When the Sky Falls, the Tallest People Hold It Up

Mikoto had been sitting quietly to one side, her gaze gently fixed on Koki. However, when she saw how attentive those people Koki, her expression gradually became complicated.

Itachi's overly cautious way of feeding her, Obito's excessively tense expression, and Kakashi's busy manner made Mikoto, who usually doted on her child the most, feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Finally, Mikoto couldn't hold back any longer. She suddenly slammed her chopsticks down on the table with a crisp "smack".

The sudden sound was particularly jarring in the lively atmosphere, startling everyone.

Especially Koki, who was comfortably enjoying everyone's care, was startled by the noise and stared wide-eyed at Mikoto with a look of astonishment.

What's wrong with Mom?

Looking at her son, who was still weak in the hospital bed, Mikoto knew that Koki had not fully recovered, but the scene before her made her feel that it had gone too far.

She silently repeated to herself: It's okay, it's okay.

Taking a deep breath, Mikoto tried to calm herself, clenching her teeth, and a gentle smile appeared on her face as she slowly said, "It's nothing."

"Oh, it's alright." Koki relaxed back on the bed, continuing to enjoy being fed.

A bite of rice, a sip of watermelon juice, and looking at all those pretty little faces around me—life is so comfortable!

After the meal, Kakashi and Obito each took on their respective tasks, tacitly tidying up the tableware.

Meanwhile, Koki lay contentedly on the soft bed, Shisui gently stroking his slightly protruding belly. The warm, strong hands made Koki squint his eyes in comfort, and he occasionally let out satisfied hums.

Everything seemed so beautiful, but this tranquility was shattered by Koki's sudden words.

"By the way, Mom, where's Dad? I haven't seen him today." Koki asked, her eyes wide as if Mikoto had remembered something important.

Upon hearing this, Mikoto's expression changed instantly, but she quickly regained her composure, concealing the sudden panic, and instead put on a smile, replying softly, "Haha, don't you know your dad? He's busy with work Tenten, I hardly ever see him, probably in a meeting again."

Koki thought about it and realized that Fugaku was always elusive and rarely home.

So he stopped worrying and began to enjoy Shisui's services with peace of mind.

However, Shisui frowned slightly. Shisui was always meticulous, insightful, and intelligent, and he did not miss the subtle change in Mikoto's expression.

Knowing that Mikoto isn't the type of person whose emotions fluctuate easily, this subtle change might conceal some unknown secret.

Meanwhile, Mikoto was also thinking about her husband, wondering how he was doing...

In the conference room, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura's hearts pounded as if struck by a heavy hammer, their minds churning with turbulent emotions.

For many years, they had harbored a deep-seated fear of the Uchiha Clan, always feeling that the Uchiha Clan possessed a restless and dishonest nature deep within them.

At this moment, Fugaku has actually activated the Mangekyō Sharingan, which is a huge threat!

As advisors to Konoha, they were well aware of the immense power hidden behind those mysterious eyes—a power capable of overturning the entire world!

Mitokado Homura's expression turned grave, the wrinkles on his forehead seemed to deepen, and his eyes were filled with endless worry and fear.

Utatane Koharu, clenched her teeth tightly, her hands unconsciously forming fists, her knuckles turning pale from the excessive force.

"This... how is this possible?" Mitokado Homura's voice trembled, filled with surprise and disbelief.

The other attendees whispered amongst themselves, their faces filled with fear, as if they foresaw the future turmoil and instability of Konoha, and even the possibility of earth-shattering changes.

Fugaku's eyes had now transformed into the Mangekyō Sharingan, their crimson light gleaming. A powerful aura emanated from him, making it difficult for those present to breathe.

He swept his murderous gaze over the four men and emphasized again, "I'll say it again! I'm disbanding the Anbu!"

The entire conference room fell into a deathly silence. Hiruzen Sarutobi pursed his lips tightly, not uttering a word, but his expression became extremely gloomy.

In the midst of this tense atmosphere, Hyuga Hiashi suddenly stood up, his action drawing the attention of the others.

"I agree!" He ignored the stares of those around him and expressed his support for Fugaku's proposal in a firm tone.

Unlike Uchiha Fugaku Hyuga Hiashi concerned about the innocent clansmen who had been killed.

His gaze was like two sharp swords, piercing straight at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his anger burning like flames.

The Hyuga Clan has been a prestigious family in the ninja world since the Warring States period, with an extremely strong sense of clan identity.

Over the long years, they have paid a heavy price to protect Konoha.

But now, Hyuga Hiashi absolutely cannot tolerate his clansmen being killed without cause!

His chest heaved violently as he thought, "I'd rather support Uchiha Fugaku's suggestion than let the Anbu continue their evil deeds!"

Fugaku looked at Hyuga Hiashi, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, the two largest and strongest clans in Konoha, the Uchiha Clan and Hyuga Clan, had stepped forward, and their resolute attitude made the atmosphere even more tense.

However, the matter did not end there. A man with long blond hair stood up and declared firmly, "I agree!"

Everyone looked over, their surprise evident, even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but show a look of astonishment.

It turned out that the one who stood up was none other than Inoichi Yamanaka, one of the Ino-Shika-Cho!

At this moment, Inoichi Yamanaka was thinking about something else entirely. As the head of the Intelligence Department, Inoichi Yamanaka's dissatisfaction with the Anbu had reached its peak.

The members of the Anbu have free access to intelligence about the village, which makes his work extremely difficult and precarious. He is often kept in the dark about the assassinations, surveillance, and other missions carried out by the Anbu.

What angered him most was that, as the Intelligence Department, he had no right to interrogate the captured spies from other villages beforehand!

This made him feel that his position was merely nominal and that he was unable to fulfill his proper role.

His brows furrowed tightly, and his eyes revealed an undisguised dissatisfaction.

In his view, the Anbu's power was too great, which had seriously affected the order of Konoha's intelligence work.

Therefore, when Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hiashi suggested disbanding the Anbu, he did not hesitate to stand up and express his support.

He thought to himself, "If the sky falls, there will be tall people to hold it up. What do I have to be afraid of?"