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

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Chapter 121 You'd be a fool to believe that!

121.

Inside the dark and damp cave, several illusory figures formed a circle, the red cloud markings on their clothing appearing and disappearing.

"Orochimaru has obtained Hinata Hyuga. That dangerous guy is most likely after the special Byakugan." A pitcher plant slowly spoke.

"They really enjoy doing this kind of stupid and boring thing, that traitor to the organization," Kakuzu said with a gloomy sigh.

"A complete idiot with no artistic talent whatsoever. If he had that kind of talent, he would have succeeded in studying explosions long ago!" Deidara said with a look of disdain.

"Will Hinata Hyuga's defection to Orochimaru affect our plans?"

The leader, Pain, glanced sideways at Zetsu beside him, his Rinnegan eyes gleaming with an unusual light.

"That's exactly what I wanted to say, everyone. I saw some very interesting things at the Valley of the End."

He paused briefly, and only after all the members' eyes were on him did he continue his explanation with a meaningful tone.

"During the battle, Hyuga Neji used a power similar to Hyuga Kazeki."

"Our previous judgment should be correct. The Hyuga clan's bloodline limit, the Byakugan, possesses a hidden ability to control chakra attributes!"

Upon hearing this, the noisy scene immediately fell silent.

Based on the information brought back by Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, they learned most of the details about the unique Byakugan.

Even within the Akatsuki organization, where all members were S-rank rogue ninja, Itachi Uchiha was a figure that everyone feared.

And yet, when this very man mentioned Hinata Fuuki, his usually indifferent face was filled with a deep sense of solemnity!

It goes without saying that the awakened Byakugan is absolutely terrifyingly powerful.

At the very least, it's at the same level as the Mangekyou Sharingan of the Uchiha clan!

Now, judging from what Zetsu said, it seems that Hyuga Neji's Byakugan is also showing signs of awakening.

Upon hearing this news, Itachi Uchiha lowered his eyes, maintaining his aloof and silent demeanor.

At this moment, he was thinking more about Sasuke's appearance in the Land of Demons.

To be honest, he never expected Sasuke to defect from Konoha. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths to go back to Konoha and tell the high-ranking officials who knew the secret of the Uchiha clan massacre that he was still alive.

'The Land of Demons, Sasuke's target really is that man...'

Recalling that calm and mysterious figure, Itachi Uchiha's thoughts gradually became complicated.

Even now, he still can't fully understand Hinata Fuuki!

In contrast, Kisame, who had lost Samehada, was filled with hatred.

"Hyuga Fuuki, it's that damn bastard again!"

Konan, standing on the other side of Pain, glanced at him and continued, "Regarding Hyuga Kazeki, we have also learned some surprising information."

"He and Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin, established a new ninja village called Dogakure in the Land of Demons."

Feng Qi and Tsunade haven't officially discussed the matter of Daoyin Village yet, but secrets don't stay hidden forever in the ninja world. The Akatsuki, with its unparalleled intelligence capabilities, naturally received word of it.

Moreover, Iwagakure, with its two Jinchuriki, was already a key target of the Akatsuki!

"No wonder that guy was unmoved by our two invitations; he must have been planning this all along, right?"

"Establishing a ninja village at a time like this, I really don't know what that guy is thinking..."

Sasori of the Red Sand, who had two sets of uniforms, spoke in a deep voice, which sounded very hoarse.

"Whatever his purpose may be, it cannot shake our resolve."

Pain thought for a moment, then said coldly, "If he will hinder the plan, then we have no choice but to eliminate him!"

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The Land of Demons, the Castle of the Shrine Maidens, the Healing Room.

"Having suffered such serious injuries, how can this kid still hold on until now? Just how strong is his will to survive?"

Looking at Sasuke wrapped in bandages on the hospital bed, Tsunade raised her hand and took off the first aid suit she was wearing, and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

According to Feng Qi's deduction, Huang Quan successfully found Sasuke, who was covered in wounds, at the border of the Land of Demons.

Due to the severity of his injuries, he fell into a deep coma and was on the verge of death.

That was a state in which even Tsunade, whose medical ninjutsu skills were extremely high, was not confident that she could save him!

He persevered and held on until his vital signs stabilized.

"Feng Qi, is this brat really the key to completely eliminating the demons you claim to have?"

Shion pointed at Sasuke with a disdainful look.

Because the Fire Country envoy forced her to hand over Feng Qi, she still harbors no goodwill towards the ninjas of Konoha.

