Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 91 I hope you can die (45)

Sungai tribe.

The council chamber was currently filled with elders from the Hiashi, Hizashi, and Hyuga families, as well as the Third Hokage and two Hokage advisors.

"Using the branch family's daily difference instead of the daily limit, the cursed seal can perfectly destroy the Byakugan without the opponent being able to see any trace. I have always felt that this is the best method."

Elder Hyuga stated his plan with a blank expression.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the two advisors exchanged glances, both seeing affirmation of this approach in each other's eyes.

It would save the Hyuga clan leader from death and also give the Cloud Village an explanation.

In this way, the death of just Hyuga Hizashi would save Konoha from war, which seems like a worthwhile deal no matter how you look at it.

However, this matter is ultimately a conflict between the Hyuga main family and the branch family. Judging from Hyuga Hiashi's expression, it is clear that the head of the Hyuga family does not agree with this approach.

"Nizu..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the head of the Hyuga clan: "Konoha... can no longer withstand another war. Konoha suffered heavy losses in the Third Shinobi World War, and Danzo made trouble for me because of this, so I resigned from my position as Hokage."

"This is partly my responsibility, but it also reflects the cruelty of war."

"The Second Hokage sacrificed himself in all three Shinobi World Wars since the founding of Konoha. I believe you should understand this and be able to make the right decision!"

As the Third Hokage finished speaking, he used the greater good as leverage, but never explicitly mentioned sacrificing the Hyuga branch family.

However, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, who were beside him, were different. They were not Hokage, but advisors, so they were supposed to play the bad cop.

"I've always heard that the Hyuga clan's branch family exists to protect the main family. If that's the case, what are you still hesitating about?"

"To exchange one person's life for the continuation of peace in Konoha—what reason does the branch family have to refuse such an honor?"

"Don't hesitate any longer. Sacrifice one member of the branch family, have them commit suicide using the Caged Bird Seal, and after dawn, send them to the border along with the corpse of the Cloud Village ninja. Then everything will be settled!"

"Head of the Hiashi family... it is an honor for a branch family to have someone who looks exactly like you. It is also an honor for him to sacrifice himself for the main family and for Konoha!"

……

Amidst their incessant chatter, both advisors simultaneously turned their gaze toward Hyuga Hizashi.

Two elderly people, half-dead and half-alive, seemed to be saying something incessantly through their dead fish-like eyes:

Die! Only when you are dead can peace continue!

Die... For the sake of the main clan and Konoha, your death is glorious!

If you don't die, you're a sinner!

If you don't die, all the blame for the war will fall on you!

……

The words that seemed like a curse in his mind caused Hizashi to break out in a cold sweat, his hands clenched into fists.

The bluish veins at the corners of his eyes gradually bulged.

A murderous intent flickered in and out.

"What do you want to do?"

A calm voice rang out, and Elder Hyuga stood up with one hand, the cursed seal of the Caged Bird Seal activating.

"ah!!!"

A scream rang out, and the intense pain in his mind caused Himashi to kneel on the ground, clutching his head and rolling around in agony.

This heart-wrenching pain gradually distorted his facial features.

"Stop!!"

As Hiashi Hyuga's voice rang out, the elder of the main family stopped his hand seals out of respect for the head of the family.

"Hisashi, you should understand that the purpose of this meeting is not to discuss things with you."

The elder of the main family looked at Hizashi and said, "As a member of the branch family, you only need to obey orders. If you hadn't been the head of the family just now, you would already be a corpse."

"That's perfect, we don't need to discuss it anymore. We can just hand over your body and end it all."

Hyuga Hizashi lay limp on the ground, trembling and panting. The pain that had just emanated from the depths of his mind had left him still reeling.

"Hizashi..."

Hiashi Hyuga stepped forward and reached out to help him up.

"Snapped!"

The Japanese player's hand was blocked.

Hijiri slowly got up, covering his head with one hand.

He then said in a low voice, "I am willing... to sacrifice myself for the main family!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the people present looked at Hijiri.

"call……"

Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Hizashi, I will take good care of Neji."

Nodding to the Third Hokage, Hizashi looked at his older brother: "Before I die, I will leave a will stating that I died willingly for Konoha and the Hyuga. Please keep this will, brother. If Neji harbors resentment when he grows up…"

Yes... how could I not feel resentment?

But as a father, all I need is for my son to grow up healthy; I don't want him to inherit hatred or anything like that!

"If you harbor resentment, please give this will to him, brother. Neji recognizes my handwriting; he will believe me. From now on... I entrust Neji to you, brother."

……

"Knock knock knock!"

A flurry of footsteps sounded, and the meeting room door was suddenly pushed open.

"Master, the heads of more than ten clans—the Uchiha, Nara, Akimichi, Yamanaka, Inuzuka, Aburame, Kurama, and others—have come to pay their respects!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Yun, who was behind him, gently pushed aside the Hyuga clansman who was reporting.

Then a group of people followed the Uchiha into the room.

Uchiha Yun glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the two advisors, and chuckled, "It seems the Third Hokage is eager to sacrifice the Konoha clan to avoid war?"

"I wonder what Kumogakure will want next time, since they wanted the Hyuga's Byakugan this time?"

"The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan? The secret techniques of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, Aburame, and Inuzuka clans? Or the Kurama clan's bloodline limit?"

Shisui, the head of the Uchiha clan, who was at the front of the line, took over and said, "Kumakuha used the alliance as bait, but in reality, it was to steal the Hyuga's Byakugan bloodline limit."

"After the failed theft, the Cloud Village envoy died from pre-arranged meridian injuries. The Cloud Village's stance hasn't even been conveyed yet, and now the Third Hokage is demanding the sacrifice of the Hyuga clan. We will not accept this approach!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly raised his head and looked at the many families standing on the opposite side, including the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, which had always been on good terms with the Sarutobi clan.

The interests of the clan should be subordinate to those of the village; war should be avoided; everything I have done is for Konoha.

Why... can't you understand?

"After the discussion just now, it has been decided that the main Hyuga family will not have to sacrifice themselves; instead, Hizashi from the branch family will die in place of Hiashi. Hizashi has already agreed to this, and in this way, war can be avoided."

Shikaku paused for a moment, then looked at the dejected Hizashi, and then at Hiashi, who was struggling slightly.

After a moment's thought, he asked, "Head of the Hyuga family, do you agree to this approach?"

Hiashi raised his head slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then he realized the meaning in Shikaku's eyes. This was an answer from the perspective of the Konoha clan.

If Hyuga confirms his agreement, then he will be going against the interests of the Konoha clan.

"I...disagree!!"

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(End of this chapter)