Yamakaze finally understood.
Qianyu was a contradiction.
Brutal in method.
Idealistic in vision.
As Fugaku once said:
"That man is terrifyingly extreme… yet strangely naïve."
Qianyu spoke softly.
"Without thunderous methods, do not wield a merciful heart."
"My extremity is necessity."
Yamakaze nodded.
"I understand now."
"I'll spread your will."
"By the way—Kakashi submitted the investigation report."
Qianyu nodded.
"He's still salvageable."
"As for Sarutobi…"
"He already tried to kill me once—and failed."
"Right now, he won't move."
"Because the Cloud Village ceasefire matters more."
"Only after stabilizing the outside…"
"…will he turn inward."
Yamakaze sighed.
"…The Uchiha."
Qianyu said nothing.
Later—
Hokage Tower · Council Hall
Sarutobi Hiruzen bowed and smiled.
The Cloud Village envoy sat arrogantly.
Negotiations turned into humiliation.
Konoha conceded authority, territory, resources—
just to secure "peace."
Every clan leader clenched their fists.
This was the most humiliating day in Konoha's history.
When the envoys left laughing—
Sarutobi's smile vanished.
"External threats resolved."
"Now…"
He glanced at Shisui.
"Anything else to discuss?"
Everyone understood.
The next target was internal.
The Uchiha.
At that moment—
Hatake Kakashi spoke.
"Lord Hokage."
"The investigation into Uchiha Qianyu is complete."
Sarutobi's face changed.
"What… are you planning to do, Kakashi?"
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