Naruto: I, who fooled the ninja world, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 29 Substituting One Thing for Another, Stealing the Beams and Replacing the Pillars

"..."

Upon seeing the figure in black robes appear, gently extending a palm and placing a ball of light into Hiashi's heart, Hyuga Hizashi's pupils involuntarily contracted.

Especially seeing that Hiashi Hyuga was completely powerless to resist, his entire body frozen in place and unable to move, with only the fear in his white eyes proving that he was conscious, one couldn't help but feel terrified at this bizarre method.

"grown ups."

He lowered his head respectfully, paused for a moment, and pursed his somewhat dry lips before asking, "May I ask, sir, what are your plans for dealing with Hyuga Hiashi next?"

The dark figure that appeared here at this moment was naturally Hyuga Kumokawa, who had been lying in ambush all along; the one outside was just a shadow clone.

The plan proceeded without incident. Hiashi Hyuga, overwhelmed by a barrage of complex emotions, paid no attention to him and was easily swayed.

"It seems you still can't bring yourself to kill him?" Hinata Kumokawa gave Hizashi a deep look.

“No, no.” Hyuga Hizashi quickly shook his head and explained, “I’m not familiar with Hyuga Hiashi’s habits yet, so I’m worried that my disguise might be exposed, and that it might affect your plans…”

Hyuga Kumokawa didn't care about his selfish motives and withdrew his hand from Hyuga Hiashi's chest.

Ignoring Hyuga Hizashi's surprised and uncertain gaze, he untied the bandage on Hyuga Hiashi's forehead and handed it to Hizashi in front of him, saying calmly, "Take off your headband and give it to him. Use the bandage to cover your cursed seal."

Hyuga Hizashi finally noticed the scar on Hiashi's forehead, and countless speculations flooded his mind, filling him with horror.

At this moment, Hyuga Hiashi, who was still conscious, gradually realized what Hizashi and the black-robed man behind him were planning to do.

This guy actually wants Hyuga Hizashi to replace him?!

Hiashi Hyuga's pupils trembled slightly, and a bone-chilling cold almost engulfed him.

When did it all start?

Who exactly is this guy? Is he from Kumogakure or something else?
Does that even include the slash his forehead with a kunai by that Cloud Village ninja?!
If that Cloud Village ninja hadn't slashed his forehead, he wouldn't have used a bandage to cover the wound, and Hizashi wouldn't have been able to use that bandage to perfectly conceal the Caged Bird Seal on his forehead...

The more Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi thought about it, the more terrified they became. However, the latter felt more fear and relief, thankful that he had been wise enough to choose the right path for the hero.

This is no longer a conspiracy.

This is treating them like puppets on strings, completely manipulating them.

Everyone, including the Hidden Cloud Village, the Konoha leadership, and the Hyuga clan, was manipulated by him.

"Don't worry, he'll just go into a state of suspended animation."

After Hizashi tied the headband to Hiashi's head, Hyuga Kumokawa replied calmly, "His consciousness is still thinking, but his body is out of control and has become my 'puppet'."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi, who had raised his hand to cover the cursed seal with a bandage, was momentarily stunned.

But then something occurred to him, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

Doesn't this mean that if he loses his value, this person in front of him can personally control Hyuga Hiashi and replace him at any time?
"But," Hizashi Hyuga hesitated, "what about Kumogakure..."

"This is not your concern." Before he could finish speaking, Hinata Kumokawa interrupted, "You just need to play your role well."

Having said that, he extended two fingers, his chakra surging within him, and with a chakra scalpel, he gouged out Hiashi's eyes.

puff.

Two bloody white eyes were gouged out, and Hyuga Kumokawa put them into his arms.

Including the eyes of the main family member whom Orochimaru killed through his scheme, Hyuga Kumokawa now has three Byakugan in his possession.

However, the Caged Bird Seal destroys the brain nerves, specifically the brain nerves connected to the Byakugan, rather than directly destroying the Byakugan of the branch family.

