"No, that's impossible. I don't have any ring at all!" Shimura Ketsuzo shouted, desperately trying to prove his innocence.
"If you don't believe me, we can verify it right here and now."
Knowing Shimura Ketsuzo wouldn't give up until he saw the evidence, Shisui had Itachi Uchiha take out the ring and activate its mechanism in front of everyone.
A figure appeared out of nowhere above the ring. Judging by its build and hairstyle, it was one of the enemies who had invaded Konoha that day.
Especially unmistakable were the figure's pale purple eyes, their mysterious ripples undulating within.
Many people present had seen what the enemies who invaded the village last year looked like. At a glance, they recognized the figure and those eyes. Shisui didn't need to say another word.
"Shimura Ketsuzo really is a traitor to the village."
"That's right. The evidence is conclusive now. It's been confirmed. But Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura..."
The vast majority of those present accepted the evidence before them.
"No, no, that's not me! I didn't collude with the enemy, and I didn't betray the village!"
Shimura Ketsuzo was in a state of utter panic. He hurriedly turned to Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura beside him for help. "Clan Head Koharu, Clan Head Homura, I didn't collude with the enemy or betray the village! Please tell them! Tell them I know nothing about this, and that the ring is fake—that Shisui Uchiha framed me!"
At that moment, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were eager to distance themselves from Shimura Ketsuzo as quickly as possible. How could they speak up for him? They hurriedly shook off his hands and berated him. "You alone are responsible for your own actions. We don't know the details of your situation, but don't drag anyone else