clan, so we've decided to reorganize you into a new unit, one similar to the Anbu. Your duties will be to protect the Family and handle matters that can't be brought into the open. From now on, you'll remain hidden in the shadows," the Second Elder explained.
"I can guarantee that your benefits will remain the same as before. If you grow old, fall ill, suffer injuries, or become disabled, the clan will provide for the rest of your lives. Even if you die in battle, your families will receive a generous death benefit to ensure their livelihood. I also guarantee that they'll be able to live normally on the Clan Grounds without discrimination! We'll take responsibility for recovering your bodies and bringing them into the clan's ancestral hall." Uchiha Tianchang stepped forward at the right moment to offer a series of guarantees.
Such generous treatment would have been very appealing even to ordinary ninja, let alone missing-nin like them.
They were very willing, but they found it hard to believe that the clan head would offer