The real focus should have been on the process of transmitting the information. Everyone understood one thing: only core members of the Hokage Faction could have passed along that information. In the end, the investigation would still have to involve the Third Hokage.
As for investigating the Uchiha family, no one present was an idiot. They understood that doing so brought no benefits. Not only would they fail to find any results, they would also earn the Uchiha family's resentment.
Not to mention that Uchiha Yuu, who had proposed the plan, held considerable status and authority. If he wanted to make things difficult for someone or quietly sabotage them, it would be easy.
"We can discuss this matter slowly. I will personally send someone to deliver the letter to the Third Hokage. No matter who attacked the village's comrades, they are no different from traitorous ninja! This absolutely cannot be tolerated!"
In the end, Hatake Sakumo rose to his feet. He understood that this was nothing but a farce involving the competing interests of various factions. With a helpless sigh, he looked at the nearby ninja and said:
"First, establish the new camp. Then count the wounded. Finally, set up the defensive line. Kumogakure's ninja will likely launch an attack before long."
His words brought the farce to an end. Only Sarutobi Hiri remained standing there with an awkward expression, unsure of what to say. After everyone else had left, he bowed deeply to Uchiha Fugaku and said apologetically:
"I am truly sorry, Jonin Fugaku. But I believe this was not Father's order. He loves the village more than anyone, and I believe the truth will be uncovered. The Uchiha family will not be made to suffer losses it does not deserve."
Uchiha Fugaku did not answer immediately. In truth,