Chapter 165 : Itachi and Genya!!
"Bring them back?"
Uchiha Itachi looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, slightly surprised. However, he still nodded. "Do you mean bring all of them back?"
Itachi hadn't expected that Sarutobi Hiruzen, upon just receiving the news, would order him to bring back all those spoiled kids.
Although Genya's actions in capturing those people were a bit reckless, Itachi still thought they deserved punishment. To demand their return now seemed like blatant favoritism.
"Cough, cough... Of course, bring them all back!" Sarutobi Hiruzen cleared his throat twice. He had sensed the surprise in Itachi's tone.
Taking a puff of his pipe, he continued, "This matter has become quite serious, and it involves both the ninja clans of Konoha and the civilians. I must punish these brats severely. This will ease the worries of the civilians and make the clan heirs think twice before acting so recklessly!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke with righteous determination, all for the peace between the ninja clans and the common folk of Konoha.
"I understand. I'll bring them back right away!" Itachi nodded and turned to head outside.
Itachi's thoughts mirrored his actions. He needed to settle the matter quickly to avoid further chaos.
Otherwise, it might cause unrest in Konoha and stir up complaints from the civilians.
For the sake of Konoha, he had to resolve the situation and control public opinion.