Konoha: Start by unlocking the caged bird

Chapter 84 Danzo!

punishment.

It's real punishment.

Hinata Yuzuru looked at Hinata Kaoru, who was taking care of the child skillfully and made Hinata sweetly call her sister. He had to say that this dignified, gentle and beautiful girl in front of him always made him happy.

The heavy responsibility of nursing the baby that was originally on his shoulders was taken over by Xun without any complaint. Even before going out, she was still concentrating on the curse seal and gesticulating on an innocent white bird, but he just spoke. She happily accepted the burden.

This also allowed Hinata Yuzuru to follow the three people in a relaxed manner, observing the changes in Konoha that he had not seen for a long time, while leisurely enjoying a rare walk.

"Meatball! Meatball!"

When they arrived in front of the shop selling meatballs, Hyuga Yuzuru stopped and fulfilled Neji's wish to eat meatballs, while Hinata just lowered her head and grabbed Hyuga Kaoru's hand without saying a word. When Hyuga Yuzuru handed the meatballs to her, she timidly said thank you.

"Kaoru is really popular with children." Hinata Yuzuru looked at Hinata who was eating meatballs hiding behind Hinata Kaoru and joked with a smile.

Hinata Xun raised the corner of her mouth: "It's hard to say, on the contrary, she is like this because she likes the young master more, who knows?"

Hinata looked at Hinata Kaoru who was squatting down in confusion. This gentle elder sister who was very mature to her looked at her with a smile: "Hinata, don't you like Master Yuzuru?"

"No." Hinata said softly and glanced at Hyuga Yuzuru. His gentle smile at the moment didn't seem to be much different from the smile of the girl in front of him.

She hesitated for a moment, not knowing how to express that she didn't hate him. Finally, she stretched out her trembling hand and handed the remaining two meatballs to Hinata Yuzuru: "Brother Yuzuru, eat."

"Thank you!" Hinata Yuzuru smiled and touched her little head, her short hair smooth.

Hinata Hyuga's cheeks blushed slightly. Being touched on the head by a stranger, especially a boy, was both rare and shy for the young girl.

"But you still have to eat the meatballs."

Hinata Yuzuru took the last bunch of meatballs from the shop owner and handed it to Hinata Kaoru.

Hinata Kaoru was stunned.

"Master, did you buy it for me?"

She looked moved and surprised.

Hinata Yuzuru raised his eyebrows: "Am I usually very bad to you?"

"No!" Hinata Xun took the meatball, smiling brightly, and tightly grasped the wooden stick with the meatball as if it were a treasure: "It's just that I'm too happy."

"I came here to eat once before. It was very sweet. Although I don't like overly sweet things, I think their meatballs are pretty good." Hinata Yuzuru gestured for her to try it.

Hinata Xun tasted it carefully and narrowed his eyes unconsciously: "It's delicious!"

Hinata Yuzuru watched them finish their meatballs before he took the two children for a stroll again, went to the small park to play on the swings, and took Neci and Hinata to buy two toys on the street, a wooden kunai for Neci and a beautiful handmade rag doll for Hinata.

But that's about it.

Before lunch, Hinata Yuzuru and Hinata Kaoru sent people home on time.

Hinata Hinata asked him to take Hinata out to play, but if he really took Hinata to play for a whole day, then Hinata Yuzuru was ignorant.

Hinata has always had very strict family education, and he knows this very well even though he is in a branch family.

Not long after Hinata was sent back, an Anbu suddenly appeared outside the Hyuga family and brought a verbal order saying that the Third Generation wanted to see him.

Come to think of it, Hinata Yuzuru hasn't met the Third Hokage since completing his mission in the Anbu.

Hinata Yuzuru set off immediately, but he did not wear the attire of an ANBU. He just wore a forehead protector and the clothes of the Hyuga clan, and went to the Hokage's office with confidence.

Hinata Teru made it clear that he would not have any missions to go out in the short term, which was a good thing and exactly what Hinata Yuzuru wanted.

When I arrived at the office, I knocked on the door and the third generation's voice reached my ears.

"come in."

Pushing the door open, I saw three generations sitting at the desk, writing and drawing on some documents on the table with a pen in his hand from time to time, looking very busy.

Hinata Yuzuru said hello and stood aside.

Sandai stopped what he was doing, raised his head and looked at him a few times: "How are you lately?"

"I had a good rest." Hinata Yuzuru smiled, looking no different from before.

Sandai straightened his back, stretched his muscles somewhat, picked up his pipe, and carefully looked at the young man in front of him.

I suddenly felt a little irritated in my heart.

If you are not from the Hyuga clan.

No, if he was not from the Hyuga branch family, perhaps I wouldn't have to be so embarrassed.

He exhaled a puff of smoke for a long time, then said quietly: "Yuzuru, what kind of ninja do you want to be in the future?"

This sentence came out a bit suddenly, without any foreshadowing. He asked it directly. Looking at the deep eyes of the third generation, Hinata Yuzuru did not dare to be careless. He thought about it carefully, pondered, and gave the answer.

"A powerful ninja."

The Sandai was not satisfied with this answer. He continued to ask, and his attitude seemed a little aggressive. He stared straight at Hinata Yuzuru, as if he wanted to see into his heart, but his eyes stopped at the plain glasses that were said to be a gift from his mother, which were covered by the bright white pupils.

"There are many kinds of strength. If we are only talking about strength, I think you don't have to worry about this anymore, Yuzuru."

Speaking of this, even the Third Hokage was a little dazed, and even Shisui was full of praise for the child in front of him. With such talent, even the First Hokage back then could not compare to him.

