Ueno Kei's words instantly stirred up a thousand waves throughout the hall!
The Uchiha brothers? Heh, among the famous and powerful Uchiha brothers in the Ninja World today, who else could they be? There could only be those two—Itachi Uchiha and Second Pillar!
"Wasn't Itachi Uchiha dead? And didn't Second Pillar defect from Konoha?" the Third Tsuchikage asked, his tone carrying a trace of accusation. "Could it be that Konoha is still plotting something in secret?"
The Third Tsuchikage's words were like adding a small flame to a boiling pan of oil, immediately igniting the hot-tempered man beside him—the Fourth Raikage.
"Konoha! Are you truly sincere about forming the Shinobi Allied Forces!? I need an explanation!" the Fourth Raikage demanded in a deep voice. Lightning flared all over his body as he spoke, murderous intent gathering around him in a terrifying display!
Ueno Kei merely smiled indifferently. Under normal circumstances, he would have responded with a cold glare long ago. But in this matter, Konoha was indeed somewhat in the wrong, and there were things they had handled improperly. Ueno Kei naturally had little to say in defense. Since he had brought this matter up himself, he clearly had no intention of concealing it and would offer an explanation...
Jiraiya and Tsunade also wore slightly awkward expressions. Ueno Kei had told them about Itachi's situation when he returned to Konoha. They had originally thought Ueno Kei would not reveal it, instead keeping Itachi as a hidden piece. In fact, Ueno Kei himself had initially opposed informing the Allied Forces.
The two naturally assumed that Ueno Kei had other plans and thus said nothing. Fundamentally, it was all for the sake of world peace and Konoha's interests, wasn't it?
Ueno Kei smiled faintly and, looking entirely at ease, slowly said, "Lord