Chapter 10: Roots
The hearts of the Hyuga clan are fluctuating.
The last time the clan faced a top priority, it was the period when the traitor Hinata Ayane defected, which made the entire clan feel like a great enemy.
This time it was different, this time it was purely external pressure, which led to the fluctuation of internal hearts.
Since the return of the three generations of Hokage to the throne, the conservatives of Konoha have once again dominated the general direction of the village, and the radicals have died down and have been steadily suppressed by the conservatives.
Although it is not clear that the Hyuga clan wants to sacrifice their patriarch to avoid another war with Yunyin, many people do think so.
War kills, this time it was purely a turmoil stirred up by the Hyuga clan themselves, and no one was willing to take the initiative to take responsibility.
If the leader of the Yunyin Mission had not killed her directly, but captured her alive when he kidnapped the daughter of the patriarch of the Hyuga clan that day, then the situation would undoubtedly have been much better.
Now that the leader of the Yunyin Mission was killed by the Hyuga clan, it gave Yunyin Village the courage to find an excuse for war.
However, for the public opinion of some people in the village, the top management of Konoha did not take it to heart.
In any case, even if it is resolved peacefully, it will not make Hinata Hinata make sacrifices to avoid war.
As the patriarch of the Hyuga clan, he represents not only the faces of Hyuga and Konoha, but also has an incomparably pure white-eyed blood inheritance limit.
Once this kind of blood inheritance limit fell into the hands of Yun Yin, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The Hyuga clan is equally clear about this.
But Yun Yin bit on this, which really made them feel embarrassed.
Now, Konoha can't afford another large-scale war.
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The soft fists played by the boys in the courtyard are already quite disciplined.
The constant soft punches against the stake seem to be soft, but in fact, the attack is on the inside of the stake.
If it continues, the stake will burst from the inside and shatter.
The daily difference can predict such a scenario.
Just as the boy was making the next soft fist attack, he stopped him with a voice:
"Ningci."
The boy in cultivation stopped what he was doing, turned his head suspiciously, and saw his father Hinata Hinata standing in the corridor and greeting him.
"Father."
Ning Ci ran over.
"You've practiced your jutsu well, and you'll soon be able to get in touch with more advanced jujutsu."
Hiza gently stroked his son Ningji's head and smiled.
"Yes...... I don't think I'm strong enough, though. β
Ning Ci didn't know what he remembered, his fists clenched slightly, and he seemed to reveal some kind of unwillingness.
Seeing Ning Ci like this, Riza couldn't help but be a little silent and sighed.
He naturally knew what Ning Ci's inner struggle was.
Because he saw the ugliness of the Hyuga clan with his own eyes.
A while ago, at the invitation of his brother Hinata Hinata, he took Ning Ji to the territory of the sect family to watch the soft boxing training of his brother Hinata and his daughter Hinata Hinata.
The ugliness of this scene was seen by Ning Ci with his own eyes.
But in that case, he couldn't control his murderous aura.
thought that his son Ning Ci would be like himself, planted with a caged bird that lost his freedom, but the daughter of his brother Rizu did not need to be manipulated by the caged bird, but could control the fate of the family in the future...... How can such unwillingness and resentment be suppressed.
Obviously, his son is more talented......
Obviously, as the daughter of the patriarch of the clan, she has no talent for fighting......
As a result, the capable Ning Ci will become a separate family, and the incompetent daughter of the Zong family will continue to enjoy the treatment of the Zong family.
How unfair is such a family.
Ning Ci's mind had not yet grown, and naturally he had not yet realized the truly terrifying place of the caged bird.
When he fully grows up, he will be the same as himself, hating his family and the so-called fate.
While hating the family, he is also responsible for the life of the clan family.
Whenever I think of this kind of thing, Hisashi can't help but sigh gloomily.
"You've done a very good job, but don't show this kind of expression to the people of the sect family."
The difference in the day could not give Ning Ci an innocent and clean childhood.
There is also no ability to give.
Every person who separates from the family, at what age, has to be caged bird...... With such a life, how can you talk about the so-called innocent childhood.
Hizashi recalls his childhood, most of which was spent in the hateful and hostile clan.
"I see, Father."
Ning Ci didn't understand why Hinata said that, but after thinking of the end of his father's rebellion that day, he vaguely understood a little.
The identity of the division and the clan cannot be crossed.
"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.
It's a pity that as a ninja who is a split family, he is not qualified to touch high-level soft fists such as Huitian.
