Genya was pulled over to sit at the head table, where enthusiastic guests crowded around him to offer toasts.
The three lead singers of the girl group, Chinatsu, Akari, and Akane, were all there too.
Chinatsu raised her glass, her eyes sparkling.
"Young Master Genya, you were... absolutely amazing today! We were watching from the back with our hearts in our throats, but seeing Danzo exposed and the Third Hokage left speechless... made it all worth it!"
Akari added with a gentle smile.
"Yes, the village really is starting to see us differently. After today, I believe more people will understand us Uchiha."
Akane said little, but the warmth in her eyes as she looked at Genya said it all.
The elders had completely let loose as well.
Elder Yakumi stroked his beard, narrowing his eyes as he savored the memory.
"Hahaha, the best part was the look on the Third Hokage's face!"
"You weren't watching closely enough! His expression kept changing. One moment he wanted to lose his temper, the next he wanted to make peace, then he tried to look imposing. In the end, Genya's line about becoming the daimyo and signing off on his requests shut him up so hard he beat a retreat!"
"'I'll become the daimyo and sign off on your requests!' Hahahaha!"
"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! That'll keep me laughing for a year!"
Even Elder Tekka threw back his head and laughed, a rare sight.
"Exactly! Especially when those Sharingan on Danzo's arm were exposed. The Third Hokage's face... tsk, tsk. He looked like he'd swallowed a kunai whole! Let's see who dares smear the Uchiha so casually now!"
The drinks kept flowing.
Elder Yashiro was clearly drunk already. He stood up unsteadily, glass raised, his tongue stumbling even as his voice remained loud.
"Y-Young