Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 79 The Hyuga Clan's Position
Hinata Hiashi led Uchiha Dohuan to the reception room of his home. The Hyuga clan was indeed the second most powerful family in the village after the Uchiha clan, and they had all the necessary etiquette to entertain guests.

After both Hyuga Hiashi and Uchiha Douhuan had finished a cup of tea served by the maid, Hyuga Hiashi slowly spoke, "I wonder why Captain Douhuan came to visit today?"

When Uchiha Douhuan heard what the other party said, he smiled knowingly. It seemed that Hinata Hiashi understood what he meant, which saved him a lot of trouble.

So, Uchiha Douhuan took out the deeds from the sealing scroll he carried with him and pushed them in front of Hinata Hiashi.

"Captain Doo Hwan, what's going on?" Hinata Hiashi asked in confusion.

Uchiha Douhuan then handed the list with the names of several Hyuga branch families to Hyuga Hiashi and said, "When the Security Department was investigating the collusion between the village ninja and the traitorous ninja Orochimaru, they discovered that during the Third Shinobi World War, the village traitor Danzo Shimura colluded with Orochimaru to create accidents on the battlefield and kidnap several members of the Hyuga branch families to use as inhumane human experiments."

"Really?" Hinata Hiashi took a look at it and frowned instantly, "Captain Doo Hwan, please wait a moment."

Uchiha Douhuan signaled the other party to go ahead. He knew that Hinata Hiashi needed to confirm the authenticity of the list.

But when Uchiha Dohuan forged this list, he naturally selected it carefully. These members of the Hyuga branch family did die on the battlefield of the Third Shinobi World War, and they all failed while performing missions with the ninjas of the three clans, resulting in the annihilation of their entire army. They also had no direct family members alive, so no matter how Hyuga Hiashi investigated, he would not be able to find any problems on the surface.

Uchiha Dohuan sat quietly in the reception room drinking tea. After a while, Hinata Hiashi came back.

"Thank you Captain Doo Hwan for the news," Hinata Hiashi said with a gloomy face after returning to the reception room.

"These are the properties seized from the suspects. The Hokage and the Security Department intend to use them as compensation for the families of the victims in this case." Uchiha Douhuan pushed the deeds toward Hyuga Hiashi. "The other victims in this case have all received compensation, but considering the special circumstances of the Hyuga clan, I will personally deliver the compensation to the nobles."

Hinata Hiashi nodded. Uchiha Dohuan was right. These members were all members of the branch family, and none of them had any living immediate relatives. Even if the Security Department did not give this compensation, it would make sense according to the rules. What's more, the Hyuga clan didn't even know about this before, but Uchiha Dohuan still sent it. In this matter, the Security Department, or the Uchiha clan gave the Hyuga clan enough face.

Hinata Hiashi picked up the deed, took a look at it, and his expression changed slightly.

The shops on this land deed are located in the center of the village's commercial street, and are naturally worth a lot of money. More importantly, these shops are very close to the Hyuga clan's industries in the village. One shop is even next to the Hyuga clan's family property. After acquiring these shops and properties, the Hyuga clan's business in the village can naturally be expanded. In other words, these shops can bring greater value in the hands of the Hyuga family.

This far exceeds the normal compensation value corresponding to the status of three special jonin.

Hinata Hiashi looked up at Uchiha Dohuan, and seeing the smile on the other's face, he understood that these were the benefits that Uchiha Dohuan gave to the Hyuga clan for not intervening in the martial law incident a few days ago.

At the same time, Uchiha Douhuan's visit today as the captain of the security force may also have a bit of a warning meaning.

Warn the Hyuga clan not to take sides.

Hinata Hiashi had a very clear view of the situation in the village, but he had no interest in getting involved in the confrontation between the two forces in the village.

The Hyuga clan's size was obvious. No matter which side won, the village's stability would benefit the Hyuga clan. On the contrary, if they rashly chose the wrong side, it would be a disaster for the Hyuga clan. Hyuga Hiashi glanced at Uchiha Douhuan and said, "Thank you, Captain Douhuan, for making this special trip. I also want to thank Captain Douhuan and the Sandaime for their keen observation and for seeking justice for our Hyuga clan members who died unjustly."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Douhuan smiled and nodded. Hyuga Hiashi thanked both him and Sarutobi Hiruzen at the same time, which undoubtedly showed an attitude that the Hyuga clan did not intend to take sides between them.

This is also the answer that Uchiha Douhuan wanted to get the most when he made a special trip.

For Uchiha Dohuan, the best outcome is for the Hyuga clan to remain neutral. Even if the Hyuga clan is willing to completely side with him, Uchiha Dohuan will have to consider whether to accept the Hyuga clan's surrender.

The Hyuga clan remained neutral. Although Uchiha Dohuan had to give them certain benefits for the sake of the village's stability even if the other party did nothing after the success, this was also within Uchiha Dohuan's acceptable range. On the contrary, if the Hyuga clan completely sided with him, although the chances of success would be greatly increased, what he would need to give to the other party would also become more. After obtaining these, the Hyuga clan might become the Uchiha clan that he would need to face after he came to power.

However, Hinata Hiashi is indeed a smart man, which saves Uchiha Dohuan a lot of trouble.

……

After saying goodbye to Hinata Hiashi, Uchiha Dohuan walked slowly towards BBQ Q. When he turned a corner, Uchiha Dohuan met Kakashi who came to wait for him.

"What are you waiting for here? Wouldn't it be better to take your seat earlier?" Uchiha Douhuan said with a smile.

"Is this the way you're making money?" Kakashi asked. "Fake a list of victims and pocket some of the compensation?"

"Did the people on our forged victim list die in the Third Ninja War or disappeared during the years when Danzo and his men were in power?" Uchiha Douhuan asked back.

"Yes." Kakashi nodded.

"Do the criminals we are interrogating admit that they did this?"

"admit."

"Isn't that the end of it?" Uchiha Douhuan clapped his hands and spread them out, "Is there anyone else who can find fault with this?"

"Or are you unhappy that you don't have a share?" Uchiha Douhuan raised his eyebrows and said with a half-smile, "I would like to give you a share, but your Hatake family has been a single-line family for generations. Even if I want to give it to you, you can't get it."

Kakashi:......

(End of this chapter)