Seeing that the Third Hokage had finally made a concrete decision,
Genya casually waved a hand at the three Susanoo behind him.
Fugaku, Itachi, and Shisui began reining in their chakra.
The purple, dark red, and deep green chakra giants broke apart and dispersed, turning into motes of light that returned to their casters.
Though the oppressive aura faded, the shock of that power remained deeply etched in the hearts of everyone who had witnessed it.
As soon as the Susanoo dissipated, Shisui's already weakened body swayed. Itachi immediately stepped forward to support him, his eyes full of concern.
The corner of Genya's mouth twitched as he shook his bloodied left hand, the kunai still embedded in it, and smiled at the Third Hokage.
"Heh, Lord Hokage, nothing escapes your discerning eye! Your judgment is fair and just!"
"We Uchiha have always been a model shinobi clan that obeys the law. As long as Elder Danzo doesn't have a momentary lapse in judgment and defect from the village, and cooperates with the investigation and trial, we'll follow all of Lord Hokage's arrangements!"
He puffed out his little chest and spoke with utter "sincerity."
"After all, I'm a sunny young boy who grew up in Konoha's spring breeze, steeped in the Will of Fire!"
"I firmly support all of Lord Hokage's wise leadership and correct decisions, and will diligently carry them out!"
The Uchiha: "..."
Young master, is that really convincing when you're saying it with a kunai stuck in your hand and blood dripping everywhere?
The watching Konoha shinobi: "..."
Isn't your 'spring breeze' a little too bloody?
Is that how you embody the 'Will of Fire'?
Only Kurenai Yuhi, whose heart had been heavy and whose tear tracks had yet to dry, reacted differently.
She watched Genya spout absolute