The faces of Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu alternated between green and white.
The matter of Danzo tricking Uchiha Sasuke and besieging Uchiha Yao.
Although it was just the brothers' side of the story, based on their understanding of Danzo, the probability was extremely high!
After all, Uchiha Yao possessed the First Hokage's Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.
For Danzo, who was obsessed with the power of Wood Release and the Sharingan, this was simply an irresistible temptation.
Fortunately, the brothers were safe and sound, so everything could still be remedied.
What was truly tricky was the second matter: Danzo transplanting a large number of Sharingan onto his own arm!
This matter had more than one witness; there was simply no way to deny it.
Desecrating the remains of the Uchiha clan and privately transplanting Kekkei Genkai organs was a grave crime violating the taboos of the ninja world!
It was a naked trampling on the survivors of the Uchiha clan!
Utatane Koharu's chest heaved violently. She barely suppressed her churning anger, staring at Yao, and said coldly:
"Uchiha Yao, then what... what do you want?"
"What do I want?"
Yao's voice was as cold as ice. "My Uchiha clan is one of the two founding ninja clans of Konoha, established together with the Senju clan!"
"Five years ago, we suffered a great calamity and were almost exterminated. Now, only we two brothers are left, struggling to survive!"
Yao's gaze was torch-like, staring coldly at Utatane Koharu: "It is true that our numbers are few and our strength is thin!"
"But my Uchiha clan still has people! We are not completely extinct yet!"
"That old thief Danzo desecrated my clan's remains and trampled on my clan's dignity like this!"
"As the patriarch, if I, Uchiha Yao, cannot seek justice, what face do I have to face the ancestors of my Uchiha clan? What qualification do I have to lead the name of Uchiha?"
Although he, the patriarch, was a commander without soldiers, theoretically having only Sasuke as a clan member now.
The title of the Uchiha clan was genuine!
The weight of one of the two meritorious ninja clans that founded Konoha was still substantial.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu only felt a headache. The Uchiha clan issue was already sensitive.
Now with Danzo's scandalous affair dragged into it, if not handled well, it might trigger even greater turmoil.
"Yao, calm down first!"
Mitokado Homura pushed up his glasses, trying to smooth things over: "This matter... there might be some misunderstandings!"
"Danzo might have done it for the village's research. His methods might have been radical, but his original intention..."
"Misunderstanding?!"
Yao sneered.
The next second, green light flashed in the palm of his right hand hanging by his side.
A sharp wooden spike suddenly materialized, hovering precisely half an inch in front of Mitokado Homura's throat.
The cold wooden tip almost touched the skin.
Cold sweat broke out instantly on Mitokado Homura. His Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty, and the rest of his words were stuck in his throat.
"Advisor!"
Yao's voice was terrifyingly calm, but his gaze was as sharp as a knife:
"If I killed you today, and then told everyone it was just a misunderstanding, do you think that would be acceptable?"
"If so, then I will let bygones be bygones regarding Danzo's matter!"
"Yao! Stop!"
Kakashi shouted sternly, his head throbbing.
Although he also despised Danzo's actions, he absolutely could not let Yao actually attack the advisors.
If a Hokage advisor was actually killed, things would really spiral out of control, and Yao would completely alienate himself from Konoha.
Utatane Koharu was trembling with rage. She slammed the table, stood up abruptly, and pointed at Yao, shrieking:
"Audacious! How dare you openly attack a Hokage advisor! Uchiha Yao, are... are you trying to rebel?"
Yao looked as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. He threw his head back and laughed, his laughter filled with mockery and arrogance:
"Rebel?"
"Hahaha! The village high command shields criminals who desecrate my clan!"
"Ignoring irrefutable evidence, only thinking about muddying the waters!"
"Today... if the village cannot give my Uchiha clan a just! Fair explanation!"
Yao's laughter stopped abruptly. His gaze coldly swept over Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, emphasizing every word:
"So what... if I rebel?"
