Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World.

Chapter 88 Hinata Heads to the Battlefield! (Seeking first-day subscriptions upon release)

Hinata's experience of being bullied by the village children during her trip was an isolated incident that didn't attract much attention. However, it also reflects a problem: the Hyuga clan's reputation in Konoha is declining.

By observing small details, one can roughly determine which direction public opinion is blowing in the village.

As the eldest brother, Shinichi didn't care enough about his younger sister Hinata. He knew nothing about Hinata's situation and spent the whole day training in the dojo, focusing on improving his strength.

Shinichi Hyuga was well aware of the Hyuga clan's predicament, and it was precisely because he knew this that he urgently needed to improve his strength. Shinichi Hyuga could sense that those Cloud Ninja were probably not just making empty threats.

The Raikage's decisiveness always surprises people.

That evening, Shinichi Hyuga, who had just returned home from a meeting at the Hokage Building, went to the dojo and found Shinichi Hyuga training there.

After politely asking Kakashi Hatake and Shisui Uchiha, who were accompanying and protecting him, to leave, only Shinichi Hyuga and Shinichi remained in the dojo for a private conversation.

"Shinichi, in a couple of days, your great-grandfather will be leaving Konoha."

"Before you leave home, I want to teach you a skill. You must calm down and study it carefully."

As soon as he opened his mouth, Shin Hinata dropped a surprising bombshell.

Shinichi hadn't paid attention to what technique Hyuga Shin was going to teach him. Upon hearing that Shin was leaving Konoha, his expression changed slightly, and he asked, "Grandpa, why are you leaving Konoha? What happened? Did the Fourth Hokage change his mind at the last minute?"

If we were to pinpoint the most significant event affecting the Hyuga clan right now, it would undoubtedly be their counterattack against the Cloud Ninja envoy.

In the "international" arena of public opinion, Konoha and Kumogakure are locked in a fierce standoff with neither side showing any sign of backing down. At the same time, both ninja villages have begun to increase their troop strength along the border, appearing ready to go to war.

Hinata Shin leaving Konoha at this time is not a good sign.

"The Fourth Hokage has not changed his mind; he is firmly on our side."

"But... even the Hokage can't go against everyone's wishes and act unilaterally."

"You've probably heard about the Cloud Ninja's troop deployment on the border. Today, the Hokage convened representatives from all levels of the ninja villages to discuss pre-battle preparations."

"At the meeting... the other ninja clan representatives almost reached a consensus, hoping that our Hyuga clan would continue to contribute to this war."

At first glance, Hyuga Shin's words might seem like empty rhetoric, given that the Hyuga clan has never been absent from any of Konoha's past wars. However, in the current situation, the meaning behind Hyuga Shin's solemn words to Shinichi is self-evident.

"Over the years, through several wars, the number of ninjas in our Hyuga clan has been greatly reduced."

"Hiashi's departure took away a group of elites, and this time... if I go to the Cloud Ninja front, I will also take away the vast majority of elite ninjas."

"The defensive forces remaining in the tribal territory will be greatly weakened."

"But don't worry, I'll arrange your bodyguard ninjas. The Fourth Hokage also privately promised me that he would protect your safety. You don't need to worry about your safety in the village."

"The main purpose of my visit this time is to teach you the spell of the caged bird."

"In the event that something happens to Hiashi and me on the battlefield, Shinichi, you will be the new head of the Hyuga clan!"

Just like when Hyuga Hiashi left Konoha, Hyuga Shin, under pressure from the village, was preparing to lead his clansmen to the battlefield. At this moment, he spoke with an unusually heavy tone, as if he were making his final arrangements.

If Konoha and Kumogakure were to go to war again, the ferocity would be comparable to the intense phase of the Third Shinobi World War. However, at this moment, the Hyuga clan cannot afford to retreat; otherwise, they would have no way to maintain their foothold in the village.

To completely reverse the recent unfriendly remarks against the Hyuga clan in the village, the best approach is naturally to launch a heavy attack on the Cloud Ninja. Only the blood of the enemy can rebuild the Hyuga clan's prestige.

"Grandpa, do you really have to do it yourself?"

Shinichi Hyuga frowned slightly. After Hiashi Hyuga left, Shinichi had a vague sense of conspiracy. Now that Shinichi Hyuga was also going to the battlefield, the smell of conspiracy became even stronger.

This old man is well past retirement age!

"Of course, under these circumstances, how can I feel at ease letting my clansmen who have separated from the family be led by someone else?"

"If the frontline commanders on the battlefield were to find some excuse to send our branch family ninjas to their deaths, wouldn't our Hyuga clan's opposition become utterly ridiculous?"

"This time, I will not only go to the front line in person, but I will also serve as the commander-in-chief at the front."

"To help the village win the war, to protect the honor of the Hyuga family, I will do anything!"

Shin's tone was resolute, and his explanation made Shinichi understand why Shin had to go this time.

Frontline Commander...

