After Uchiha Tsuki entered the office, he casually picked a place to sit. He showed no restraint at all, nor did he display the slightest fear toward Danzō or Hiruzen.
"I heard you were discussing sothing important with Arata. I happened to overhear a bit on the way here," Tsuki said calmly. "To be honest, I agree with Arata. Mito-hi has always hoped her granddaughter would find a good partner. What's wrong with letting her future grandson-in-law visit her?"
With that one sentence, he publicly aligned himself with Arata.
Hiruzen and Danzō exchanged a glance—each seeing a hint of unease in the other's eyes.
Arata noticed it too and was confused. Why would these two old monsters be afraid of a re clan head from the Uchiha?
In the original tiline, weren't these the sa two n who orchestrated the Uchiha massacre?
These ruthless, cold-blooded n—actually showing fear?
Arata could sense Tsuki's chakra. At most, it was comparable to Danzō's—solid, but nowhere near enough to justify the reaction he was seeing. So it wasn't Tsuki's strength that scared them.
Is it… the power of the Uchiha clan itself?
This era wasn't the Uchiha's dood future. No massacre. No rebellion. No decline. Except for the already-dead Uchiha Kagami, Arata didn't know many other elites—but the clan's collective power was intact and formidable.
That alone might be enough to pressure even Hiruzen and Danzō.
Hiruzen finally spoke:
"Since even Tsuki feels this way… then I suppose I can agree. But Arata—rember, do not disturb Mito-sama for too long. She is elderly and needs rest."
Arata raised an eyebrow. He actually agreed?
This only confird one thing: Konoha's internal politics were far deeper than he imagined. A clan head with no official authority had just forced the Hokage's hand.
Seeing the effect of his words, Uchiha Tsuki gave a faint smile.
"Exactly. If you won't even let your granddaughter's future husband visit, people in the village will start talking behind your back…"
The tone sounded casual—almost joking—but Arata felt the edge hidden underneath.
Hiruzen stood up with a forced smile.
"That's true. We're all family, after all. By the way, Tsuki—I heard you've been playing shogi with Hiashi lately. You should bring along soti."
Arata blinked. Shogi? Why are they suddenly talking about that?
But the na Hiashi jogged a mory. In Konoha, the only person with that na who would play shogi with the Uchiha clan head was the current Hyūga clan leader—Hyūga Hiashi.
The Uchiha clan head playing shogi with the Hyūga clan head?
There's sothing going on there.
Tsuki waved dismissively, half amused.
"Co on. Ever since you beca Hokage, you've been drowning in paperwork. Unlike us, you don't have ti for shogi."
Then he looked at Arata.
"Kid, you're impressive. Let's go. Don't cause more trouble for the Hokage—he still has work to do."
Tsuki left first. Arata, though still bewildered by the cryptic exchange, quickly followed. He had no desire to sit in the sa room with Hiruzen and the ominous Danzō any longer.
Though he regretted not getting the chance to ask Danzō about Shizune's whereabouts, the system hadn't issued the failure notice for her reward yet—which ant she wasn't in life-threatening danger.
Once Arata stepped outside, he saw Tsuki waiting for him.
"Thank you for helping back there," Arata said imdiately. "I appreciate it."
Tsuki waved it off casually, as though it ant nothing.
"You've got guts, kid. I almost forgot—when was the last ti soone dared speak to Hiruzen like that?"
Arata perked up.
"Oh? That'll make the Hokage angry?"
Tsuki sighed.
"It'll get you killed."
Arata stopped pretending.
"Who died last ti?"
Tsuki fell silent. He didn't answer.
Seeing he wouldn't speak, Arata shifted the topic.
"Uchiha usually act independently. Why help at all, Tsuki-sama?"
Tsuki lifted his head, gazing at the sky. His voice softened, but carried weight.
"If you ever need help, co to us. I wasn't just helping you… I was helping us."
With those words, his form blurred—and vanished.
"Body Flicker, huh… what terrifying speed."
Arata frowned slightly. The resemblance between Tsuki and Uchiha Kagami was uncanny—at least seventy percent alike.
Are they brothers?
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