The facts were exactly as Qui-Gon Jinn had feared.
Once they reported the Inquisition's existence, many members of the Galactic Council immediately exploded.
"So vicious and depraved! Unforgivable! I believe we must have a powerful fleet to prevent anything like this from happening again!"
"Exactly! The Galactic Council must have a powerful armed force to guarantee its security!"
Sitting in his seat and listening to the impassioned speeches of representatives from various species, Obi-Wan was dumbfounded.
His master had just given everyone a detailed explanation, including the Inquisition's goals, strength, and everything it had done on Tatooine.
Yet these people seemed to have heard only the two sentences, "The Inquisition massacred other non-human species" and "The Inquisition is trying to lead humanity out of the Galactic Republic."
They did not seem to take the Inquisition seriously at all. Instead, they were using this incident as an opening to force through a military establishment bill!
Listening to the senators' speeches, Obi-Wan was utterly bewildered.
Were you even listening to Master's report? The Inquisition is terrifying! They're incredibly powerful! And they're extreme human supremacists! What exactly did you hear?
Besides, didn't you originally send us to Tatooine to investigate whether the former Chancellor had any connection to the Inquisition? How come you're acting as if whether the former Chancellor is alive or dead doesn't matter at all?
Obi-Wan looked at the senators, then at his master, Qui-Gon Jinn.
Qui-Gon sat there like an old monk in meditation, as if the argument before him had nothing to do with him.
"Master... they..."
At last, Obi-Wan could not hold back his complaint.
Qui-Gon merely raised a hand, signaling him not to speak, then silently shook his head.
"They just need an excuse."
"That's it?"
Hearing Qui-Gon's answer, Obi-Wan could not hold back any longer.