However, I worried that even if he told them, they would not believe him.
After all, as far as Konoha was concerned, the Yamanaka clan was a clan of patriarchs and had always been very devoted to Konoha. Naturally, Yamanaka Glass had received such an education since childhood. Even if he died, he would probably never choose to surrender to Amegakure and become a spy against Konoha.
"Everything you have is speculation. Let's wait until they return." Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke clearly. Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu also felt that Sarutobi Hiruzen's argument was reasonable. Naturally, no one objected.
Just as the leader was about to leave, Sarutobi Hiruzen added, "I don't want the ninjas of Root—or you—to leave the village before Yamanaka Mirai and Ali return."
"I understand." After saying that, the group left the Hokage Office without looking back.
Sarutobi Hiruzen watched Tuan Tuan's departing back and shook his head slightly.
"Danzo is doing it for the village as well. He bears no ill intent." After saying that, Utatane Koharu stood and left.
"Even if Danzo's speculation is true, perhaps Yamanaka Mirai and Rock Lee lied to Echo Village in order to survive, then went undercover for Konoha."
As Mitokado Homura spoke, he too left the Hokage Office. With his departure, Konoha's high-level meeting had truly come to an end.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the door of the Hokage Office and sighed again.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu's final remarks were undoubtedly a statement of position to him. This group had hidden himself too deeply; he could no longer be touched!
As for Mitokado Homura's last sentence—that Yamanaka Mirai and Rock Lee had perhaps been captured, then lied to Echo Village and became spies for Konoha in order to stay alive—that was complete nonsense.
Echo Village's leader was no