The moment those words left her mouth, not only the jonin questioning her, but every Kumogakure ninja within earshot instantly changed expression.
Shock, bewilderment, and disbelief swiftly gave way to overwhelming fury and humiliation.
This was barefaced racism and a personal attack.
It was a malicious insult to the physical features of every Kumogakure ninja, even every citizen of the Land of Lightning.
Lady Yugito... how could she possibly say something like that?
Besides, she had always been composed and reserved, never one to hurl insults.
Those abnormal remarks only reinforced their suspicions.
Yugito had definitely been controlled by that naturally evil Uchiha woman.
Even Uchiha Hikari, standing in the distance, showed a rare, almost imperceptible flicker of surprise on her perpetually indifferent face after hearing Yugito's answer.
Yachihoko's control did not strip people of their memories or thoughts.
It was more like planting a "seed" deep within the target's mind, twisting their allegiance.
Normally, Yachihoko had a dormant period, but that time had already elapsed within Tsukuyomi.
The reason Yugito had felt her will sinking within Tsukuyomi's space was that Yachihoko had been influencing her.
But the target's original personality, memories, and manner of speaking would not change much. At the very least, they would not abruptly utter such aggressive words that so completely contradicted their usual image.
Unless...
The thought itself had always lurked deep within Yugito's heart, normally held in check by reason, responsibility, and emotion.
While changing her allegiance, Yachihoko's control might also have indirectly weakened those restraints, allowing certain hidden negative emotions or genuine thoughts to spill out unchecked.
Fair enough. These guys really are ugly.
The thought only briefly crossed Hikari's mind before she stopped dwelling on it.
Whatever the reason, all that mattered was that the outcome met her expectations.
"Don't get distracted."