Naruto: From the capture of the main family to the behind-the-scenes mastermind

Chapter 31: Stand up, don’t kneel down
"That is Sarutobi Hiruzen's own power, and it is still under his control. Why is this happening?"

Hearing Hyuga Tokuma's question, Hyuga Yu said indifferently:

"Wouldn't it be better for the Sarutobi clan to die as heroes than for the Sarutobi clan to become corrupt in the future and become a cancer that Konoha must eliminate? The number of ninjas can be controlled, and the Sarutobi clan can survive safely under the rule of other Hokage."

"A tall tree attracts the wind. After all, they are not the Thousand Hands Clan. They don't have enough prestige. The Thousand Hands Clan can exit calmly, but they can't."

The Senju clan was indeed integrated into the village by the second generation, or it could be said that they were exterminated.

From the perspective of the second generation, such behavior actually has many benefits.

First, it solved the problem of future inheritance for the village.

The prestige of the Senju clan is really too high. If they continue to exist, the Hokage of Konoha will only be named Senju, or be related to the Senju. In the long run, the Senju clan will inevitably have a secret gap with the various ninja clans.

It would be fine if there were more talented people among the younger generation, but in the second generation, the Senju clan did not have any powerful ninjas, and Tsunade was too young.

Then letting the Senju become the center of Konoha would be a way to invite disaster.

Secondly, integrating into the village and no longer identifying themselves as the Senju clan is the best ending for the Senju clan.

This can be seen from the fate of the other Six Paths Sages and Hamura's direct descendants. It is actually a good thing for Senju to integrate into the village.

The Uchiha clan was almost wiped out by Itachi, the Uzumaki clan was scattered all over the ninja world and lived a miserable life, the Kaguya clan was wiped out, Toneri was the only one left of the Otsutsuki on the moon, and the Hyuga clan protected themselves like humble birds in a cage.

In comparison, only the Senju clan had the most decent ending, living and dying with Konoha!
So what if the descendants don’t have the surname Senshou?
They are all proud that their ancestors are from the Senju clan.

Because the third generation had been in power for too long, the Sarutobi clan had similar rights to the Senju clan, but they did not have enough prestige.

After all, the Senju clan was one of the two clans that founded Konoha, and they also led the charge in the first two Ninja World Wars. The Ninja Clan could complain about the suppression policy of the Senju Tobirama, but they could not harbor resentment towards the Senju clan.

But this is not necessarily the case for the Sarutobi clan.

Standing at the pinnacle of power, it is impossible to step down without bloodshed.

Think about the team originally led by Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi.

The former is the next chief of the Ino, Shika and Chou clans, and the latter is the child of high-ranking officials of the Hyuga, Aburame and Inuzuka clans.

Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi were still in a romantic relationship, and it was easy to see that the leader of the ninja clan at that time was still the Sarutobi clan.

Is it beautiful?
It was very glorious, but when the Third Hokage was fighting Orochimaru, none of these ninjas came to help him.

Can’t break the Four Purple Flame Formation?
That's Konoha's ninjutsu, how could it not be cracked?

Even if the Yamanaka clan could send four jonin, they could control the Sound Four and let them resolve the problem themselves.

However, no one would do that.

The Third Hokage had been Hokage for too long, and the Sarutobi clan had grown too powerful. The Uchiha clan had been exterminated, and Hizashi was handed over to Kumogakure, so the Ninja clan no longer trusted the Third Hokage.

Letting him die in the battle to protect the village was the last dignity left to him by the ninja clan and Orochimaru.

Hinata Yu put away his thoughts and reminded the silent Tokuma: "You just need to know these things in your heart. The future of the branch family is not in Konoha. There is no need to get involved in the conflict between the ninja clan and the Hokage."

"The Third Hokage allowed you to enter the Root and let Danzo focus on the Hyuga clan. This may not have caused some thoughts among those of you who are dissatisfied with the village and the main family."

