radicalducati Chapter 42 Hiashi Hyuga's Fury!
Chapter 42 Hiashi Hyuga's Fury!
When Chiyu arrived at the Hyuga clan's encampment in the darkness of night, she was already too late.
The leader of the Cloud Village envoy group is dead.
The person who killed him was, of course, the head of the Hyuga clan...
Hiashi Hyuga!
In his arms, he held his daughter tightly, who was curled up in fear...
Hinata Hyuga.
At that time, she was only three years old.
"Chief, what should we do?"
"Although this damned ninja leader deserved to die, he was, after all, the leader of the Hidden Cloud Village delegation. Now that he's died at the hands of the Hyuga clan, I'm afraid the Hokage's side will be in trouble..."
Hiashi Hyuga certainly understood this.
however……
The bastard in front of me kidnapped my three-year-old daughter!
Moreover, their goal is undoubtedly to roll their eyes!
Once captured and brought to Kumogakure, gouging out her eyes would only be the beginning; Hinata would suffer even more torture...
Which father could tolerate all of this?!
Kill him...
I just want to tear him to pieces!
Hiashi patted Hinata on the back, offering words of comfort, his Byakugan revealing a resolute expression.
"It's alright, I will report the truth of the matter to the Hokage."
"Even if it were him, once he understands what happened, he wouldn't blame us."
The Hyuga clansmen behind him frowned, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
"Fire Gate, what are you trying to say?"
Hyuga Himon sighed, "Clan leader, do you really believe that the Hokage will uphold justice?"
"Judging from what you've said about his attitude towards Kumogakure, I'm afraid he'll do anything to maintain the ceasefire agreement, even if it means ceding so much power and benefit..."
"How could we possibly offend the Kumogakure delegation because of the Hyuga clan?"
Hiashi Hyuga was not unaware of this.
However, he still harbored a sliver of hope for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"The Hyuga clan is an elder family that has followed Konoha since its founding. Generation after generation, they have devoted themselves to protecting the village until their dying breath. Would the Hokage really sacrifice the entire Hyuga clan for a bastard who kidnapped my daughter?"
"I don't believe it."
Hinata Himon wanted to say something, but ultimately gave up and could only sigh.
Hiashi Hyuga carried Hinata back home, then decisively said, "Send someone to protect Hinata's safety."
"I will go to the Hokage's office immediately to report this matter."
"Yes, Chieftain!"
……
Watching this scene, Qianyu remained silent and expressionless.
Clearly, at this time, the Hyuga clan still had some faith in Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He had just received intelligence that Kakashi Hatake had truthfully reported the facts at the Hokage meeting and that he had "regained his freedom."
So, he boldly pushed open the door of the Dark Guard prison and went straight to the Hyuga clan's residence.
He certainly didn't believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi would be selfless.
However, firstly, he was preoccupied with the affairs of Kumogakure; secondly, he was outmaneuvered by Kakashi Hatake; and thirdly, his weak policies led to betrayal from various clans, including Danzo Shimura, leaving him isolated and helpless.
Of course, the very last and most crucial question...
He knew all along that he couldn't be imprisoned.
Although he couldn't understand why he had to stay in prison when he could leave at any time.
But since things have come to this point, he doesn't mind putting on another act of selflessness and altruism, doing a favor to "release himself."
The strongest fighter that Hiruzen Sarutobi currently commands is indeed Shisui Uchiha.
If Uchiha Shisui doesn't make a move, no one else has any chance of dealing with him.
This was merely a helpless compromise on his part.
……
The Hokage's office.
The important figures from all sides who had been urgently summoned were also shocked when they saw the corpse of the ninja leader on the ground.
However, after hearing Hiashi Hyuga recount what had happened, everyone was filled with righteous indignation.
Nara Shikaku also frowned and said, "I didn't expect Kumogakure to do something like this."
"On the surface, they're ostensibly working for a ceasefire agreement, but secretly they're plotting to plunder the precious bloodline limits of my Hidden Leaf Village, and even went so far as to poison a three-year-old child!"
Akimichi Choza also angrily retorted, "This is simply outrageous! Chief Hiashi, you did well! If it were me, he would probably have died an even more gruesome death!"
The other major families also readily agreed.
however……
Uchiha Shisui's gaze fell on Sarutobi Hiruzen.
At this moment, he was utterly dejected...
They've thrown away all their dignity, sacrificing so many interests to secure this ceasefire agreement...
But because of this sudden event, it all became meaningless in an instant!
The leader of the envoy delegation from Kumogakure died in Konoha!
How could the Hidden Cloud Village possibly let this go so easily?!
Damn the Hyuga clan!
Can't you guys be a little more patient?!
Is the very thing between Konoha and Kumogakure about to reignite a war just because of a pair of Byakugan eyes?!
Not to mention, it completely disrupted his grand plan to deal with the Uchiha clan!
He was filled with shock and anger, but ultimately he couldn't reveal it like that.
So, the Hokage of Konoha took a puff of his pipe, then slowly exhaled a smoke ring and sighed.
"Ah, Japan..."
"I completely understand how you feel. Anyone would be unable to tolerate having their own daughter kidnapped."
"but……"
"You could have just subdued the ninja leader; why go so far as to kill him outright?"
Hiashi Hyuga and everyone else were greatly surprised!
The Hokage's attitude...
"Lord Hokage, I..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted him: "You don't need to say anything more. I said I understand your feelings, but now is a critical moment for the truce between Kumogakure and Konoha. As a high-ranking member of the village and the head of the Hyuga clan, whose members are elders of Konoha, why can't you think more, be more calm, and be more patient...?"
"Should we prioritize the overall situation and put the greater good first?"
Hiashi Hyuga was sweating profusely; Hido Hyuga's fears had come true...
The heads of the other major clans and the elite ninjas exchanged glances, looking bewildered...
Hiruzen Sarutobi had nowhere to retreat.
He said with great distress, "Now, for such a trivial matter, we've killed the leader of the Cloud Village ninja. The Cloud Village will never let this go. If war breaks out again, won't it be the village that suffers?"
"Aren't the families and ninjas in the village the ones who will be forced to sacrifice themselves?"
"Peace and stability, those are the most important things..."
Hiashi Hyuga clenched his fist tightly.
He really wanted to ask...
What do you mean by "this is a trivial matter"?!
If that's the case, then your son Sarutobi Shinnosuke being killed by Uchiha Chiba is nothing special, isn't it?!
If possible, Hiashi Hyuga really wanted to unleash a full set of Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms on Hiruzen Sarutobi!
Unfortunately, he knew he couldn't do it...
Behind him are the entire Hyuga clan.
The others at the meeting also suppressed their shame and anger, quietly awaiting Hiruzen Sarutobi's verdict.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "Alright, I'll report this to the delegation from Kumogakure and see what their demands are. No matter how unreasonable they are, we'll be willing to sacrifice our own interests and even our lives to quell this conflict and secure the most precious peace..."
"Do you understand?"
Hiashi Hyuga felt as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had split open; everything went black before his eyes, as if he had lost his soul...
The meaning of Hiruzen Sarutobi...
Are they sending me to my death?!
Is he serious?!
He was the one who heartlessly kidnapped his own daughter, and he was merely acting in self-defense. Now, for the sake of the so-called greater good and peace, he is being asked to sacrifice himself and die in vain?!
This...this really is the Hokage of Konoha Village...
What he said?!
In an instant, everyone present was shocked, filled with shame and resentment, and anger surged like an undercurrent...