Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World.

Chapter 97 Tearing Off Faces, Struggle Begins! (Please Subscribe)

Shinichi Hyuga's words were resolute, implying that he didn't even trust the Anbu, which was actually a veiled expression of doubt about Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Shinichi Hyuga, seemingly surprised by his unexpected answer.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed slightly. Even with his composure and self-control, he couldn't help but lose his composure when Shinichi said this. Hiruzen remained silent, simply looking at Shinichi as if trying to glean something from the child.

Hiruzen fell silent, but Danzo Shimura jumped out and shouted, "Bastard!"

"You brat, do you know who you're talking to? Don't think you can act so disrespectfully just because you're from the Hyuga main branch!"

"If you can't even trust the Third Hokage's direct ANBU, then who in this village can you trust?!"

"Is this how the Hyuga family raised you?"

Danzo Shimura adopted the role of an elder and reprimanded Shinichi Hyuga, while glancing at Hiruzen Sarutobi with slightly narrowed eyes as he spoke.

He could roughly understand why Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to retrieve the corpse; most likely, he hoped to find some clues on the corpse that would allow him to pinpoint his location.

Once Hiruzen has a solid handle on Danzo, his actions will likely be hampered by Hiruzen, and he, as the leader of Root, will probably become Hiruzen's puppet.

However... it seems that Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan is not going smoothly.

Despite his young age, Shinichi Hyuga is representing the Hyuga clan, and neither he nor Hiruzen can underestimate his power.

Shinichi didn't even bother to pay attention to Danzo's reprimand. He waved to the Hyuga clan's guards, signaling them to collect Kurama Unkai's body.

Shinichi's somewhat confrontational order caused the Hyuga clan members to hesitate briefly. They glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, then at Shinichi Hyuga, and after a brief moment of hesitation, they ultimately chose to obey Shinichi's command.

Seeing that Shinichi Hyuga, despite his young age, was able to command these Hyuga clan members, a dark glint flashed in the eyes of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, not wanting a direct conflict with the Hyuga clan, and was about to compromise when Danzo, standing beside him, gave him no chance: "Go, obey the Hokage's orders!"

"This body will be investigated by the secret service!"

"Kill those who disobey!"

In this village, there was no one that Danzo Shimura dared not offend, and there was no one he dared not kill.

He was a man who did odd jobs in the shadows; reputation was merely a byproduct for him.

His notification to Root wasn't based on any damned reputation, but on the cursed seal! It was fear!

Moreover, at this very moment, he is using the name of Hiruzen Sarutobi!

As soon as he finished speaking, the two Root ninjas behind him leaped out and rushed towards Kurama Unkai's corpse.

The two attacked suddenly. Hyuga Hizashi, who was standing in Kurama Cloud Sea, frowned. Without clear instructions and not wanting to completely break ties with Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Hokage, he hesitated for a moment and then chose to retreat and dodge, giving way.

Two ANBU members successfully reached Kurama Unkai's body. Seeing the Root ninjas come to the rescue, the other ANBU members were greatly encouraged and quickly gathered together to face the encirclement of the Hyuga ninjas.

Seeing the Root and the Anbu take such a tough stance, the Hyuga clan members all turned to look at Hyuga Shinichi.

If it's just a verbal battle and the Third Hokage and Danzo don't show up, they naturally won't hesitate at all. But if they really want to fight the Third Hokage and Danzo's people and completely break off relations, that's a different story.

Let alone Shinichi Hyuga, even Hiashi Hyuga and Shinichi Hyuga would need to think twice.

However, Zhen's words completely dispelled the tribesmen's hesitation: "Hmph!"

"They've already come knocking on our door; what room do we, the Hyuga clan, have to back down?"

"The assassins have been killed. If we still can't find out who's behind this, how will the Hyuga clan maintain its standing in the ninja world?"

"The more they try to stop our investigation, the more we will pursue this matter to the end."

"We, the Hyuga, will not fear any challenge!"

Shinichi Hyuga spoke resolutely, and before his clansmen could take any action, he flicked his wrist, releasing several kunai that shot towards the ANBU members in the field.

For Shinichi Hyuga, things had progressed to this point, and it no longer mattered whether or not they broke off relations. The actions of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo were highly suspicious, and the mastermind behind his assassination attempt was most likely one of them.

Since the other side was already planning to kill them, if they didn't join forces with the Hyuga clan to fight back at this point, it would only embolden the other side.

The ninja world is still the ninja world. If you want to fight for your own survival, you have to strike hard!

"Sizzle sizzle—"

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Shinichi Hyuga showed no mercy this time, imbuing his kunai with lightning chakra. The kunai shot through the air with a sharp crackling sound, instantly attracting the attention of all the Anbu members.

