After hearing the Third Hokage's announcement, Genya bowed slightly toward him, his tone sincere-or at least, it sounded that way.
"A wise decision, Lord Hokage. For Konoha's authorities to show such resolve and responsibility is a blessing for Konoha and everyone who hopes for justice."
"As for the details of the special investigation team, and the further investigation into Danzo's remaining forces and the unanswered questions surrounding the Night of the Nine-Tails, we Uchiha are willing to cooperate fully. We look forward to working with our colleagues to clear the shadows hanging over Konoha."
Around the conference room, the shinobi clan representatives and Jonin exchanged looks, shaken beyond words.
They knew that, from this day forward, Konoha's balance of power had truly changed.
Under the leadership of a seven-year-old child named Genya, the Uchiha had returned to center stage in a way no one had anticipated.
And... they had bared their edge, with no one able to stand in their way.
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Genya take his seat, then looked at the visibly emboldened Uchiha, a tangle of emotions stirring inside him.
He knew he had lost to a child's courage, cunning, and... despair-inducing wealth.
Konoha's skies had finally begun to change.
And the name Shimura Danzō, whether he lived or died, would forever be nailed to the pillar of shame and subjected to greedy scrutiny by that terrifying bounty of eight hundred million ryō.
The meeting ended in an atmosphere that seemed calm on the surface but seethed with undercurrents.
Everyone left their seats, each harboring their own thoughts.
At Genya's signal, Sosuke led the other Uchiha back to the clan grounds first.
Genya, however, stopped Fugaku, Shisui, and Itachi, and the four of them stayed behind.
Seeing this from the head seat, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi knew