Naruto: The Caged Bird Cannot Confine Me - Feng Hou Qi Men

Therefore, in order to achieve his ultimate goal, he needs to have a sufficiently powerful subordinate force to offset these troubles.

In Neji, he saw the Hyuga clan, which would become incredibly powerful in the future. With them leading the way and protecting him from the storm, he could leisurely lie in the back and listen to music in the brothel.

This is the fundamental reason why he handed over the "Wings of Freedom" to Neji.

Of course, that time is still a long way off.

Neji carefully put away the scroll in his arms, staring blankly at Feng Qi's tall and imposing figure standing in the sunlight.

After a long silence, once his excitement had subsided somewhat, he slowly spoke and asked, "Brother Fengqi, but what if some members of our clan develop thoughts of defecting to the enemy and betray the clan with disdain?"

Admittedly, the Wings of Freedom freed the Hyuga branch family from the constraints of the Caged Bird Sedan Chair, but excessive freedom can sometimes be an unpredictable hidden danger.

Just like the night of the Uchiha clan massacre many years ago.

If there had been an elder in the Uchiha clan who could have sensed Itachi's abnormality and instantly rendered him unable to resist, the tragedy would not have occurred.

For large clans like the Hyuga and Uchiha, freedom is, in essence, a double-edged sword.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qi slowly turned around, his light blue and white eyes staring straight at Neji.

"If the situation you described really occurs, it's not a problem with people, but a problem with the leaders," he said calmly.

I am a living example.

If the Hyuga clan elders hadn't harbored greed, and if the Konoha Hokage hadn't stood idly by, why would he have bothered wandering outside? Wouldn't it have been better to just stay in Konoha and live a carefree life?

He might even step in to stop Orochimaru's attack on Konoha, becoming a steadfast shield protecting the village!

Unfortunately, there is no "what if" in this world.

The truth is that Hyuga Fuuki has defected and joined forces with Orochimaru to kill Shimura Danzo and other Root elites!

Feng Qi's words made Neji, who was lost in sorrow, widen his pupils slightly. It was like a sudden enlightenment, and his confused heart became clear in an instant.

“I understand, Brother Feng Qi.” He nodded emphatically.

Just then, the continuous explosions outside gradually subsided and eventually calmed down.

The battle between the Third Hokage and the rogue ninja Orochimaru has ended, and the Sound and Sand ninjas are rapidly withdrawing from the battlefield.

"It's about time, Neji. I should be leaving now. Good luck."

Feng Qi remained with his back to Neji, patted his robes, and walked away.

Neji tightened his grip on the Scroll of Wings of Freedom, his intense longing and attachment making him want to call out to stop several times, but he ultimately held it all back.

Although in his heart, the powerful, kind and easy-going Feng Qi was actually the most suitable candidate to be the head of the Hyuga clan.

But he was no longer an ignorant boy. He knew that keeping Feng Qi in the Hyuga clan would not benefit the Hyuga clan, Konoha, or Feng Qi himself.

Some things you just have to do yourself!

Similarly, Feng Qi was well aware of Neji's resolve, so he had no intention of taking him with him when he defected.

In a silent understanding, as Feng Qi's figure receded into the distance, the distance between the two brothers gradually widened.

"Brother Feng Qi!"

Standing in the bright sunlight, Neji couldn't hold back his tears and shouted loudly at Feng Qi's retreating figure, "I will not only become the head of the Hyuga clan, but I will also compete for the title of Hokage!"

"By then, I will let everyone know that you, Feng Qi, are definitely not a rogue ninja!!"

Feng Qi didn't reply, but instead raised his arm and waved at Neji.

Whoosh!

He didn't linger, turning into a blur and disappearing into his own yard.

Whether by chance or not, the sky suddenly turned from clear to cloudy after he left.

Thick, dark clouds drifted in from afar, completely enveloping Konoha, which was engulfed in the flames of war.

The forest surrounding the village.

Kakashi, Guy, Kurenai, and other Jonin who had defeated all the invaders all looked dejected and sad, with sorrow in their eyes.

Before them, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, lay silently on the ground, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, showing no signs of life.

Even his soul was taken away by Death, leaving only a body with empty eyes.

Paying the price of his life and soul, Hiruzen Sarutobi used the Reaper Death Seal to seal Orochimaru's hands and died in the Konoha attack!

Compared to his old buddy and rival, whose body was never found, his death was relatively dignified, at least he was left with a complete corpse.

It's sizzling!

A rumble of thunder sounded, and lightning streaked across the sky.

The rain pattered down, soaking everyone's clothes and washing away the bloodstains that flowed throughout Konoha.

Meanwhile, the battle further away also came to an end.

Naruto Uzumaki and Gaara's tailed beast powers clashed fiercely, leveling the entire forest.

The match ended with both sides suffering heavy losses, and under the cover of their respective teammates, they returned to their respective villages.

Thus, Orochimaru's "Konoha Destruction Plan" came to a complete end.

The news spread rapidly throughout the ninja world. Whether it was the four great nations or small countries and villages, everyone was stunned by this sudden change.

After the deaths of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and Root leader Danzo Shimura were confirmed, various forces began to stir, preparing to divide up the resource-rich Land of Fire.

