It's probably because they're afraid Ruri will take the corpses of the Root Ninjas to the Yamanaka Clan for some kind of identification.
As for whether the order was given directly by the Hokage or by other higher-ups, it already shows the Yamanaka Clan's determination.
"Is this what it means to have comrades in the village? I understand now."
Ruri had no reason to sigh; it was all within her expectations.
Therefore, the four Root Ninja corpses specially treated by Hakushi were no longer of any use.
"After the war, the Hokage will impose restrictions on Root and promise no similar incidents will occur; otherwise, he will sanction Danzo. Moreover, the Hokage allows you to view the Sealing Book again and choose one of the ninja techniques from it."
"That's quite generous of him. However, what I want isn't this, Elder Shikiyo."
Ruri looked up, her eyes clear and unafraid, meeting Elder Shikiyo's gaze.
"Not this?"
Elder Shikiyo thought Ruri's stubbornness should have ended here.
After all, being able to view the Sealing Book again and choose a powerful technique to learn is something many Jonin dream of but can't achieve.
For the Uchiha, it's something entirely beneficial.
So, he had a private meeting with the Hokage instead of holding a clan meeting.
"No matter how strong the techniques in the Sealing Book are, they can't make me swallow this resentment. I want the power of our clan. Moreover, allow me to be frank, someone like Shimura Danzo is too dangerous. With such a person targeting the Uchiha among the village's leadership, sooner or later, it'll plant a huge disaster for us. We must take this opportunity to bring him down, even if it means exhausting the Uchiha's resources..."
Ruri's face was cold, and her eyes were filled with intense murderous intent.
Fugaku stood nearby, wanting to say something, perhaps trying to calm Ruri down.
Elder Shikiyo, however, was not angered by Ruri's extreme words, merely giving a disdainful smile and saying, "Ruri, you're overestimating Shimura Danzo. Just the Shimura Clan and Root alone are not worthy of even carrying our shoes. He's just a shadowy rat playing tricks behind the scenes, and in the face of Uchiha's absolute power, these little schemes aren't even worth mentioning."
The implication was that someone like Shimura Danzo wasn't worth expending Uchiha's energy to deal with.
"Keep these pieces of evidence for now. I can promise you that if Danzo dares to pull something like this again, we'll do as you suggest. But I believe Danzo won't dare target the Uchiha again."
When he said this, Elder Shikiyo had absolute confidence in the power of the Uchiha Race.
Ruri glanced at Elder Shikiyo's proud face and slightly lowered her head.
"I understand. Let's do as you say, Elder."
Her fists clenched, the powerful chakra aura around her fluctuating violently, proving her extreme inner turmoil.
Elder Shikiyo patted Ruri on the shoulder, understanding her unwillingness, and consoled, "Ruri, there are still many things you need to learn. Politics is about continual compromise between both parties. Though your talent exceeds Fugaku's, in this aspect, I think it's your biggest shortcoming."
"Is it for the position of Hokage?"
Ruri asked bluntly.
Elder Shikiyo comfortingly smiled and said, "We, the Uchiha, will do our utmost to vie for the position of the Fourth Hokage. Since you understand this point, reflect on it carefully."
As he spoke, he stood up from his seat, and Fugaku stood up with him.
After they left, Ruri remained seated, unmoving.
Her eyes emitted a deep gleam, staring at the ground.
The room was filled with a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.
"What a bore..."
She murmured softly.
Ruri wasn't uncomprehending of Elder Shikiyo's thoughtful intentions.
Although she understood Elder Shikiyo's thoughts, it was still not the outcome she wanted, and she would never agree with this view.
The power of the Uchiha is strong, but it should not be a reason to look down on others.
In this world, there is no such thing as guarding against a thief for a thousand days.
She slowly stood from her seat, turned around, and looked outside the room.
She could still vaguely see the receding figures of Elder Shikiyo and Fugaku.
"Elder Shikiyo, I don't dispute your decisions, I just didn't expect you misunderstood me from the start."
What a headache.
Perhaps it's more accurate to say it's exasperating.
Coming here was truly a waste of time, better to return and sleep, get some rest.
Be it Clan Leader or Hokage, power is the foundation that decides everything.
Like the God of Ninja, without his power to endorse him, no matter how beautiful his will is portrayed, people would scoff.
And for the Uchiha Race to follow the Senju Clan's method to become Hokage, would that prove they've surpassed the Senju Clan?
That's just self-deception.
The moment the Uchiha fell short in the election of the First Hokage, they had already failed.
The current unrest within the Uchiha largely stems from the pride of having built Konoha alongside the Senju Clan.
But unlike the Senju Clan, no Uchiha Ninja has ever become Hokage.
Unwillingness, envy... for Elder Shikiyo and the older Uchiha Ninjas, it might no longer be about unwillingness and envy but obsession.
The frightening obsession with wanting an Uchiha Hokage to emerge.
"Without power, no matter how grand the dream, it's just an illusion. For the Hokage to not punish comrades who frame others, such a Hokage isn't trustworthy. It seems I need to find some like-minded comrades within the clan..."
Ruri's pupils instantly turned crimson, and on the red irises of those eyes appeared three jet-black Magatama.