Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 161 The Kaguya Clan: Times Have Changed!

In the secluded chamber of a mansion in Kyoto, the Land of Fire, Danzo slowly entered from outside.

"Sir, is there anything urgent?"

"Ryōmine Kyōhiko has entered Daimyo Prefecture!"

Yuan Shixiu's expression was serious.

Danzo smiled and said, "I know he poses no threat to us, and his focus isn't on the Land of Fire right now."

"Not the Land of Fire? Why are you so arbitrary?"

Yuan Shixiu frowned.

He felt that Danzo was too arbitrary. He had met that young man before, and he was not the type to play by common sense.

Danzo's gaze turned cold, but a smile still bloomed on his face.

"Because recently, he has been researching how to throw the Land of Water into chaos. Although I don't know how he did it, the effect is very good."

As he said this, a genuine smile appeared on his face.

"As I said before, he is the person most like me, and sure enough, we are very similar in terms of methods and operations."

"Unfortunately, he cannot be used by me."

When this was mentioned, Yuan Shixiu couldn't help but reveal deep regret.

He also had a very good impression of Kyohiko.

If we can recruit Yoshimine Kyohiko, losing Danzo would be acceptable, since that guy is too young and has plenty of time.

When that person grows up...

Its value far surpasses that of Danzo.

Furthermore, Danzo's actions did indeed displease him, but at the moment, Danzo was the only one he could rely on, so he couldn't say much more.

"Although his target is the Land of Water, you still need to be careful to prevent him from shifting his focus to us."

As he spoke, Yuan Shixiu paused for a moment.

"Let's put the recruitment on hold for now. Recruiting two major clans at once is attracting too much attention, and even I'm under a lot of pressure."

"understood."

……

Daming Prefecture is not what it used to be.

When he first came here, Kyohiko was just a Jonin. Although he held a high position in Konoha, he hadn't reached his current level.

And now.

He was a powerful figure in Konoha, a true captain with real power, so he was not someone to be trifled with.

Upon seeing the daimyo again, Kyohiko remained as courteous as ever.

The daimyo also smiled and chatted for a few words. After dismissing the surrounding guards and maids, he said, "Kyohiko-kun, this is the second time we've faced each other, and the first time we've truly been alone together."

"It is an honor to have your name remembered by Your Excellency."

Jingyan said respectfully.

Daimyo smiled, stood up, and said, "I have a rough idea of ​​why you've come. I've spoken with Hiruzen as well; I haven't given him explicit support, but I haven't explicitly opposed him either."

Jingyan nodded.

The daimyo's attitude had already been made clear beforehand.

He did not object.

He even thought that Daimyo's actions were correct.

Reason cannot be understood without debate.

How will you know this method won't work if you don't try it?

The system of ninja villages and the system of guardian ninjas are both based on this principle.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "I have no objection to protecting the ninja."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Daming was genuinely surprised and taken aback. He had been pacing for a moment, but suddenly stopped.

He lifted the curtain and looked at Jingyan outside, as if trying to see his face and expression clearly.

After a long while, the lord lowered the beaded curtain.

"So what do you mean?"

"The existence of the Guardian Shinobi can indeed protect you and the safety of Kyoto, and I believe it is meaningful."

Jing Yan said.

Daimyo couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Kyohiko-kun, you seem to be saying one thing but meaning another, don't you?"

He stepped out from behind the beaded curtain, waving his fan lightly.

"The current Guardian Ninja, though called Guardian, are actually starting from scratch and pose an absolutely fatal threat to Konoha."

He waved his fan.

"The system of the nation and the ninja villages has been tested over decades and is indeed feasible and effective. I don't believe that the Guardian Ninja can replace it, so I haven't supported it. But what you said..."

That's a bit like deceiving yourself.

Da Ming chuckled lightly.

Clearly, he was not satisfied with Kyohiko's answer.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "Does Your Excellency want to hear the truth?"

"Yes, I've dismissed the servants. There's only Di Lu around, and he's the only one I recruited, so you don't need to worry."

"Da Ming said calmly."

Jingyan nodded.