If it weren't for the rolling eyes when he succeeded, and the rolling eyes when he failed, I really don't know where the little guy in front of me can go. No, even if he is in the Hyuga clan, as long as this little guy doesn't die young, he will definitely grow to the level of Kage.

The conflicted eyes of the three generations became deeper and deeper.

Hinata Yuzuru stood straight with a determined look in his eyes: "I want to become a ninja as powerful as the first Hokage."

“The first generation?” The third generation was silent.

His wrinkled face trembled slightly due to the opening and closing of his lips, as if he heard something extraordinary from Hinata Yuzuru's words.

The Sandaime put down his pipe and seemed to be just chatting: "What a great wish, to become a ninja as powerful as the first Hokage, but it is a goal that ordinary people can hardly achieve."

"He is not just strong in terms of physical strength, Yuzuru."

"How's life in the family lately?"

He changed the subject somewhat abruptly, as if he had thought of something during the conversation and didn't want to think about it deeply.

Hyuga Yuzuru cooperated with him in changing the topic. He already had these questions in mind. Without thinking, he followed what he originally imagined in his heart. The gentle smile on his face faded, and it seemed a bit difficult to say: "Not bad, Both my father and the Rizu clan leader value me."

"Really? I heard that there have been some small conflicts among the Hyuga clan recently."

The third generation said pointedly, while Hinata Yuzuru lowered his head, looking rather unwilling to talk about this matter.

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up his pipe again, his eyes calm: "If you need help with anything, you can come to me at any time. You are not only a ninja of the Hyuga branch, but also a member of the ANBU."

"Thank you, Third-generation Lord." Hinata Yuzuru raised his head with an inexplicable look in his eyes, pursed his lips, and lowered his head again: "Recently, no missions?"

"After what happened, both you and Shisui should rest in Konoha for a while."

The Sandaime smiled, his tone full of appreciation: "Besides, because of your activeness, Kumogakure suffered a heavy blow. This should make them more sober."

"I think it may not be long before we can usher in the real, long-awaited period of peace."

Hinata Yuzuru showed a look of surprise. He looked at Sandai unsurely at first, and then when he saw Sandai smiling, he said in a happy tone, "That's great."

He looked quite relieved.

"Yeah." Sandai unconsciously showed a guilty look on his face because of his appearance. He sighed and continued, "I know that some regrettable things happened in this mission, but..."

He stood up, walked to Hinata Yuzuru, put his hand gently on his shoulder, his eyes full of encouragement and comfort: "Where the leaves are flying, the fire will never stop. Don't indulge in the sadness of the past. The future will eventually belong to young people like you."

"Have a good rest, and during this time, calm yourself down. No matter what you need at any time, you can come to me."

Hinata Yuzuru pretended to be touched but silent. He nodded dully and said in a deep voice: "Thank you."

"By the way, I haven't mentioned the gift I'm going to give you. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to let you go home for your birthday for two consecutive years, and I haven't given you any rewards."

The third generation looked at him with a smile and said something shocking.

"Recently, Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas, will come back. If you have time, he might be a good teacher. How about learning from this senior?"

Hinata Yuzuru was stunned on the spot.

He raised his head. The third generation's smile was still kind, but Hinata Yuzuru only thought about it briefly and did not dare to refuse. He immediately smiled and said: "Of course!"

"Well, after you learn from him, I'll tell you what the real reward is."

The third generation smiled in an unpredictable way, and he said softly: "You should like this reward."

Until he left the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage did not clearly state what his reward was.

But Hinata Yuzuru had some ideas and guesses.

Although he didn't know what convinced Jiraiya that he was willing to stop wandering and return to Konoha for a few months.

Why did the Third Hokage want Hinata Yuzuru to study with Jiraiya for a period of time?
The reason is even simpler. Jiraiya is considered a direct descendant of Hokage and is currently the most promising successor to the Fifth Generation. If Jiraiya can establish a good friendship with Hyuga Yuzuru and observe this boy carefully for himself, he can judge. Can this guy be trusted anymore?

If possible, the reward afterwards will most likely be the Book of Sealed Techniques. As long as he can master a few forbidden techniques, Hinata Yuzuru will most likely become a very outstanding Kage-level seed. Moreover, because Jiraiya and Yuzuru have a good relationship, it will also add an extra bargaining chip for Jiraiya to become the fifth generation in the future.

Such good intentions are partly because the Third Generation is convinced that Jiraiya is definitely a trustworthy junior and a guy who can be entrusted with important tasks. On the other hand, it is also because of another problem that cannot be ignored anymore.

Danzo.

As soon as Hinata Yuzuru walked out of the door, after taking a few steps, a guy dressed as an ANBU suddenly blocked his way.

The masked ninja's tone was cold and could not be refused, and he said to Hinata Yuzuru: "Danzo-sama hopes that you can meet him."

Hinata Yuzuru thought this guy looked quite familiar.

After a while, he burst into laughter.

"It's you, A."

The ANBU ninja known as A was silent, and his eyes under the mask looked calmly at the guy in front of him.

Hinata Yuzuru nodded nonchalantly: "Then go ahead."

So he followed the ninja who would be renamed Yamato in the future, turning left and right, and came to an extremely well-hidden entrance to an underground facility.

Through deep tunnels and complicated passages, Hinata Yuzuru met an old man with a bandage on his head in an ordinary office, with only one eye exposed.

Danzo met his gaze and gave him a meaningful smile.

(End of this chapter)