Late at night, in his own small courtyard.
Uchiha Jin-kun and Fugaku were sitting at the tea table in the living room.
"Clan Head, how do you feel?"
Jin-kun poured Fugaku a cup of tea and couldn't help but ask with a smile.
Fugaku gave a bitter smile.
Shaking his head helplessly, he let out a long sigh.
Yes.
He had truly been an eye-opener just now!
He even couldn't help but wonder, if he were in Uchiha Jin-kun's position...
What methods would he come up with to resolve such a dire situation as tonight's?
He thought for a long time and felt that the only option was to admit defeat.
Honestly confessing his mistakes, sincerely apologizing to the Hokage, and begging for Sarutobi Hiruzen's forgiveness.
Ultimately, most likely...
He would have to agree to some excessive demands from Sarutobi Hiruzen and pay an enormous, tragic price.
At that point, Sarutobi Hiruzen, considering that pushing the Uchiha to a dead end would not be good for the village, would naturally let the matter drop.
The Uchiha would pay the price and still have to be grateful for the Hokage's benevolence.
This was the only method Fugaku could think of!
But, he never expected...
Today, with Uchiha Jin-kun, the situation changed so dramatically.
Despite them being Root members, Sarutobi Hiruzen dared not admit it.
In the end...
He was forced to acknowledge their 'spy' status and even had to praise the Uchiha for their contributions, thus quickly resolving tonight's incident.
Even the three Anbu members arrested during the day were beaten so brutally by the Uchiha that they might never be able to be shinobi again.
But, then what?
Sarutobi Hiruzen still had no choice but to endure it!
"Jin-kun, why?"
"Even though it happened right before my eyes, I still can't understand it."
"It would only take a little investigation to clarify things, so why didn't the Hokage investigate? Instead, he just admitted it?"
"You know, today the Uchiha were so arrogant and presumptuous that they didn't even put the Hokage in their eyes!"
"More than twenty Root Jonin died, and three Anbu members were crippled.
"Before Lord Hokage arrived, his rage and killing intent were so strong that I even thought he was going to act against the Uchiha."
"But later, how did it turn out like this?"
"Don't laugh at me, Jin-kun, but I still haven't figured it out."
"I even have a sense of unreality, and my heart still feels uneasy."
Fugaku looked puzzled.
Although he wasn't very capable, he was very humble.
He was capable of asking questions without shame.
Since he couldn't figure it out, he naturally asked.
Uchiha Jin-kun didn't hide anything.
He explained the ins and outs of the situation in almost exhaustive detail.
Then, he slowly spoke.
"The principle is that simple."
"Sarutobi Hiruzen's initial posture was actually just to scare us."
"If we felt guilty and started to panic, then it would be easy to expose our flaws."
"And once the Hokage caught us in a flaw, then we would be like meat on a chopping block, at his mercy as the Hokage."
"Essentially, he was bluffing!"
"After all, just think, would he dare to admit they were Root?"
"Late at night, without reason, why would Root raid the Police Force? Did the Uchiha truly commit some crime?"
"Also, the Anbu are the same."
"Once he admitted those three were Anbu, then the Hokage would have to explain why those three Anbu were stirring up trouble in the crowd during the day and trying to frame the Police Force?"
"Without a proper reason, would he, as the Hokage, still have prestige?"
"So, that's how it is."
"Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen is the Hokage, he still has to follow the rules when doing things."
"Telling you all this tonight, Clan Head, is also to give you a reminder: in the future, when meeting with the Konoha Higher-Ups, no matter the situation, don't panic."
"Think clearly before speaking."
"If you really don't have confidence, then just stay silent and then come ask me."
"The hearts of these Konoha Higher-Ups are not just dirty; they're exceptionally so."
"Clan Head, you're an honest person, so you absolutely must not be fooled by others."
"In the future, matters of dealing with the village can be completely left to me. Clan Head, you just need to stabilize the situation within the clan and prevent those with ulterior motives from causing trouble for us."
Yes.
Uchiha Jin-kun did not do useless work.
Since he wasn't sleeping late at night and was instead talking to Fugaku about these things, it was to give him a reminder.
Through tonight's events, he wanted to show him the disparity.
To let him see how dirty the methods of the Konoha Higher-Ups truly were!
The core meaning was very simple.
Clan Head, you are too naive and incapable of contending with the Konoha Higher-Ups.
So, be open-minded.
From now on, matters between the Uchiha and Konoha can be completely left to Uchiha Jin-kun.
You just need to stabilize the clan and prevent certain individuals from causing trouble.
Simply put, don't mess things up!
His biggest fear was that just as he achieved something today, Fugaku would throw himself into danger the next day.
Don't doubt it.
Not just Fugaku, but the entire Uchiha clan, were not very bright.
They would be tricked by others and still help them count their money!
Uchiha Fugaku: "..."
His mouth twitched.
Jin-kun had made it so clear that if he still didn't understand, he would truly be a fool.
This was clearly a sign of contempt for him.
However, thinking about it carefully...
His level was indeed not good enough; against these old schemers, he was truly no match for them.
So, forget it!
Taking a deep breath, Fugaku shook his head helplessly.
"Jin-kun, don't worry."
"From now on, unless absolutely necessary, I won't even leave the clan grounds."
"Is that enough?"
"And I promise to keep a close eye on these hotheads in the radical faction, absolutely not letting them cause you trouble."
"From now on, even if the Hokage holds a meeting, you will represent the Uchiha."
"But, be extremely careful."