At this moment, Shion was dressed in casual, loose everyday clothes. Perhaps because the priestess's power was becoming more stable, her hair was long enough to reach her waist, and her body was developing rapidly. Her figure was even more attractive than when they first met.

The aura it exudes is naturally noble and mysterious, making people hesitate to approach.

"Oh? You really dare to say that, even though you're just a greenhorn yourself." Tsunade crossed her arms and sneered with a sidelong glance.

When no one else is around, she won't give any face to this "Great Name" of the Demon Kingdom.

"Older ladies shouldn't talk so much. Just focus on completing your treatment."

Shion retorted without hesitation, going head-to-head with Tsunade.

After spending this time together, she had thoroughly investigated Tsunade's background and completely eliminated her perception of Tsunade as a "love rival".

Even so, when the two meet, they inevitably engage in a verbal battle.

This way of getting along seems to have become their norm.

However, compared to the extremely tense atmosphere when they first met, there is now a strange sense of harmony.

In the language of the Naruto world, it could be described as "bonds".

Shizune, standing behind Tsunade, was already used to this and didn't even have the intention to stop her.

The pink-haired ninja pig, held in my arms, was sleeping like a log...

Feng Qi was equally too lazy to get involved in the daily lives of these two women, one old and one young, and looked up at Sasuke on the hospital bed.

“I’m introducing the power of the demonic wraith into his body. Through his growth, we can discover the best way to completely deal with the wraith,” he answered Shion’s question.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade, who was face-to-face with Shion, immediately put away her childish nature and sat down in front of the hospital bed.

"During the treatment just now, I discovered something strange inside this brat's body. So it really was something you left behind..."

Without the chakra provided by the Demon Mark, no matter how strong Sasuke's will was, he could not have reached the Land of Demons alive amidst the encirclement of numerous ninjas!

"However, why was he chosen? Was it because of his Uchiha clan identity?"

Feng Qi patted his sleeves and said in a slightly mysterious tone, "Perhaps it was just a whim, but I saw endless possibilities in his eyes."

Of course, he wouldn't directly mention that Sasuke, besides being a member of the Uchiha clan, also possessed the incredibly special identity of being the reincarnation of Indra.

It's not that I'm deliberately hiding anything, it's just that many things are too troublesome to explain.

He, however, disliked trouble.

Tsunade raised her head and stared intently into Feng Qi's deep white eyes.

"It would be a miracle if I believed you."

Tsunade, who knew Feng Qi's personality quite well, shook her head helplessly.

Based on what Feng Qi said and the facts he experienced, he does indeed have the ability to predict parts of the future; otherwise, there is no way to explain why he knew in advance that Sasuke would appear at the border of the Land of Demons!

The idea of ​​"acting on a whim" coming from such a person is completely unconvincing!

"So when are we going to the Land of Lightning? Some ninja organizations already know about the existence of the Hidden Village of the Netherworld," Tsunade asked seriously, changing the subject.

During the time Hinata and Sasuke were on their way out of the country, she had already reached a negotiation with Sunagakure, the village of the Land of Wind, on behalf of the Land of Demons.

The situation was roughly as Feng Qi had predicted.

Sunagakure, whose Kage selection is still undecided, has neither the inclination nor the energy to oppose the ninja village established by the powerful alliance between Hyuga Fuuki and Tsunade.

Having witnessed the immense potential of Daoyin Village, they even took the initiative to propose establishing friendly and cooperative diplomatic relations!

The matter was resolved quite smoothly and harmoniously.

"Let's set off in the next couple of days."

Feng Qi took a deep breath and slowly walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of the ward, gazing at the village that was gradually getting back on track and becoming prosperous.

"It's time to announce the existence of the Hidden Path Village to the entire ninja world!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 122. Studying medicine is the right path for you, Sasuke.

122.

"Oh? Is she waking up?"

Feng Qi, noticing the movement on the hospital bed, slightly turned his eyes.

Sasuke suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, looked around at the unfamiliar surroundings, and subconsciously reached for his ninja bag on his leg.

However, at that moment, the body was gripped by excruciating, tearing pain.

The aftereffects of this desperate battle caused him to let out a wail and lie back on his sickbed, unable to move.

"He woke up even faster than expected..." Tsunade glanced at Sasuke in surprise.

Sasuke looked up, his face tense and wary, and saw a magnificent hill.

Before he could even react to what was going on, he caught a glimpse of a very familiar figure behind the woman out of the corner of his eye.

Hinata Fuuki!

The man he'd risk his life to see!