"The Daimyo and Kyoto are the heart of the country. In the increasingly chaotic ninja world, a force is indeed needed to protect the safety of the Daimyo and Kyoto."

"Therefore, I believe that protecting the ninja is meaningful."

"However, it should be chosen by His Majesty the Daimyo, and trained and instructed by people from Konoha."

After Jingyan finished speaking, he stopped and did not continue.

Da Ming seemed to be deep in thought.

He selects the people, and they are taught and trained by Konoha.

He pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's true."

The process cannot be abandoned.

Konoha contributed their efforts, and his selection of personnel was far superior to the current procedures and plans.

His eyes shone brightly.

He looked Jingyan up and down and couldn't help but sigh.

"Heroes emerge from among the young!"

Then, Daiming laughed.

"You know what? The first time I met Tobirama Senju, he was just like you, eloquent and full of vigor."

"The Second Generation Lord is indeed a heroic figure, and I admire him greatly."

Jingyan smiled.

The Daimyo laughed and said, "Good, that's ambitious! I look forward to the day when I personally approve your application for Hokage."

"Thank you, Your Excellency."

Jingyan bowed slightly.

As Hiruzen Sarutobi said, this daimyo was indeed intelligent and wise; he knew very well where the scope should be limited.

In comparison, his son was far inferior.

Kyohiko said, "The main reason I came here is to report to His Majesty the Daimyo that Konoha will be entering a state of war preparedness."

"I understand. You can go ahead and do it. I will continue to support Konoha as always."

……

Outside Kyoto.

"Finished?"

Richa was somewhat surprised.

The whole process, from start to finish, took less than an hour and was done.

So fast?

Jingyan nodded: "It only took half an hour to see Your Excellency. Otherwise, it would have been even faster. Let's go, I'll escort you to the border."

"Isn't that enough?"

"It's nothing, it's just being sent to the Land of Water."

Jing Yan said.

The Kaguya clan is not just a matter for the Hyuga family; it also concerns his own pursuits.

He dispersed his senses.

After confirming that no one was around, he said, "Senior Hizashi, if possible, it would be best to bring over some ordinary clansmen as well, since children grow up too slowly."

"Disaster."

Risha shook his head.

Adults are generally reluctant to leave their homeland and have already formed their own way of thinking, which is difficult to change.

Even if they were lured to Konoha, they wouldn't be able to adapt to Konoha's lifestyle and pace.

"I mean, ordinary members of the Kaguya clan."

Kyohiko replied.

Even ordinary people want it?

Hizashi paused for a moment, then quickly understood Kyohiko's meaning.

It takes too long for a child to grow up, but for adults to get married and have children, the results are seen very quickly.

However, the Hyuga clan currently has no clear plan and hasn't decided whether or not to intermarry with the Kaguya clan.

but.

Bringing people back first is indeed a more prudent approach.

Hiji nodded: "I'll do my best."

……

The Land of Water, the Hidden Mist Village.

Genji stood in front of the Fourth Mizukage, his brows furrowed deeply.

"Lord Mizukage, this strategy is too aggressive! If things escalate to this point, there will be no way to recover!"

"end?"

Yagura turned his head, his gaze indifferent yet filled with murderous intent, which sent chills down Yuan Shi's spine and made him tremble all over.

What a terrible look!

He lowered his head, shocked and terrified, but out of loyalty to the village and his own position and responsibility, Master Yuan knew he could not back down.

"Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back, Lord Mizukage..."

"Strength is the key."

Yagura stood up, his expression indifferent. "As long as we have enough strength, even the Daimyo of the Land of Water will have to defer to us. Without them, we can still go to other countries."

The master was dumbfounded.

His lips moved, but he couldn't speak for a long time.

"Our ninja village and the Land of Water have always had a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship, and there is no distinction between superior and inferior."

"but."

"Now, in the eyes of the nobles of the Land of Water, we should be their subordinates, elders. Is that right?"

Yagura shared his thoughts.

The master was speechless.

He understood Yagura's thoughts and knew that there was no turning back.

The two sides have different considerations.

He was considering the big picture, but the other party was considering the status of the ninja village and the ninjas; they were simply not on the same wavelength.

