Alone and Infinite

Chapter 256 A Weapon Powerful Enough to Destroy the Entire Shinobi World

Even though there were only a few fish, Li Xia ate them very slowly and carefully.

The three members of the Hyuga clan showed no impatience whatsoever; they simply knelt there quietly, their hands outstretched and resting on their thighs.

They waited silently.

Or rather, Li Xia's 'slow and deliberate' style is full of a certain 'presence'.

On the contrary, it was more in line with the three people's imagination.

Finally, Li Xia slowly put down the pair of 'exquisite chopsticks' that she had bought for 5 points.

They wiped their mouths with a 'soft, white tissue' that the Hyuga trio had never seen before, and casually tossed it into the fire.

"Let's go."

Li Xia nodded to the three of them, extinguished the campfire, and was the first to walk out of the cave.

It was the darkest hour before dawn, and a thin mist, like the softest veil, enveloped the entire earth.

The soft moonlight poured down, casting a gentle glow on the veil, giving the world before us a hazy, dreamlike quality.

Xiao Long also darted out and landed effortlessly on his shoulder.

The trio's gaze was unconsciously drawn to Aowu, their white pupils filled not only with surprise but also with an increasingly profound awe.

No matter how curious they were, the three of them remained completely silent, showing absolutely no intention of asking any questions.

The eldest, Hyuga Himon, made another gesture, and the other two nodded.

Triangular protection formation!

Huomen bowed respectfully and said softly:

"My lord, please follow behind me."

So you're an adult now?

Awoo, mouth wide open.

Roll your eyes, open!

The blood vessels around the three people's eyes were bulging, indicating that their protection level had been raised to the maximum. They hadn't been this careful even when escorting the daimyo.

Under the moonlight, several figures rushed into the forest and gradually disappeared into the distance.

Hinata Takashi felt that his nerves had never been so tense.

Even when performing S-level missions, I am more relaxed and at ease than I am now.

He kept scanning the area ahead for any potential threats with his glare, and combined with his full-speed running, he actually felt tired quite early on.

Fortunately, the trip went much more smoothly than he expected.

From sunrise to its gradual westward descent, the warm sunlight casts a golden glow on everything on earth.

The buildings on the distant horizon gradually came into view.

As they stood atop the cliff, gazing down at Konoha Village, the Hyuga trio felt as if they had been granted a pardon.

They were extremely nervous, and the vague command gave them too much room for speculation.

Is it a power struggle within the family? Dissatisfaction with the division of the family property? Changes in the village?

Either one could lead to terrible consequences.

However, all those random thoughts that popped into my head during the journey have now disappeared.

All that remained was endless exhaustion.

All they wanted to do now was finish the mission quickly and get a good night's sleep. They weren't interested in or wanted to guess what would happen next.

"My lord, Konoha Village is just ahead, but please wait a moment."

Hinata Hido pulled out a scroll from behind him, opened it, and laid it flat on the ground.

Immediately afterwards, he formed a hand seal and struck the scroll with one palm.

The densely packed, tadpole-like characters seemed to come alive, swimming nimbly.

"Oh!"

Thick smoke billowed from the scroll, revealing a pure white haori (feathered robe).

I don't know what material this haori is made of, but it looks quite exquisite.

Hyuga Himon held the haori with both hands and said respectfully:

"Please put it on, sir."

Li Xia's gaze fell on the feather robe, and the panel of the Hall of Light was still very accommodating.

It popped up immediately.

【Blocking Haori】

[Grade: Blue]

【Origin: Naruto】

[Durability: 20/20]

[Defense Tier: 2 (Tier 3)]

【Concealment: Conceals the wearer's aura and blocks most detection methods】

(Cannot be taken out of this world)

[Introduction: Just as people always like to leave themselves a way out, so do families. They always need to deal with some things that can't be seen in the light of day, and that's how this kind of clothing came about.]

Li Xia raised an eyebrow and simply draped the haori over her shoulders.

A subtle, peculiar rhythm flowed through his clothes, and in a moment, the overwhelming feeling of vitality emanating from him slowly disappeared.

Ultimately, in the eyes of the Hyuga trio, Li Xia 'disappeared'—not physically, but as if no one was there.

Hyuga Takashi and Hyuga Iroha exchanged a glance, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.

Such a thing exists in the family?

Aowu peeked inside and said, "Not bad, isn't this just like the stealth coating on a fighter jet? Too bad I can't take it with me."

