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Chapter 242: root

Chapter 242 Root

Hinata's people's hearts are floating.

The last time the clan faced a top priority was when the traitor Hinata Ayane defected, making the whole clan feel like they were facing a formidable enemy.

But this time is different, this time it is purely external pressure, which causes internal people to fluctuate.

Since the Third Hokage came back to power, Konoha's conservative faction once again dominated the general direction of the village, and the radical faction died down, being firmly suppressed by the conservative faction.

Although it is not stated explicitly that the Hyuga clan should sacrifice their patriarch to avoid another war with Yunyin, many people do think so.

War will kill people, this time is purely caused by the Hinata clan themselves, no one is willing to take the initiative to take responsibility.

If the leader of the Yunyin mission had captured the daughter of the head of the Hyuga clan instead of killing her, the situation would undoubtedly have improved a lot.

Now that the leader of the Yunyin Mission was killed by the Hyuga clan by mistake, it gave Yunyin Village an excuse to look for war with confidence.

However, regarding the public opinion of some people in the village, Konoha's executives did not take it to heart.

No matter what, even if it is a peaceful solution, it won't be Hinata Hidetsu making sacrifices to avoid war.

As the patriarch of the Hyuga clan, he not only represents the face of Hinata and Konoha, but also possesses an extremely pure white-eyed blood-succession limit.

Once this kind of blood inheritance limit falls into Yunyin's hands, the consequences will be disastrous.

On this point, the Hyuga clan is equally clear.

But Yun Yin insisted on this, which really made them feel embarrassed.

Konoha can no longer afford another large-scale war.

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The soft fists played by the boy in the courtyard are quite methodical.

Continuously hit the wooden post with soft fists. The seemingly soft strength actually attacked the inside of the wooden post.

Continue to continue, this wooden stake will burst from the inside and shatter.

Day difference can expect such a scene.

When the boy was making the next soft fist attack, he called out to stop him:

"Ning Ci."

The boy who was practicing stopped what he was doing, turned his head in doubt, and saw his father standing in the corridor greeting him every day.

"Father."

Ningji ran over.

"Your soft boxing has been practiced very well, and you will be able to touch more advanced soft boxing soon."

Nichizai gently stroked his son Neji's head and smiled.

"Yes... But, I don't think I'm strong enough."

Ning Ci didn't know what to think of, and clenched his fists slightly, as if showing some unwillingness.

Seeing Neji like this, Nisai couldn't help but fell silent, sighing.

He naturally knew what Neji's inner struggle was.

Because he saw the ugliness of the Hyuga clan with his own eyes.

A while ago, he was invited by his elder brother Hinata Hinata, and took Neji to the main family's territory to watch the soft fist training of his elder brother Hinata Hinata and his daughter Hinata Hinata.

Ning Ci saw the ugliness of this scene with his own eyes.

But in that situation, he couldn't control his murderous aura.

Thinking that my son Ningji, like himself, will be planted in a caged bird that loses his freedom, while his elder brother Rizuru’s daughter does not need to be controlled by the caged bird, but can control the fate of the separation in the future... How can such unwillingness and resentment be suppressed.

Obviously my son is more talented...

As the daughter of the patriarch of the clan, she has no talent for fighting...

The result is that Neji, who is capable, will become a branch family, while the incompetent daughter of the main family will continue to enjoy the treatment of the main family.

Such a family is so unfair.

Ningci's mind hasn't grown yet, so naturally he hasn't realized how scary the caged bird is.

When he fully grows up, he will also hate the family and the so-called fate just like himself.

While hating the family, he is also responsible for the life of the clan.

Whenever he thinks of this kind of thing, Nizashi can't help but sigh sadly.

"You have done a very good job, but this kind of expression, don't show it to people in the Zong family."

Daily travel cannot give Neci a pure and clean childhood.

There is no ability to confer.

Everyone who has a separated family will be a bird in a cage at a certain age... With such a life, how can we talk about the so-called innocent childhood.

Riza recalled his childhood, and spent most of it in a family of hatred and hostility.

"I see, my lord father."

Ningji didn't understand why the day difference said that, but after thinking about the end of his father's resistance that day, he vaguely understood a little bit.

The identities of the separated family and the main family are insurmountable.

"It's good to know, with your talent, you will definitely become an excellent ninja in the future."

Ning Ci's talent is far above his own.

Unfortunately, as a separated ninja, he is not qualified to touch advanced soft fists such as Huitian.

