The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

It's proven that one should never treat others as fools.

Especially when the other is the head of a clan.

This is the person who calmed the Uchiha clan's dissatisfaction with the village.

Although Fugaku internally inclined towards Hyuga Hitoshi's suggestion...

After consideration, he didn't act rashly. The first order he issued was to warn the clan members to increase patrols during the village's reconstruction. They must be thorough, inspecting everything and everyone entering the village!

Even if it's a building material merchant approved by the higher-ups, they must be taken to the guard team for a thorough check!

This was a harbinger.

Once the patrol intensity increased, capturing those monitoring the Uchiha would be more justified. And when the villagers saw the Uchiha's efforts, they would also recognize their actions.

Despite the villagers' general attitude towards the Uchiha guard team, one must admit their role.

With their round-the-clock patrols, the security environment in Konohagakure improved significantly.

People were more dissatisfied with the Uchiha clan's arrogance and their show-off behavior.

In other words, what gives you the right to act superior?

Uchiha Madara betrayed the village and was killed by the First Hokage. Do you think the current Uchiha are still the titans of the Warring States period? Who are you trying to fool?

Nevertheless, the Uchiha continued to do as they pleased, ultimately leading to their downfall.

Hyuga Hitoshi is using the Uchiha's charge, but isn't he also leveraging the Hyuga clan's intentions?

When it comes to opposing the higher-ups, there's no need to ponder whether to fight alone or have a reliable ally.

And deepening ties with the Hyuga clan isn't difficult.

As the higher-ups repeatedly learn of his visits to the Hyuga clan's territory, they naturally assume Hyuga Hitoshi is the strategist behind it all.

This is advantageous for the Uchiha!

So the current situation is clear.

Hyuga Hitoshi plans to let the Uchiha lead the charge, buying him time to at least clean up the moon's rear, then slowly relocate his people. Once there are no concerns left behind, Hyuga Hitoshi will have much more room to maneuver, enough to let loose.

The Uchiha's good brother feels that deep cooperation with the Hyuga clan will make the higher-ups wary, securing more benefits and more say. So, following Hyuga Hitoshi's instructions, the next step will be to capture those Anbu watchers.

In short, everyone feels they've made a big gain.

After returning, Brother Fugaku also realized that what Hitoshi said was right. Even if he plays the fool later, it seems he can't avoid being targeted by the higher-ups.

Caught in a bind from both sides, why should one suffer in silence?

Especially after leaving the Hyuga clan, the words of Hyuga Hitoshi served as a reminder.

Indeed!

This village was established by our forefathers. You, a mere Sarutobi mongrel, are nothing but a sycophant to the Senju since the Warring States period. Why should we be the ones to suffer?

In short, Fugaku has his radical side too.

And this time, it's clearly an opportunity to strike back at the higher-ups with full justification!

Fugaku also plans to test the reaction of the higher-ups.

With this thought, brother Fugaku, leading the patrol, exchanges a knowing glance with a good brother who managed to charm two ladies at the dumpling shop in one go.

A look is all it takes between kindred spirits!

Having a truly understanding companion often requires nothing more than a shared glance.

He knows he's being used, and he knows he's being advised, which might trouble his wife, but no matter, a true man born into this world should not be bothered by such trifles. Women are not as important as power! Settling the score with the higher-ups, uniting with the Hyuga, there might well be a time in the future when he becomes the village chief!

And he also understands that he's taken the bait. Once the Anbu are captured and the case is closed, he will come to seek wisdom and strategy, further proving his reputation as a fire-stoker and mentor! This move to buy time is already secure. If the Uchiha perform well, perhaps when the Hyuga sweep across the world and establish their own kingdom, the Uchiha could serve as their subordinates.

In a glance, everything is understood without words!

"So you mean to say, that clan hasn't caused any trouble, but instead has increased their patrols and started working properly?"

Inside the temporary Hokage office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, with a puzzled expression, confirms the intelligence report presented by his subordinate.

"The specifics are unknown, but at least on the surface, whether it's relocating their territory or surveillance, that clan has shown no resistance."

Yuuhi Shinku reports his work with a calm demeanor.

In fact, he's half a Hokage lineage, but alas, it's all for naught. A deputy is still a deputy, and this is the end of his career.

Who else but the previous Anbu chief named Hatake Sakumo?

It's proven that the Third Hokage does not wish for another Hatake Sakumo, and Yuuhi Shinku has no desire to be played to death by the higher-ups like Hatake Sakumo, so even if offered the position of Anbu chief, he would refuse.

Moreover, he has a premonition that the game between the higher-ups and the Uchiha will be complex. He hasn't personally directed the work, naturally choosing to do the bare minimum.

He saw it all during the Nine-Tails' disturbance.

For that meager monthly pay, why should he risk his life?

Back then, he worked himself to the bone and nearly died. Wasn't that enough to prove himself?

The higher-ups, damn them, claimed a budget crunch and didn't give a penny in bonuses. Lucky for him, he didn't die in service; otherwise, whether the full pension would reach his daughter was uncertain. Just forget about it!

"Understood, you may go."

Lighting his pipe and waving his hand, after Yuuhi Shinku leaves, the old village chief stands up and goes to the window to ponder deeply.

Back in power, he has much to do. Fortunately, his wife is dead, so he doesn't need to divide his attention to provide for her, leaving him plenty of time to play politics in the office.

Even so, with his experience, he can't figure out what the Uchiha are up to.

This deviates from his initial plan.

After some thought, the old village chief concludes that there's no major problem.

After all, when it comes to scheming and plotting, he's not the least bit afraid of those radical youngsters.

In terms of internal martial arts, he's confident that ten Uchihas are no match for him!

As for now, the focus must remain on the border.

Reflecting on the intelligence that had just come from there, a look of worry appeared on the Third's face.

War is imminent.

And while the old village chief was bending over backward for Konohagakure...

On the outskirts, outside the small courtyard left behind by Mr. Snake, Hitoshi fled in a panic under Anko's disdainful gaze and Kurenai's suppressed laughter.

After Mr. Snake's defection, this place became Anko's new home, as well as a base for her and her best friend.

Previously, the three of them played cards inside, and as they played, the atmosphere changed.

But in the end, Hitoshi still ran off, bent at the waist.

However, he swore, this was the last time; next time, he would definitely show those two young ladies a thing or two!

He'll deal with them!

It was only because the three of them were together that he feared he wouldn't pass the review; otherwise, he would have taken action.

Next time, if the atmosphere gets heated, those two young ladies better not blame him for not being human.

Of course.

With his anger rising, Hitoshi had to find a way to vent.

His gaze gradually became fierce.

The next moment, Hyuga Hitoshi sensed the coordinates on the moon.

This time.

He planned to go and see for himself!

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