At Uchiha Yin's words, Utatane Koharu's and Mitokado Homura's expressions changed.
Uchiha Yin knew? The two turned displeased looks on Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, you actually told Uchiha Yin all of this? Then Tsunade and the others must know too!
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu silently cursed Hiruzen Sarutobi for betraying their trust.
Earlier, Hiruzen Sarutobi had summoned the two of them and given them a warning.
But since their actions had caused no real harm, a warning was all he had given them.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu had been annoyed by the warning, but neither had said much.
Now Uchiha Yin's words made it clear that he knew Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were behind the rumors. How could the two of them not be furious?
It felt as though Hiruzen Sarutobi had betrayed them.
When someone grew used to receiving favors, he could feel betrayed the moment those favors stopped.
That was exactly how Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu felt.
Seeing their angry looks, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a slight shake of his head.
What's going on? I never told anyone!
Hiruzen Sarutobi was innocent. He had no idea how Uchiha Yin had learned that Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu had spread the rumors.
He certainly hadn't let it slip. After all, the Elder Council spreading rumors was hardly something to be proud of.
Whether Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura believed him, though, he couldn't say.
"Don't slander us. The Elder Council won't tolerate such accusations," Mitokado Homura declared with conviction. To Uchiha Yin, though, he looked like he was putting on a brave front.
They didn't know whether Hiruzen Sarutobi had told Uchiha Yin, but there was no way Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu would admit to it in front of everyone.
No matter what, they would