It's a position that carries responsibility.

Victory would be fine, but defeat...

Shinichi's brows furrowed with deep worry. Shinichi's war experience was undoubtedly exceptional, but in battles between ninjas, experience alone was not enough.

Shinichi didn't doubt Hyuga Shin's strength, but... compared to the strong ninja of the Cloud Ninja, Hyuga Shin didn't have much of an advantage.

If the Hyuga clan's ninjas are dealing with ordinary ninjas, then there is naturally no problem. However, if the enemy is a Jinchuriki or a ninja with a bloodline limit, the Hyuga, who specialize in taijutsu, will suffer a great loss.

Shinichi Hyuga seemed to sense Shinichi's worry and smiled reassuringly, "Don't worry, it's a war against foreign powers after all. Although the village is willing to let me take responsibility, how could they not want the front lines to win?"

"The Fourth Hokage has already sent a letter to Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, and he is already on his way back to the village."

"He will assist me in dealing with the Cloud Ninja."

"With him here, we will definitely win."

"The reason I'm telling you all this is just to be on the safe side, since war is unpredictable."

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"Alright, stop asking questions and listen carefully to what I have to say."

Hinata Shin gently patted Shinichi's back, his expression softening slightly, and said softly.

Time was of the essence, and he didn't want to say any more about the war and the meeting. The most urgent thing was to get Shinichi to control the Caged Bird.

Although Hiashi Hyuga has two children, Shinichi and the rest of the clan have long believed that the exceptionally talented Shinichi Hyuga will take over the Hyuga clan in the future.

In this chaotic era, some necessary measures need to be taken to ensure the continuation of the Hyuga main family.

"yes!"

"I understand, Grandpa, please tell me."

Shinichi Hyuga knew that time was of the essence, so he didn't ask any more questions and nodded seriously in response.

The Caged Bird Seal is a secret cursed seal technique passed down through generations of the Hyuga clan. Its fundamental purpose is to prevent the Byakugan from leaking out.

This technique not only ensured that the white eye wouldn't leak out, but also established the main family's absolute dominance.

Shinichi Hyuga learned ninjutsu very quickly. Although the Caged Bird Seal is a complex cursed seal ninjutsu, it is not difficult to learn. The most crucial thing is to master the key to the seal.

Within a few hours, Shinichi had completely mastered it. In the time that followed, Shinichi was explaining other important matters to Shinichi.

To prevent anything from being missed, Shinichi Hyuga handed over a scroll that had been prepared beforehand, which contained all the information about the Hyuga main family.

The process of raising an heir is usually a long one, but at this moment, Shinichi Hyuga couldn't care less about that.

That night, the Hyuga clan underwent another leadership transition.

Shinichi Hyuga summoned the heads of the various branches of the Hyuga family who were still in the village and solemnly entrusted the Hyuga family to the young Shinichi Hyuga.

Hyuga Hizashi witnessed all of this firsthand. He knew everything that had happened to the Hyuga clan recently, and he even personally participated in protecting the main clan from the Cloud Ninja invaders.

Seeing Hyuga Shin's determination to protect Hyuga, he was deeply moved and began to let go of some of his past prejudices against the main family.

From beginning to end... the main family and the branch family are like lips and teeth, and now, Hizashi understands this relationship very well.

At the clan meeting, Hyuga Shin informed everyone present about the preliminary preparations for the war. The atmosphere among the clan members was somewhat oppressive when they heard that the Hyuga clan was going to send people to fight again.

A list of candidates for the upcoming battle was announced within the clan. The Hyuga clan members on the list looked solemn. After confirming the list several times, they left without saying a word, intending to say their final goodbyes to their families.

Hyuga Hizashi was not on the list; he was someone Hyuga Shin had specially left behind to assist Shinichi.

Something similar happened once before, when Nippon Football Club left.

The war mobilization in Konoha Village proceeded quickly. On the day Jiraiya returned to the village, a large number of Hyuga clan members, led by Hyuga Shin, also headed to the battlefield.

After seeing off Shinichi Hyuga and his group in the morning, Shinichi returned to the clan's territory in the afternoon. Looking around the entire Hyuga clan territory with his Byakugan, he found that the once bustling scene was no longer there.

Those left behind in the clan's territory did not feel at ease because they were not going to the battlefield. What they gained was worry about their families and unease about the Hyuga clan's uncertain future.

In a dense forest outside Konoha Village, as a large number of Konoha's elite troops left the village, Zetsu's figure slowly rose from the ground in a clearing.

"The Fourth Hokage is truly decisive! It seems Konoha is about to go to war with the Cloud Ninja!"

White Zetsu's voice was high-pitched, and he seemed very excited.

"Hmph... It's better if things are a bit chaotic, that way no one will discover our plan."

"First, we need to take control of the Land of Rain and the Hidden Mist Village..."

Black Zetsu's voice was deep and resonant. As he spoke, Zetsu's figure slowly sank into the ground and disappeared.