Koki's Counterattack! Taking the Moral High Ground!
The Uchiha Yashiro stood to one side, his eyes like the most brilliant stars in the dark sky, taking in every detail of the scene.
His face showed no emotion, but his heart was in turmoil.
When he saw his team members tremble involuntarily and turn ashen-faced as they faced the intense killing intent emanating from the members of the Anbu, a deep sense of disappointment welled up in his heart.
Yashiro chose to stand aside because he wanted to use this opportunity to test the team members' true performance under pressure.
He hoped to see their resilience and courage, and that they could demonstrate the pride and strength of the Uchiha Clan in adversity.
However, reality dealt him a heavy blow; the team's reaction was far less than he had hoped.
Seeing his teammates' pale faces, he felt an indescribable sense of powerlessness.
He knew that as one of the leaders of the Uchiha Clan, he had a responsibility to nurture and guide these young people, but the current situation made him realize that their willpower and mental fortitude still needed more training and improvement.
Yashiro's gaze deepened as he began to reflect on his training methods and strategies, considering how to better enhance his team members' resilience and fighting spirit in future training sessions.
Koki's heart was also churning with complex emotions; his thoughts were like the surface of a lake being rippled by the wind, spreading outwards continuously.
He and the Yashiro shared the same thought: they had a glimmer of hope that the Uchiha Clan members could demonstrate their potential and resilience in this sudden crisis.
However, reality struck him like a heavy hammer blow.
Koki witnessed the various reactions of the Uchiha Clan members in the face of the powerful killing intent of the Anbu. Some members froze due to fear, while others lost their usual composure and judgment under pressure.
A profound sense of loss welled up within Koki. What he saw was not the former glory of the Uchiha Clan, but rather the clan members' fragility and powerlessness in the face of the powerful killing intent of the Anbu.
Deep within Koki's heart, an endless torrent of worry surged.
He knew how glorious the Uchiha Clan had once been, renowned throughout the world for their unparalleled strength and unyielding pride.
However, that former glory seems to be fading day by day.
The Konoha Military Police Force established by the Second Hokage, while ostensibly entrusting the Uchiha Clan with the important task of protecting the peace of the village, was in reality a form of isolation and constraint, keeping them away from opportunities for development and depriving them of the chance to compete with the outside world.
He recalled that period of history, Second Hokage's original intention in establishing the Military Police Force was perhaps to hope that the Uchiha Clan could take on the responsibility of maintaining the harmonious order of Konoha.
However, as time went by, the dual effects of this policy gradually became apparent.
The Uchiha Clan was placed in a relatively isolated environment, which limited their vision and experience, and reduced their opportunities for communication and competition with the outside world.
This isolation not only weakened their strength, but more seriously, it gradually eroded their fighting spirit and courage.
Koki felt a chill run down his spine. He saw that behind the Uchiha Clan's pride lay a lack of the power that could make their enemies tremble.
He realized with a deep understanding that their long-standing comfortable life had become the greatest threat to the Uchiha Clan.
The pride of the Uchiha Clan, without the support of strength, is like a castle in the air, ultimately unable to build an indestructible fortress.
Many methods flashed through Koki's mind instantly; however, she would leave all of these to be discussed in detail with Fugaku after they returned home.
The current challenge is how to quell the existing conflict.
Koki stood still, her outward appearance seemingly calm, but her heart was surging with emotions.
He stared at the three young Uchiha members before him, their faces as pale as paper, clearly on the verge of collapse under the pressure from the Anbu members.
Koki knew that if they hesitated any longer, these three team members would probably not be able to persevere.
In the deep silence, he took a deep breath and then asked in a more steady and powerful voice.
"The Anbu, is it? I'd like to know, without any solid evidence, how did you conclude that this person was colluding with the Uchiha? And what kind of courage allows you to so easily accuse Konoha ninja?"
"Is the power you wield the only answer you can provide? Who granted you this power? I've heard that the Anbu are the Lord Hokage's direct subordinates. Did the Lord Hokage order you to slander innocent people?"
"Then let me ask you one more question: if you can treat Konoha's ninjas like this today, slapping unfounded accusations on them, then tomorrow, will anyone be able to be arbitrarily accused of baseless crimes?"
"You keep threatening to arrest us, is your next step to imprison all the villagers as well?"
Koki cleverly avoided the term "Uchiha" in her remarks, instead expanding the discussion to include "Konoha Ninja" and "all the villagers."
He also cleverly blurred the clear distinction between the Uchiha Clan and other Konoha residents, making it easier for the villagers present to place themselves in the situation, thereby evoking a strong resonance with fairness and justice among them.
In addition, he specifically mentioned the Third Hokage, implying that the Anbu was subordinate to the Hokage's authority.
"You call yourselves the Anbu, but if you can arbitrarily convict people simply because they are subordinates of the Hokage, then how are we villagers supposed to protect our rights?"
He continued, "We all live in the same village, and everyone should enjoy equal rights and respect. We cannot tolerate any individual or organization abusing their power and trampling on the dignity and rights of others."
"Today, I stand here to speak not only for the Uchiha Clan, but for every villager of Konoha, and for our shared home."
Isn't it just empty rhetoric, just standing on a moral high ground, just agreeing to sink into depravity? Anyone can say that.
Koki inwardly mocked and secretly ridiculed him.
Undeniably, Koki's words hit the bullseye like an arrow; it was a lucky accident.
Danzo's Root organization has recently captured many innocent villagers and imprisoned them in a dark and hopeless prison, which has stirred up a storm of public opinion in Konoha.
Koki's words were like a stone thrown into a lake, stirring up ripples in the hearts of the villagers. Their whispers rose and fell, their eyes revealing their dissatisfaction with the dark forces and their sympathy for the Uchiha.
Amidst the commotion, a hint of approval flickered in the eyes of the Uchiha Yashiro. He looked at Koki and nodded casually, as if silently conveying his admiration for Koki's wisdom and courage.
Obito, standing beside him, had eyes filled with boundless admiration and respect.
Koki inadvertently caught Obito's gaze, and a barely perceptible smile subtly appeared on his lips as he secretly rejoiced.