20demayo Chapter 259 I'm Useful to the Village!
Chapter 259 I'm Useful to the Village!
Chapter 259 I'm Useful to the Village!
Hyuga Akihara cursed inwardly, "He has no patience!"
To deal with a mere teenager like me, you resort to sneak attacks!
Venom had already absorbed the pair of complete white eyes into its body and casually destroyed the four corpses.
Then lie flat and pretend to be dead.
There's no escaping it.
It's unlikely that a tall ninja of such strength could kill Hyuga Akihara directly.
Most likely, they'll be captured alive, sent to an interrogation center, and given a smooth, powerful memory recovery technique.
As long as you're alive, you still have a chance to show off your skills!
If you accidentally die... there's nothing you can do about it.
Venom silently prayed for Hinata Akihara.
Sakumo Hatake immediately recognized the caged bird mark on his forehead.
A clear understanding in one's heart.
The case of the suicide attack on the main family during the division of the family was just a smokescreen.
The objective is to assassinate the main branch of the ninja.
He was puzzled as to why the branch family ninjas were able to bypass the Caged Bird Seal and forcibly kill the main family ninjas.
In fact, Hinata Akihara did not escape the 'punishment' of the Caged Bird.
Based on venom research, the principle behind the Bird in the Cage's attack is to control brain nerves and release several signals to the brain of the person being targeted.
Pain, cessation, and emptiness.
With one set of skills, the branch family ninja was rendered immobile.
If the Caged Bird Seal is activated too aggressively, it can even destroy the Byakugan and cause brain death in branch family ninjas!
The main branch ninjas dared not use this move. If they used it a few times, the branch family would definitely go berserk and fight to the death.
Hinata Akihara's entire body stiffened.
Faced with that overwhelming killing intent, he was almost unable to move.
Cold sweat trickled down my neck.
This time, I'm afraid I'm going to die.
It was hasty; the contingency plan for escape was still inadequate.
However, even if he was in the right place, it wouldn't have mattered; his resources were insufficient to escape the pursuit of Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha.
One by one, bright lanterns gathered around.
Even if the Hyuga clan is slow to realize things, after causing such a commotion, they should have realized the problem by now.
Hiashi Hyuga, dressed in casual clothes and followed by four Jonin from the branch family, stepped into the courtyard with a grim expression. He saw Sakumo Hatake easily defeat Akihara Hyuga with a few punches.
When Minister Hatake saw that Hatake Sakumo seemed to intend to leave the Hyuga clan's territory directly, Hyuga Hiashi hurriedly called him to stop.
He glanced around quickly as soon as he entered the room and swiftly grasped the key points!
A direct descendant of the main family has died!
The branch family ninja who killed the main family must not be let go!
The more troublesome question is—how did they escape from the caged bird!
Hiashi Hyuga seemed to feel the burning gaze behind him, and a chill suddenly rose in his heart.
Sakumo Hatake stopped and turned around, looking at Hiashi Hyuga with a puzzled expression.
"Is there something you need, young clan leader Hyuga?"
Hiashi Hyuga stood next to Sakumo Hatake and pointed at Akihara Hyuga: "The murderer who assassinated our clansmen is also a member of our clan. We hope that Captain Hatake will keep this a secret and let the Hyuga clan handle it themselves."
This request is reasonable.
If the ninja clan had lost even the power to deal with its own members, the Second Hokage would have wiped them out long ago.
"I'm afraid that won't work." Sakumo Hatake looked somewhat troubled and refused directly.
Hiashi Hyuga gave a signal with his eyes, and Hizashi Hyuga stepped forward and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear: "Captain Hatake, we understand the reasoning. As long as this matter is handled properly, a sum of money to support the reconstruction of the Ninja Academy will be delivered to your home tomorrow."
Sakumo Hatake shook his head decisively: "That's not it."
He looked at Hyuga Hiashi again, and raised Hyuga Akihara in his hand: "It involves village secrets, so I can't tell you for now. I need to take him to see the Hokage."
After saying that, Hatake Sakumo left without looking back.
Hiashi Hyuga suppressed his emotions, but his eyes involuntarily revealed hatred.
The members of the divided family bowed their heads slightly, a glimmer of hope appearing in their eyes.
That's Hyuga Akihara!
The person who was always regarded as a typical 'punishment target' by the main family actually found a flaw in the caged bird.
