With Genki there, neither the Uchiha Clan Compound nor Uchiha Izumi's mother would be in much danger. After all, though Genki was ruthless, he showed a measure of tolerance toward the ordinary members of the Uchiha Clan. What was more, the girl was connected to two souls from his world.
Hearing Indra's words, Uchiha Izumi's tense body relaxed a little, and some of the unease in her heart eased.
She knew Lord Indra wouldn't lie to her. Since he said Lord Genki would be there soon, then he surely would.
Even so, the worry in her heart didn't lessen in the slightest. She couldn't help looking anxiously toward the clan compound, her gaze urgent and restless. Her mother's gentle face kept appearing in her mind as she silently prayed that her mother would be safe and sound.
She said nothing more, only standing quietly to one side, her hands still clutching the hem of her clothes. The worry in her eyes lingered like a shadow that wouldn't lift, clouding her brow.
Silence once again fell over the hall. Only Obito's faint, labored breathing and Uchiha Izumi's slightly quickened heartbeat could be heard. Everyone was waiting—for Uchiha Genki to arrive, and for an unknown outcome.
The silence in Konoha's Military Police Force headquarters continued to spread, and the pressure in the air grew so heavy it was hard to breathe.
Uchiha Izumi still clutched the hem of her clothes, staring anxiously toward the clan compound, her concern undiminished. The Uchiha gathered there stood with their heads bowed, not daring to make a sound. Only Indra continued to stare impassively at Obito Uchiha, crumpled on the floor, a bloodthirsty gleam occasionally flashing in his eyes.
Just then, a faint light flickered without warning, and a tall, slender figure appeared beside Indra in