Shirou's clones number 30 million

Shinichi stared at the Hyuga clan's gate as he slowly spoke:

"First, we'll investigate the situation. After that, we'll go and appease the envoy from Kumogakure."

"The second time, it was implied that the Hyuga clan could replace their leader with Hyuga Hizashi, thus depriving Kumogakure of a pretext for war."

"After the Third Hokage departs, Lord Danzo, please go to the Hyuga clan immediately and declare your willingness to fight, lest Hyuga Hizashi actually commit suicide."

"At the same time, I will lead people to spread the news in the village, and by tomorrow morning, the clear distinction between the Third Hokage and Lord Danzo's attitudes will immediately spread throughout Konoha."

"Okay!" Realizing his voice was a bit loud, Danzo quickly shut up, looked around, and then asked with some concern, "How can you be sure Sarutobi will go a second time tonight? And not tomorrow?"

Shinichi said with a faint smile:

"First of all, how could the Third Hokage possibly sleep tonight after something like this happened? Isn't he worried that the Cloud Village envoy might lose his temper and kill a few civilians to vent his anger?"

"Secondly, it's not a pleasant thing to talk about forcing a comrade to his death. The Third Hokage couldn't go during the day, and he was also worried that the village ninjas would find out about it."

"Sarutobi is really getting worse as he gets older. I would never let this happen if I were Hokage!" Danzo scoffed.

Seeing this, Shinichi maintained a faint smile and did not respond.

Taking this opportunity, let the main body take all the Hyuga branch families away, on the condition that the Caged Bird Seal is lifted; they certainly won't refuse.

Compared to the main family, which is few in number and not good at fighting, the branch family is more valuable.

After tonight, only a handful of main members of the Hyuga clan in Konoha will remain.

The next target is the Senju clan. However, the Senju clan intermarries with commoners, so it's not easy to find a pure Senju member, nor is it easy to fool them.

Let's find a few Senju clan members who aren't doing so well, lure them to Kirigakure, and then establish them as role models.

Chapter 459 I Like Decisive People

Chapter 459, Section 460: I Like Decisive People

"Konoha! Konoha..."

Late at night, Hyuga Hizashi knelt on the wooden steps by the courtyard, looking up at the moon in the sky, remaining silent for a long time.

Not long ago, the Third Hokage visited for the second time and made a subtle suggestion: that he should go to Kumogakure to give an explanation on behalf of his brother.

Immediately afterwards, Shimura Danzo came to his door and, in a very sinister tone, tried to persuade the Hyuga clan to cooperate with him.

He stated that the Third Hokage was old and frail, and had lost the ambition of his youth. He absolutely would not tolerate the idea of ​​handing over his comrades as an apology…

Although he spoke with great righteousness, the sinister aura emanating from him was truly unappealing.

Moreover, judging from his past deeds as Elder Danzo, there must be some conspiracy or trickery involved.

For example, he forced members of the Hyuga clan to join his Root organization.

He had always harbored such intentions; now, his true intentions have simply been revealed.

Either agree to the Third Hokage's suggestion and sacrifice your own life to settle the matter peacefully.

They either agree to Elder Danzo's cooperation, in which case the Hyuga clan will be controlled by him and become a dog of Root.

Without even thinking about it, if he agreed to Danzo's request, he would become a sinner against the Hyuga clan.

Neither her brother nor she herself could agree to it.

Therefore, there is only one path left.

"Is my destiny... coming to an end?"

Death is not scary, but the only thing I can't let go of is Neji.

His talent was clearly greater than mine, but because he was born into a branch family, his life and death were not in his own hands.

If he harbors resentment towards the main family because of his death, he will certainly be severely punished. In more serious cases, he might even become a tool for the main family to make an example of him.

With a caged bird still around, the only way to separate is to completely hide your anger and never show the slightest fear in front of others.

Without my guidance, he certainly wouldn't have understood this principle.

and so--

"Write a letter and have your brother give it to Neji when he grows up. I hope Neji will become a qualified branch family ninja."

I feel disgusted even saying that.

He turned around and went back inside, spread a layer of paper on the table, and slowly began to write.

