The monitoring room fell silent for the moment, and Genji inwardly let out a relieved breath.
Since the memories could not be examined, things were simple. He only needed to insist that Akutami Hideyuki was a spy and a traitor.
Genji looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi. Hiruzen's expression did not change in the slightest, making it impossible to discern what he was thinking.
Genji knew that this matter could be made either big or small. It all depended on how Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to handle it. If Konoha wanted to pursue the matter and insist that Akutami Hideyuki had been sent by Kirigakure to cause trouble, that would not be a problem either.
At that moment, the door to the monitoring room was pushed open. Danzo entered with two Root ninja.
"You people from Kirigakure have a lot of nerve, daring to assassinate Konoha's genius ninja!" Danzo shouted harshly the moment he entered.
"If you want war with Konoha, we will accompany you to the bitter end."
Danzo launched into a tirade, as though Kirigakure had already officially declared war on Konoha.
Unhurriedly, Genji recounted what had just happened and explained the situation, once again stressing Akutami Hideyuki's identity as a spy.
"His mind being damaged by a jutsu does not necessarily mean he was a spy. Perhaps Kirigakure did it to clear itself of suspicion," Danzo pressed relentlessly.
"If you want to prove your innocence, then every member of Kirigakure must submit to a memory search." Danzo stated his solution.
"If there truly is nothing wrong with you, this old man is willing to personally apologize."
"Elder Shimura, are you joking? There is no way I can agree to something like that." Genji could barely maintain his composure. Danzo was dreaming far too big.
A memory search could indeed prove