Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 225 The Great Fire at the Kurama Family Residence

Under the eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, Hyuga Hiten stood frozen in place for a moment.

In the endless darkness, Hyuga Hiten, unable to move, stared intently at his surroundings, his Byakugan trying to activate, but to no avail.

"Don't waste your energy. This isn't reality, and you can't activate the Byakugan here."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yun's figure appeared in front of him, swaying in the darkness.

"Uchiha Un! You...you dare...?"

The illusion of the clouds chuckled, then replied casually, "Why would I dare to make a move, would I?"

"hehe……"

With a light laugh, Yun looked at the other person: "Sometimes I really don't understand the thinking of you old fogies. You think that since we're both from Konoha, my Uchiha status means I can't attack the Hyuga... right?"

"Sometimes I want to reason with you, but you seem more willing to talk about force. But when I talk to you about force, you want me to reason with you even more..."

Hyuga Hiten glared angrily: "This is an internal matter of the Hyuga clan. You're just an Uchiha! You have no right to interfere in Hyuga affairs!"

The illusion of the cloud slowly walked forward, and a long sword appeared in its hand.

Immediately, the long sword was plunged directly into the opponent's chest.

In an instant, an incredibly real pain struck.

"ah!!!"

The already elderly Hyuga Hiten let out a miserable scream.

"puff……"

The long sword was slowly pulled out, and the excruciating pain from the friction between the steel and his heart almost made him faint.

"I am indeed a member of the Uchiha clan, but I am also Tokuma's teacher."

Yun's voice rang out, and then another long sword was thrust into the ground.

"puff."

"ah!!!"

Amidst the screams, Yun's gaze remained calm.

"Hiashi, as the head of the Hyuga main family, wants to change, and Hizashi, the leader of the branch family, also wants to change... It seems that only you and a few conservatives in the entire Hyuga clan are unwilling to change."

"The ninja world is about to descend into chaos, and the Hokage wouldn't allow problems to arise in Konoha's rear at a time like this. So, old man... it seems only you... have been stubbornly going your own way..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the clouds surrounding Hyuga Hinata simultaneously unleashed their swords, piercing right through him.

Hyuga Hiten's screams rang out again, then he slightly raised his head and looked directly at Uchiha Un: "The Hyuga clan... the cursed seal of the Caged Bird cannot be erased; it is the key to the Hyuga clan's existence for thousands of years!"

"Uchiha Kumo... Do you know how many rival villages outside the region are constantly eyeing the Byakugan's reconnaissance abilities? Do you know why something like the Caged Bird exists?"

"Sometimes, these deadly curses can also be their lifesavers! If you erase the curses from everyone in the branch family, you'll soon regret it."

Upon hearing this, Yun shook her head slightly.

"The curse marks of the family division will not be erased at this time. Taking it step by step is also a way of being responsible for their lives."

Hyuga Hiten paused for a moment, then asked, "What you said before..."

The Illusion of the Clouds waved its hand slightly: "That kind of statement only gives them hope. I told Tokuma a long time ago that a caged bird is a constraint for the strong, but a protection for the weak."

"The conflict between the main and branch families of the Hyuga clan has a long history, and now it has reached the point where if it is not addressed, accidents will occur."

"Using Tokuma's example to give hope to the branch family, and from today onwards, the rules of the Hyuga clan will gradually change."

"Once a member of the branch family reaches a certain level of strength and is recognized as capable of protecting the Byakugan, the curse mark can be removed."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hiten roared, "If this continues, the members of the branch family will inevitably lose their sense of awe! The distinction between the main family and the branch family will be erased!"

Yun nodded: "That's true, but with that kind of Hyuga, even more geniuses will emerge. Old man... do you think it's fair to the branch family members for a fate already set at birth?"

fair?

Looking at the long sword in Yun's hand, now free of bloodstains, Hyuga Hiten swallowed hard, but he still couldn't move his body.

"There has never been any fairness in this world! Their fate is predetermined from birth; living for the main family is their destiny!"

Yun nodded, and plunged the long knife in his hand into his chest.

We simply have different paths, so there's no need to say more.

The world is about to undergo a tremendous change under its own control, and under such a change, such stubborn old fogies are bound to be eliminated.

Not just him...

……

In reality, it was only a moment; Hyuga Hiten collapsed to the ground as soon as he broke free of the illusion.

This scene directly deterred the conservatives from making any rash moves.

