The most awkward person in the meeting room was actually Yakumo.
As she watched her teachers and friends gathered around, discussing her spar with Karin, she felt strangely as if everyone were pointing fingers at her.
As for the Konoha patrol that had accidentally stumbled upon her spar with Karin, the two of them had noticed them long ago.
But the patrol had stayed far away and left the scene early, so neither of them had paid them any mind.
Now, everyone in the meeting room turned their attention to Chiyo, waiting for her answer.
Even Yakumo couldn't help looking at Chiyo.
She was curious, too. Why did Chiyo have the same ability to control blood as she did? After all, Yakumo's ability came from her Red Dragon Eye.
Ryūsetsuna immediately grew nervous.
She knew that once the Akatsuki Organization became involved, the Konoha High Command wouldn't let the matter go without an answer. Fortunately, neither of their identities had been exposed, so she answered for Chiyo. "Sorry for the trouble. For certain special reasons, Kusagakure concealed Chiyo's surname."
"Oh?"
Everyone grew even more curious.
Ryūsetsuna said, "Chiyo is actually the last surviving member of the Chinoike Clan. The Chinoike Clan is a Kekkei Genkai clan with the Ketsuryūgan, and Chiyo can control blood because of her Ketsuryūgan."
"The Chinoike Clan?"
The people present looked puzzled. It was clear this was the first time they'd heard the name.
Only the Third fell into thought, as if recalling something. After a while, he asked, "Is that the Chinoike Clan that was exiled by the Uchiha Clan during the Warring States period?"
"So they were a clan active during the Warring States period?"
"What? They were exiled by the Uchiha Clan?"
"The Ketsuryūgan?"
The Third's question caused a stir in the meeting