Xiao Long scratched his chin, then posed the most pressing question:

"But what do we need this thing for?"

Li Xia glanced at it and knew it was a fake fan, the kind who dared to claim to be a 50-year Naruto fan after watching a few clips.

Anyone who has actually seen this haori can guess its purpose.

That is to circumvent the protective sensory barrier that covers the entire Leaf Village!

Each of the major ninja villages has its own sensory barrier for protection, and any unfamiliar chakra entering the barrier will be immediately detected.

The guards will then immediately locate the location and dispatch personnel to verify the identity.

Even Nagato, the leader of the Akatsuki organization, could not avoid this barrier and could only use a summoning jutsu to force his way through.

Even such a barrier could not prevent some people from entering and leaving.

Even the strongest fortress can be breached from within, just like Orochimaru and Itachi Uchiha, returning to Konoha was like going home.

There was absolutely no way to detect anything.

The description of this haori also explains the problem; it's definitely not something the Hyuga family owns!

“Each village has a perception barrier.”

Li Xia simply said the opening line, and Aowu immediately understood and clicked his tongue.

The Hyuga clan's considerations are far too thorough.

With the problem of the protective barrier solved, the high walls surrounding Konoha Village were no longer an obstacle for the ninjas.

The Hyuga trio finally breathed a long sigh of relief when their feet were truly on the soil of Konoha Village.

It felt like a huge burden had been lifted off my shoulders.

Hyuga Takashi left first to report to his clan.

The remaining two then placed Li Xia in the middle, one in front and one behind, and strolled towards the Hyuga family's residence.

Li Xia looked at the village in front of him with great interest. This experience was far more perfect than visiting those parks built by unscrupulous capitalists.

The entire village was bathed in the amber hue of the setting sun, and the massive silhouette of Fire Shadow Rock cast a long shadow on the horizon.

The river that runs through the village shimmers with golden light, and the weeping willows along the riverbank sway gently.

The wooden buildings on both sides of the street cast dim shadows, and paper lanterns under the eaves lit up one after another.

This seemed to be the liveliest time in the village, with the streets bustling with people and several ninjas sitting around a low table, drinking sake heartily.

The stall selling three-colored meatballs was crowded with children.

"Sir, go this way."

Hinata Hideto bowed slightly, slipped away from the crowd, and turned into a small path. As if by some invisible dividing line, the whole world seemed to quiet down.

The hustle and bustle of the commercial street turned into a muffled sound.

Soon, only the faint sound of footsteps remained in the alley.

This is the clan's residence. The clans under Konoha each possess their own clan territories, large and small.

Some are inside the village, and some are outside the village. For example, Shikamaru's family even has a forest used to raise deer.

After walking for a while, Hyuga Hido finally stopped and knocked on the small door in front of him.

'Tuk tuk tuk'

The crisp sound of knocking echoed through the streets at dusk.

Some were so impatient that the small door was immediately opened, and behind it, Hiashi Hyuga, dressed in clothes reserved for formal occasions, and several of his retainers were already waiting in the courtyard.

Hyuga Himon was startled; he had never seen so many of the clan's top officials present before.

He forced himself to calm down, stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and bowed his head, saying:

"Hyuga Himon, here to report!"

"Fire Gate, well done!"

Hiashi Hyuga nodded and said gently:

"Let's go and rest now, you must be tired from the journey."

Huomen finally breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly left as if he were handing over a hot potato.

Only after the two Jonin's figures finally disappeared from sight did Hyuga Hiashi look at Li Xia, who was standing not far away.

Suppressing his excitement, he took a deep breath and nodded.

"this."

He thought for a long time but couldn't find a suitable address, so he could only remain silent for a moment and then skip it.

"I am the current head of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Hiashi."

Hiashi Hyuga turned to the side and raised one hand:

"This is not the place to talk, please!"

Li Xia nodded to him and followed without a word, letting the elders examine his hair and eyes.

The scrutinizing gaze was tinged with excitement, and the look of shock and awe as they stared at Aowu was palpable.

Awoo knew immediately that the Hyuga clan had already been completely fooled by their lord, even though they had only just met.

It was still that small, highly confidential room.

Looking at the kneeling Hyuga family members, Li Xia simply sat on the cushion in the cross-legged posture he used most often during training.

Silence fell over the room. Hiashi Hyuga had too many thoughts, but when it came to speaking, he didn't know how to express them.

But he couldn't remain silent forever. After thinking for a moment, he cautiously asked:

"Still don't know how to address me?"