Sasuke's blood boiled as he listened, his heart surging with emotion. He too stared coldly at Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.
"Rebellion! It's rebellion!!"
Utatane Koharu was so angry her fingers were shaking, her face ashen:
"Guards! Seize this lawless brat!!"
Kakashi flickered and stood between Yao and the two advisors.
He looked calmly at Utatane Koharu, his voice not loud but carrying weight:
"Advisor, I hope you can remain calm. Now is not the time to escalate conflicts!"
Utatane Koharu's anger hadn't subsided, her cold gaze piercing towards Kakashi:
"Kakashi! Is this the good disciple you taught?"
"Turning weapons against a Hokage advisor, is this how a Konoha ninja should behave? Are there no rules?"
Kakashi shrugged, his tone even somewhat lazy, but the meaning behind his words was not soft at all:
"Apologies, Advisor. In terms of teaching disciples, I probably don't count as a good teacher!"
"However..."
Kakashi changed the subject, his single eye narrowing slightly as he glanced at Yao:
"Just today, when the Sand Jinchuriki went berserk in the village, it was Uchiha Yao who suppressed him, preventing greater casualties and destruction."
"From the results, he can tentatively be considered... a 'good child' who protected the village."
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu's faces instantly became even uglier.
Kakashi's words seemed to be speaking up for Yao, but in reality, they were a reminder.
Even... a warning:
The Uchiha Yao in front of you is not an ordinary Genin or teenager you can manipulate at will!
He is a terrifying existence capable of suppressing a Tailed Beast head-on! If you really push him too far, no one will get off easy today!
"Alright, alright, everyone cool down. Why so tense? We can discuss things calmly!"
Jiraiya, who had been watching the drama with folded arms, finally stepped out with a grin to smooth things over.
He looked at the black-haired boy with interest, wearing his signature goofy smile:
"Uchiha kid, I heard you used Wood Release to tame that fat tanuki Shukaku?"
"Tsk tsk, the younger generation is formidable indeed. Truly a talent of the Uchiha clan!"
"Having a young man like you in Konoha is the village's blessing and hope for the future!"
One doesn't hit a smiling face, especially one belonging to the renowned "Sannin."
Yao glanced at Jiraiya, slightly restraining his sharp aura, and quietly withdrew the wooden spike.
He nodded slightly, giving face: "Lord Jiraiya flatters me; it was my duty!"
Jiraiya laughed heartily, then turned to look at Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, his tone becoming formal:
"Advisors, Elder Danzo... no, Shimura Danzo, he indeed has made contributions to the village in the past!"
"That cannot be denied!"
"But he conspired with Orochimaru to attack the Third, leading to Sensei Sarutobi's sacrifice. That is an ironclad fact!"
"Moreover!"
"Transplanting Uchiha clan Sharingan, desecrating Kekkei Genkai remains. Today, everyone saw it, the evidence is irrefutable!"
"So many people saw it; there must be an explanation!"
"Consider it giving the Uchiha clan, and everyone, an explanation!"
"Blindly covering it up will only chill people's hearts and make it hard to convince the public."
"Jiraiya, you..."
Seeing that even Jiraiya was clearly on Yao's side, Utatane Koharu knew the situation was lost. A lump formed in her throat, but she couldn't vent her anger.
She stared fixedly at Yao, squeezing out words through her teeth: "Uchiha Yao... state your conditions!"
"Very simple!"
Yao didn't back down an inch: "In the name of the village, issue a formal announcement to the entire Konoha, and even the whole ninja world!"
"Declare that Shimura Danzo attacked the Third Hokage and murdered the Uchiha clan, with irrefutable evidence!"
"Effective immediately, strip Shimura Danzo of all positions and honors, and officially designate him a Konoha rogue ninja!"
"And issue a highest-level S-rank wanted order, to be hunted down across the ninja world!"