Everyone looked in shock at the solemn, serious Hatake Kakashi, holding their breath.
He... wasn't lying. He was serious!
The current head of the Hatake Clan was willing to risk his own life to impeach Shimura Danzō, the leader of Root!
"Do you know what you're saying?"
Shimura Danzō laughed in fury. "As one of the village's higher-ups, I, Shimura Danzō, have shed blood and sweat for Konoha. Yet now you, an Anbu member, want to impeach me? Have you considered the consequences?!"
"What do I have to fear from sacrificing this life!"
Hatake Kakashi's voice was icy and sharp. He did not retreat in the slightest as his gaze collided with Danzo's in the air.
"I only want an answer!"
The air froze, as though dark clouds were pressing down overhead, ready to unleash a torrential storm the next moment.
Everyone wore different expressions. Uchiha Fugaku felt admiration. He had never expected Kakashi, who had suffered setbacks in his youth, to be so manly today.
Uchiha Itachi's eyes were full of respect.
As expected of Big Brother Akira. With a single move, he had left Shimura Danzō too occupied to deal with anything else. If he could not resolve Kakashi's issue, how could Danzo possibly have the time and energy to investigate other matters?
It was like a mute swallowing bitter medicine—he had suffering he could not speak of!
Akira had killed Root's people. What could Danzo do about it?!
This was Big Brother Akira's method. It really was insidious enough!
Tsk.
Akira narrowed his eyes. He felt that Itachi's gaze was a little strange. Admiration was one thing, but why did it carry such an inexplicable undertone?
He isn't cursing me in his head, is he?
"Enough, Kakashi."
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly spoke. He consoled him:
"Rest assured, Sakumo