Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

The speaker meant no harm, but upon hearing this, Shisui and Yamato both turned to look at Shinichi.

They had also heard about the Byakugan bloodstains being scattered outside. It was said that the Byakugan was obtained by a Jonin from the Mist Village, but that person later disappeared, which shocked the Mist Village.

That person has been missing, but analyzing Minato's words, it's clear that the Mist Ninja was killed, and the murderer is actually Shinichi Hyuga?!

This information was indeed unexpected by Shisui and Yamato, and their gazes toward Shinichi changed.

That was more than two years ago... How old was Shinichi back then?

Shisui and Yamato silently kept this shocking information to themselves. It wasn't until this moment that Minato "suddenly realized" something, gently patted his forehead, and whispered to Yamato and Shisui, "By the way, the matter of Shinichi leading the team to retrieve the Byakugan is classified, don't spread it."

The best way to bring people closer together is to share a secret.

Even if it's a secret that Minato revealed willingly, it still counts as...

Shisui and Yamato would only feel that Minato truly considered them his own people, and Minato was also well aware of the relationship between Shinichi and the two of them. Even if they knew about this, Shinichi wouldn't think anything of it.

Just as Minato had predicted, Shinichi shrugged indifferently, not taking it to heart at all.

"Shinichi, are you interested in working for the Anbu?"

"Wearing a mask while on a mission generally keeps your identity from being exposed."

"Of course, it also depends on yourself. If you want more combat experience, the Anbu is more suitable for you."

Minato's trust in Shinichi was beyond what others could imagine. He recruited a member of the Hyuga main family to work for the Anbu; wasn't he afraid the entire Anbu would become like the Hyuga clan?!

Shinichi was somewhat surprised by Minato's invitation, and after a brief moment of consideration, he was unsure and could only decline for the time being:

"I need to discuss this with my family. You know my situation, Brother Shuimen. There are some things that I can't decide on my own."

"After all, I'm carrying more than just myself on my shoulders."

As he said this, Shinichi was weighing the pros and cons in his mind. Joining the Anbu would undoubtedly give him the opportunity to accumulate a lot of practical experience, and at the same time, he would be able to get involved in some affairs of the upper echelons of Konoha. However, his identity would be confined to the "Anbu".

Overall, it has both advantages and disadvantages, but upon closer examination, the Hyuga main family identity on the surface offers more freedom.

Minato was somewhat disappointed by the answer, but he didn't show it on his face: "Well, feel free to tell me anytime if you're interested."

"If it were you, even if you joined the Dark Division and wanted to carry out any mission, I wouldn't impose too many restrictions on you."

"I believe in your abilities, so I will give you enough freedom and authority."

"Well, let's talk about that later."

Minato seemed to have seen through Shinichi's thoughts and was trying to dispel Shinichi's concerns.

For Minato, he needs a truly reliable right-hand man to help him handle things that are not easy for him to do openly. In the future, the Anbu will also need an outstanding leader.

Even though it's decentralized now and there's no designated leader for the Dark Guard, the Dark Guard system still needs a leader to prevent factional infighting. Right now, the Dark Guard is just starting out, so there's no need to worry for the time being, but as time goes on, this drawback will become apparent.

When everyone in a group has equal say, the end result is disintegration.

Sometimes, only one voice is allowed to give the command.

Minato's current secret allegiance is to his disciple Kakashi, who is young, powerful, and while his interpersonal skills are not perfect, they are still quite good.

However, Kakashi has never been able to escape the shadow of war, which worries Minato.

Shinichi Hyuga was Minato's other choice.

Compared to Kakashi, Shinichi may be less mature in other aspects, but Shinichi has one advantage: he is "absolutely powerful".

Within the Dark Side's system, Shinichi's strength can compensate for all other shortcomings.

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Chapter 125 Hinata's Household Chores! (Please Subscribe)

Having temporarily shelved the Fourth Hokage's invitation to the Anbu, Shinichi Hyuga did not linger in the Hokage's office.

He hasn't been home for a long time, and we don't know if anything major has happened in the clan during his absence.

During his time away from Konoha, Shinichi Hyuga was somewhat uneasy, since even he didn't know if the so-called "corrective power" existed in this world. However, considering Shisui Uchiha's situation, his worries were probably unnecessary.

Uchiha Shisui, who was training at Mount Myōboku, avoided death. Although it is unknown why he has not yet been able to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, those eyes were the root of his death. It may not be a bad thing that he has not been able to awaken them.

Using the Flying Thunder God Technique to return home, when Shinichi stepped out of the room that served as his anchor point, he happened to see a little boy carrying a vase with a single flower in it, staggering through the corridor and running towards his room.

Hinata Hanabi seemed caught off guard by someone suddenly emerging from the room. She didn't have time to brake and crashed headfirst into Shinichi's shin. The vase in her hand slipped and fell to the floor, causing her to lose her balance and fall backward.

Just as Hinata Hanabi closed her eyes, preparing to receive the impact, she felt a gentle yet strong hand support her back, and the falling vase was caught by Hinata Shinichi with quick reflexes.

Slowly opening her eyes, Hanabi saw Shinichi Hyuga's face reflected in them. After a brief moment of surprise, a surge of excitement flashed in her eyes, and she opened her mouth to say, "Big...brother..."