It was a soft fist that only a ninja of his own clan was qualified to learn.
Although the day difference can also do this trick, but the learning is not comprehensive, and it is also ordered not to pass it on to his descendants privately, and he must be approved by the sect family before he can teach it to others.
"Having said that, there seem to be a lot of things in the family recently, I heard that Yun Yin's side wants to pressure us......"
Ning Ci thought of something at this time and said.
It's hard not to pay attention to this matter, and many adults in the clan have gathered together to discuss this matter fiercely.
Hinata frowned and said, "This matter has nothing to do with you, your task now is to cultivate and study." β
It's not something a little kid can do.
"Will the village continue to fight?"
"No, it won't."
Hinata said conclusively.
"Why?"
"Protecting the clan is the responsibility that the clan must fulfill."
Hisashi replied.
Ning Ci looked suspiciously at his father's face with a determined look.
"Sooner or later, you'll understand...... No, it's better to never understand. For us, that's the best outcome. β
There was a little more melancholy on the face of the day difference.
What is a clan?
What is separation?
One day, Ning Ci will completely understand the gap between the two.
But if it were possible, Hinata hoped that Ninji would never understand such a thing.
Looking at the figure of his father leaving on a daily errand, Ning Ci just stood there and thought about what his father's words left behind meant.
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"Brother."
After Hinata came to the territory of the clan, he met his brother Hinata Hinata in the corridor.
The other party frowned, as if he was also annoyed by something.
This is also expected by the day difference, becoming the central figure of the troublesome incident, and if you are not careful, it may lead to the resumption of the war between Konoha and Yunyin.
You can imagine how much pressure is on a person.
And this is just Yun Yin's conspiracy.
Many people in the Hyuga clan know this.
But with the mentality of not being afraid of 10,000, he is afraid of what if, and he doesn't dare to guarantee that Yun Yin will really be bluffing.
It is estimated that many people in Konoha Village are complaining about why the patriarch of the Hyuga clan killed the leader of the Yunyin Mission.
But those who think this way do not understand the real core problem of this matter at all.
The leader of the Yunyin Mission, compared to the kidnapping of the Hyuga clan, is more like he is actively begging for death.
Seeking death and being killed by mistake are completely different in nature.
But Yun Yin took the lead at this moment, and only pointed the finger at Hinata, not the entire Konoha era, no wonder many Konoha ninjas have this kind of luck mentality that is not aimed at Konoha.
Those who have this kind of thinking are mostly lower ninjas and middle ninjas, and the experienced upper ninja will definitely not have the naΓ―ve idea that Yun Yin is not targeting Konoha.
"What are you doing here?"
Hizoku asked lightly.
Since the bureau, the relationship between himself and his younger brother has been completely hardened.
In the past, I had thoughts about what to say, but Hiza seems to have his own set of opinions.
And as a member of the clan, the patriarch of the Hyuga clan, Hinata can't be emotional.
So when he showed murderous aura to 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 clan and the branch, it will be difficult to survive.
"I have something to find a few elders of the sect family, they called me over."
Under normal circumstances, Split Ninjas will not be allowed to approach the clan's territory.
If you come here on a day difference, it is naturally impossible to be idle, which will arouse suspicion.
"Them?"
After hearing this, Rizu's brows furrowed even tighter.
He really couldn't think of what the patriarch of the sect was doing at this time.
"Don't ask me, I don't know what they came to me for."
Hisashi shook his head.
"Well, forget it, whatever you want. However, I also want to warn you, if you show murderous anger to Hinata next time, don't blame me for being rude. β
Hinata snorted softly.
Even if it is his own brother, if he wants to have murderous intentions towards his daughter, he will naturally be in a happy mood.
"Yes, I see. The previous thing was that I was not right first. β
No matter what, it is not right to show murderous intent to a child, let alone his niece.
When I went back that day, I regretted it when I thought about it.
Rizu has shown mercy to him that day.
If other sect elders knew about this kind of thing, it was likely that even Ning Ci would be implicated and punished together, and he would be strictly monitored later.
From this point of view, this brother is still as cold on the outside as ever.
It's just that in this way, it is completely impossible to change the status quo of the Hyuga clan, and Hinazu, as the patriarch, can only go with the flow and act completely according to the will of the clan.
If you think about it carefully, such a person is constantly tormenting in his heart when he becomes the patriarch of the Hyuga clan.
Obviously not such a cruel and ruthless person.
Thinking of this, Hinata's eyes also darkened.