That is the soft fist that only ninjas from his clan are qualified to learn.

Although the day messenger can also do this kind of trick, he has not learned it comprehensively, and he was ordered not to pass it on to his descendants privately. He must obtain the consent of the clan before he can pass it on to others.

"Speaking of which, there seems to be a lot of things happening in the family recently. I heard that Yunyin is going to put pressure on us..."

Ningji thought of something at this moment and said.

It's hard not to pay attention to this matter. Many adults in the clan gathered together to have a heated discussion on this matter.

Riji frowned and said, "This matter has nothing to do with you. Your task now is to practice and study."

This is not something a child can control.

"Will the village continue to fight?"

"Won't."

Nichizai said decisively.

"Why?"

"Protecting the main family is the inevitable responsibility of the branch family."

Nichiza replied in this way.

Ningji looked doubtfully at his father's resolute face.

"Sooner or later you will understand... No, it's better never to understand. For us, this is the best outcome."

Risai showed a bit of melancholy on his face.

What is the clan.

What is separation.

One day, Neji will fully understand the gap between the two.

But if possible, Nisashi hopes that Neji will never understand such a thing.

Looking at his father's leaving figure, Neji just stood there thinking about what his father's words meant.

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"Brother."

After Nishizai came to the main family's territory, he ran into his elder brother Hinata Hizuru in the corridor.

The other party frowned tightly, as if he was also troubled by some things.

This is also expected by the day difference, and it becomes the central figure of the troublesome incident. If there is any carelessness, it may lead to Konoha and Yunyin to start the war again.

Such pressure is on a person, and one can imagine how the pressure is.

And this is just Yun Yin's conspiracy.

Many people in the Hyuga clan are well aware of this.

But with the mentality of not being afraid of ten thousand, just in case, there is no guarantee that Yun Yin will really be bluffing.

It is estimated that many people in Konoha Village are complaining about why the head of the Hyuga clan killed the leader of the Yunyin Mission.

But people who think this way don't understand the real core problem of this matter at all.

The leader of the Yunyin Mission, compared to the kidnapping by the Hyuga clan, is more like asking for death on his own initiative.

Begging to die and being killed by mistake are completely different in nature.

But Yunyin is the first to make a head start at this moment, but he is only targeting Hinata, not the whole Konoha. No wonder many Konoha ninjas have this fluke mentality that they are not targeting Konoha.

Those who have this idea are mostly genin and chuunin, and the experienced jounin will never have the naive idea that Yun Yin is not targeting Konoha.

"What are you doing here?"

Hizuru asked lightly.

Since the division, the relationship between himself and his younger brother has completely cooled down.

In the past, I also had the idea of ​​what to talk about, but the day difference seems to have its own set of ideas.

As a member of the clan, the patriarch of the Hyuga Clan, Nichizuku couldn't act emotionally either.

So when he showed murderous intent towards his daughter Hinata on the day of the day, he was punished.

In the Hyuga Clan, if you don't understand the respective positions of the main family and the branch family, it is difficult to survive.

"I have something to ask the elders of the Zong family, and they called me here."

Under normal circumstances, split family ninjas will not be allowed to approach the clan's territory.

Come here on a daily errand, so naturally it is impossible to do nothing, as that would arouse suspicion.

"them?"

Rizu frowned even more after hearing this.

He really couldn't figure out what the elders of the clan had to do with their day job at this time.

"Don't ask me, I don't know why they came to me."

Rizai shook his head.

"That's it, forget it, do whatever you want. However, I also want to warn you, if you show murderous intent towards Hinata next time, don't blame me for being rude."

Rizu snorted softly.

Even if it is his own younger brother, if he wants to kill his daughter, he will naturally be in a happy mood.

"Yes, I know. I was wrong about the previous thing."

No matter what, it is wrong to express murderous intentions to a child, let alone his niece.

After I went back that day, I regretted it after thinking about it.

Rizu had shown mercy to him that day.

If other elders of the sect know about this, it is very likely that even Neji will be implicated and punished together, and will be strictly monitored afterwards.

From this point of view, this elder brother is still cold outside and hot inside as always.

It's just like this, it can't change the status quo of the Hyuga clan at all, and as the patriarch, Natsuzu can only follow the trend and act completely according to the will of the clan.

Thinking about it carefully, such a person, becoming the patriarch of the Hyuga clan, must also be suffering in his heart.

Obviously not such a cruel and ruthless person.

Thinking of this, Rizai's eyes also darkened.

