Now there was no way to explain this away.
Seeing the Uchiha Clan's surging hostility, the Root Captain inwardly cursed. This was bad.
Although Shisui had not been killed by them, he had indeed come here while carrying out the mission to hunt Shisui down.
And...
The one who had taken Shisui's right eye really was Danzo, the leader of the Root Organization.
If this matter came to light, not only would it push Lord Danzo into the eye of the storm.
It might even ruin Lord Danzo's reputation!
The situation was dire!
"Fugaku, please listen to my explanation."
The leading Root Captain drew a sharp breath and had no choice but to force himself to explain to Fugaku.
He hoped Fugaku would not blow this matter out of proportion.
However...
"Kill them and avenge Shisui!"
"Damn Konoha leadership! It was bad enough that they oppressed us all the time, but this time they actually dared to target Shisui!"
"Hand over Shisui's eyes!"
Those who had rushed here included not only members of the Uchiha Dove Faction, but quite a few from the Hawk Faction as well.
They had long harbored resentment toward the Konoha leadership.
And the one who had died was Shisui, in whom they had placed such high hopes.
The Uchiha clansmen's eyes immediately turned red.
Fierce killing intent erupted toward the Root ninja.
"Wait..."
Seeing the air fill with the scent of gunpowder, Fugaku immediately barked in a low voice.
He signaled for his clansmen not to act rashly.
For one, he did not want to see his clansmen clash with the Anbu.
For another, with Shisui dead, their side had effectively lost a major source of combat power.
If a conflict with the village broke out, the consequences would be unthinkable!
"Do not act rashly