Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

Fugaku, deep in thought, gently patted Itachi's head and said solemnly.

"Then I'll have to trouble Clan Chief Fugaku."

"By the way, Itachi, would you be interested in staying at our Hyuga clan for a while? I've often heard Shisui mention you, and I've always wanted a chance to talk to you."

"Why don't you stay with Hyuga for a while? Shisui is here too."

Shinichi smiled and asked Itachi. At first, Itachi was calm, but when he heard that Shisui was also there, he turned his head to look at his father with some expectation in his eyes.

In the end... he's still just a child.

This kid sees Shisui as an older brother and just wants to stick close to him.

Fugaku, of course, saw through his son's thoughts and gently patted Itachi's head, encouraging him:

"You can decide for yourself."

Fugaku tacitly agreed, and Itachi, no longer shy, bowed slightly to Shinichi and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you."

Seeing Itachi agree, Shinichi also showed a bright smile.

With this kid in the Hyuga clan, Fugaku will surely do his best!

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Chapter 94 Identity Exposed, Uchiha Intervenes! (Please Subscribe)

No matter how many people are targeting the Hyuga clan, they will always be able to find a solution thanks to the prestige and power they have accumulated.

The most crucial element is the utilization of one's own potential.

The enemy is lurking in the shadows, but there's no need for Shinichi Hyuga to rush to find them. He just needs to make good use of his own advantages, and someone will naturally be able to help him solve the problem at hand.

The Hyuga main family possesses this ability to leverage external forces, a tremendous advantage that is difficult for others to match.

After receiving Fugaku Uchiha's solemn promise, Shinichi Hyuga invited him to lunch. This invitation was not just to solve the problems he was currently facing.

For the Hyuga clan to continue to survive in Konoha, a strong Konoha was far more reliable than a weak and fragmented one.

Once a means of communication is established, it becomes much easier to deepen the relationship between the two groups.

After seeing off Fugaku Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha settled into the Hyuga clan. His clothes would be delivered by the Uchiha clan members.

Unlike the way Kakashi Hatake and Shisui Uchiha were treated, he did not stay as a Konoha ninja, but as the son of the Uchiha clan chief. Naturally, the Hyuga clan provided him with the highest level of accommodation.

His room was on the west side of the courtyard where Shinichi Hyuga lived, and it happened to be in front of and behind the guest room that had been burned down earlier.

The craftsmen who repair houses usually start working after nine o'clock and leave early in the afternoon, before dinner.

This time is completely different from Itachi's rest time, so it won't affect him.

Shinichi's mother, Hanako, was overjoyed to hear that Shinichi "had a friend" who would be staying at the Hyuga family's house for a while. Shinichi was much more mature than other children his age, but Hanako sometimes disliked this maturity in her son.

He hoped that Shinichi wouldn't have to bear such a heavy burden and could live a relatively normal childhood like other children.

Those who were with Shinichi were mostly older, skilled ninjas; she had never met any friends her own age.

However, Hanako was somewhat taken aback when she saw that Shinichi's friend was Itachi Uchiha. She knew Itachi Uchiha, after all, Kushina and Fugaku's wife, Mikoto Uchiha, were very close, and Kushina was considered part of her circle of close friends.

This was the first time she had learned that Shinichi and Itachi Uchiha were acquainted, but she didn't ask any questions. After meeting with the Uchiha, she told Itachi about her relationship with Mikoto and told Itachi that he didn't need to feel restrained in the Hyuga clan.

When Itachi Uchiha was preparing to stay at the Hyuga clan's residence for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had left the Hyuga clan, also hurriedly arrived at Root's base and found Danzo Shimura.

The atmosphere suddenly turned cold the moment the two deep-thinking old men met.

"What do you want, Hiruzen?"

Danzo's tone was anything but polite. In private, when he was with Hiruzen Sarutobi, he did not treat him as the Hokage, who was of a higher status than himself.

"Is the matter of the Hyuga clan related to you?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi made no attempt to hide anything and went straight to the point.

Upon hearing Hiruzen mention Hyuga, Danzo's gaze deepened, and he asked, "What is it?"

However, Danzo immediately revealed his true colors as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Hmph... What are your roots for?!"

"How could you not know what happened to the Hyuga clan?"

"What a joke!"

"I'm not going to waste my breath on you, hand over the person!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew Danzo very well, just as Danzo knew him well.

