All I Wanted Was That Sentence!

Facing the smiling Hikaru, the higher-ups collectively fell silent, not knowing what to say. Everyone knew Hikaru's arrival would not bode well for Danzo. What else could they say now? They did not dare help convict him directly, nor would they do so. Pleading for leniency and trying to make this all blow over was even more impossible. What could they possibly say?

They would offend someone either way, so they might as well keep their mouths shut and say nothing.

When no one spoke, Hikaru knew this would happen. They were all conflicted, including the Third Hokage. Hikaru did not care. He had only one thought: crush Danzo with a single blow. Of course, that did not mean killing Danzo, but Danzo could forget about having an easy life from now on.

"By the way, there's something I need to mention." Hikaru suddenly raised his hand and spoke louder. Everyone in the meeting room turned their eyes toward him, wondering what else he wanted to say. Could it be related to this incident?

"I'm sure everyone knows how miserable the Uchiha Clan had it in the past. I won't say anything unnecessary. I know full well who did what. Now, I want to expose something."

"What is it?!"

If he was bringing it up at a time like this, then it was clearly no small matter. The Third Hokage frowned. He did not want any more trouble at this moment.

The Third Hokage was destined to be disappointed, as were some of the higher-ups. They had remained undecided, but once this matter was exposed, they would no longer be able to sit on the fence. Hikaru wanted to ensure that no one could interfere with his handling of Danzo.

Only then could Hikaru deal with him without restraint. Otherwise,