Konoha About to Leave

Senju Tobirama narrowed his eyes and whispered, "The number of people is small, which makes it easier to deduce. Between the five of us, it cannot be you or me, leaving only three."

"Of those three, the Nara Clan Head is the closest to us and was appointed as Hokage assistant by Big Brother. While not entirely above suspicion, his is undoubtedly the smallest. Between the remaining two, the Hyuga Clan Head and Uchiha Shin, who do you think is the most suspicious, Big Brother?"

Senju Hashirama clenched his fists, his gaze flickering. After a long silence, he said in a deep voice, "Shin would never do such a thing."

A faint smile curled the corner of Senju Tobirama's mouth as he sneered, "Big Brother, I hadn't even said anything yet, and you yourself brought up Uchiha Shin. That means in your heart, he is indeed the most suspicious. How long do you intend to keep deceiving yourself?"

Hashirama still gritted his teeth and insisted, "Shin is one of the highest-ranking individuals in Konoha, the Deputy Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan, and a comrade-in-arms who has fought by our side. I cannot imagine a reason for him to do this."

"Indeed, that is also where my confusion lies. If we could determine the motive, we could confirm he is the problem. Even if he is not 'Owl' himself, he must have a close connection to 'Owl.' I wonder if you remember the Hozuki Clan incident, Big Brother? 'Owl' used Wood Style to frame you, causing the Hozuki Clan to stall your advance, while he launched an attack on Konoha at nearly the same time. It was precisely because of that we failed to provide timely reinforcements." Tobirama brought up the past, his tone calm as he looked at his