Uchiha Fugaku spoke sheepishly.
In the view of Fugaku, both children were unharmed. He felt the situation should not be treated too seriously.
However, Uchiha Fugaku forgot one thing. Sarutobi Hiruzen was not the only person present. Shimura Danzo was also there, and he had always viewed the Uchiha Clan as a thorn in his side.
Hearing Uchiha Fugaku try to gloss over the matter so lightly, Shimura Danzo snorted coldly.
"Ninjutsu and Kunai were just used!"
"If I remember correctly, those attacks were aimed at vital points!"
"Who do you think that is?! That is my eldest grandson!"
"Do you think you can just brush this aside?"
After Shimura Danzo spoke, Fugaku knew this matter would not end easily today. A bitter smile appeared on his face.
"Then, what does Elder Danzo think should be done?"
Hearing this, Danzo looked at Baiye, who was watching the scene play out.
"Baiye, you tell us. What do you want to do?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen also looked at Baiye with a smile. The two elders looked as if they were there to back him up no matter what.
It was not just Baiye who noticed. The surrounding crowd also looked on with envy.
Uchiha Fugaku felt a surge of bitterness in his heart. As the Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan, he had to act humble toward a child who was the same age as his own son.
'Let me think...'
Baiye looked at Uchiha Fugaku and pondered for a moment. He suddenly noticed an Anbu member nearby who was comforting Sasuke.
'Is that Uchiha Itachi?'
[Target Identified: Uchiha Itachi — Anbu Status Active]
Thinking of Itachi, Baiye's eyes brightened. He immediately had an idea.
"Eyah!" (I want to change my servant!).
"The servants around me since I was young have all been rough men."
"It really affects my mood!"
Baiye's gaze fell on Uchiha Fugaku. Seeing how nervous the man was, Baiye grinned.
"I heard there is someone named Izumi in the Uchiha Clan."
"Our ages are similar. Why not let her be my servant?"
"What do you think, Clan Head Fugaku?"
As soon as Baiye finished speaking, Uchiha Itachi, who was comforting Sasuke, trembled. He immediately looked toward Baiye.
However, he spent more time staring at his father, Uchiha Fugaku.
Fugaku was unaware of this. He began to calculate the benefits in his mind.
Although Izumi liked Itachi, sending her to Baiye as a servant would surely improve the relationship between the Uchiha Clan and the Hokage faction.
After all, Sarutobi Baiye was the grandson of the Third Hokage and the grandson of Danzo.
With such a status, if Izumi could gain the favor of Baiye and have him speak well of the Uchiha Clan, their situation might change.
Fugaku felt a surge of joy. He saw hope for reconciliation between the clan and the village.
He did not care whether Izumi was willing or not.
"Hahaha! So it is just this matter. Young Master Baiye, do not worry!"
"I will go back and inform Izumi immediately. I will have her report to the Sarutobi estate!"
"Tomorrow... No! How about she goes tonight?"
Looking at the impatient Fugaku, Baiye did not know whether to laugh. He simply nodded in response.
Fugaku looked at the Third Hokage and Danzo. The two elders no longer had any objections. Their faces were full of smiles.
Since the request of their grandson was satisfied, there was no need to say more.
Fugaku quickly bid his farewell and left.
Itachi did not know why, but at the moment his father agreed, he felt as if something had vanished from his heart.
As the matter concluded, the events at the school spread through the village once again.
Inside the Uchiha Clan, Fugaku looked at Izumi, who was kneeling before him. His usually stern face showed a smile.
"Izumi, is your mother, Hazuki, doing well?"
Izumi was surprised that the Clan Head sought her out. She answered truthfully.
"Ah? Everything is fine, Clan Head!"
"That is good. The clan has a mission for you now."
"You must be prepared."
Izumi immediately became serious. However, the next words from Fugaku made her freeze in place.
"Pack your bags and report to the Sarutobi Clan in a moment."
"From today onward, you are the personal servant of Sarutobi Baiye!"
Izumi was confused and quickly spoke up.
"But did the Clan Head not tell me not to give up on being with Itachi..."
"Enough!"
Fugaku became stern. He stared at Izumi with an unkind gaze.
"Do not have any illusions about Itachi!"
"Remember, your most important task is to report to the Sarutobi Clan!"
"Do not forget your mother."
Izumi knelt on the ground. Although she felt great grievance, she knew she could not refuse.
"I understand, Clan Head!"
"I will go back and prepare."
Fugaku signaled for her to leave. She respectfully left his home.
At the door, she ran into Itachi who was returning.
Just as Izumi was about to speak, she saw Uchiha Fugaku appear at the entrance.
Itachi did not even look at her. He walked past her as if she were air.
Izumi let out a bitter smile filled with sorrow. She left the Clan Head's house alone.
As night fell, Uchiha Izumi arrived at the gates of the Sarutobi Clan wearing a purple cheongsam.
"Uchiha Izumi reporting for duty!"
Chapter 7: Just Sleeping~