Hinata Hanabi speaks with a slight stutter, and she may not often use this word in her daily life, but this "big brother" clearly reached Hinata Shinichi's ears.

“…”

Looking closely at the little boy in front of him, Shinichi Hyuga suddenly broke into a bright smile. He gently helped Hanabi Hyuga up, bent down slightly, and said:

Fireworks?

Without making a sound, Shinichi Hyuga glanced at the vase in his hand and suddenly remembered that there seemed to be a vase on the windowsill of his room, which had been empty for more than two years. Although the flowers in the vase had begun to wither, it was obvious that the flowers had been placed there not long ago.

I reckon it will only take a few days.

Now that I've caught this vase and the flowers in it, I know without a doubt that the flowers in the room were put there by Hinata Hanabi.

"Uh-huh!!"

During his time training at Mount Myōboku, Shinichi Hyuga almost never returned home, at most sending back letters to report on his current situation.

Even so, Hinata Hanabi still recognized him at a glance, which surprised Shinichi somewhat.

Hanabi felt the same way. When the older brother she had only heard about from her parents and sister actually appeared in front of her, Hanabi was quite excited. When she heard Shinichi call her name, Hanabi felt a surge of warmth in her heart and nodded emphatically.

Here, your bottle.

"Hanabi, what are you doing?"

Shinichi Hinata gently placed the vase in Hanabi's hand. Although he already had a guess in his mind, he still asked softly.

"Mom changed the flowers in my older brother's room, saying that it would make the room feel more alive."

Hanabi smiled brightly, tilted her head back, and presented the vase to Shinichi with both hands.

Hanabi's innocent and pure appearance warmed Shinichi's heart, who hadn't been home for a long time. He chuckled and gently patted Hanabi's head, saying softly:

"Really? Then I'll trouble you to change the flowers for me."

"Let's go, I'll take you to find your mother."

Shinichi took the vase and bent down to hug Hanabi in his arms. Hanabi didn't resist at all, sitting sideways on Shinichi's arm and even affectionately wrapping her little arms around Shinichi's neck.

Although young Hanabi had only seen Shinichi in photographs before, her earlier memories of him had long since disappeared as her brain developed.

However, Hanabi could feel a strange sense of familiarity from Shinichi Hyuga. This familiarity made her subconsciously lower her guard around Shinichi, and even a sense of closeness would arise in her heart.

Perhaps this is what they mean by blood being thicker than water.

Carrying the flower and putting the vase back in his room, Shinichi Hinata was also preparing to see his parents, whom he hadn't seen in a long time. Now that he was home, he naturally needed to greet his elders.

However, as soon as she stepped out of the room, she saw Hyuga Mio, dressed in a maid outfit, hurrying towards them from the corner at the end of the corridor. She even shouted as she ran, "Hanabi-sama, slow down and watch your step!"

Turning the corner, Mio Hinata suddenly saw Shinichi Hinata and Hanabi carrying Hanabi as they walked out of the room, and she froze in place.

"Mio-neechan! Big brother is back~" Hinata Hanabi waved affectionately to Mio, and her voice pulled Mio back to reality from her astonishment.

"Shinichi!" After more than two years, Shinichi Hyuga's appearance and temperament had changed considerably. The starry sea in his Byakugan had become even deeper, and the aura he exuded had become more mature and composed.

Unlike the sense of familiarity that Hinata Hanabi felt from Shinichi, Hinata Mio only felt Shinichi's imposing presence growing stronger. The moment she recognized Shinichi, she knelt down and bowed.

In front of Hanabi, Hinata Mio is a maid who takes care of her life, but in front of Hinata Shinichi, Hinata Mio is a guard and a subordinate.

"Mio, it's been a long time!"

"Get up. There are no such rules in your own home."

Shinichi Hyuga smiled kindly, approached Mio, and gently helped her up. Only now, after standing up, did Mio feel that deep sense of familiarity emanating from Shinichi. A smile returned to her face, and she bowed slightly, saying:

"Welcome back, Shinichi."

Having not been home for a long time, everything in the house felt incredibly familiar to Shinichi. After all, the Hyuga family was the place where he had lived for more than ten years, the place where he had spent the most time since he came into this world.

Shinichi sent Mio away, and he himself took Hinata Hanabi to Hinata Hanako's room.

Pushing open the door, everything inside was incredibly familiar to Shinichi. Inside, Hanako was sitting cross-legged on the tatami mat by the window, sewing some kind of garment.

Hearing the noise, Hanako thought her daughter had returned. But when she looked to the side, she saw Shinichi carrying Hanabi push open the door and enter. She immediately stopped what she was doing.

"Shinichi?!"

Time seemed to have left few traces on Hanako's face. Upon seeing Shinichi, Hanako's eyes lit up with surprise, and she hurriedly got up and walked towards Shinichi.

"I am back."

Shinichi Hyuga nodded gently, his eyes now filled with tenderness. Hanako's current age was probably only half a cycle older than his past life; if both his past and present lives were combined, he would even be older than Hanako.

However, the bond between mothers and children is sometimes not limited by age.

Hanako's love and care for Shinichi since childhood was genuine, and the Hyuga family's nurturing and love for him were also undeniable.

What sustains the bonds between people are the little things they do together, and Shinichi Hinata could feel the deep affection from Hanako.

"After all this time, you're finally back."