Because of this, he couldn't ignore the safety of his brother's life.
In the past, many of his willful behaviors in the Hyuga clan were covered up by Hinata and tolerated his various willfulness and nonsense.
Now it's time for him to 'pay off his debts'.
"Hinata is still just a child, no matter what, don't put resentment on her."
Hizoku continued to advise.
Hiza nodded and replied, "Don't worry, that's the last time, and there won't be any more from now on." β
Hearing Hinata's determined tone, Hinata also seemed to be examining something, and stared at Hiza seriously.
The sun difference subconsciously tightened his body, and there was a feeling of being completely seen through by the sun.
"What's wrong? Do I have anything on me? β
Hinata asked.
Hizoku shook his head and said, "It's nothing, it's just that I'm thinking too much." Elders, they are in the third room where the right turn in front, you can just go over directly, I still have important things to discuss with the three generations of adults, so I won't accompany you. β
After saying that, Hinazu passed by Hinata next to him.
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Roots of the inside of the house.
Danzo held in his hand a scroll that had been passed into his hand through the members below.
After reading it, his brows furrowed, as if he was seriously thinking about the benefits and losses.
The deputy oil girl Ryoma beside him naturally saw the scroll, as well as the content and signature on it.
After a brief moment of surprise, the oil girl Ryoma asked, "What do you want to do with Danzo-sama?" Do you want to get involved? β
Instead of understanding the answer, Danzou narrowed his eyes and tapped his fingers lightly on the table next to him.
After a long time, Danzou spoke leisurely: "If you want to become a Hokage, you must touch the sunlight on the ground. β
This sentence shows the will of Danzang.
"In other words, do you want to intervene in this incident of Yunyin? To be honest, the difficulty is very high, and the conservatives of the three generations of Hokage, hope that it will be resolved in a peaceful way. β
Oil girl Ryoma said.
Although I don't want to admit it, the conservative forces led by the three generations of Hokage are still the largest group in Konoha.
Radicals like Gen are only a minority after all.
This also leads to the fact that many civilian ninjas and ninja ninjas are reluctant to come into contact with the roots.
"If the war can be resolved peacefully, then how can it be worthy of the Konoha ninjas who died in the previous ninja wars? Isn't all their blood shed in vain? β
In every war, Gen is the first to be active at the forefront of the battlefield, collecting intelligence for frontline troops and carrying out assassination and beheading operations.
Therefore, the Hokage and the advisor elders stationed in the rear of the group are more aware of the tragic situation on the front line, as well as the hard work and price paid by countless Konoha ninjas.
It's just that at present, when the conservatives are still strong, the task of the roots is still mainly to operate in the dark.
In the darkness, he continued to grow his power and contend with the conservatives led by the three generations of Hokage.
At the moment, the effect is excellent, and several times the conservative three generations of Hokage are scrambling.
If the root really intends to intervene in this Yungakuin and Hyuga incident, then it means that in the future, he will be hit extremely fiercely by the three generations of Hokage, and will even put his own handle in the hands of the three generations of Hokage.
"I've already seen the momentary gains and losses, and the key is to win the final victory. Hinata...... It's up to them to take advantage of this opportunity. β
"How?"
If Danzang, as the leader of the root group, has decided to assist Hinata and take action against Yun Yin's conspiracy, then, as subordinates, they will naturally have to go all out and fight Yun Yin to the end.
Unlike conservatives, the purpose of their roots is to protect Konoha by killing.
"Yun Yin will fight back as much as he comes. That's what our roots do best, isn't it? β
Tuan Zang smiled meaningfully, mysteriously.
The oil girl Ryoma nodded understandingly, and walked outside to arrange this matter.
Indeed, as Danzo says, this is what their roots are best at.
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In the forest outside Konoha Village.
Ayane stood on top of the branches of a tree, the blood vessels around her eyes began to bulge, and a thin layer of rainbow color appeared in the depths of her white pupils, releasing a high-purity white light.
Ayane, who was already in a white-eyed state, suddenly caught a team of Konoha ninjas wearing dark uniforms, but wearing masks that were slightly different from the dark parts of Konoha who were sneaking out of Konoha through hidden channels.
Root.
Shinobi no Dark,A dark organization led by Shimura Danzo.γ
Over the years, with the connivance of the three generations of Hokage, he has grown stronger and stronger.
"Still can't help it, that guy from Tuanzang. Looks like it's going well. β
Ayane's eyes narrowed and she laughed.
If you think about it, this is also a natural result.
