After the departure of the Uchiha Clan, the atmosphere in the Hokage Building remained tense.
The Third Hokage watched as the back of the last clan head vanished into the darkness, then turned with a stern gaze toward the unconscious Danzo. He waved his hand, ordering guards to take Danzo to the interrogation room.
The air in the interrogation room was stagnant. Under the dim light, the Third Hokage lowered his head and puffed on his pipe, curls of smoke rising to shroud his expression in a hazy fog. His face was etched with exhaustion and profound grief, his deep, complex gaze heavy as if he bore the weight of a mountain.
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