Earth Escape Earthflow Wall!

An ANBU swiftly moved in front of the rest of the ANBU, rapidly forming hand seals while slamming their palms into the ground. The enemy intended to use Earth Release ninjutsu to block Shinichi's attack; however, they ultimately overestimated their own hand seal speed and reaction time.

The kunai, enhanced by lightning, had an extremely fast firing speed, far surpassing that of ordinary kunai. Before the earthen wall could even rise, the kunai had already reached them.

"Disperse!"

With a roar, the group of ANBU members instantly retreated. Although they appeared somewhat disheveled, they managed to escape from Shinichi Hyuga's attack.

"Thump thump thump!!!!!" Several kunai were successively nailed to Kurama Yunhai's corpse, and the muffled sounds made everyone present turn their heads.

As the ANBU members who had narrowly escaped looked up at the spot where they had been standing, they discovered that Shinichi Hyuga had somehow appeared beside Kurama Unkai's corpse. Under everyone's gaze, Shinichi Hyuga grabbed Kurama Unkai by the back of the neck, and in the next instant, Kurama Unkai's body had vanished from the spot.

"!!!"

"Flying Thunder God Technique!"

The Anbu members were quite perceptive; Shinichi Hyuga's move caught everyone off guard and also deterred the Anbu members who were still planning to make a move.

A person's name, a tree's shadow.

Thanks to Minato Namikaze's efforts, the Flying Thunder God Technique has become inextricably linked to him, to the point that people always think of the invincible Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, the moment they see the Flying Thunder God Technique.

At this moment, Shinichi Hyuga used the Flying Thunder God Technique, and they would subconsciously associate Shinichi Hyuga's strength with Minato Namikaze.

Judging from the brief moment Shinichi made his move, this child is already exceptionally skilled in using the Flying Thunder God Technique. Even if his true strength is significantly weaker than Minato Namikaze's, if the opponent were an Anbu like them...

More importantly, the target's body has now been sent away by the other party using the Flying Thunder God Technique. If they want to continue investigating, they will probably have to take action against the Hyuga main family.

Just as the Hyuga clan members had previously hesitated to attack the Anbu due to their fear of the Third Hokage and Danzo, the Anbu members were now also wary of the Hyuga clan's immense power and dared not directly attack Shinichi.

If they really attack the Hyuga main family, they will definitely face retaliation from the Hyuga family.

All the ANBU members turned their gazes toward Hiruzen and Danzo.

"Interfering with the operations of the secret agents is considered a betrayal of the village."

"Arrest that kid!"

Danzo had no time to pay attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi at this moment and gave the order directly.

The Hyuga family has taken the body. If the Hyuga finds any clues on the body, he will be implicated, and he will break ties with the Hyuga family.

Rather than waiting until then to find ourselves in a passive position, it's better to bind ourselves to Hiruzen Sarutobi now and break off all pretense of civility.

If he takes the opportunity to kill Shinichi Hyuga, he can make Hiruzen Sarutobi share the blame.

He ordered the capture, but there are always unexpected events in battles between ninjas, aren't there?

Moreover, Shinichi Hyuga is still fiercely resisting!

As Danzo gave the order, he looked intently at Shinichi Hyuga.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing nearby, did not object to Danzo's order. After all, the order was to "capture" rather than "kill." In Hiruzen's view, if Shinichi Hyuga were allowed to act in public, his authority as Hokage and the authority of the Anbu would likely be lost.

The Dark Division, as a special organization, must never lose its authority.

As for whether Hiruzen Sarutobi knew Shimura Danzo's plans in his heart... he probably did!

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

He and Danzo represent two sides of Konoha; the interplay of light and darkness is what makes Konoha the true village.

Upon hearing Danzo's order, Root did not hesitate at all and immediately drew his short sword to attack Hyuga Shinichi. The other Anbu members glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and, seeing him nod silently, also did not hesitate and surrounded Hyuga Shinichi.

Seeing this, the Hyuga clan could no longer remain indifferent. At Hizashi's shout, they sprang into action: "Protect Shinichi!"

In an instant, the Hyuga ninjas surrounded the Anbu, but Hyuga Shinichi, who was the target of the Anbu, flashed back to Uchiha Fugaku's side.

It turned out that before he made his move, he had already left a kunai with the Flying Thunder God mark next to Fugaku, so that whether he advanced or retreated, it was all within Shinichi's control.

Arrest them all!

Looking at the group of Anbu members trapped in the Hyuga's encirclement, Shinichi coldly gave the order.

Danzo Shimura noticed that Shinichi had disappeared from the encirclement, and at that moment he looked back in the direction from which the sound came.

After a brief moment of thought, Shimura Danzo, leaning on his cane, slowly walked towards Hyuga Shinichi.