Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 222 Secret Scroll Deciphered

The differences in the personalities of those in power inevitably lead to vastly different consequences.

From the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, onwards, Konoha has never lacked a new generation of geniuses.

But its power... is constantly declining.

The existence of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was a turning point.

Trust is a two-way street. After Danzo was removed as a troublemaker, many things naturally began to trust each other.

……

After thinking for a moment about the appointment documents for Chunin, Yun headed towards the Seventh Training Ground.

Although the Chunin Exams have ended, given Tokuma's personality, he should still be training at this time.

He only has a few days of free time left. After being appointed as a Chunin, he will need to start leading teams on missions.

Because of Akatsuki's existence and the subsequent reactions of the four major ninja villages, the top combatant, who was supposed to be on guard, will be temporarily free to defend himself.

"Whoosh!"

Yun's figure appeared beside the seventh training ground.

Meanwhile, in the training field, Tokuma stood under a large tree.

"Bang."

With a single strike, the tree trembled, and its leaves began to fall.

Tokuma, with his Byakugan activated, tried his best to avoid every leaf while finding a few marked ones.

After she finished, Yun stepped forward and said with a smile, "This method is indeed suitable for training one person. What about Quan? Didn't she continue to practice with you?"

Tokuma exhaled and closed his Byakugan: "Sensei, Izumi must have thought of something just now, so she went back to get something."

Yun nodded, then took out a document and a Chunin vest.

"Since only Team 10 won the third round of the Chunin Exams, you've all become Chunin. Here are your appointment documents and identification cards; I've already prepared them for you."

Tokuma smiled and accepted the gift, saying, "Thank you, teacher."

"He doesn't seem... very happy?"

Yun glanced at the vest that had been taken from him and said, "Being appointed as a Chunin means that the Hokage and we all believe that you can stand on your own from now on. You've been recognized, but you shouldn't be in this state."

Tokuma nodded silently.

You've been recognized...

After a moment, Tokuma murmured, "Huang, who was the elder's guard, has been punished today."

(Note: Huang is translated as Emperor, but I think the name Hyuga Emperor is a bit too much. This person was the guy next to the Hyuga elder during the Chunin Exams in the original manga when Hinata was kidnapped by Kumogakure.)

punish?

The only punishment the Hyuga clan can inflict on members of the branch family is the Caged Bird Seal.

"call……"

After letting out a breath, Yun asked, "So... what are your thoughts?"

Tokuma slightly raised his head, his eyes seemingly suppressing his emotions to the extreme.

"Even as a Jonin, Huang could only collapse to the ground and wail under this cursed seal. What does becoming a Chunin mean under the caged bird?"

"Back then... even Lord Hizashi could only watch from the sidelines!"

"As a member of the branch family, I must protect the main family with my life to ensure the continuation of the clan. There is no question about that. I would protect Lord Hiashi, Lord Hinata, and even Lady Hanabi with my life!"

"But...but that doesn't justify his mistreatment of us!"

As Tokuma grew increasingly agitated, he seemed to have found an outlet for his emotions, his clenched fists threatening to tear this unfair system apart.

"hehe……"

Laughter broke the silence, and Tokuma said in a low voice, "For such a trivial reason, even Hinata-sama stood in front of Akira, but that guy..."

After a long silence, Yun finally spoke, asking, "Hyuga Hiten? That old guy, I remember he was stripped of his status as a main family elder, wasn't he?"

(Note: If you have any doubts about whether the Hyuga clan has elders, please go back and watch Neji's memories and the scene where Hinata is captured during the Chunin Exams.)

Tokuma shook his head slightly: "It's been a long time. Recently, because of Hiashi-sama's actions, he's been brought back into the spotlight. And this time, it seems more like a warning to the branch family."

Has it been pushed out again?

So these old, immortal guys are the real jerks...

Can't an old man from the Hyuga main family learn from the third generation who has already retired and is enjoying his retirement at home?

They come out and jump around all the time, aren't they afraid of accidentally jumping themselves to death?

Yun made a couple of complaints, then thought that given the current situation, it would be better for him to start the Hyuga project himself.

