My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 193 The Days After Hyuga Yuto's Departure (Part 1)

"The high-level meeting is now beginning."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, looking at the somewhat deserted Hokage office, his nose tingled, and the 54-year-old third-generation Hokage, who had weathered many storms, almost couldn't hold back his tears.

The last high-level meeting was seven days ago. At that time, the room was packed with talented individuals. Each generation, from the old to the young, had outstanding ninjas who could stand alone in their positions. Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi were to perish immediately, he would dare to pat his chest in the afterlife and say to the two former Hokage, "The Konoha you entrusted to me has become stronger and stronger. I have not let you down!"

But now, after that night, Konoha Village has suffered a severe blow, its strength reduced by 50%!

The total number of ninjas who died due to the "Nine-Tails' Rebellion" and the "Crimson Night" is 1,352.

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, died in battle.

Yuto Hyuga, the head of the secret service, has defected.

The Hyuga clan was nearly wiped out, leaving only pregnant women and young children.

These are all undeniable losses. In addition, there are many other troublesome problems that need to be solved.

During the Nine-Tails' rampage, many villagers and ninjas saw the Sharingan in the tailed beast's eyes. Within Konoha, distrust of the Uchiha began to grow. Although Hiruzen Sarutobi has been speaking in various public places these days to suppress this sentiment, the rift has always remained.

Upon learning of Hyuga Yuto's defection, Tsunade displayed a surprising rage and mania. After smashing nearly half of the buildings in the Senju clan's territory, she locked herself in her room, where only Shizune and Hiruzen could exchange a few words with her.

After all the calculations, the only fully-fledged Kage-level ninja Konoha has left is the 54-year-old Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Even more critically, news of that night had spread throughout the ninja world. While the major nations and ninja villages were shocked, forces with grudges against Konoha began to stir.

Traces of ninja from other villages have been discovered one after another within the Land of Fire. They simply conceal their movements, their probing intent is obvious. Once they find themselves unable to resist the invasion, a war to divide up Konoha will inevitably break out.

A complete mess, nothing good comes of it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was busy day and night. In the past, he could chat with his wife, but that night, Hiruzen was also killed at Biwako. In the vast clan territory, Hiruzen could only stare blankly with a pipe in his mouth.

This is the darkest moment since the founding of Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had regained power, sighed and his thoughts returned to the high-level meeting.

"Now, I announce the first order of the day."

"The survival of the village is paramount; I, as the [Shadow], will make this decision..."

"Remove all charges against Orochimaru."

……

"Mrs. Meiko, is there anything else you need?"

"No, thank you... sir."

The secret service officer hurriedly waved his hand:

"Why are you using honorifics, Mrs. Meiko? Please feel free to ask if you need anything."

After the ANBU ninja left, Hyuga Meiko sat there for a long time before wearily entering the courtyard.

The residence, including the courtyard and the house, wasn't actually that small, but it still felt a bit cramped for Meiko, who was used to living in the Hyuga clan's territory.

Inside the room were only pregnant women and young children, most of whom looked somewhat dazed, clearly still reeling from the tragedy of the Scarlet Night.

Even Hyuga Meiko, despite being six months pregnant, mustered her strength to communicate with the village on behalf of the remaining clan members.

The pregnant woman and young children in the mansion, plus the "most evil S-rank rogue ninja" Hyuga Yuto, that's all the Hyuga in the ninja world right now.

The most profound secret techniques have all been lost, and less than one in ten of the clansmen have survived...

No one knew what to do, and Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't think of a good solution either.

None of the pregnant women were very opinionated, so they simply went with the flow, putting everything else aside and focusing on raising the children first.

……

"Lady Tsunade..."

Silently knocked on the door and said cautiously:

"Have something to eat, your favorite will be served at lunchtime..."

"If I leave it at the door, I won't starve to death."

"..."

"Mute, is there anything you want to say?"

"Lady Tsunade, it's not your fault that Hyuga Yuto betrayed the village. Why punish yourself for someone else's mistake? The village has no grudge against you. Besides, you need to recover so you can have a chance to punish that despicable guy..."

With a creak, the door opened.

Tsunade, with her hair down, walked out. She looked thinner and listless.

"I never thought I'd be the one getting advice from you, Jingyin." She yawned and took the food box.

"No matter what, I am one of the Legendary Sannin. Jiraiya lost his leg and Orochimaru left the village two years ago. If I were to give up, it would be very difficult for this old man to manage on his own."

"It's so good that you can pull yourself together." Shizune's eyes were slightly red.

"However, I heard that Lord Orochimaru is coming back soon... Did you know that two years ago, that First Hokage cell lab was actually set up by Hyuga Yuuto? It was a conspiracy to sow discord in Konoha!" She paused, then cautiously looked at Tsunade:

"Lady Tsunade, is this true?"

The blonde woman paused slightly, then nodded noncommittally.

—It seems the village is indeed teetering on the edge of a cliff; the old man has even resorted to such tactics.

"If Orochimaru can come back, the Third Hokage will have it much easier," Tsunade said, patting the girl's head and smiling brightly.

"Don't worry about me, Shizune... Hmph, as for Hyuga Yuto, one day I'll find that bastard and ask him what he's really thinking."

"Huh? Lady Tsunade, is there no need to ask?" Shizune frowned.

"Everyone knows that he slaughtered his tribe and betrayed his village because he was dissatisfied with the caged birds..."

"You're too young to understand." The blonde woman shook her head and went back to her room.

She ate her dinner carefully, then patted her face and went into the bathroom.

One by one, the clothes were taken off, and a perfect body appeared in the mirror.

Slender waist, large hips, and ample breasts...

However, on the fair skin, there were many red and purple marks—bite marks and scratches that had not completely disappeared.

Hinata Yuto's appearance is probably similar.

Click!

Tsunade threw a powerful punch, shattering the mirror completely.

Son of a bitch……

……

The once warm mansion is now deserted.

That smiling blond youth holding the frying pan will never return to this place.

Kushina, with her white hair, stared blankly out the window, her clear eyes now holding something she hadn't seen before.

Suddenly, the sound of a baby crying reached her ears.

Kushina sprang up, ran back to the bedroom, and picked up little Naruto.

"Don't be afraid, Naruto, Mommy's here..." She hummed a lullaby from the Uzumaki clan. After an unknown amount of time, looking at the sleeping baby, Kushina suddenly opened her mouth.

She knew she probably shouldn't have said that, but the hatred that had been building up in her heart made her unable to control her actions.

"Naruto... you must remember, the man who killed your father was named Hyuga Yuto."

(End of this chapter)