Arata, showing respect, answered earnestly: "Yes, Hokage-sama.
The clan head trusts me, and I have been fortunate enough to serve as a squad leader in the police force."
Hiruzen chuckled and patted his shoulder. "Relax, relax.
We're just talking casually. Now that your clan has left the police, what are your plans?"
Arata could not reveal his true intention—to wander freely.....and replied cautiously, "I have yet to decide.
After helping the clan relocate, I will consider my future."
Hiruzen's eyes sparkled, his smile deepening. "Once your duties are complete, come assist me.
I can appoint you as an ANBU captain, reporting directly to the Hokage.
Your authority will exceed that of
the police force.
How does that sound?"
Hiruzen was cunning. He had long recognized that Arata, this capable and meticulous young ninja, was the heart of the Uchiha clan.....the likely future clan head.
Keeping him close ensured that, even if the Uchiha sought independence, Hiruzen would maintain influence.
Arata was stunned. Wait, what?
The Uchiha could not even enter the ANBU freely! Later, when Uchiha Itachi joined ANBU, Uchiha Fugaku had expended tremendous effort.
And now… the Third Hokage was offering him a top position?
Arata silently cursed inwardly, his expression conflicted.
Hiruzen noticed the hesitation and feigned sternness:
"What's this? Unwilling to assist me? Or does your clan have other intentions?"
Arata rolled his eyes privately, but outwardly smiled cheerfully.
"Of course not, Hokage-sama! This is truly an honor! I, Uchiha Arata, have always dreamed of serving in the ANBU and aiding the village.
How could I possibly refuse?"
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, relaxed slightly when Uchiha Arata agreed to join the ANBU.
A smile returned to his face as he reached out to pat Arata's shoulder.
"Exactly, young man. Don't be afraid of hard work. The more you train, the better prepared you'll be for greater responsibilities in the future."
Arata nodded politely on the surface, outwardly agreeing with Hiruzen's words, but inwardly he rolled his eyes.
Great… I haven't even started yet, and he's already dangling a carrot in front of me.
Doesn't he worry I'll choke on it?
After addressing the Uchiha clan's concerns, Hiruzen had no desire to linger.
A young prodigy had died under his watch, and Danzo Shimura had caused yet another mess.
He still needed to smooth things over.....reassuring the many influential families in Konoha that the Uchiha's kekkei genkai and clan secrets would remain untouched.
Once Hiruzen departed, escorted by Arata and Uchiha Fugaku, the Uchiha, led by Fugaku, thanked the visiting families.
The representatives were clever enough to see that the Uchiha were about to relocate and that their interests no longer conflicted.
They assured the clan it was fine, and future relations could be friendly.
It was as if the past slights against the Uchiha had never existed.
Most importantly, Arata's display earlier had been terrifying.
The sheer size of his Susanoo made him seem like a descending deity.
Even Danzo's ANBU, including several elite jonin, had been effortlessly cut down by a single swing of Arata's blade.
No one in their right mind would dare offend the Uchiha after witnessing that power.
It was clear even to outsiders that Arata, despite his young age, had already reached the pinnacle of jōnin-level strength.
If nothing extraordinary happened, he was destined to become an unparalleled warrior.
After seeing the visiting families off, Arata and Fugaku finally turned to the matter of Uchiha Shisui's aftermath.
Fugaku's expression was complicated as he gazed at Shisui's body.
Without Arata's foresight and contingency plans, Shisui would have truly perished.
Fortunately, everything had gone according to plan.
To the outside world, the Uchiha had lost a prodigy, but in truth, the clan had quietly shifted him into hiding.....protecting the young genius.
Originally, Arata considered improvising a stretcher to carry Shisui's body.
At that moment, Uchiha Itachi, who had remained silent since Shisui's supposed death, offered to carry the body himself, as a final tribute to his beloved elder brother.
Seeing his eldest son's resolve, Fugaku glanced at Arata, silently asking whether he should reveal the truth to Itachi.
Arata shook his head subtly. Not yet, he signaled.
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