It's a pity.

In Kirigakure at present, most people would agree with Yagura's point of view.

Master Yuan lowered his head: "Understood."

"Go do your work. I'll handle this. It won't cause too much of a stir. The Yuki Clan and the Kaguya Clan will remain the same as before."

Yagura's tone was indifferent.

However, Yuan Shi could already detect a strong killing intent in his voice.

This conflict is unlikely to end easily.

Internal strife is about to break out!

Yuan Shi took a step and was about to leave when Yagura suddenly called out to him.

"By the way, isn't this matter somehow connected to Konoha?"

"It's hard to tell, and we haven't found any signs of their activity."

"It's okay. They'll benefit from the chaos. Just consider it their doing. Make a note of it."

Yagura said calmly.

Master Yuan didn't speak, but simply nodded and turned to leave.

Leaf Village?

He found no trace of Konoha's ANBU activities, but as Yagura said, if you're not sure who it is, just see who benefits.

Currently, Kirigakure and Konoha are still enemies. If they fall into chaos, Konoha will definitely benefit.

and.

Konoha and the Land of Fire have similar problems.

The master seemed to be deep in thought, yet there was nothing he could do.

So what if I know?

Based on their previous combat strength, Konoha has far surpassed Kirigakure, so even if it's really related to them, there's nothing we can do.

We can't beat them!

……

Several days later, in the Kaguya clan's territory in the Land of Water, the sounds of bones and weapons clashing echoed everywhere.

With the help of a map and some disapproving looks, the Japanese man finally found his way to this place.

To the entrance.

"Members of the Kaguya clan, the Hyuga clan, have come to pay their respects."

Hiji shouted loudly.

Inside the clan's territory, there was a moment of silence, and soon several figures emerged.

One of them looked at the shrew, sizing him up, and then the leader nodded with a smile on his face.

Please come in.

He led the scavenger into the tribe's territory, and then said, "We just met at sea, and I thought you weren't planning to come this year."

"The situation is chaotic, so I wasn't planning on coming, but I heard you've become the guardian ninjas of the Land of Water?"

The squire kept his identity in mind—

He is now the "Heavenly Master," not the head of the branch family, so his tone and demeanor must be different.

The head of the Kaguya clan nodded.

"Yes, you heard about it so quickly?"

A proud smile appeared on his face.

"Compared to Kirigakure, the nobles of the Land of Water offer much more. Since we're both risking our lives, why not work for them?"

Richa remained silent for a while.

This is something only the Kaguya clan would do.

Although the Kaguya clan is powerful, they have always been not very good at thinking and are very stubborn. In recent years, their population in the Land of Water has been decreasing.

On the way here, he rolled his eyes at everyone.

The Kaguya clan now has only a few dozen members left. If things continue like this, they may not be far from extinction.

however.

The scariest thing is——

Kaguya's clan was completely unaware of the impending crisis.

Hizashi glanced at Kaguya Raizo.

If the head of the Kaguya clan had even half the cunning of Hiashitsu, he could never have led the Kaguya clan to this state.

At that moment, he suddenly felt fortunate that the Hyuga clan had someone like Hiashi...

At least the family line will definitely be able to continue.

After chatting for a while, Raizo invited Rishima to sit inside the house, from where they could see their clansmen training in their dojo.

Kaguya's clan is extremely fierce.

Even the children fight with bone blades, never using wooden swords or knives.

Hijiri said, "Raizo, your clan is now at the eye of the storm; one wrong step and your entire clan will perish."

"Hahaha, we, the Kaguya clan, fear no battle whatsoever! Battles of blood and fire only excite us more!"

Kaguya Raizo didn't care at all, his gaze still fixed on his clansmen. "I know what you're worried about, but Kirigakure is just a bunch of petty people, no match for us at all."

"You're with the Snow Clan?"

Hijiri looked around, a look of sorrow in his eyes. "Raizo, you are indeed very strong, but strength is fleeting... Think about it, how many of you were there before, and how many are left now?"

Raizo remained silent.

He looked into the distance and did not answer.

