She did not continue. Everyone there was intelligent; they understood what she meant without her needing to say more.
The situation now seemed very clear.
Root had most likely done this, and their objective was equally clear: the Hyuga Clan.
Though they knew the objective, they truly found it difficult to determine exactly how Root intended to achieve it.
Shikaku Nara lowered his head in thought as the others began to voice their opinions.
Inoichi Yamanaka said, "Though we don't know exactly what method they'll use to accomplish their goal, I think it's necessary to speak with the Hyuga Clan right now."
Choza Akimichi said in his deep, muffled voice, "But that may not work. Because of that incident, the village's relationship with the Hyuga Clan is rather delicate now."
"Unless they come to us seeking cooperation themselves, our rash involvement will only make them think we're plotting against them."
"There is precedent for this. Back when the Uchiha Clan was wiped out, Root carried out the operation, yet in the end, wasn't all the blame still dumped on the Anbu?"
"I don't think that would be reasonable."
"Though the Hyuga Clan Head is not a fool, as the saying goes, one must always be wary of others. If we form an alliance under these circumstances..."
"They would not be at ease either. Who knows? Someone might even take advantage of that."
Shizune nodded. "Yes. What exactly is Advisor Danzo trying to do?"
"As for the destruction of the Uchiha Clan, one could still say it was because the Uchiha had become far too arrogant and harbored thoughts of usurping the position and rebelling."
"But aside from that one incident, the Hyuga Clan has remained low-key from beginning to end."
"Advisor Danzo should have no reason to target the Hyuga