Naruto: Starting With Tenseigan C127 (Patreon)

Chapter 127: What Will You Do About Hinata? Onoki's Decision!

Hyuga Makoto actually hadn't expected that this bastard Fourth Raikage could actually refresh a side quest for him!

Although he didn't think that Hidden Cloud Village or the Raikage had anything that could help him.

But he couldn't resist the "temptation of the reward," and besides, when he thought about it carefully, it seemed the Raikage wasn't completely useless to him!

"For instance, doesn't my clone also need the Lightning Release attribute—, , , "

Thinking of this, Hyuga Makoto readily accepted it.

Although for his original body, the temporary help might not be huge, his clone would sooner or later be a part of his original body.

The stronger the clone, the stronger his original body would naturally be in the future. He understood this point very clearly!

Having a brief chat with Shisui, he kept his clone at the lowest operating power to keep the body active, then shifted his energy back to Konoha.

He still needed to figure out some situations regarding the Fourth Raikage, and besides that, he also needed to deal with some troubles within the clan. "I really didn't expect you to have reached this step already, Makoto."

Inside the Hyuga Clan Patriarch's mansion, Hiashi held a cup of tea and sat with Hyuga Makoto by the courtyard pond.

His face was full of amazed and excited smiles. Seeing this scene, Hyuga Makoto couldn't help but rub the space between his eyebrows.

"Uncle Hiashi, you've already said this several times these past few days. If you keep doing this, I'll have to go back."

"I'm afraid if you go back, you'll get an even worse headache, right?"

Hiashi simply couldn't restrain his smile, completely lacking his usual solemn and serious appearance.

"After all, the reason you ran over to my place is simply because you couldn't stand the clan members' enthusiasm, isn't it?"

"Sigh, it really is a bit unbearable. They're too enthusiastic."

Hyuga Makoto scratched his head. He really felt that people from dōjutsu clans were somewhat emotionally unstable right now.

Uchiha was like this, and the Hyuga was the same!

After he sealed the Caged Bird Seal, the Hyuga showed a tendency to burst into wild laughter.

And after he almost beat the Fourth Raikage to death, that heartfelt fanaticism became even more thorough.

This feeling was even more exaggerated than when he sealed the Caged Bird Seal back then—, , ,

"Because you are their hero, and even their faith."

Hiashi looked at Hyuga Makoto's depressed expression and couldn't help saying with amusement.

"Although saying it like this is a bit extreme, when you think about everything you've done, your impact on everyone is simply too huge."

"Is that so—, , , "

Hyuga Makoto felt a bit awkward, but thinking carefully, it really felt like he was reshaping the Hyuga!

Whether it was the Byakugan stolen by Ao, the Hidden Cloud Village incident that dealt a massive blow to the Hyuga Branch Family back then, or the Caged Bird Seal that caused everyone pain.

Without exception, all these problems were solved by him alone...

"Also, the clan meeting celebration will be held within the clan this month."

Hiashi couldn't help smiling at his expression before continuing.

"Get ready; this time you must attend."

"A clan meeting? I got it."

Hyuga Makoto withdrew his gaze. He didn't refuse; after all, he was the "sun" of the Hyuga, so he couldn't avoid this kind of matter.

"However, what will be discussed, and have the attendees been decided? I'm not clear on any of this and don't know what to say."

"You'd better hurry and quit the Anbu, , , , "

Hiashi raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat speechless.

"The attendees are all powerhouses within the clan. If possible, help them Seal the Caged Bird Seal. As for the content of the discussion..."

Speaking of this, he paused, took a serious look at Hyuga Makoto, and then continued.

"On one hand, it's to confirm the proposal for the Hyuga's future Clan Chief; on the other hand, it's the matter of the Hyuga entering the Police Force, , , , "

"Ah?!"

Before Hiashi could finish speaking, Hyuga Makoto was stunned.

The first one was nothing; he was 100% sure that the future of the Hyuga was his!

Whoever dared to oppose wouldn't even need him to lift a finger; a bunch of branch Family members would send that person to reunite with the main Family!

But this was the first time he had heard the second piece of news. Why was the Hyuga entering the Police Force?

"That's why I'm saying you should quit the Anbu sooner."

Hiashi also looked somewhat helpless, and he could only explain.

The "Uchiha Incident" left the Police Force existing in name only, but the Village still needed the Police Force, so Sandaime had discussions with the Uchiha.

Nominally, the Uchiha still managed the Police Force, and the Village would provide financial subsidies, but the Police Force would be open to everyone.

All major families and all Konoha Ninja could enter it. While helping the Village maintain stability, they would also help cultivate the Uchiha Clan members in squad modes.

"Is that so?"