After Naruto confessed his feelings to Hinata at school, Minato's side, along with Hizashi and Hiashi, began to slowly take action.

Gentle yet gradually powerful, this also draws upon the lingering influence of the Five Great Ninja Villages Conference.

After this incident, it's uncertain whether the other four major ninja villages will still covet the power of the Byakugan.

But at least... because of my existence, they wouldn't dare use it even if they took it, and they might even have some reservations.

This is the best opportunity available before the final plan is finalized.

Thinking of this, Yun reached out and touched Dejian's forehead.

"Smack."

He gently placed one hand on Dejian's forehead.

Secret Scroll: Decipher!

In an instant, a strange power emerged from Yun's hand.

Meanwhile, the curse mark of the caged bird on Tokuma's forehead was gradually erased.

"teacher?"

Tokuma's surprised voice rang out. After the caged bird was eliminated, its only blind spot in the 360-degree field of vision was also eliminated at this moment.

Although he knew his teacher could untie the caged bird long ago, ever since Yun made that promise.

But he hadn't expected it to be this easy.

and……

If I untie this, will my clan allow me to exist like this?

"Worry?"

Yun smiled and asked a question, then said, "What's there to worry about? When you get back, tie your headband somewhere else, and make sure your forehead is exposed."

"If anyone asks you, just say I solved it. If they have any complaints, let them come find me. This is a gift I'm giving you to celebrate your promotion to Chunin, and it's also a recognition of the power you now possess."

Agree?

Tokuma suddenly remembered what Kumo had said to him when they were still at the Ninja Academy.

A caged bird is a form of protection for the weak, but only a constraint for the strong.

Can I now be considered a strong person?

Don't get the wrong idea.

Yun joked, "Your current strength is barely enough to protect yourself."

As he spoke, Yun took the headband from his hand and then fastened it to his shoulder: "The matter between the main and branch families of the Hyuga clan is progressing rather slowly, as the Hokage and his men are doing. At this time, as my disciple, you are here to speed things up."

"Don't worry. None of them dare to question me yet."

Then, Yun turned around and waved her hand: "Practice for a while and then go back. I still have to deliver Hua's appointment letter. If Quan comes later, remember to keep it a secret. I can give her a surprise when I get back tonight."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun disappeared from the spot.

Tokuma stared blankly in the direction they had left.

After a long while, he finally raised his hand and touched his forehead.

The caged bird is truly gone...

……

Konoha Hospital.

"Mute, how much longer until we can slip away?"

The listless Tsunade was asking what was already her daily routine.

Shizune, standing to the side, replied respectfully as always, but her answer clearly did not satisfy Tsunade.

The thought of Jiraiya sneaking out to have fun as soon as he returned to the village brought his anger to the brink of explosion.

"That damned Jiraiya!!"

With a curse, Tsunade's suppressed emotions exploded, and she raised her hand to smash her desk.

However, before her monstrous strength could land, Shizune spoke up: "Lady Tsunade, this table is the twenty-third one this month. The logistics department said the total cost is fifty-six thousand seven hundred and twenty-six taels..."

"In other words, if this table gets damaged again, then Lady Tsunade will have to stay in the village for two more days."

Uh!

The power of money quelled Tsunade's anger, and her raised hand slowly lowered because of this power.

Then, out of boredom, Tsunade lazily looked around, seemingly looking for some amusement, and finally her gaze fell on the training flower.

"Didn't Kabuto come today?"

Shizune shook her head: "The R&D department needs his involvement, it seems to be related to the village's barrier."

Nodding, Tsunade sighed and said, "So people's talents are completely different. The talent you put into medical ninjutsu is already very good compared to ordinary people, but..."

But for that monster kid, it was far too little.

If it weren't for his background, taking in such a talented disciple would be a good match between a man and a woman.

However, it is clear that this is not possible at present.

Tsunade sighed...

Born in an orphanage whose director was once an elite spy for Root.

After being targeted by Danzo, he was rescued by Uzumaki Sora. Later, it was also because of Uzumaki Sora that the Fourth Hokage was able to discover the child's talent.

This experience, no matter how you look at it, seems like that of a spy planted in Konoha.