Moreover, since the Nine-Tails' attack, they had discussed how to protect Konoha's safety to the greatest extent possible. With this in mind, they had been monitoring every ninja clan in Konoha to some extent.

The Uchiha were naturally among them, and the Hyuga were no exception. The only difference was that the Uchiha were the main "targets of attention," while the Hyuga received slightly less surveillance.

Danzo's claim that he didn't know what happened to the Hyuga clan is clearly a lie.

"........."

Danzo realized his mistake and instinctively denied it, which only confirmed Hiruzen Sarutobi's suspicion that he was involved.

"That is the cloud sea of ​​the Kurama clan."

"However... he's no longer here. I don't know where he is now, and I can't even contact him."

Danzo Shimura smiled, seemingly very pleased with himself.

"The Kurama clan!" The fact that the assassin was from the Kurama clan did not surprise Hiruzen Sarutobi. He naturally had his own guesses about the other party's abilities.

However, Danzo's last words caused his expression to change slightly.

"Even you can't contact him? How is that possible!"

"Find that guy and make him stop!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly roared angrily, clearly indicating that Danzo Shimura's actions had crossed his bottom line.

If the Hyuga clan discovers the mastermind behind this, Konoha's current unity will immediately crumble.

The Root people actually attacked the Hyuga main family... If this were to come to light, not only would Danzo be unable to stay in the village any longer, but even he, the former Hokage, could be implicated.

Many ninja clans in Konoha Village also harbored suspicions about the village's leadership.

At present, the ninja clan and the Hokage lineage can still unite because of their common interests, but if the ninja clan's legacy is threatened, those guys will definitely turn against them.

This is the most core and most sensitive matter for every family.

"I already told you, I can't get in touch with him!"

"You know what I'm doing, so how could I possibly leave any evidence against me?"

"Don't worry, he will complete the task cleanly and efficiently."

"This will only bring benefits to the village, and no harm at all!"

Danzo Shimura made a pointed remark, and Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at him, but strangely, he didn't say anything more.

Danzo's words... struck a chord with him.

Yes, the Hyuga clan is now under Shinichi Hyuga's control. Is this really a good thing for the village?!

If a ninja like Minato Namikaze were of commoner origin, there would be nothing to worry about. Since he wasn't from a ninja clan, he ultimately couldn't use the power of his clan to turn Konoha into their private property.

However, the Hyuga clan is different. If a "Hokage-like" figure were to emerge from the Hyuga clan, the position of Hokage would likely become their "private property" within a few years, which is something Hiruzen Sarutobi absolutely cannot accept.

However, Shinichi Hyuga's talent gave the Hyuga clan the capital to control Konoha. Given time, the Hyuga will undoubtedly become the strongest clan in Konoha.

This might be a good thing for the Hyuga clan, but for the entire Hidden Leaf Village, such consequences are probably unacceptable.

The feeling of the sun shining brightly... might not have a big impact on ordinary people, but it is definitely unpleasant for the power structure of Konoha and for the various ninja clans.

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi understood Danzo, Danzo also understood Hiruzen Sarutobi...

"The Uchiha clan will also participate in Shinichi Hyuga's protection work."

"you...."

“If you get caught, you absolutely cannot stay in the village any longer.”

"Take care of yourself."

Hiruzen Sarutobi realized that there was no point in saying anything more to Danzo at this point. He shook his head, sighed softly, and left Root's base with a dejected air.

Danzo watched Hiruzen's departing figure, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"A coward."

"As expected, I am braver than you, more concerned for Konoha, and more suited to be Hokage..."

Danzo Shimura had a strong obsession with the position of Hokage. He and Hiruzen Sarutobi were both students of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

On their way to sign a peace treaty with the Cloud Ninja, they encountered a rebellion by the Cloud Ninja's traitors. The Second Raikage died on the spot, and Tobirama and his disciples and subordinates were driven into a desperate situation by the traitors.

When Tobirama chose the one to cover the retreat, Danzo Shimura hesitated, while Hiruzen, who bravely stepped forward, was handpicked by the Second Hokage to become the new Hokage.

After that, Danzo regretted countless times why he hadn't stood up immediately at that time. He had already prepared himself mentally, so why couldn't he stand up?

Missing out on the Hokage position was a lifelong regret for him, and he spent the rest of his life trying to prove that he was braver and more suitable to become Hokage than Hiruzen Sarutobi.

His obsession... led him astray. Hiruzen Sarutobi walked in the light, while he silently protected Konoha in the darkness.