Yun looked at Hyuga Hiashi and said, "The conflict has a long history, and its accumulation has led to its current state. Head of the Hyuga clan, the Hokage does not wish for things to remain this way."

Hiashi replied in a deep voice, "The Hyuga clan will take care of everything within the clan on its own."

Yun nodded, looked at everyone, and said, "Hyuga Tokuma is my disciple. The curse mark on his forehead, and his life and death, are all related to me."

"The Hyuga main family and branch family are Hyuga's own issues, but if this issue affects the overall strength of the village, then both the Hokage and I will intervene."

"Everyone... take care of yourselves."

After speaking, Yun bowed slightly and turned to leave the conference hall.

Only after the figures disappeared did the breathing in the conference room gradually increase.

"Such humiliation..."

Before he could utter his angry words, his companion cut him off.

"Do you want to die?"

"But……"

"No buts!"

"Uchiha Kumo's power is unmatched. Tokuma, as Kumo-sama's disciple, is already entangled with the Hyuga clan... What else do you want to say?"

For a moment, the conference room was filled with silence.

The leader of the most conservative faction was now unconscious.

No one died, and the conflict did not escalate.

But everyone understands that since the emergence of Hyuga Tokuma, the vast difference between the main family and the branch family has begun to narrow.

Without caged birds, the distinction between the main family and the branch family becomes negligible.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Hokage Building.

"Is it over?"

"It's over. The elder of the Hyuga clan is unconscious, possibly due to being affected by a cloud's genjutsu. Apart from that, there were no casualties."

Minato smiled and said, "It seems that Yun still knows his limits. Using Tokuma as a starting point is indeed a viable approach."

Shikaku nodded and replied, "From today onwards, because of Tokuma's existence, Hiashi can act more boldly. With the caged bird of the branch family eliminated, even the most steadfast minds will begin to loosen."

……

The issue of the Hyuga clan has been resolved.

Minato then turned to Shikaku and asked, "Any results regarding the intelligence gathering by the other four major ninja villages on the Akatsuki?"

Shikaku shook his head slightly: "It seems that Kirigakure and Sunagakure don't trust us. Their intelligence came from Iwagakure as well. Combined with our intelligence, it seems that Akatsuki has gone into hiding."

Hibernation?

Minato frowned slightly, then immediately thought of Uzumaki Sora.

Given this guy's intelligence capabilities, it was impossible for the various ninja villages to keep quiet about their intelligence gathering efforts against the Akatsuki.

So...

Choosing to lie low means that one is not yet ready.

Strength?

At this moment, Shikaku spoke up, "The five great ninja villages recalling their tailed beasts and uniting against the Akatsuki organization—this sense of urgency won't last long."

The words had barely left his lips when they reminded Minato.

The temporary alliance of the five great ninja villages against Akatsuki was fundamentally due to information that Onoki had overheard.

Based on this, the inscription on the stone tablet that Yun later mentioned, along with the legendary existence of the Sage of Six Paths, alerted the various ninja villages.

In this situation, if Akatsuki chooses to lie low, then the current state of the five great ninja villages will not last long.

It won't be long before other ninja villages start to fear Konoha again.

"It seems our opponent considered this as well, which is why they made this choice, right?"

Shikaku nodded slightly: "We have never known the source of information about Uzumaki Sora, but given his intelligence capabilities, this is indeed a good way to make the situation fall apart on its own."

"The power of the clouds will make them uneasy. An unseen Akatsuki and a visible Konoha—over time, they will turn their attention back to Konoha."

After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.

Compared to the problems with Akatsuki, the conflict between the Hyuga main family and the branch family is not so important; the two are not even in the same league.

After a moment's thought, Minato released his senses and then looked at Shikaku seriously, asking, "If... Konoha were to unify the ninja world first..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shikaku shook his head: "With the power of the Cloud, unifying the ninja world might not be out of the question, but with Uzumaki Sora's intelligence capabilities, once we make a decision, he will take advantage of it."

"Not placing Konoha in opposition to the ninja world is the best option right now. And as mentioned before, the enemy that Kumo fears may not have appeared yet..."

These words made Minato immediately abandon his idea.

Even the clouds seem to be urging Naruto and Sasuke to grow stronger, so if Konoha stands on the opposite side of the ninja world, their chances of winning are too small.

Vortex Void...

intelligence……

Most importantly, it's a manifestation of intelligence...

After sighing, Minato said, "Until we find out Akatsuki's hideout, we can only do our best to maintain the status quo."