Because of this, he couldn't disregard his elder brother Rizu's life safety.

In the past, many of his willful behaviors in the Hyuga Clan were covered up by Nichizu, and tolerated his various willfulness and nonsense.

Now is the time for him to 'pay off the debt'.

"Hinata is just a child, no matter what, don't put resentment on her."

Nizu continued to give a word of advice.

Ri almost nodded and replied: "Don't worry, that's the last time, and it won't happen again from now on."

Hearing Rizai's firm tone, Nizuzu seemed to be examining something, and stared at Rizai seriously.

Rizu subconsciously tightened his body, feeling as if he had been completely seen through by Rizu.

"What's wrong? Is there something on me?"

day difference asked.

Rizu shook his head and said: "It's nothing, I was thinking too much. The elders and the others are in the third room from the right in front. You can just go there. I have important matters to discuss with the third generation adults, so I won't accompany you."

After finishing speaking, Nizuzu walked past Nishizai.

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Inside the house at the root.

Danzo held a scroll in his hand that was passed to him by the members below.

After reading it, he frowned, as if he was seriously considering the benefits and losses.

The oil girl Ryoma, who was beside him, also naturally saw the scroll, as well as the content and signature on it.

After a brief surprise, the oily girl Ryoma asked: "Master Danzo, what do you want to do? Do you want to intervene?"

Danzo didn't understand the answer, but narrowed his eyes, and tapped his fingers on the table next to him.

After a long time, Danzo said leisurely: "If you want to become Hokage, you must be exposed to the sunlight on the ground."

This sentence shows Danzo's will.

"That is to say, do you want to intervene in Yun Yin's incident? To be honest, it is very difficult. The conservatives of the three generations of Hokage hope to resolve it in a peaceful way."

The oily girl Ryoma said.

Although unwilling to admit it, the conservative forces headed by the Third Hokage are still the largest group in Konoha.

Extreme radicals like Gen are only a minority after all.

This has also led to many civilian ninjas and ninja ninjas being reluctant to contact the roots.

"If the war can be resolved peacefully, how can we be worthy of the Konoha ninjas who died in the ninja wars? Wouldn't all their blood be shed in vain?"

In every war, the root is the first soldier, active at the forefront of the battlefield, collecting intelligence for the frontline troops, and performing assassination and beheading operations.

So, Hokage and the elder advisors stationed in the rear of Danzo are more aware of the tragic situation on the front line, and how heavy the painstaking efforts and price paid by countless Konoha ninjas.

It's just that at the moment when the conservatives are still powerful, the root task is still mainly to operate in the dark.

In the darkness, continue to grow your own power, and then compete with the conservative faction headed by the third Hokage.

So far, the effect is excellent, and it has made the conservative third Hokage in a hurry several times.

If Nebu really intends to intervene in this Yunyin and Hyuga incident, it means that after that, he will be hit extremely hard by the third Hokage, and he will even put his handle in the hands of the third Hokage.

"I have already seen the temporary gains and losses. The key is to win the final victory. Hyuga... depends on whether they can seize this opportunity."

"How to do?"

If Danzo, the root leader, has decided to assist Hinata and take action against Yunyin's plot, then, as subordinates, they will naturally go all out and fight Yunyin to the end.

They are different from the conservatives. The meaning of the roots is to protect Konoha by means of killing.

"Yunyin will fight back as much as he fights. This is what our roots are best at, isn't it?"

Danzo smiled meaningfully, very mysterious.

The oily girl Ryoma nodded in understanding, and walked outside to make arrangements.

Indeed, as Danzo said, this is what their roots are best at.

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In the forest outside Konoha Village.

Ayane stood on a branch of a tree, the blood vessels around her eyes began to bulge, and a thin layer of iridescent color appeared in the depths of her white pupils, releasing high-purity white light.

Ayane, who was already in a state of supercilious eyes, immediately caught a group of Konoha ninjas wearing Anbe uniforms, but wearing masks slightly different from Konoha Anbe, sneaking out of Konoha through a secret channel.

Root.

Nin no Yam, an Anbu organization led by Shimura Danzo.

In recent years, under the connivance of the third Hokage, it has grown stronger and stronger.

"You still can't help it, that guy Danzo. It seems that things are going well there."

Ayane smiled with her eyes narrowed.

Thinking about it carefully, this is also a natural result.

If you want to become Hokage, you can't always hide and plan in secret.

Although taking action rashly will be suppressed by the Third Hokage later, Danzo will definitely make the choice that is most in line with long-term interests compared to receiving the support of the Hyuga clan.

