Uchiha Arata glanced at Uchiha Fugaku's calm face.
He didn't comment further. After quietly exchanging a few words with the Grand Elder, he placed down enough supplies on the open ground for the clan members to live on for months.
Then, using the space-time technique Takama-ga-hara, he brought Fugaku, Shisui, Itachi, and a few tired clan members back to the Uchiha compound inside Nanga Shrine.
But Fugaku, as clan leader, didn't dismiss everyone.
Instead, he gathered all the clan members again to give important instructions.
Because Fugaku always looked stern and serious, many Uchiha were somewhat afraid of him.
Even elite members were no exception.
So when he told everyone to assemble, they came obediently without complaint.
Shisui and Itachi exchanged a glance and followed the group to stand before Fugaku.
Fugaku stood in the main hall of Nanga Shrine, with the fierce statue of the deity behind him.
The terrifying statue made him look even more imposing.
Arata watched from the side, feeling a little nervous.
If he didn't already know Fugaku was under his Kotoamatsukami, he would have been prepared to run.
Fugaku's face remained solemn. His gaze swept across the crowd with a strong sense of pressure as he spoke seriously:
"Everyone here is an elite of the Uchiha, the future of our clan.
After exploring and cleaning up Uzumaki Island, you should understand that place will be our clan's new homeland.
So during this period of rest, I ask you—no, I order you.....not to reveal its location.
This is about the future safety of the Uchiha.
From today onward, lock this secret in your hearts.
Don't think about it, don't talk about it, don't hint, don't write anything down.
Stay inside the compound as much as possible. If you need something, ask family or companions to buy it.
If you have important matters, trust the clan. I will take care of them for you."
Arata had told Fugaku pieces of the future, so Fugaku already knew the Leaf Village would face many dangers.
He didn't want the Uchiha to be dragged into those risks.
Only by keeping the new homeland hidden could they remain safe.
Fugaku then looked at Arata and added:
"And regarding Vice Clan Leader Uchiha Arata's space-time ninjutsu....its secrecy level is the same as our new homeland.
Do not speak of it even inside your own homes.
Walls have ears.
The Yamanaka clan can read minds.
Leaking even a thought could endanger your families and the clan's future.
So for the safety of everyone, I beg you....keep this secret strictly."
With that, Fugaku bowed deeply to the clan members.
Seeing their always-stern clan leader bow shocked everyone.
Even Arata was stunned.
Because Fugaku rarely showed such humility, the clan members immediately understood how serious he was.
They bowed back at once and said loudly:
"For the glory of the Uchiha, don't worry, Clan Leader!"
Any clan members who originally felt dissatisfied....the ones who had just returned from hard work and wanted to rest.....had all their complaints disappear after seeing Fugaku bow.
Fugaku raised his head, saw their emotional expressions, encouraged them a little more, then dismissed them.
Arata, watching the entire process, couldn't help admiring Fugaku.
He didn't expect this usually stiff, serious man to have such leadership skills.
Only Shisui, Itachi, and Arata didn't react much emotionally.
Not because they were stronger, but because of their identities:
Itachi as the clan leader's son, Arata as vice clan leader, and Shisui as the clan genius.
They were too close to Fugaku to be moved the same way ordinary members were.
After most people left, only the four of them remained.
Fugaku looked at Itachi and Shisui and said:
"Itachi, Shisui...
go home first. Your mother will worry.
I have things to discuss with Arata.
Tell your mother to prepare more food. Arata and I will return soon.
Shisui, have dinner before you head back."
Itachi glanced at his father, then at Arata.
He didn't speak....just nodded and left with Shisui.
Once they were far enough away, Fugaku turned to Arata with a tone of mild complaint:
"Arata… you were too careless.
How could you make Mikoto pregnant?
Fortunately, I never told anyone about my injury. Only Mikoto knows.
If Itachi found out something was wrong with me, he would become suspicious.
It would hurt him and harm his relationship with his mother. Mikoto would be heartbroken.
And if the clan learned the child isn't mine, it would damage my authority and cause internal conflict."
Arata rubbed his nose awkwardly.
He didn't know how to answer.
Mikoto was Fugaku's wife.
Even though he and Mikoto liked each other (with Kotoamatsukami's influence), it was still embarrassing to face Fugaku directly.
So Arata had no choice but to try to bluff him again.
He looked at Fugaku, then suddenly activated his Eternal Mangekyō Sha
ringan, staring straight into Fugaku's eyes:
"Clan Leader… take a look at my eyes.
Do they seem different from before?"
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