After hearing Uchiha Toko's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally understood why Uchiha Shisui, who had always loved peace, had stood with the Military Police Force tonight and attacked ninja from the same village.
At the same time, Sarutobi Hiruzen understood that this matter could not be delayed any longer. If he continued concealing it, the Will of Fire he had always used to win over outstanding young Uchiha like Shisui would completely collapse, and Shisui would become utterly estranged from him.
Although Shisui's Mangekyo was in Uchiha Toko's hands, the power of the Susanoo Shisui had displayed earlier was not something ordinary ninja could contend against. If Shisui fully sided with the clan, then the Uchiha Clan would possess two Kage-level combatants.
Conversely, if Shisui still believed in his Will of Fire, then although a rift might have formed between them, based on Sarutobi Hiruzen's understanding of Shisui, if the Uchiha launched a rebellion, Shisui would likely step in to stop it. That was probably why Uchiha Toko had remained restrained throughout the night.
Having sorted out his thoughts, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Toko, this is not your fault. After all, no one could have predicted what happened tonight."
"Since things have come to this, there is no benefit in delaying any further. Formally begin the investigation into this matter," Sarutobi Hiruzen said. "However, this is of great importance. I intend to have the Anbu and the Military Police Force investigate jointly. What do you think, Toko?"
Although the investigation into the Three Clans' collusion with Orochimaru had become unavoidable after Shisui learned of it, Sarutobi Hiruzen had learned from the previous investigation into Root and knew that this could not be left entirely to the Military Police Force.
The last time, Uchiha Toko had held power for less than a month