Many branch family ninjas harbored resentment, feeling that Hyuga Akihara acted too recklessly.
If you consult with a few experienced people beforehand and take care of the threat of the caged bird, wouldn't everyone support you?
Why did you have to act so bravely all by yourself and attempt to assassinate the main family?
Now it's all over, they've been caught, haven't they?
Compared to the main family, which had given birth to hope, Hiashi's mind was in complete turmoil.
It wasn't just the threat from Hyuga Akihara breaking the Caged Bird Seal.
And what about Sakumo Hatake's attitude!
The Hyuga family also contributed to Hatake Sakumo's ascension to the position of Fourth Hokage!
What exactly do you mean by your current attitude?
Before even taking office, are they already resorting to the tactic of discarding someone after they've served their purpose?
Once Hyuga loses the protection of the Caged Bird Seiryu, who knows how many years she can survive?
The Byakugan isn't as troublesome as the Sharingan.
It can be inserted and removed at will without excessive consumption of chakra, and it can see several miles away!
They are incredibly sought-after by every ninja village!
Hiashi Hyuga turned to look at Hizashi and said with extreme seriousness, "Seal off this courtyard. We absolutely cannot let the news get out."
He understood that the so-called information blockade was completely useless.
Sakumo Hatake knew that this meant the Hokage would soon find out, and those who shared their interests would also find out.
The so-called information blockade is nothing more than psychological comfort.
"clear."
Hyuga Hizashi bowed his head respectfully, just as he always had.
only--
Hiashi Hyuga just doesn't look right to me!
...
The Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stretched and was just about to put away his straw hat and leave when he sensed a familiar source of chakra.
"Shuomao?"
What does "去而复返" mean?
"Lord Hokage, I apologize for disturbing you again." Sakumo Hatake, carrying Akihara Hyuga, knocked on the door of the Hokage's office.
"Sakumo," Hiruzen Sarutobi said, picking up his pipe as usual, "isn't this a child from the Hyuga branch family? What's going on?"
Sakumo Hatake hesitated before saying, "This matter is of great importance. I believe this information should be classified as top secret by the higher-ups!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed. Could it be that there was news about the mysterious illusion master?
He swiftly cast a barrier spell and instructed the ANBU ninja to leave.
"Tell me, what exactly happened?"
Sakumo Hatake placed Akihara Hyuga on the ground: "I was taking a walk in the Hyuga clan's territory when I discovered something unusual about the Hyuga family."
Strolling to the Hyuga clan's territory?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes turned slightly cold. Perhaps he had been in secret contact with the Hyuga and discovered some shameful secret that could no longer be hidden?
His negative feelings towards Sakumo Hatake seemed to be magnified several times over.
Sakumo Hatake continued, "We found this Hyuga ninja in the courtyard of a Hyuga main family member. He killed a main family ninja using very unique methods."
"Killed a member of the main clan?" Hiruzen Sarutobi gently lifted Hyuga Akihara's forehead with his pipe, gazing at the Caged Bird Mark that he both loved and hated.
"He killed the main family ninja while wearing the caged bird hat."
"Or was the main family indirectly killed through some kind of sneak attack?"
Hatake Sakumo recalled the traces at the scene, "He killed the main family ninja and a ninja who was suspected to be a branch family elder in front of him. The key is that he successfully dodged my knife by relying on his reaction and taijutsu."
Did he dodge a knife?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze towards Akihara Hyuga changed.
Since Hatake Sakumo broke through, he has tried to spar with him!
Even a casual slash is not something that an average Jonin can withstand unscathed!
Hiruzen Sarutobi reviewed the information in his mind and confirmed that he had no memory of this branch family ninja.
Perhaps their abilities are insufficient, or... a hidden hand of the Hyuga clan?
Has Hyuga's hidden hand devoured its master?
"Sakumo, you did a good job." Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette, pondered for a moment, and then decided, "The Hyuga branch family ninjas can be left to the Hyuga clan to handle themselves."
"Lord Hokage, no matter what, he assassinated his comrade. I believe he should be executed in public as a warning case for the village."
"Is that so?" Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated.
This means... the negotiations with Hinata have broken down?
Or is it a trap set by both parties?
Hinata Akihara struggled frantically, his eyes filled with a desperate desire to live.
After releasing Sakumo Hatake from his seal, he gasped for breath and said, "Don't kill me, I'm of great use to the village!"