C47 Your Confidence Is a Little Lacking
The Uchiha Clan's base was located in the northwest corner of Konohagakure.
It was close to the edge of the village, and there were mountains nearby. It gave people a feeling that it was easy to defend and hard to attack.
However, it was easier for the Konoha to guard the entrance of the Uchiha Clan.
This way, they could be on guard against the Uchiha Clan's defection at all times