"Go back and order the Uchiha Clan to investigate?"
At Orochimaru's words, the hall suddenly fell silent for several seconds.
In Mifune and Ōnoki's eyes, this was both Konoha taking the initiative to back down and an attempt to stall for time.
More precisely, they were trading face for time.
They would temporarily back down to steady Cloud Village, whose killing intent was nearly boiling over, and ensure their own safety. As for whether they actually investigated after returning, or what they did after investigating, could Kumogakure really interfere?
No matter who it was, anyone capable of killing the Raikage in such a manner was an immensely valuable talent. They would not even have time to properly make use of such a person—would they really hand him over as an apology?
But in A's eyes, Orochimaru was simply playing dirty.
What did he mean, he would have someone investigate after returning? He made it sound as if he knew nothing about this! Could a thief crying thief ever produce results?
"Hokage, where are your guards? Why didn't you dare bring them here? Is the murderer among them?"
White vapor streamed from his nostrils as he glared at Orochimaru like an enraged bull.
Unfortunately, that question played right into the other man's hands. Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, a cryptic smile appearing on his face. "If none of the guards I brought this time are from the Uchiha Clan, can this matter be set aside for now?"
"Of course. If the murderer is not present, then we naturally need to take a long-term view and investigate carefully. Our most urgent task now is to discuss how to deal with that group of mysterious people who appeared in the Land of Demons."
Seeing the atmosphere between Cloud Village and Konoha turn tense once