"Uncle?" Jigen repeated the name, frowning slightly. "He killed Myotismon. Even if Myotismon was reckless and underestimated him, this man is no ordinary fighter."
"Since when has Kirigakure had someone like that, besides the new Sannin from those bloodline clans?"
"That's what we need to find out," Aizen said calmly. "But Kirigakure isn't our priority right now. Konoha's movements deserve closer attention."
As he finished speaking, Demiurge rose gracefully from Aizen's left and took over.
"Everyone, we've just received new intelligence. One month ago, Sasuke Uchiha personally led an elite squad in a raid on the Jashinist Cult's secret southern Hideout."
"The fighting was reportedly fierce, and Sasuke Uchiha showed that he was as formidable as ever."
"In the end, they killed a bishop of the Jashinist Cult who had reached Super Kage Level and destroyed the Hideout."
"Oh?"
"Sasuke Uchiha made a move?"
"Those lunatics in the Jashinist Cult must be furious."
"This must be Naruto Uzumaki's retaliation. He moved fast."
Low murmurs swept around the round table as the figures beneath the Black Robes exchanged glances.
Sasuke Uchiha's bold strike was a forceful response to the Peace Tour incident. It also declared that Konoha had not grown timid just because the Hokage's power had waned.
"Quiet." Aizen spoke softly, yet his voice seemed to carry a strange power that silenced every whisper. He laced his fingers beneath his chin, his expression thoughtful.
"It seems Naruto Uzumaki is following his usual pattern. He applies pressure through diplomatic channels in public, then strikes back with overwhelming force in secret."
"He's venting his anger over the Peace Tour incident, but he's also making an example of the cult. It's a warning to every force watching from the shadows that Konoha's fangs are still sharp."
He looked around the table and gave