"He and the Fourth Hokage left the village intentionally to give Danzo an opportunity to cause trouble."

"He is the Third Hokage of Konoha after all. You can believe in his power, but you can never believe in his kindness."

With cold sweat running down his head, Hyuga Tokuma lowered his head and replied, "Yes!"

The third generation was really cunning. He almost believed Sarutobi Hiruzen’s lies because of what he said before.

Now that I think about it, no one can verify whether those words are true or false.

Moreover, if he really had no ability, how could he have suppressed the darkness in the ninja world and balanced the ninja forces until now?
Perhaps the most important reason why we cannot attack the ninja clan is that the Sarutobi clan itself is the largest ninja clan!

And now, this former ninja hero couldn't help but take action against his own people, even though his purpose was to allow the Sarutobi clan to continue better... However, based on what he was doing now, it seemed that he was not qualified to judge the other party.

The other party was doing it for the future of the Sarutobi clan, while he was doing it for the future of the Hyuga clan.

Thinking of this, Hinata Tokuma's mood gradually calmed down.

"Then what do you need me to do? Should I hand over the jutsu to Danzo?"

"You don't have to take action this time. Just wait for Danzo to fail. It's not time for it to be born yet."

Hinata Yu glanced at the charred marks on Tokuma's palm and said, "Retreat and take a rest first. From now on, just help me keep an eye out for the two people named Yakushi in the Root."

Even though Ranmaru was knocked unconscious by him and Kuroko Raiga was seriously injured by him, it was not easy for Hinata Tokuma to kill the latter.

"Yes!"

Hinata Tokuma obeyed the order and wanted to use the instant body movement technique to leave, but he heard a calm and gentle voice.

"Now that you've stood up, don't kneel down. You must feel uncomfortable kneeling before me to report, Tokuma-senpai."

Hinata Tokuma paused, feeling a surge of emotion in his heart.

He did not give a reply, but after leaving, he carefully reviewed his actions again, confirmed that it had no adverse impact on Hinata Yu's plan, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Today's battle with Raiga alone had exhausted his physical strength, and then he had to act in front of Danzo and the Third Hokage, and his body and mind were already exhausted.

……

In the underground space, a sneer was heard only after Hinata Tokuma had gone away for several minutes.

Hinata Mingyu stepped out from the shadows and said sarcastically, "Good means of winning over subordinates!"

Glancing at him casually, Hinata Yu smiled faintly and said, "It's far less effective than Impure World Reincarnation. Even if you have evil intentions, you still can't do anything."

Hinata Mingyu's face darkened, and he looked at him unkindly, "If you have the ability to break free from the control of the Impure World, fight me..."

pat!

A coffin appeared out of nowhere and put him and the words he had not yet said into it.

"Just do your reconnaissance mission well and don't think about other useless things all day long."

Hinata Yu began to think about taking back the old senior who was only capable of being of some use but usually just looking for trouble.

The reason why the Fourth Generation wanted to go to the battlefield was because of the intelligence he was shown today.

The third generation of Mizukage, the two tailed beasts, Mei Terumi, Yagura Karatachi, Kisame Hoshigaki...

What a powerful lineup! If some of them had not fully grown, Konoha's front would have collapsed.

However, with so much combat power invested, if the losses are too great, Kirigakure will be seriously injured. If the Mizukage has any sense at all, he will not make such a choice.

However, the Third Mizukage had already been under the control of another person, so it was understandable that this happened.

Hinata Yu narrowed his eyes.

The Fourth Hokage was allowed to take office as Hokage ahead of schedule and was busy with affairs. Rin and Kakashi were also being watched by the Fourth Hokage who was worried about their conditions, so it was impossible for them to leave the village to carry out the mission.

Finally forced you to take action...

Ban, I gave you the best stage, don't let me down.

Let me see how powerful that toad's prophetic ability is.

(End of this chapter)