If you want to be the Hokage, you can't always hide in the shadows.
Although he took the initiative and would be suppressed by the three generations of Hokage in the future, compared to getting the support of the Hyuga clan, Danzou would definitely make the choice that best served his long-term interests.
The support of a blood-inherited limit ninja clan represents a completely different meaning.
Even if you give up some benefits temporarily, in the long run, the roots can be said to be a big profit.
"Then just wait and see what happens, and then decide the rest of the situation."
After this incident, not only will the relationship between Konoha and Yunyin be completely deteriorated, but also the contradictions and conflicts within Konoha will be further aggravated.
From this point of view, Ayane is also grateful to Yun Yin for creating such an excellent opportunity for her to lay out in the Hyuga clan and further gather the power within the Hyuga clan.
If it weren't for Yun Yin's stimulation this time, it would not be so easy to further infiltrate the Hyuga clan.
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About three days passed after that.
The speed of Yun Yin's urging became more and more urgent.
In that case, he would like to rush into the land of fire immediately and teach Konoha a hard lesson.
But in fact, the real result is that the cloud ninjas on the border of the Fire Country are very self-restrained and do not break through the defense line of Konoha .
Regardless of the commotion inside Konoha, the atmosphere within the Hyuga clan is also tense to the extreme.
In the past few days, the high-level has patronized the Hyuga clan more than once and discussed this matter many times.
But judging by the number of times they came, things were more tricky than anyone could have imagined.
And today, in the conference room of the Hyuga clan's clan, all the elders of the clan have arrived.
In addition, there is also Hinata Hinata Hinata who is the shinobi of the family, and the three generations of Hokage apes who are outsiders and the accompanying shadows.
For such a formation, Hinata was a little surprised.
"Rizu, about how to reply to Yunyin, we have already discussed it here."
The eldest elder in the sect said loudly, and glanced at the day difference next to him, intentionally or unintentionally.
"Discussed? What else is there to discuss in this matter? Hizoku, who was sitting there, sighed lightly and continued: "I was the one who accidentally killed Yun Yin's attendant, and Yun Yin also asked for my body, if sacrificing me alone can prevent more deaths, then my death is also valuable to the village, then it is enough." β
When the patriarch heard Rizu's words, he frowned deeply and said, "Rizu, 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 skills are recognized by the whole clan. The blood inheritance limit of our clan is the strategic trump card in the village. Neither the family nor the higher-ups in the village will approve of your approach. β
"That's right, pure white eyes must not be handed over to Yun Yin."
Hizai also nodded at this time, with a resolute attitude.
Although he advocates that harmony is precious, he is by no means a stupid person, and naturally understands the importance of white eyes, and must not fall into the hands of Yun Yin.
"Hokage-sama, having said that, if I don't hand over my body, more people in the village will die for it."
"We already have a countermeasure for that."
The patriarch of the clan answered Rizu's question instead of Rizu.
He leaned slightly to make the difference in the sun stand out more obviously.
"Countermeasures?"
"Yes, the reason why the division exists is for this moment. We'll let the sunset take your place. β
The voice of the patriarch was very low.
Although it was a pity for him to lose a powerful Shangnin, compared to Rizu, as a division of the family, he was born to protect the clan.
It is understandable to use him as a substitute for the death of Hichizu.
"What?"
"It's not unavoidable that you'll be surprised. But that's for the best. They want the corpse of 'Hinata Higaku', Hinata looks the same as you, just fool around for the time being...... When the village recovered, Yun Yin didn't dare to use this matter to provoke again. β
The patriarch said.
"However, I am the one who made the mistake, and I should not let the day difference bear it."
Hinata frowned, and there was a slight dissatisfaction in his expression.
"It's a matter of white eyes, it's not your personal problem anymore. Moreover, Hokage-sama also agreed. β
The patriarch looked at the sun slash on the other side.
"Hokage-sama?"
Hinata looked at Hinata in amazement.
Hizai acquiesced and did not answer.
That's the best outcome.
Although this is very unfair to Hinata, in order to protect Konoha and the white eyes of the Hyuga family, he can only let him become a victim of this incident.
Hinata was going to say something, but Hiza was already laughing and said, "Okay, brother, don't have any more disputes with the elders and Hokage-sama." I am willing to die in your place in this matter, because you are a member of the clan. β
Although it was a free and natural smile, everyone present could clearly feel the powerlessness and sadness under the smile of the day difference.
This is the unchangeable fate of the separation.