Some forces that have a blood feud with Konoha, the Land of Fire, have even begun to amass troops at the border.

As soon as Konoha shows signs of being unable to maintain the status quo, they will launch a major attack!

At this critical juncture, Konoha urgently needs a ninja with sufficient reputation and prestige to succeed as Hokage and stabilize the current situation.

Thus, at the behest of the Fire Country Daimyo, Konoha's senior advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, sought out Jiraiya, who was known as one of the "Three Legendary Sannin" during the Third Shinobi World War...

Unbeknownst to the Konoha ninjas, who were still immersed in grief, a new crisis was quietly approaching.

In the dense forest, two men in red overcoats darted swiftly through the branches, leaving trails of afterimages in their wake.

“Mr. Itachi, isn’t our purpose here to take advantage of the situation and seize the Nine-Tails from Konoha?”

Kisame Hoshigaki, carrying a large sword, frowned slightly and asked with a puzzled look, "Hyuga Fuuki, who has already defected from Konoha, has nothing to do with this operation, right?"

Just now, as they were preparing to head to Konoha, they received news of Hyuga Fuuki's whereabouts from Zetsu.

"There's something I need to confirm with him."

Itachi moved forward quickly, his face expressionless, showing no intention of explaining anything to Kisame.

"I really don't understand what you're thinking." Kisame, who was already used to this, sighed helplessly.

Silence fell between them again, broken only by the rustling of leaves under their feet.

After traveling for some time, they finally met Feng Qi at the edge of the forest, who was lounging on a tree trunk with his legs crossed, taking a leisurely nap!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 91 Illusion Showdown: Feng Qi VS Uchiha Itachi!

"Have we arrived? I've been waiting for you here for quite a while, Akatsuki..."

Feng Qi straightened his legs, glanced sideways at Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki standing on the open grass, then jumped down from the tree and stopped just a few meters away from them.

Successfully freeing the caged bird and enhancing his Byakugan power were not his only goals in returning to the Land of Fire.

While the Hyuga clan, led by Neji, could certainly guarantee a peaceful future, the increasingly dire situation in the ninja world would not allow them such a long period of peace to develop.

Therefore, during this period of focused cultivation to increase his total Qi chakra, Feng Qi still had one thing he had to do.

Just as he was about to set off, he spotted Zetsu, who was secretly observing him from the shadows, and deduced that he would encounter Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki here.

The Akatsuki organization had been eyeing him for quite some time. In order to save himself some trouble in the future and to keep these ambitious guys from bothering him, Feng Qi chose to stay where he was and wait, and to show off his power a little.

"Hyuga Kazeki, did you know we would come looking for you?"

Kisame Hoshigaki swung Samehada and hoisted him onto his shoulder, carefully examining the boy in front of him who had a similar experience to Itachi.

Those pure white eyes with a faint blue tinge caught his attention; they were quite different from the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan in his memory.

Although he looks like just a kid, the dangerous aura that naturally emanates from him is in no way weaker than Itachi's!

No wonder he was able to defeat Orochimaru and infiltrate Konoha to assassinate Shimura Danzo...

Kisame Hoshigaki narrowed his fierce eyes slightly, the turmoil in his heart was far from calm.

"That aloe vera-headed guy is also one of your people, right? His disguise skills are really too clumsy," Feng Qi said slowly.

A casual remark made Kisame's eyes widen in surprise.

Was Jue's disguise skills too clumsy?

Even within the Akatsuki organization, that guy's stealth ability is second to none; he can even appear and disappear unpredictably in front of some Kage-level ninjas!

It was detected so easily?!

"Although I knew that you guys hiding in the shadows would probably take action, I really didn't expect it to be you who came."

Feng Qi lied through his teeth, raising his eyes to look at the cold-faced Uchiha Itachi, "Itachi-senpai."

"Hyuga Fuuki, a super genius among the younger generation of the Hyuga branch family who awakened a special Byakugan..." Itachi said in a deep voice.

With one hand hidden inside his red overcoat, his tone was calm and composed, making it difficult for anyone to guess his true thoughts.

Of course, this does not include Feng Qi, who knows the truth behind Itachi Uchiha's massacre and defection.

It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Itachi Uchiha, who should have run to Konoha to tell them he was still alive and not to even think about attacking Sasuke, changed his target and ran here instead.

He simply wanted to come and see if Hyuga Fuuki posed any threat to Konoha!

Feng Qi couldn't judge whether Itachi Uchiha's actions of ruthlessly slaughtering his entire clan for the sake of Konoha's stability were right or wrong, but he simply couldn't understand them.

Given the character of those high-ranking officials in Konoha, is it really worth going to such lengths?

According to unofficial Naruto accounts, Itachi Uchiha was actually caught in Shisui Uchiha's Kotoamatsukami genjutsu, which was based on the principle that "Konoha must be the priority no matter what."

The moment they met, Feng Qi could tell that the chakra flowing within Itachi Uchiha's body was completely normal.

This guy really did that through his own willpower!

"The ultimate goal of the Akatsuki organization is to destroy the entire ninja world and establish a new order. If you are interested in this, then join us."