"Based on Kamihayato's testimony, he wasn't at the scene... Uchiha Itachi, you are guilty!"
It was over.
The judge brought down the gavel, confirming Uchiha Itachi's crime.
Hyuga Sho, who had attended the trial, watched with an indifferent expression as Uchiha Itachi was dragged out of the courtroom.
What awaited him... was imprisonment in Hozuki Castle.
As far as Uchiha Itachi was concerned, he had been wronged and forced to bear the stigma.
As for Uchiha Fugaku.
It was the downfall of his outstanding eldest son.
In the end... the song ended and the people dispersed.
One familiar or unfamiliar face after another left this place.
For a long time to come.
Uchiha Itachi's affair would surely become a topic of discussion.
"Heh heh heh..."
After the court adjourned.
Orochimaru followed behind Hyuga Sho.
Shinno and Yakushi Kabuto had also attended the trial.
There was no doubt.
Uchiha Itachi had been wronged.
Everything...
was part of Uchiha Saotome's plan.
Uchiha Saotome was dead, but not completely dead.
This mad scientist.
After seeing his son Uchiha Shisui's corpse being eroded by the Invader.
had actually injected himself with Invader cells as well.
All so he could ultimately destroy the source of the Invader—the Tobi White Zetsu.
The human Uchiha Saotome had died.
In some corner of the world.
An infected and assimilated Uchiha Saotome had been born.
Uchiha Saotome was playing a grand game of chess.
No one could blame him for wanting to avenge his son.
Moreover, his plan was meticulous, and it could flush out the mastermind, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu. It was well worth a try.
Hyuga Sho, who was focused on becoming stronger.
now wished there were a whole bunch of big bosses in the world for him to defeat and level up against.
Therefore...
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