"You're saying the Second Elder fled out of guilt? What motive did he have for murder?"
Some clansmen dissatisfied with the outcome held up the report and challenged Fugaku Uchiha.
"Then you tell me! What were the poison and the samurai sword doing at the scene?
Tell me! If no outsiders entered or left, why did the Second Elder shout for people to put out the fire, only to disappear himself?"
Everyone fell silent. All the evidence was already laid out before them...
"The facts are clear! The poisoning failed, and his intended victims killed his accomplices! The Second Elder fled out of guilt. What exactly is the problem?
Aren't you the ones defending the Second Elder? Go find him!
You're free to inspect the scene. Give me an explanation!"
Fugaku Uchiha grew more heated as he spoke. Now that Xuanhui had secretly eliminated the Radical Faction's leader, he could seize the opportunity to give these extremists a thorough dressing-down!
"We deal in facts and evidence! The people from the Aburame Clan have already confessed.
The Aburame Clan has handed over the brat who sold the poison. Why don't we ask him who bought it?
Do you dare?"
That took the fight out of everyone. No one dared speak, afraid they would be the next target!
"Don't you love opposing me? Once I've questioned that peddler from the Aburame Clan, the truth will come out!
Let's see how much longer you intend to obstruct official duties! Even rebellion has its limits!"
At those two heavy accusations, everyone present paled!
No one dared meet Fugaku's eyes, afraid those charges would land on them!
After that verbal barrage, nearly everyone wilted. No one in the meeting room even dared breathe audibly.
"If anyone still objects, you're welcome to discuss it with me.