Shikaku replied, "We need to divide the Nine-Tails as soon as possible. Since we all trust Yun, there's no need to delay in strengthening his power and helping Naruto grow."

Just as Minato was about to say something, he suddenly stopped.

A moment later, a member of the secret service knocked on the door and entered after receiving permission.

"Lord Hokage, a sudden fire has broken out at the Kurama clan compound! It has been confirmed that Kurama Murakumo and his wife perished."

The Kurama clan? A great fire?

How is that possible?

Minato frowned slightly. As a ninja, especially a member of the Kurama clan in Konoha with a special bloodline limit, how could he possibly die from something like a fire?

……

at the same time.

Yun, who had just returned home, saw... two tailed beasts, who had also just returned, fighting each other on the sofa.

"You stinky fox!"

"Stupid tanuki!"

They were hurling insults at each other when Little Nine-Tailed Fox jumped up and swung its claw: "You two, you stupid tanuki, I'll kill you!"

Little Shukaku leaped aside, then immediately retaliated, shouting, "I'm going to fart you to death!"

At that moment, Uchiha Hazuki came out of the kitchen and said, "Kumo is back, let's eat."

He then pointed at the two tailed beasts: "Fox and tanuki, no fighting while eating!"

In an instant, the two idiots on the sofa separated on their own.

He bowed slightly and replied, "Yes..."

Izumi chuckled, "So, Lord Kurama is only afraid of Mom and Brother? But why is Lord Shukaku so obedient?"

Shukaku winked, jumped onto the table and sat down, then said to Hazuki, who had just come out, "That stinky fox said a lot of bad things about you today. How about we kick it out?"

Hazuki Uchiha reached out, grabbed Shukaku, and threw him onto the sofa: "You're not allowed to stand on the table while eating. Even though you don't eat, you still need to learn manners, understand?"

The little Shukaku, having been thrown out, tumbled to Kurama's side, tilting its head and asking, "Didn't you say she was the most important person in this house? Why don't you care if you talk badly about her?"

The little nine-tailed fox raised its paw and slapped it away again: "Do you think Lady Hazuki would listen to your instigation? She's the most reasonable person."

???

Shukaku's eyes widened in an instant.

Is this still the fox from my memory?

Even the old man back then didn't receive this kind of treatment, right?

"Nine-Tails, you have fallen."

"Hmph! Just stating the truth..."

Without the slightest embarrassment, the little nine-tailed fox was rewarded with a thousand-tael banknote the next moment.

Little Nine-Tailed Fox happily accepted it and then stuffed it under its buttocks.

This scene stunned Shukaku, and then he looked at the three of them, his meaning clear: Where is mine?

Yun smiled and replied, "What are you looking at? The one who is the most polite when you go out will get pocket money, you know?"

The Nine-Tailed Fox looked at Shukaku with disdain: "You stupid tanuki, you can't even afford your own rent, yet you have the nerve to eat and live here for free every day? If it were me, I would have dug a hole and buried myself long ago, what a disgrace..."

The sarcastic remarks left Shukaku stunned.

You can actually play like this?

Yun then reached out and tapped Shukaku's forehead: "Although tailed beasts don't need to eat or drink, you'll have to buy your own toys and such."

Toy?

Do I, Lord Shukaku, need toys?

Shukaku bared its teeth, but was immediately knocked back.

"Don't make that face while eating. You're new to this house, so remember to earn your rent money quickly."

Shukaku covered her forehead, looking aggrieved: "When we split up... you didn't mention anything about having to pay rent..."

"Didn't they say?"

Yun pondered for a moment, then replied with a sinister grin, "It's the same whether I say it now or not. Don't just think about having fun when you go out with Nine-Tailed Fox tomorrow; you should try to make some money, shouldn't you?"

Shukaku, enraged, cried out, "I am a tailed beast!"

Yun nodded: "So you want to be a tailed beast that eats and drinks for free?"

Uh!

For a moment, Shukaku's pride as a tailed beast rendered him speechless.

Meanwhile, Kurama scoffed, "A stupid tanuki who can't even make money, you're a disgrace to the tailed beasts. You're only fit to play in the sand in the desert, or be locked in a teapot..."

Shukaku glared at him angrily: "That's still better than you begging for money by acting cute just now. You're no longer the majestic and domineering Nine-Tails you used to be. You're just a shameful fox now..."

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(End of this chapter)