After activating the incantation seal, the white eye will go blind, but it will not disappear.

This is why Hyuga Higo and the others are so confident that Kumogakure won't discover anything too soon.

To avoid being exposed, Hyuga Kumokawa took out a pair of Byakugan left behind by Orochimaru and replaced them with Hiashi's blind Byakugan.

Hyuga Hizashi, who was standing to the side, witnessed the whole process. While he felt even more awe for Hyuga Kumokawa's methods, he also looked at Hiashi with a hint of pity.

As the proud head of the main family, he now has his eyes gouged out and is about to be replaced by a branch family member, ultimately becoming a puppet who has lost his freedom...

Thinking of this, a sickly flush appeared on Hizashi Hyuga's face. Brother, can you now truly understand the despair and pain of separating from the family?
In fact, Hiashi Hyuga was truly feeling the despair, helplessness, regret, and pain of being manipulated by fate.

Everything that happened today had a profound impact on his mental state, almost causing the patriarch to collapse.

Especially after hearing that he would remain in this state indefinitely, Hiashi was frantically and silently begging in his heart, "Kill me."

He would rather die at the hands of the Hidden Cloud Village than become a puppet against his will.

But it was no longer up to him.

When he, as the head of the main family, decided to abandon Hyuga Hizashi, he had no choice but to accept it.

Now, the daily routine is merely a repetition of what he has been doing.

"grown ups."

At this moment, Hyuga Hizashi suddenly knelt down, bowing deeply with his forehead touching the ground. His plain robes spread out on the ground as he respectfully asked, "I apologize for not asking your name before..."

Unlike before, when he was bound by the cursed seal and had no choice but to be respectful to the main family members, Hyuga Hizashi, who was kneeling at this moment, was genuinely in awe of this lord.

Is this a respectful name?

Hyuga Kumokawa lowered his gaze slightly, looking down at Hyuga Hizashi kneeling before him, and slowly said, "I haven't used my real name for a long time, but speaking of which, your Hyuga clan should also be considered my relatives."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi, whose gaze had been fixed on the ground, paused for a moment, not expecting that this lord had a connection with the Hyuga clan.

“My surname,” Hinata Kumokawa said softly, “is Otsutsuki.”

A stirring that seemed to come from the depths of his blood made Hyuga Hizashi lower his head even further, his eyes flickering as he reminisced.

The Otsutsuki clan?
Does this ninja clan exist in the ninja world?

Could it be some reclusive clan?

He had no doubt about Hinata Kumokawa's lie, and even felt that he was not knowledgeable enough, so he planned to go back and consult ancient books after this matter was over.

【Ding! 】

[Your lie [Otsutsuki Kumoshiki] has been judged as [a fabrication], causing Hyuga Hizashi to experience emotional fluctuations, reaching the level of [complete belief], and gaining 1000 truth points.]

[Remaining realization points: 11651]

Upon hearing the system notification in his mind, Hinata Kumokawa subconsciously raised his eyebrows.

Is it fair to say they are the "Otsutsuki clan"?

He only used a surname and still managed to scam 1000 points.

It seems this lie still has considerable value.

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Click.

The door opened.

With a blank expression, Hyuga Hizashi walked out carrying Hyuga Hiashi's "corpse".

He held a scroll in his hand, and Hiashi was covered with a white cloth.

Of course, in the eyes of Hyuga Higo, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and the others, it was 'Hyuga Hiashi' who walked out carrying 'Hyuga Hizashi's' corpse.

"Hiashi, have you already destroyed the Byakugan with the cursed seal?" The cautious Higo Hyuga still asked.

Hyuga Hizashi gently placed Hiashi's "corpse" on the ground, his head bowed, and did not answer Hyuga Higo's question. Hyuga Higo assumed that Hiashi was simply lost in grief.

He bent down and lifted the white cloth covering the "corpse," pried open the eyelids to look at the dim white eyes, and the tense old face finally relaxed slightly. He turned his head and nodded to the elder of the Zong family behind him.

Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)