"If you encounter any difficulties, just say so. I'll help you solve them, no matter how troublesome they are."
The Uchiha Clan was not in a good position in Konoha.
Therefore, Fugaku naturally hoped to win over the Uchiha genius.
As long as it wasn't too difficult, he would help solve it.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Hearing Fugaku's words, Shisui finally let go of his worries.
Without any hesitation or embellishment,
He recounted Uchiha Jin's experiences, as well as the fate of his grandfather, Uchiha Kagami's, subordinates after his death, completely and thoroughly.
Finally, he was in tears.
Taking a deep breath, he looked at Fugaku in front of him and spoke in a tone that was almost an interrogation.
"Clan Leader!"
"Even if those people followed my grandfather before, they shouldn't have been treated like this, right?"
"Are those who followed my grandfather no longer Uchiha?"
"Why were they treated like that?"
"If Jin-kun hadn't been looked after by Teuchi and his wife, he might not have even lived to adulthood."
Shisui's voice was deep.
Uchiha Fugaku also looked bewildered.
This happened? He didn't know!
This wasn't his fault.
Although he was the leader of the Uchiha Clan, he was also the head of Konoha's Police Force.
He had too many things to do every day!
Minor clan affairs were mostly handled by the elders.
More importantly,
His authority as clan leader wasn't as great as others imagined.
When Kagami was alive, his father was in power.
After Kagami's death, he hastily took over.
At that time, although he was the clan leader, Uchiha Setsuna was actually in power within the clan, and he had only recently regained his authority in the last few years.
So,
Now, upon hearing about this, he was also shocked.
"How… how is this possible?"
"I'm very sorry, Shisui, I only just learned about this."
"You know I've only been in power for a few years; in the past few years, Elder Setsuna was in charge of our clan."
"So, sigh!"
"I'll go deal with this matter immediately. Shisui, please believe me. I, Fugaku, do not act like those radical people."
After speaking,
Uchiha Fugaku immediately got up and left his home in a hurry.
Yes.
He was genuinely anxious.
The Uchiha were already at a disadvantage in Konoha, and internal strife was ceaseless within the clan. Now, this kind of mess had cropped up.
What's going on?
Were they afraid the Uchiha wouldn't be annihilated?
As clan leader, since he knew about it, he naturally had to deal with it quickly.
Meanwhile, on the other side,
Shisui couldn't help but show a slight smile upon seeing Fugaku's actions.
He knew the clan leader was a good person.
Even if someone was causing trouble, it was only a small group of people.
Next,
Shisui, having successfully resolved this matter, spent the entire afternoon playing with Itachi.
When he left the clan leader's house, a ninja wearing a rabbit mask suddenly appeared before him.
"Shisui, the Hokage requests your presence!"
Chapter 7: Uchiha Jin? No Value in Utilizing Him!
Hokage Building, third floor.
After Shisui arrived at the Hokage Office, he immediately knelt on one knee.
"Uchiha Shisui greets Lord Hokage!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was short and always had a smiling face, like a kind old man.
Looking at Shisui in front of him, he couldn't help but say with a smile,
"Good child, quickly get up."
"Why do you look so troubled? Did something happen?"
He didn't discuss official business; instead, he showed concern for Shisui.
It must be said,
Sarutobi Hiruzen had completely established his persona as a kind old man.
Meanwhile, on the other side,
Upon receiving the Third Hokage's comfort, Shisui seemed to be invigorated, immediately becoming excited.
This was comfort personally offered by the Hokage he most trusted and revered!
He immediately bowed and spoke with a respectful expression,
"Lord Hokage, thank you for your concern."
"I'm fine!"
"It was just a small matter within the clan, but it has been resolved now."
However, it would have been better if he hadn't said anything.
As soon as Shisui spoke, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes narrowed slightly, immediately flashing with a cold glint.
However, it was only for an instant.
In the blink of an eye, it was replaced by kindness, and he immediately said with a smile,
"Hmm, it's nothing serious."
"Coincidentally, I'm a little interested. Why don't you tell me about it?"
He was very interested in everything about the Uchiha.
But, unfortunately,
Shisui, who had been completely brainwashed, couldn't grasp this point.
Anyway, it wasn't a big deal, so if the Hokage wanted to hear it, he would tell him.
He immediately spilled everything that had happened today, from beginning to end, like pouring beans from a bamboo tube.
After listening, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but sigh with emotion,
"So, that's how it is!"
"Kagami was a ninja with the will of fire, but I didn't expect his former subordinates and descendants to suffer so terribly."
"I have failed as Hokage!"
"When Kagami first sacrificed himself, I thought it was an internal affair of the Uchiha, and it wasn't appropriate for me, as Hokage, to interfere."
"But, I never thought…"
"Sigh!"
"This is all my fault. If I had been a little more attentive back then…"
"…"