A few seconds later, Keito's voice was heard again.
This time it was deeper, trying to calm the existing anxiety.
"Calm down," said Keito.
"We will discuss the next steps tomorrow."
"For now, you all can go back and rest."
There was a moment of silence before agreeing voices were heard.
"Understood, Clan Head!"
Slowly, the sound of footsteps approached the door.
Reiji quickly stepped aside and stood at the side of the room, allowing the elders and other members of the Uzumaki Clan to exit.
Some of them glanced at Reiji briefly, but their minds were too occupied with thoughts of the impending threat, so no one had the chance to speak to Reiji.
Once the atmosphere became calmer, Reiji finally stepped into the room.
There, Keito sat with a slightly wrinkled face, looking tired from the recent discussion.
Keito lifted his head upon seeing Reiji enter, then let out a soft sigh.
"You've arrived, Reiji," said Keito with a grim smile.
Reiji looked at Keito with a sharp gaze, then walked closer.
"Uncle Keito..." Reiji asked seriously.
"When will the three major villages arrive?"
Keito closed his eyes for a moment, as if he was organizing his words in his mind.
After a few seconds, Keito let out a long sigh before finally answering.
"... Maybe in two days," Keito said in a low voice.
"As soon as we received news about their movements fifteen days ago, we immediately verified it through traders who work with us... even the Black Market confirmed it."
"Two days after that, I promptly sent ninjas to request assistance from Konoha—it's been thirteen days since then."
"If everything goes according to plan, the envoys we sent should arrive here today or at the latest tomorrow."
"However, in the next two days... the forces from the three major villages will most likely have arrived here."
Reiji listened to the explanation without changing his expression.
However, in Reiji's mind, he began to formulate various possibilities.
Keito looked at Reiji, as if he could sense the questions rumbling in Reiji's mind.
"... Why didn't Uncle Keito tell me sooner?" Reiji finally asked, sounding confused.
Keito paused for a moment before looking at Reiji with a somewhat complicated gaze.
"Because I knew you wouldn't care about this."
Keito leaned back in his chair, his fingers interlaced, while his sharp gaze observed the young man in front of him.
"I'm sure you are very confident in the Fuinjutsu you have created."
"So, you probably wouldn't care about the three major villages coming to attack, right?"
A faint smile appeared on Keito's lips, but his eyes hinted at something deeper—a worry that Keito was trying to hide.
Reiji did not respond immediately.
The young man sat up straight, his gaze sharp like an eagle watching its prey.
The air in the room felt heavier, as if there was tension hanging between them.
"... No, of course I care," Reiji finally spoke, his tone remained calm, but there was an undeniable firmness.
"Even though I am confident that the Village Protective Fuinjutsu will work well, I still need to teach them a lesson."
"I will make sure they all know that no one can disturb the Uzumaki Clan without consequences."
Keito blinked, slightly surprised by the conviction in Reiji's voice.
However, after a few seconds, Keito's expression softened.
A thin smile formed at the corner of Keito's lips—not a formal smile, but a sincere smile given only to someone Keito wholeheartedly trusted.
"Thank you, Reiji," said Keito, his voice carrying a warmth that Keito rarely showed.
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