Hearing this, Hyuga Makoto was indeed quite surprised. That evil old ghost Sarutobi's move not only liberated the Police Force...

But also took the opportunity to re-cultivate the Uchiha through this mode, turning them from a "Family Legacy" into "Village bonds."

And even allowed others to get a piece of the cake through the Police Force while integrating further into Konoha?

However, thinking carefully, Hyuga Makoto found that this seemed to be the routine from his memories.

"It's just that back then there were no Uchiha left, and Sandaime helplessly created a new 'joint association.' But now the Uchiha are still here, so some changes were made."

Thinking of this, aside from sighing that Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly the Disciple of the evil Senju old ghost, Hyuga Makoto just asked out of curiosity.

"Who is the Clan Chief of the Uchiha now? What are they thinking over there?"

"Who specifically it is, I'm not clear either. They haven't said anything over there themselves."

Facing this question, Hiashi's expression was also somewhat peculiar.

"However, their decision is quite unified. Having experienced that incident, they all highly recognize Konoha and have an extreme desire to take revenge on Itachi."

"Is that so..."

Hyuga Makoto scratched his head. He indeed had thoughts regarding the Uchiha Clan.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have carefully mentored Uchiha Izumi and taught that kid Sasuke.

It was just inconvenient for him to pry into matters concerning other people's clans, let alone the fact that he had plenty of things on his own hands.

"Actually, it doesn't matter who it is, as long as they are friendly to us now."

Hiashi didn't seem to care that much about this, saying with some emotion.

"This is also because of you. You've done way too many things; the Hyuga is truly fortunate to have you."

"You flatter me..."

Being flattered like this, Hyuga Makoto felt unusually awesome!

However, he still instinctively replied with modesty, but Hiashi was very serious.

"And I heard that you recently developed a new jutsu based on the Gentle Fist, called something..."

"Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack!"

Before he finished speaking, he saw Neji and Hinata running in hurriedly.

These two little fellows ran up to Hyuga Makoto. Even though they were a bit out of breath, Neji still spoke excitedly.

"Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack, this is your jutsu! You defeated the Fourth Raikage and almost killed him!"

"Yo, you finally reacted, huh?"

Neji and Hinata's behavior was somewhat impolite, but Hiashi didn't speak up, and Hyuga Makoto smiled playfully instead.

"How is it, have you memorized this jutsu now?"

"I..."

Neji's eyes were slightly red. This was the jutsu that defeated the true culprit who forced his father to death back then; he would probably never forget this jutsu for the rest of his life!

Only, his gaze flickered. He looked at Hyuga Makoto with his mouth slightly open, but Hyuga Makoto slapped him right on the forehead.

"If you want to ask why I'm so strong, then I can only tell you it's talent."

Hyuga Makoto wore a smile as he chuckled leisurely.

"As for why I didn't kill him, broadly speaking it's because I'm worried about the outbreak of the Fourth Great Ninja War, but from the bottom of my heart, it's so that Uncle Hizashi's remains can return to their roots."

"I..."

Neji lowered his head, his eye sockets somewhat moist.

Right now, his mind was filled with his father's voice and smile, as well as the question Hyuga Makoto asked him that day.

After a long while, Neji took a deep breath and then said in a low voice.

"Thank you, Makoto, I..."

"Just like this?"

But before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Hyuga Makoto raising an eyebrow.

"Did you forget? You should be saying 'If My Lord does not abandon me, this one is willing to acknowledge you as an adoptive father'?"

"?"

However, Hyuga Makoto's words caused Hiashi, who had been smiling on the side, to freeze his smile and then slam the table and stand up.

"Makoto, anything else is fine, but not this!"

"Ah?"

"If you let him call you that, what will happen to Hinata in the future?"

"..."

"So, don't go too far!"

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, a month had quietly passed.

The negotiations between Konoha and Hidden Cloud Village were also nearing their end, and both sides had basically reached some agreements.

"Hidden Cloud Village will pay a certain amount of compensation, as well as some of their secret jutsus, and at the same time return Uncle Hizashi's remains?"

Inside the Hokage Office, Hyuga Makoto and Uchiha Izumi stood together, looking at the documents in their hands with somewhat peculiar expressions.

"Hokage-sama, isn't this letting them off too easily?"

"Makoto, you need to know that sometimes one must know when to stop."

Hiruzen Sarutobi faced Hyuga Makoto's question, explaining with a pleasant mood.

"We've kept him in Konoha for a month, and a lot has happened during this month. He won't have an easy time after going back."

"Won't have an easy time?"

Uchiha Izumi didn't quite understand, but Hyuga Makoto pondered for a moment and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"I see, as expected of Sandaime-sama!"

Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi always felt a bad memory welling up in his heart.

However, right now he indeed intended to test what Hyuga Makoto had actually thought of.

He held back his somewhat depressed mood and asked with a smile.

"Then tell me, what have you thought of?"

"In a month's time, the entire Ninja World has gotten news of what he did; his reputation is already terrible."

Hyuga Makoto smiled confidently, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a face full of "admiration."

"And the fact that they only brought out these things shows that Hidden Cloud Village's situation is currently unstable!"

"Pretty much..."

Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction, while Hyuga Makoto continued.

"Sending him back at this time is simply wonderful!"

"Uh, Makoto..."

"After all, he is the first captured Kage whose prestige has been swept to the ground; he will have to face endless messes within the Village!"

"Alright, that's enough..."

"Also, Hokage-sama should have notified those Villages and clans, right?"

"..."

"At that time, we can show him the exchange list, and once he is ambushed and hunted down, it'll be hard for him not to suspect that his own Village did it!"

"..."

"Going on like this, maybe after he goes back, in order to maintain his prestige, he'll launch a massive purge. That will save us so much trouble!"

"Hokage-sama, high insight!"

Uchiha Izumi's eyes went a bit blank; she hadn't expected Sandaime-sama to be so terrifying!

But Hiruzen couldn't really smile anymore.

He felt that Hyuga Makoto had completely Danzo-ified himself!

He couldn't help wondering, where on earth did he do something wrong?

Otherwise, why would Hyuga Makoto view him this way?

Only...

"Pretty much like this."

No matter how helpless Hiruzen was, he could only nod, because he really did have a tiny "similar" thought.

"This time, the two of you will be responsible for escorting the Fourth Raikage to the handover location. Once the exchange is complete, you will return, and you can leave the rest to the people on the front lines."

"Is that so."

Hyuga Makoto and Uchiha Izumi looked at each other, and then he asked curiously.

"Then Captain Kakashi and Pervy Sage, do they have other missions?"

"Kakashi is practicing the Flying Thunder God, and he has reached the most critical step."

Speaking of Kakashi, Hiruzen's expression was still normal, even somewhat happy.

But thinking of Jiraiya, he couldn't help rubbing the space between his eyebrows.

"Jiraiya is injured and is now lying in the hospital. Who knows how this idiot managed to get injured in Mount Myoboku."

"Injured?"

Hyuga Makoto's face was full of oddity. What on earth was wrong with his teacher?

"As for Yamato, he has other missions, so I'll leave this time to you two."

Hiruzen wasn't very willing to think about his own "sinful Disciple." He looked at Hyuga Makoto and smiled again.

Moreover, after pondering for a moment, he suddenly spoke in a low voice.

"This operation has a special mission allowance, and a portion of the compensation belongs to you."

"?"

Uchiha Izumi was stunned for a moment. What kind of situation was this?

But Hyuga Makoto's eyes lit up, and he immediately spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Hokage-sama, I guarantee the mission will be completed!"

"Alright, I really believe in you."

Hiruzen patted Hyuga Makoto's shoulder and, after a brief thought, spoke solemnly again.

"Also, Makoto, this time you don't need to wear a mask, nor do you need a codename. The Ninja World should also know your great name!"

"Is that so?"

Hyuga Makoto blinked. They were really going to push him to the forefront this time.

However, for this kind of matter, he didn't seem to need to refuse at all; after all, this was a good thing for him!

"However, there is one more thing..."

But just as he was pondering, Hiruzen spoke again.

"Before you guys set out on the mission, remember to go burn a stick of incense."

"..."

"Although neither Jiraiya nor Kakashi is around, I still hope everything goes smoothly for you two..."

"..."

Meanwhile, while Hiruzen and Hyuga Makoto were discussing, Onoki of Hidden Stone Village was also secretly pondering as he looked at the intelligence in his hand.

"Have Hidden Cloud Village and Konoha already reached an agreement? It seems the Fourth Raikage is going home..."

"Looking at it this way, isn't it..."

Kitsuchi spoke almost instinctively upon hearing this, but seeing Onoki glare at him, he immediately shut his mouth and then cautiously asked.

"Tsuchikage-sama, do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing?"

"Neither good nor bad, but I hope Hidden Cloud Village gets even worse."

Onoki stroked his chin, calculating secretly in his heart, and after a long while, he finally made a decision.

"Kitsuchi, let me ask you a question: Is there any way to make it so that no one dares to act rashly in Hidden Cloud Village, yet make its interior chaotic to the extreme?"

"This..."

Kitsuchi scratched his head, and Onoki didn't mind either.

"In the current situation, if a certain someone dies, his contribution to the Ninja World would be greater than his entire life..."