If they did not speak up, the black water they had splashed over the Uchiha Clan for years would finally be washed clean.
"Fine! Of course I'll listen to Lord Hokage, but I have one last question!"
Liuyun was not flustered in the slightest. His eyes were filled with utmost seriousness.
"Go ahead!"
Liuyun's strength was there for all to see. Hiruzen Sarutobi was not only the Hokage, but also had to give Liuyun some respect.
"As the three Konoha advisers and members of the Konoha High Command, I think you should learn from the Second Hokage."
"When war broke out, the clans should have taken the lead. They shouldn't all have hidden in Konoha."
"That's the only way to leave everyone with a good impression."
"Take the Senju Clan, for example. After one battle, the mighty Senju Clan still hasn't recovered to this day."
"What are you trying to say?" Utatane Koharu enunciated each word, her voice cold enough to freeze the bones.
She wished she could grind Liuyun's bones to dust. She even regretted it terribly. Why had she stepped forward to argue with Liuyun?
"Shouldn't the High Command set an example? The Iwa Shinobi are still pressing us with a massive army! There may not be any major battles, but there are still plenty of skirmishes!"
"I think the Senju Clan should withdraw to Konoha to recuperate and rebuild, while the people from your three clans take their place!"
"Our three clans are only minor clans in Konoha. We aren't very strong, and there's no way we can fight the Iwa Shinobi!"
Mitokado Homura stared at Liuyun, his tone heavy.
"Very well said! A minor clan is still a minor clan, so let me ask you this instead."
Liuyun stared at the three of them. His gentle