He would pause after writing a few words, take a deep breath, and wait for his emotions to calm down before continuing to write.

This letter was written very slowly, because it was not only for Neji, but also for his brother.

He needed to convince him that he hadn't passed on any rebellious thoughts to Neji, and that Neji could become a loyal subordinate of the main branch of the family.

"Ah……"

He would pause for a long time after writing just a few words.

If I don't do this, the anger in my heart will transfer to my hand, and I will unconsciously break the pen.

"Neji, do not resent the main family. I did not die as a member of the branch family to protect the main family. I died as a younger brother to protect my beloved older brother."

"Because I love my brother from the bottom of my heart..."

"Hahaha... Writing such hypocritical words through gritted teeth, this scene is really hilarious. I wonder what your son's expression will be when he sees it?"

The sudden burst of laughter sent a chill down Hyuga Hizashi's spine. He turned his head sharply, but saw nothing.

Looking around, the room remained empty.

"Who is it!"

"Who would you like to be?" A soft laugh rang out again.

"Blind eyes!"

However, even with the Byakugan activated, nothing was found.

"who are you?"

“I am you, or more precisely, I am the dark side of your heart.”

"Has the darkness in my heart reached this level?" Hyuga Hizashi muttered to himself.

"Haha...you actually believed that? I was just saying it offhand."

The Mizukage Shirou appeared, laughing loudly, and floated cross-legged in mid-air.

"I don't think I need to introduce myself, right? We've met before."

"Fourth Mizukage! What are you doing here?"

"I came here specifically to see you."

Shirou's smile faded, he glanced at the half-finished suicide note on the table, and said seriously:

"I can help you break the seal on the caged bird, and I can also take you away from Konoha, this rotten birdcage."

"So, what's your answer?"

Hyuga Hizashi remained silent for a few seconds before tearing the suicide note on the table to shreds.

"I have only one condition: bring Neji and my wife with me."

"That's decisive of you. I thought you would at least ask for a reason."

Shirou was somewhat taken aback by his quick agreement, but he quickly recovered and said with a smile:

"My target is not only you, but all the branch family members of the Hyuga clan."

"I think no one would like to be someone else's slave, even if that person is their own brother."

“Sure,” Hyuga Hizashi said without hesitation. “I’ll go and gather the branch family members right away. Give me half an hour. I can gather anyone except those who are out on missions or stationed at the border.”

"Great! I like decisive people. In that case, as a gift, I'll first help you free the bird from its cage."

Shirou lightly tapped his forehead with his finger, then smiled and said:

"Finish."

"Wait a moment…"

Before he could finish speaking, Hyuga Hizashi suddenly noticed that the curse mark on his forehead seemed to have changed. He immediately took off his headband and picked up a mirror.

Looking at his smooth forehead in the mirror, Hyuga Hizashi fell silent.

The cage that caused all members of the Hyuga branch family a lifetime of suffering is gone just like that?

If the Caged Bird Seal were so easy to untangle, the Hyuga clan would have been wiped out long ago.

"Thank you... I was going to say that if I rashly activated the curse seal, the main family might find out."

"However, since it was removed so quickly, he will only realize that the curse seal has been removed when he activates it."

"Please wait here for a moment, and I will immediately summon the other branch family members."

"Go ahead." Shirou waved his hand.

Hyuga Hizashi put his headband back on and quickly left the room, his steps much lighter.

The cage that had tormented me for so many years was finally broken.

From now on, the entire clan will join Kirigakure, and the world will be their oyster.

Is this what freedom feels like? Oh no! I really want to burst out laughing.

"Father? Aren't you asleep yet?"

"Neji, now is not the time to sleep. You should go back to your room and pack your things. I just accepted a mission to leave the village, and I can take you with me."

"Huh...? Really? That's great!"

"Shh... Keep your voice down, don't tell anyone, or I won't take you with me."

"Yes, yes, I won't tell anyone."

After watching Neji leave, Hizashi Hyuga gradually calmed down.

Today's events are just too much of a coincidence.

The envoy from Kumogakure died in the Hyuga clan, and the Third Hokage and Danzo came to visit one after another, followed by the Fourth Mizukage coming to recruit him.