He sighed heavily. "Shisui was also my old friend, a descendant of the Uchiha Mirror Fire.
I watched him grow, much like I would my own child.
To think such a young life was taken unjustly… alas."
Hiruzen's thoughts involuntarily drifted to his eldest son and daughter-in-law, both lost at a young age, leaving only a newborn behind.
His heart ached at the memory, just as he knelt beside Shisui's body.
Gently, he brushed the young face, a mixture of grief and unwilling acceptance etched across his features.
Standing straight, he addressed the Uchiha clan sternly:
Danzo has gone too far this time. I will remove him from his position as Root's leader and as Konoha's advisor.
We will hold a solemn funeral for Shisui, and Shisui's family and the Uchiha clan will be compensated.
Is there any other request you wish to make?"
Arata's eyes narrowed as he recognized the opportunity.
The plan he had labored over...the chance to sever the Uchiha clan from Konoha....was finally within reach.
If they seized this moment, the clan could break free, and Arata could act without restraint.
Arata's expression turned serious as he met Hiruzen's gaze.
Each word was deliberate, heavy with purpose: "After what has happened, we feel deeply uneasy.
Our clan has never truly harmonized with the village.
Therefore, the Uchiha have decided to resign from the Konoha Police Force and relocate outside Konoha."
Hiruzen froze, taken aback. He had not expected the Uchiha to make such a bold demand.
His brow furrowed, eyes narrowing. "Are you saying… your clan intends to defect from the village?"
The Third Hokage's expression turned grave as he gazed at Uchiha Arata and the Uchiha clan behind him.
"Uchiha Arata… your clan intends to defect from the village?"
With the question, the ANBU operatives behind him subtly prepared themselves. The atmosphere instantly grew tense.
Hearing the question, Arata shook his head calmly.
He made no aggressive moves, instead retracting his Mangekyō Sharingan.
His black pupils looked serene as he met the Third Hokage's gaze.
Hiruzen could even see his own reflection in Arata's clear eyes.
"Hokage-sama, you jest," Arata replied respectfully.
"Since the founding of Konoha, the Uchiha have lived in this village.
Over the years, we have become an integral part of it.
How could we betray the village?"
He paused briefly, sincerity etched across his features, then continued:
"It's true that recently, relations between the village and the Uchiha have been uneasy.
Moreover, the untimely death of Uchiha Shisui...a young ninja cherished within our clan.....has stirred strong emotions.
Some clan members might act rashly in their grief, which is why we have decided to relocate a portion of the clan outside Konoha."
Hiruzen's expression softened at Arata's words, noting the reasoning behind the relocation.
Seizing the moment, Arata pressed further: "But we are only relocating part of the clan, not everyone.
Our children will still attend the village's Ninja Academy and receive guidance from the teachers there."
Hearing this, Hiruzen's features relaxed completely.
He remained silent, choosing to observe the remainder of Arata's proposal.
Arata continued, "Even after moving out, the Uchiha remain part of Konoha.
We will not take missions as ninjas under any outside organization."
Arata then fell silent, his eyes fixed intently on Hiruzen..
Though confident in his terms, he still worried whether the Third Hokage would agree.
Hiruzen's heart inclined favorably at Arata's conditions.
The Uchiha children would still be educated in the village, and no missions would be taken outside Konoha.
The village would retain both the economic and strategic leverage over the clan.
Even without the tragedy of Shisui's death, these conditions would have likely been acceptable to Hiruzen.
Considering the growing friction between the Uchiha and the villagers, this proactive solution.....relieving the Uchiha of police duties...was compelling.
After weighing everything, Hiruzen feigned hesitation before nodding. "I understand the Uchiha's concerns.
I accept your decision to relocate a portion of your clan.
Remember, the Uchiha will always be part of Konoha.
Should life outside prove difficult, the gates of Konoha will always welcome you back."
Arata finally exhaled in relief.
Through careful planning and negotiation, he had successfully extricated the Uchiha clan from Konoha, ensuring their safety and stability.
With their affairs secured, he could now pursue his own path freely.
He imagined his future, filled with excitement.
Even if Madara Uchiha or Ōtsutsuki Kaguya were to return, there were powerful figures like Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke to contend with them.
Arata could stay in the background, enjoying the thrill without risk, simply cheering silently.
Feeling elated, Arata turned to the Third Hokage and offered his gratitude.
Yet Hiruzen had no intention of leaving. He smiled warmly and spoke casually:
"By the way, Arata, I rarely see you. Are you busy with police duties most of the time?"
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