At that moment, another noble stepped forward and said, "The Grand Minister of State is right. The most urgent matter is ensuring the safety of His Highness the Crown Prince. Besides, the Kumogakure shinobi are also citizens of the Land of Lightning; there is no real distinction between us. It's only right and proper for them to take over the Capital of the Land of Lightning."
Neji glanced at him and thought, Quite a few people in this court know how to read the situation.
"Your Highness, what do you think?"
Collecting his thoughts, Neji turned to the three-year-old daimyo and bowed.
Genku, who was only three, had never faced a situation like this before. He had no idea what to do and only stared blankly at Neji. After a long while, he finally said, "I'll follow your instructions, Sensei."
Neji nodded, then strode out of the palace.
The elite jonin of Kumogakure, along with hundreds of Chunin and Genin, stood silently outside.
"Spread the word: starting today, the Kumogakure shinobi will take over the capital. The Anbu will investigate the assassins who killed the daimyo and any other suspects. Kill them without exception."
The two Guardian Ninja who had been waiting outside froze when they heard this.
One of them stepped forward, seemingly ready to demand an explanation.
Neji turned his head to look at him, a nearly tangible killing intent shining in his pale eyes.
The man was cowed by Neji's presence and couldn't utter a word.
Neji leaned close to Yugito's ear and whispered, "Deal with them."
"Understood."
How would she deal with them?
She'd make sure they didn't survive.
The Guardian Ninja recruited by the daimyo were undoubtedly loyal.
But choosing this moment to make trouble showed a staggering lack of judgment.
In less than a