The support of a Blood Successor Limit Ninja represents a completely different meaning.

Even if you give up some benefits temporarily, in the long run, you can say that you will make a lot of money at the root.

"Then wait and see what happens, and then decide the follow-up ending."

After this incident, not only will the relationship between Konoha and Yun Yin be completely deteriorated, but also the conflicts within Konoha will be further intensified.

From this point of view, Ayane is also grateful to Yun Yin for creating such an excellent opportunity for her to deploy in the Hyuga Clan and further gather the power within the Hyuga Clan.

Without the stimulation of Yun Yin this time, it would not be so easy to further infiltrate the Hyuga clan.

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About three days passed after this.

Yun Yin's urging speed became more and more urgent.

Looking like that, I wish I could rush into the Land of Fire and teach Konoha a hard lesson.

But in fact, the real result is that the Yunyin ninjas on the border of the Land of Fire have all restrained themselves and have not broken through Konoha's defense line.

Regardless of the turmoil inside Konoha, the atmosphere inside the Hyuga clan is also extremely tense.

In the past few days, high-level officials have visited the Hyuga Clan more than once and discussed this matter many times.

But judging from the number of times they came, things were more difficult than anyone imagined.

Today, in the meeting room of the Hyuga clan's clan, all the elders of the clan are present.

In addition to this, there are Hyuga Nizashi who is a branch of the ninja, and the third generation of Naruto Sarutobi Hizane and the accompanying Anbe who are outsiders.

Nizuzu was somewhat surprised by such a formation.

"Nizu, we have already discussed how to reply to Yunyin."

The oldest elder in the Zong family said aloud, and intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Riza next to him.

"It's been discussed? What else needs to be discussed about this matter?" Sitting there sighed lightly, and continued: "I was the one who accidentally killed Yunyin's waiter, and what Yunyin asked for was also my body. If sacrificing me alone can prevent more deaths, then my death is also valuable to the village, and that's enough."

The patriarch of the clan frowned deeply when he heard what Nizuzu said, and said, "Nizutsu, don't make up your mind so easily. You are the head of the clan and the leader of the entire Hyuga clan. Your leadership is recognized by the whole clan. Our clan's blood succession limit is the strategic trump card in the village. Neither the clan nor the high-level officials in the village will approve of your approach."

"That's right, pure white eyes must never be handed over to Yunyin."

Ri Zhan also nodded at this time, with a firm attitude.

Although he advocates that peace is the most important thing, he is by no means a stupid person. He naturally understands the importance of rolling eyes and must not fall into Yun Yin's hands.

"Master Hokage, even though I said that, if I don't hand over my body, more people in the village will die for it."

"About this, we already have countermeasures."

The patriarch of the clan answered Nizuzu's question on behalf of Hizane.

He turned his body slightly to make the day difference next to him more obvious.

"Countermeasures?"

"Yeah, the reason why the branch family exists is for this moment. We will let the day difference replace you."

The voice of the clan elder was very low.

Although it is a pity to lose a powerful Jonin, compared to Nizuzu, the Nizashi who is a branch family was born to protect the main family.

There is nothing wrong with using him to replace Hizuru's death.

"What?"

"It's inevitable for you to be surprised. But this is the best result. What they want is the body of 'Hyuga Rizu'. Rizai looks the same as you, so just fool around for a while... When the village recovers, Yunyin will not dare to use this incident to provoke again."

The patriarch said so.

"However, I am the one who made the mistake, and I shouldn't let the day difference bear it."

Rizu frowned, with a little dissatisfaction in his expression.

"It's about rolling eyes, this is no longer your personal problem. Moreover, Hokage-sama also agreed."

The patriarch of the clan looked at Hirazan on the other side.

"Master Naruto?"

Nizu looked at Hizhan in astonishment.

Ri Zhan had an acquiescing attitude and did not answer.

This is the best result.

Although this is very unfair to Hyuga Higashi, in order to protect Konoha and the eyes of the Hyuga clan, he can only let him, who is separated, become a victim of this incident.

Nizutsu wanted to say something, but Nisashi already laughed and said: "Okay, brother, don't argue with the elder and Hokage-sama anymore. I am willing to die on your behalf in this matter, because you are the main family."

Although it was a free and easy and natural smile, everyone present could clearly feel the powerlessness and sadness behind Riza's smile.

This is the unchangeable fate of separation.