When the lives of the Zong family are in danger, the people who split the family, whether out of volition or force, must step forward and block all the dangers for the Zong family.
Even if this incident started from the Zong family, the sacrifice was always a separation, and it could only be a separation.
"However, Ning Ci is still so young......
"That's why I'm going. What I let Ning Ci see is always just an incompetent father figure, which is my biggest regret. However, I thank you for taking care of your partiality over the years, and constantly tolerating the willfulness of my younger brother. So, what I promised that day that I would never make a move on Hinata again, and I wasn't telling a lie......"
When Hisashi said this, the corners of his mouth finally showed a wry smile.
Reluctant?
Not really.
I just feel weird about myself at the moment.
What he has always hated is not the brother of Rizu, what he hates is only the existence of the clan family, and he hates himself for not being able to protect his son Ningci.
As a younger brother, as a father, you may be an incomparably unsuccessful in your own life.
He was just borrowing Rizu's favoritism to him to vent all kinds of dissatisfaction with the Zong family in his heart.
In other words, the rest of the sect family would have imprisoned him and treated him as a dangerous element.
"Day difference ......"
"It's a pity. I'm not like your maid, a man who is free to control my own destiny. β
Freedom has long been out of the way.
Therefore, the caged bird is always just a caged bird.
"Day difference!"
With a gloomy face, it was not Hitsuzu who spoke to Hinata, but the patriarch next to him.
When Hinata mentioned Hinata 'the maid', he was already furious.
Hinata Ayane is definitely a shame for the Hyuga clan and a traitor that the clan must eliminate.
The undisguised envy and praise in Richa's mouth are also blasphemy to the Zong family.
If there wasn't Hinata here, and there were three generations of Hokage and others, he really wanted to immediately activate the caged bird and teach Hisashi what his mission as a division was.
At this time, mentioning this name is undoubtedly a provocation to the authority of the sect.
"I'm already dying, so I can say what is in my heart here, isn't that okay?"
Richa looked at the patriarch without fear, only a faint smile on his face, but it gave the patriarch a sarcastic meaning.
The patriarch of the sect had a gloomy old face and snorted coldly.
"Those who have lost the protection of their clan and their villages, and who have defected, can only live in the dark ditches for the rest of their lives. It seems to be free, but it is just a false freedom, they are still too young to understand the cruelty of the ninja world. β
Hinata Ayane left, and the thoughts that shouldn't have spread among the split family.
This kind of dangerous thinking must be rectified after that.
The patriarch thought so in his heart.
Hinata smiled slightly, but did not refute.
But if you can be free, even if you can only hide in the shadows, you will probably be happy.
At least then the personality and dignity are complete.
The current separation is worse than a rat in a ditch.
"Since it's up to you to replace Hizu, then, if you have any last words, stay as soon as possible. It's like you're here now, if you want to do anything or be dissatisfied, it's okay to vent it. β
The patriarch thought about it, and decided to give Riza such a privilege.
After all, Hinata died so that the blood of the Hyuga clan did not flow into the hands of outsiders, and some privileges should still be given to him.
Let his life be willful for the last time.
"No need, I have already written my last words, and I have also been willful when I was disrespectful to the concubines of the Zong family before. After that, it would be good for you to forward this letter to Ning Ci at the right time......"
Hiza took a letter from his bosom and placed it in front of him, the smile on his face disappearing, and he regained his serious look.
Then, he looked at Hizo, who seemed to be struggling as if he was struggling, and was about to say something when the door to the conference room was rudely pushed open.
"It's a big deal, Hokage-sama!"
A shadow appeared there, panting, probably running as hard as he could, not breathing.
"What's going on?"
Hizai turned his face and immediately asked seriously.
The shadows came in such a hurry, and it was obvious that something big had happened.
The dark man organized the language and briefly described the story:
"At the border where our Fire Country and the Land of Tang meet, the Cloud Hidden Ninja suddenly attacked our ninjas stationed there, killing one upper ninja and three middle ninja!"
"What?"
Hizai's face changed drastically, and he was a little incredulous.
How could Yun Yin raid the ninjas stationed on the border of the Fire Nation at this time?
Obviously, at this time, there is no need to do anything, why should the handle fall into the hands of them Konoha?
"There is another matter, the Elder Danzang who learned of this matter asked Hokage-sama to return quickly, and immediately organized a meeting of the upper ninja to renegotiate peace with Yunyin."
The shadows said sweating profusely.
"Tuanzang?"
Hizai muttered, and suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.