The Kaguya clan was once glorious and powerful, and although it is still strong today, it is no longer as prosperous as it once was.

He looked at Hizashi and sneered, "So what? You want us to learn from you? To be cowards for the rest of our lives?"

"It's not about being cowardly, it's about passing on the torch."

"You haven't produced any strong individuals for a long time. Generation after generation has claimed that they would surpass the Hyuga clan's Tennin, but so far, you haven't even produced a single decent one."

Kaguya Raizo showed no mercy whatsoever, his attitude was extremely straightforward.

There were no unexpected changes in the daily variation.

He already knew the personalities of Kaguya Raizo and most of the Kaguya clan from Hiashi, so their behavior was entirely within his expectations.

but.

He smiled. "Yes, so our family is also seeking change. Things are different for us now."

"Oh?"

Raizo chuckled, his gaze sharp. "Let's settle this with a fight, let's prove ourselves with our fists."

"That's also acceptable."

Hizashi stood up.

Although he didn't know the Zong family's Reversal Palm or Empty Palm, he figured out the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms on his own. Moreover, the focus of this battle was on new things.

He stood up.

Raizo said, "Then let's go out and fight!"

After saying that, he vanished in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, he and Hizashi had already arrived at the dojo outside.

"Everyone, please disperse. I'd like to have a spar with Hiashi."

"good!"

Cheers erupted.

The Kaguya clan is warlike, and every battle makes them feel excited.

In comparison...

The Hyuga clan is far inferior in this respect.

At least, that's how they see it.

result.

This time, the Hyuga clan actually accepted the challenge.

Unbelievable!

Everyone gathered around, their faces showing anticipation.

Hiyori landed opposite Raizo.

"please!"

"please."

The two formed their respective "opposing seals," and then, in an instant—

The Japanese manipulator opens his eyes with a white eye.

Lei was surrounded by bones that burst out one by one.

A slight smile appeared on Hijiri's face.

"Raizo, you have entered my domain."

"Try to beat me first!"

Raizo smiled confidently.

He has played against the Japanese team before and they have some understanding of each other.

Gentle Fist...

That's all there is to it.

As long as they don't get hit!

"Be careful."

The daily reminder came from the mouth of the person in question.

Raizo nodded slightly and pulled out a bone.

The next second, Raizo sensed a powerful burst of chakra erupting from Hizashi, and then his figure flashed away...

Raizo immediately sensed something was wrong.

The next second—

Corpse Bone Pulse: Dance of the Tang Pine!

Bones burst forth from his body.

This was a defense system belonging to the Kaguya clan, which had always been effective against taijutsu ninjas, but to Raizo's surprise, Hizashi had indeed gotten close.

but……

The attack method was not quite what he had imagined.

Strands of hair grew wildly from Richa's head, quickly engulfing him, and soon embedded themselves into his acupoints.

The technique of unleashing a lion's mane!

Knock knock knock.

All sixty-four acupoints on his body were quickly attacked and hit, and Hizashi temporarily blocked Kaguya Raizo's chakra.

Kaguya Raizo's face flushed red.

Lost.

However, he was deeply resentful.

Who would have thought that the Hyuga clan, instead of using taijutsu, would start using ninjutsu!

He was holding back a lot of anger and just wanted to vent it on someone.

After holding back for a long time, Raizo said, "No, you..."

"Raizo, times have changed!"

His daily trading ended with the demeanor of a master.

"Again, again! I was careless this time. Otherwise, even if you can attack with your hair, I can still defeat you."

Kaguya Raizo was very dissatisfied.

Hizashi smiled calmly: "Then let's do it again."

After about ten seconds, Raizo's mindset changed slightly.

We lost again!

This time, he was already on guard against Hizashi's hair ninjutsu, but the other party concentrated his chakra and directly injected it into his muscles from a distance through pressure points.

This left his arm temporarily immobile.

As a family renowned for its physical prowess, having his muscles severed naturally puts him at a disadvantage. What alarmed him even more was the opponent's speed.

What secret technique was used?

After failing again, Raizo had to admit—

The Hyuga clan has really changed!

(End of this chapter)