Konoha: Start by unlocking the caged bird

Chapter 80 Longzhong vs.

Kakashi spent a rare wonderful New Year at Hyuga Yuzuru's house.

He hasn't felt the New Year atmosphere for a long time since his father committed suicide ten years ago.

Even on the way home, he still found it hard to believe that he had unknowingly established such a deep and ill-fated relationship with Hinata Yuzuru.

friendship?

I am almost ten years older than him!

To be exact, there is a nine-year age difference! Becoming friends with a kid like this, well, it seems like it’s not impossible, but I don’t want to admit it.

The friendship between seniors and juniors?

Although the guy shouted like a senior, looking at his words and deeds, it was clear that he didn't mean the slightest bit of respect.

But to say disgust.
Even though this guy often said bold words that made him frown or even tremble with fear, they would never arouse his disgust. On some level, some of Hinata Yuzuru's attitudes and remarks actually gave him a sense of pleasure.

It was as if someone had said what he couldn't say and thought of what he dared not think of.

This resonates from deep within.

And this kid, no, this guy Yuzuru, in a sense, is so precocious that people can't even treat him as a junior.

Does such a monster really exist?
Kakashi kept pondering until he returned home, but he still couldn't come up with an answer.

Hinata Yuzuru is like a black hole-like mystery. The more curious you are, the more you can't help but get closer to him. The closer you get, the more you can't help but be attracted to him. The more attracted you are, the more questions you will get from him, and the answers to these questions seem to be in him, prompting people to stop and go back again and again.

He returned to his small apartment without turning on the lights. In the darkness, he walked to the bed with familiarity, sat down, turned his head, and looked at the old photos placed by the window sill.

Tiredly taking off his mask, Kakashi's delicate and handsome face was somewhat similar to the man in the photo.

"Dad, what should I do now?"

In the photo, the man with a bright smile always looked at him with gentle eyes.

Kakashi lay on the bed, motionless, for a long time, and took out a pamphlet from his arms.

He stared blankly at the cover that had made him curious countless times, and pondered for a long time. Finally, he stood up, tilted his father's photo frame to one side, and asked him to look at the scenery outside the window first. Then, he lay on the bed and pointed his finger at the cover. Tremblingly, he opened the cover page.

Gradually, the pupils trembled violently, as if a door to a new world had opened.

Hinata House.

Yuzuru Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga sat in the house, exchanging information and making plans for the year.

At present, the Hyuga clan has a total of eighteen ninjas who have been sealed with the Asuka seal, including the father and son, and the maid Riko who has no talent for tolerance.

You know, the people chosen by Hyuga Hizashi are either very prestigious in the branch family, or they are powerful ninjas. This also gives Hyuga Hizashi great control over the current Hyuga branch family.

This is a world of ninjas, where strength often represents the right to speak.

With the current reputation of Hyuga Yuzuru and Hyuga Hizashi in the branch family, and with the help of these dozen people, it can be said that with a single call, at least 60% of the people in the branch family will follow.

"Are you sure?"

At this moment, Hinata Hizashi in the room was holding a teacup, but he hadn't taken a sip for a long time. His brows were furrowed and his mood was complicated.

Hinata Yuzuru had a calm expression as he sat opposite him: "I think this year is the opportunity."

It was the beginning of Konoha's fifty-fourth year. At this time, it might be unremarkable to other people, but for Hyuga Yuzuru, he had a deep impression of this year.

If nothing unexpected happens, this year will be the year that Yunyin plans to negotiate.

"As long as we follow the plan and develop slowly, one day, the entire branch will become our strength. If we act rashly now, let alone how much strength we can use, let's just talk about you."

Hinata Hizashi objected and shook his head, "You are still too young." Even though the son in front of him was already an outstanding ninja with a great reputation in the Anbu, and even in the entire ninja world, he had a little fame of his own, but he was still young after all. Even though he was already eight years old this year, he was nine years old according to his lunar age, but
As long as he continues to grow, even if he only gives Yuzuru another five years, he can become a more powerful and outstanding ninja, leading the Hyuga branch to change his own destiny with a strength far beyond his own.

Why are you in such a hurry?

Hinata Yuzuru said solemnly: "We can't delay."

"Maybe Kumogakure doesn't want to fight." Hinata Yuzuru's words made Hinata Hizashi's face change slightly, and he straightened his back.

"Why?" Hizashi couldn't understand.

Now Kumogakure and Konoha are still in a stalemate, and there is no sign of them wanting to negotiate.

The friction between the two sides was not even a fierce battle, so how could it end like this?

"Iwagakure."

Hyuga Yuzuru pointed out the key point. He listed what he had seen and heard on the battlefields and front lines in the past two years, and he had a very clear judgment of the current situation in the ninja world.

"In the year away, especially in the recent year in Yuno Country, Kumogakure's resistance has become more and more fierce, and his decision-making has become more and more impatient."

Hinata Yuzuru's words made Hinata Hizashi fall into deep thought.

"At first, I thought they wanted to expand the battlefield and escalate the confrontation, but after careful observation, I realized that they were just anxious and wanted to cut the Gordian knot."

"The conflict between Konoha and Iwagakure has always been tepid. Although there will be ANBU fighting in secret, there are almost no ninja conflicts in the open."

"It can be seen that both Iwagakure and Konoha want to always restrain each other, and tacitly work together to increase pressure on Kumogakure."

"This year alone, I have personally experienced dozens of battles, sometimes rushing to the aid of teammates, sometimes ambushing, attacking, and sometimes being ambushed and surrounded."

"But on the battlefield between Iwagakure and Konoha, there was no such fierce battle."

"This does not mean that Iwagakure is conserving its strength. In fact, while Kumogakure is increasing pressure on us, Iwagakure is also maintaining strong pressure on Kumogakure in the Land of Grass, the Land of Iron, and even the Land of Frost."

Hinata Yuzuru had a complicated expression, and it was hard to tell whether he should be happy or sighing as he whispered, "It is precisely because of this that the Hidden Cloud Village cannot launch a fierce attack on us."

"Can you believe this? This year, we have killed at least hundreds of Kumogakure, including dozens of Jonin, but we have never seen a Jinchūriki or a special blood-stained ninja."

"It's all too much pressure from Iwagakure. If it weren't for worrying about Iwagakure, Konoha right now would never be able to cope with Kumogakure Village having two jinchūriki who can step onto the battlefield."

Hinata Hizashi pondered and understood what Hinata Yuzuru said.

"The hatred between Iwagakure and Kumogakure was destined to be irreversible when the Third Raikage was beaten to death. At least, the hatred will not subside before the Fourth Raikage dies."

"In comparison, the hatred between Konoha, Kumogakure and Iwagakure is not that great."

"I think that if nothing unexpected happens, Kumogakure will choose to negotiate with Konoha. While putting enough pressure on Konoha to gain certain benefits, they will stop when they see the good results. While Konoha can catch its breath, they will transfer all the pressure to Iwagakure."

Hinata Yuzuru's expression was cold, as if he had thought of something, and his tone became cold.

"So, let's say I'm all correct."

"What will Konoha do after accepting the peace talks?"

Hyuga Hiashi was unable to follow Hyuga Yuzuru's train of thought for a moment, but then, Hyuga Yuzuru said something shocking: "Suppress the Hyuga and Uchiha!"

After these words were spoken, Hyuga Hizashi was stunned.

It's understandable to suppress Uchiha, this is all the right thing for Konoha's ZZ right now.

But, the Hyuga clan!?

(End of this chapter)