The protective barrier set up by the R&D department will probably also have something in store to guard against this kid when it's finally completed...

"Why……"

After another sigh, Tsunade looked out the window: "Is this a visit to their disciple? They're going through the window instead of the main gate. Just like Jiraiya, they have no manners."

Yun, who appeared in the room in an instant, smiled and said, "You can't compare me to him. Although he can be quite reliable at times, his motives for prying open windows are sometimes not so pure."

Tsunade stood up and waved at Yun: "You're not that old, but you talk like you know everything. You wouldn't... be a fan of Jiraiya's books, would you?"

A book lover?

Yun almost choked, and immediately replied, "Kakashi is the one who's a fan of his books, not me."

As he spoke, Yun took out the appointment document and his vest: "The entire Team 10 has been promoted to Chunin. I'm here to deliver something."

At this moment, Hua, who was standing nearby, heard the noise and finished her training and came over.

"Teacher, have all the students in Class 10 been promoted?"

Yun nodded and handed the documents and vest to Hua, then smiled and said, "I thought for a long time before I came here, but I couldn't think of a gift for you. After all, the Inuzuka clan has its own secret techniques, so I could only buy a complete ninja tool kit as a gift."

Hana took the ninja tool kit and replied with a smile, "Thank you, teacher."

Tsunade, standing to the side, curled her lip: "This is all the gifts a disciple can give? What about the other two? Are they also ninja tool kits?"

Yun coughed awkwardly and replied, "As for Tokuma, I did remove the Caged Bird Seal from his forehead. As for Izumi... once she becomes a capable Chunin, perhaps we could lift her curfew?"

At this moment, Tsunade's smile gradually froze. She didn't hear Yun's last words at all, but the phrase "the bird in the cage has been freed" kept replaying in her mind.

That's really... incredibly audacious.

Hua nudged Yun's shoulder and whispered, "Teacher... are you alright?"

Yun smiled and shook his head: "If there are any problems, just have the Hyuga clan come to me. I've already told Tokuma about that."

"After all this lukewarm treatment, it might be worthwhile to add fuel to the fire and see how the other side reacts. Tokuma is my disciple, and with me behind him, if Hizashi ultimately backs down, then we can only continue to wait."

At this moment, Tsunade, who was standing to the side, let out a breath and said after catching her breath, "You really are willing to do anything for your disciple."

As she spoke, Tsunade looked at Inuzuka Hana. After this incident, if the Hyuga branch family could get what they wanted, then the value of Uchiha Yun's identity as a disciple would probably skyrocket.

"Is it just a matter of stance? With your current prestige, if Minato doesn't say anything, no one will dare to cause you trouble."

Yun nodded: "I need Richa to give me the issue of stance, but if he still gives in in the end, then I will have no stance left."

After a moment's thought, Tsunade asked, "Have we already communicated with the Fourth Hokage?"

Yun shook his head: "Not yet. I just felt that Tokuma's emotions were a bit off, so I simply helped him remove the curse seal. It's just adding fuel to the fire, whether it's on the Hokage's side or the Hyuga's side."

This answer left Tsunade somewhat flustered.

But thinking about it, only Uchiha Yun could be so willful as to do such a thing, right?

The arrangement of having them become mentors and lead teams on missions was perhaps intended from the outset to foster a bond between them.

And being able to go to such lengths for one's disciples is perhaps the scenario the Fourth Generation wanted to see.

The deeper the bonds forged in the village, the less likely Uchiha Kumo would betray it. When those bonds become so strong, connecting the entire village…

That time... might be the time when a Hokage emerges from the Uchiha clan.

At this moment, Tsunade thought of another rumor: the marriage between the Hokage and the Hyuga clan.

Given Kushina's temperament, that daughter of the main branch of the family who was rumored to have been dropped from the ninja academy...

Kushina would never allow her daughter-in-law to be carved into a caged bird.

Rubbing her slightly sore forehead, Tsunade turned to Shizune and asked, "This is getting more and more troublesome. Should we just run away?"

Shizune replied helplessly, "Lady Tsunade, we still have a lot of debts to repay..."

"Why……"

……

(End of this chapter)