"Let's begin."
With Hikaru here, the Third Hokage immediately got to the point. They had been waiting here for quite a while, and everyone was eager to learn what the Anbu had uncovered rather than sit around staring at each other, drinking tea, and chatting.
At the Third Hokage's announcement, the meeting officially began. Yet a strange scene unfolded—the conference room remained utterly silent, even quieter than before, because even the faint sounds of tea being sipped had vanished.
Everyone, including the Third Hokage, looked at Hikaru, waiting for him to speak.
"What's with the rush? Can't I have a sip of hot tea and something to eat first? I've been busy all day and haven't eaten a thing yet."
Seeing everyone staring at him, Hikaru curled his lip and complained.
"..."
Other than Danzo, everyone else had a row of black lines appear across their foreheads. At a time like this, he was still thinking about food?!
Couldn't he wait until after the meeting?!
But no one could bring themselves to say it. They had come here full and satisfied, unlike Hikaru, who had been busy all day without eating. Even the Third Hokage had nothing to say, since he had not convened this meeting on an empty stomach either.
"Everyone!!!"
Complaining was one thing, but Hikaru had no intention of bringing food into the conference room and stuffing himself first. He merely took a few sips of tea before speaking.
Eating here? Could anyone eat with a bunch of old men staring at them? They looked as though they were the ones who had gone without food, while Uchiha Hikaru was shamelessly eating alone!!!!
The moment Hikaru spoke, everyone's attention focused on him. Just as they thought he was about to get to the important part, Hikaru suddenly