Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

Chapter 38 Hinata's Undeserved Misfortune

"Hmph!" Shimura Danzo snorted coldly.

Danzo Shimura: "That's because Hiruzen is too weak!"

Danzo Shimura: "So, if I had become Hokage back then, none of this trouble would have happened!"

Danzo Shimura: "Without my Root organization, given Hiruzen's character, Konoha would be even worse off than it is now!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Shut up!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, his face red and his neck thick.

Then he was banned from speaking.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi became even angrier after that.

Onoki: "Damn you, the Dark Lord of Konoha. Although you are disgusting and make one want to tear you to pieces, I have to admit that your existence has indeed increased the threat to Konoha considerably."

Mei Terumi: "Of course, overall, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages."

Fourth Raikage: "Agreed."

Luo Sha: Danzo is correct.

Luo Sha: For the sake of the village, we should stop at nothing!

Tobirama Senju: "So you're all so poor you can't even afford to eat."

Luo Sha: ......

Chiyo: "Damn Konoha's Second Hokage, damn Tsunade!"

If it weren't for Tsunade, Sunagakure would never have declined during World War II.

Tsunade: "Tch, old woman, that's how war is. You still naively think your poison is invincible?"

Tsunade: "What? You're allowed to poison and kill, but we're not allowed to resist or find an antidote? We're not allowed to kill you?"

Tsunade: "You're the only ones who're human? Aren't we human?!"

Tobirama Senju: Tsuna! You were in the chat room after all. Why didn't you reply to Grandpa's message earlier?

Hashirama Senju: As expected of my granddaughter, hahaha~

The chat room was in complete chaos again.

【The next day. 】

Early in the morning, Naruto was awakened by the sounds of children playing in the street.

After a quick wash.

[Knock knock knock—]

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

[I opened the door and looked inside.]

Ino and Sakura had already arrived.

Both of them were bundled up tightly, their exposed little faces red from the cold.

"Naruto~!" Ino reached out and touched little Naruto's face.

A chill ran through him, and Naruto instinctively shrank his neck.

He then smiled and invited the two into his home.

Soon, Shikamaru and Choji arrived as well.

It's a lively day.

Naruto went out with the four little ones.

Not long after, he saw a man with a headscarf tied around his head.

His headband was completely different from those of the Konoha ninja.

When I saw this person.

Hiashi Hyuga sighed.

The appearance of this person marked a turning point in the fate of the Hyuga clan, marking the beginning of their decline.

Actually.

The main branch of the Hyuga clan is very, very small.

It could even be said that there were only the three of them—Hyuga Hiashi, his daughter, and some elderly elders.

Therefore, almost the entire Hyuga family is a branch family.

The caged bird seemed to be firmly confined to its separate home.

However, in reality, it protected the entire Hyuga clan.

There's no need to worry about losing your life because of covetous glances while you're out.

Apart from a small group of people from the clan leader's lineage, everyone else is the same.

However, the Hyuga clan is indeed a family with a clear hierarchy.

It is precisely because of the Caged Bird Seal that Hyuga has been able to preserve his strength and survive intact until now.

But it was precisely because of the Caged Bird Seal and the Third Hokage's incompetence that the situation changed somewhat the moment Hyuga Hiashi's younger brother, Hyuga Hizashi, became the scapegoat.

Within the clan, they were suppressed by the patriarch; in the village, they were suppressed by those in power.

They seemed to see themselves in a future like the Uchiha.

In addition, there was constant warfare.

Most ethnic groups are experiencing a generational gap.

Let alone ordinary ninjas?

The Sarutobi clan, while it was a large clan in the past, was never as large as it is now.

It wasn't until the Uchiha clan was wiped out, and the Sarutobi clan inadvertently revealed their strength, that the ninjas of the various clans finally realized the truth.

But it was too late.

Aside from the ninja, no other significant discoveries were made.

[Afterwards, under Ino's guidance, Naruto tasted many snacks he had never tried before.]

[Although they will still give you the cold shoulder or chase you away.]

However, in most cases where Ino intervenes, the merchants will still accept the transaction.

Night falls.

The children were tired after playing all day.

Before saying goodbye, Ino touched the back of Naruto's neck with her cool little hand.

【hiss--】

That tangy, unpleasant sensation—you know what I mean if you've experienced it.

"My dad told me that Shikamaru, Choji, and I will be learning the basics of the family's secret techniques these next few days."

["Shikamaru said it's chakra extraction... there's something else I forgot, I'll teach you once I learn it~"]

"Don't bury yourself in studying all the time; you need to relax sometimes!"

[Seeing Ino suddenly stop smiling playfully and become serious.]

Naruto, in perfect cooperation, adopted a serious expression and nodded.

Ino then said with satisfaction, "Well then, see you in a few days~"

"By the way, don't get a haircut. I think you look great with long hair."

"I think so too," Naruto replied with a smile, then waved goodbye to the four little ones.

【night. 】

[Inside the Konoha Guesthouse.]

The messenger from Kumogakure stood at the window.

Looking at the still brightly lit streets.

A cold smile crept across his lips.

"For the village!"

[Whoosh—]

[The instant the words fell.]

The Cloud Recluse disappeared from the spot.

Shortly after he left, an ANBU ninja emerged from behind a tree in the distance.

"Go and report to the Hokage first."

[Whoosh—]

Following Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders, he did not immediately stop the Cloud Village envoy, but instead went to report the situation.

[Shortly after, in the Hokage's office.]

"Heading towards Hyuga?" Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly.

"Let's go take a look."

What is the Hidden Cloud Village up to?

Unable to figure it out for the moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi simply decided to ignore it and go see for himself.

On the other side.

[In the Hyuga clan's territory, Hinata Hyuga sleeps soundly.]

A dark figure appeared beside her.

【"Hmph!"】

[“Is this the kind of defense Konoha has, this is the Hyuga?”]

This person is none other than the Cloud Recluse.

He narrowed his eyes slightly. "No curse mark. He's from the main branch of the clan; his Byakugan is transplantable."

Without hesitation, he picked up the petite Hinata and ran.

However, just as he was about to leave the Hyuga clan's territory, a figure had been waiting for him for some time.

Today is the day Neji casts the Caged Bird Seal, and coupled with Konoha's festival, the defenses have become lax.

Unexpectedly, someone managed to exploit the loophole.

Of course, Hiashi Hyuga was also puzzled as to who would dare to infiltrate the Hyuga area.

P.S.: Due to the unique nature of the Byakugan, there has long been a prohibition against its use in the village except in special circumstances. Otherwise, everyone's secret techniques would be exposed to them.

Upon seeing the person's appearance, Hyuga Hiashi's forehead veins bulged, the blood vessels around his eyes stood out, and he unconsciously activated his Byakugan.

[They actually came to kidnap my daughter.]

[It's obvious this is to steal the white eye.]

Because the other person was wearing a black mask, Hiashi Hyuga couldn't recognize them immediately.

【Bang--】

To Hiashi Hyuga's surprise, his opponent didn't change direction and run away upon seeing him.

It charged straight at them.

Hiashi Hyuga unleashed a powerful palm strike without hesitation.

However, something unexpected happened to Hiashi Hyuga once again.

With a single blow, the despicable thief was sent flying backward.

Hiashi Hyuga was certain that he had only used a pressure point technique, not intending to kill with a single blow.

[But the other person was sent flying backward, blood seeping from beneath the black mask. Then, their neck lolled to the side, and they died.]

Hiashi Hyuga stepped forward and removed his black mask.