When the clan’s life is in danger, those who split the clan, whether voluntarily or by force, must step forward to block all dangers for the clan.

Even if the matter started from the main family this time, it was always the branch family that was sacrificed, and it could only be the branch family.

"But Neji is still so young..."

"That's why I'm going. What I let Neji see is always just an image of an incompetent father. This is my biggest regret. However, I thank you for your partiality and care over the years, and you have continued to tolerate my brother's willfulness. Therefore, I promised that day that I would never shoot Hinata again. I am not lying..."

After saying this, a wry smile finally appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Reluctant?

It doesn't feel like that.

I just feel that I am weird at the moment.

What I have always hated is not Hizuru, the elder brother, but what he hates is the existence of the clan, and himself who cannot protect his son Neji.

As a younger brother, as a father, I may have failed in all my life.

He was just taking advantage of Rizu's favoritism towards him to vent all kinds of dissatisfaction with the Zong family in his heart.

If it were the rest of the clan, they would have already imprisoned him and treated him as a dangerous person.

"Daily difference..."

"It's a pity. I'm not a person who can freely control my own destiny like your maid back then."

As for freedom, I have long given up thinking about it.

Therefore, a bird in a cage is always a bird in a cage.

"Daily difference!"

With a gloomy face, it was not Nisashi who spoke to Nisashi, but the elder of the clan next to him.

When Rizuka mentioned "that maid" in Rizuru, he was already furious.

Hyuga Ayane is definitely a disgrace to the Hyuga clan and a traitor that the clan must eliminate.

Richa's unabashed envy and praise are also blasphemy to the Zong family.

If there were not Nisashi here, and there were three generations of Hokage and others, he really wanted to activate the bird in the cage immediately, and teach him what the mission of Nisashi is as a branch.

Bringing this name at such a time is undoubtedly provoking the authority of the clan.

"I'm already a dying person, so I can openly speak out what's in my heart here, isn't it okay?"

Richa looked at the elders of the clan without fear, with a faint smile on his face, but it gave the elders of the clan a sense of sarcasm.

The patriarch had a gloomy old face and snorted coldly.

"Those who lost the protection of the clan and the village, those who defected can only hide in the dark ditch for the rest of their lives. It seems to be free, but it is a hypocritical freedom with vain appearance. They are still too young to understand the cruelty of the ninja world."

Hinata Ayane left, thoughts that should not have spread in the branch.

This kind of dangerous thinking must be rectified in the future.

The patriarch of the clan thought so in his heart.

Rizai smiled slightly, but did not refute.

But if you can get freedom, even if you can only hide in the dark, you will probably be happy.

At least that way personality and dignity are intact.

The current separation is worse than rats in the gutter.

"Since you are replacing Nizuzu, if you have any last words, please leave them as soon as possible. Just like you are talking nonsense here now, if you want to do anything, you can express your dissatisfaction."

The elders of the clan thought about it, and decided to give the daily difference such a privilege.

After all, Nichizai died to prevent the blood of the Hyuga clan from flowing into the hands of outsiders, so some privileges should be given to him.

Let his life be willful for the last time.

"No need, I've already written my last words, and I've already been self-willed when I disrespected the aunt's daughter of the clan before. After that, you can pass this letter to Neji at the right time..."

The day messenger took out a letter from his arms and put it in front of him. The smile on his face disappeared and he returned to a serious look.

Immediately afterwards, he looked at Hizuru who was sitting there with a struggling face, and when he was about to say something, the door of the conference room was pushed open roughly.

"The big thing is bad, Hokage-sama!"

An Anbu appeared there, out of breath, he should have run over with all his strength, without panting.

"what happens?"

Hi Zhan turned his face away, and immediately asked seriously.

Anbu came in such a hurry, obviously something big happened.

The Anbu organized the language and briefly described the incident:

"At the border between our country of fire and the country of soup, cloud hidden ninjas suddenly attacked our ninjas stationed there, killing one upper ninja and three middle ninjas!"

"What?"

Ri Zhan's face changed drastically, and he couldn't believe it.

How could Yunyin surprise the ninjas stationed on the border of Fire Nation at this time?

Obviously at this time, there is no need to do anything, why should the handle be left in the hands of Konoha?

"There is one more thing. The Elder Danzo who was informed of this told Hokage-sama to return quickly, and immediately organized a Jōnin meeting to re-discuss the peace talks with Yunyin."

Anbu was sweating profusely as he spoke.

"Danzo?"

Ri Zhan murmured, suddenly having a bad premonition in his heart.