Naruto: I, who fooled the ninja world, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 117 Right and wrong don't matter, life and death are insignificant.

I could clearly sense Hiugo Hyuga's murderous intent.

The hesitant group fell silent, hastily bidding farewell and leaving the blood-soaked corner, their departing footsteps sounding disordered and heavy.

Soon, the chaotic footsteps ceased, and the vast depths of the forbidden library fell back into a thick, deathly silence.

"..."

Hyuga Hizashi stood there like a cold stone statue, but no one noticed that his body was trembling slightly.

In fact, he had been secretly looking after Neji all along, and many people in the main family knew this, or rather, he never hid it from the beginning.

In the eyes of others, this was out of guilt and a desire to make amends to his younger brother, Hyuga Hizashi, so even Hyuga Higo turned a blind eye to it.

However, what no one knew was that the "Hyuga Hiashi" they saw had long been replaced by Hyuga Hizashi, and his care for Neji was far greater than they thought.

A few days ago, Neji and Hinata were practicing their taijutsu routine when Neji made an excuse to leave for a while.

Neji has been behaving very well during this period. He has kept Hyuga Kumokawa's admonition in mind and has hidden his resentment and anger very well.

Aside from putting in even more effort, he seemed to have let go of the past and remained calm even when facing Hinata Hyuga...

Therefore, no one paid much attention to him, and no one dared to glare at the head of the family's residence.

Hyuga Neji was very careful to ensure he wouldn't be discovered.

However, Hyuga Hizashi, who had been secretly watching his son, saw Neji use the Shadow Clone Technique to sneak into his room and use his Byakugan to search for something.

Hyuga Hizashi initially thought he was looking for the Gentle Fist Technique, but he discovered that the kid was even more greedy than he had imagined; he was clearly looking for the unlocking of the seal on the Forbidden Library.

However, Hyuga Hizashi could not expose Neji's scheme and assumed that he was trying to steal the clan's secret technique, so he let him steal it and leave without a seal.

But now...

Hyuga Hizashi stared at the corpse on the ground, at the two empty, terrifying blood holes.

His white eyes, which could already mimic his brother's cold indifference, seemed to tremble slightly at this moment due to the intense turmoil in their owner's heart.

"Neji...why..."

Hijiri thought that even if his stubborn son couldn't let go of his hatred, he could at least bury it deep inside, or even turn it into motivation to work harder.

However, without a doubt, the one who killed Hyuga Kurozuka was Neji!

why? !

Was it because Hyuga Kurozuka suddenly returned to the Forbidden Library while he was secretly learning the secret technique that he had no choice but to kill him?

No, impossible. With Hyuga Kurozuka's abilities, if Neji wanted to hide, he wouldn't be discovered at all.

and so……

"Is it because of resentment in your heart?"

"Did he embark on this bloody, insane, and irreversible path because of resentment?"

Thinking of this, a torrent of emotions mixed with chill and fear surged within him, like an invisible blunt hammer striking his ribs and then his heart, making him feel suffocated.

His hands, clenched into fists beneath his wide sleeves, nails dug deep into his palms, the sharp pain barely maintaining the cold, hard lines of his face.

"What should I do? Neji..."

Hyuga Hizashi closed his eyes, his heart filled with pain and turmoil.

But soon, he seemed to hear the extremely mocking words of that adult.

"They want you to obey, they belittle you to the extreme, they say this is the right thing to do, they say this is your fate..."

"You try to struggle, you try to resist, but they change their attitude, they yell at you, they cut off your hands and feet, they lock you in a cage."

"They hit you, scold you, advise you, beg you, they say it's wrong, they say they're right, they say they're doing this for your own good..."

Finally, Hizashi Hyuga thought of Hinata, and of the cowardly personality Hinata had developed under Hiashi's twisted fatherly love and controlling nature.

Yes. That's right.

Hyuga Hizashi slowly opened his eyes, his gaze now filled with only a cold resolve.

Now that he has come to this point, he has lost everything, including his name, and even his soul has been given to the "devil." What was the purpose of all this?
Isn't it all to prevent Neji from going down the same old path, to free Neji from the shackles of the Hyuga clan, and to allow Neji to follow his own will?

Just as he said to Hiashi.

When it comes to dividing the family, right and wrong don't matter, life and death don't matter.

Being able to make your own decisions is the most important thing.

Hyuga Hizashi would never use the name of fatherly love to prevent Neji from doing what he wants to do.

Since Neji wants to do it, let him do it.

Regardless of the final outcome, whether it is good or bad, right or wrong, or even life or death.

No matter the cost, as a father, I will only choose to stand with Neji and bear it together.

Thinking of this, Hyuga Hizashi raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the elders, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

If anyone tries to stop Neji...

"Hizu-sama."

The sudden sound interrupted Hizashi's thoughts.

Turning around, a ninja from the main clan approached and whispered, "The Third Hokage has sent an ANBU to invite you and the elders to offer condolences."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi's face showed a look of surprise, and Hyuga Higo and several elders also frowned.

In the past, paying tribute to the heroes who died in the war was entirely voluntary. Why was someone sent to notify us this time?
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Time: Dusk.

The tender green leaves on the trees trembled slightly in the wind, but could not dispel the sorrow that permeated the air.

The setting sun painted the sky a desolate orange-red, like blood, but it could not illuminate the heavy gloom over the memorial cemetery.

All the Konoha ninjas, regardless of rank, stood solemnly at this moment, dressed in dignified pure black mourning clothes, like a silent forest stretching out in the twilight.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood at the forefront, his gray hair trembling slightly in the wind, his face deeply lined with wrinkles, etched with the vicissitudes of time, now adding a layer of weariness.

"O soul, return... let the flames of war cease..."

"Inheriting your will...to protect our homeland..."

The officiant chanted a lengthy eulogy in a low voice, the sound echoing across the empty square, deep and slow, offering solace to the deceased.

As one name after another was read out and engraved on the memorial stone, barely audible sobs gradually rose from the crowd.

Hyuga Hizashi and Hyuga Higo stood in the crowd, wondering what Hiruzen Sarutobi was up to.

But when they saw the figure standing behind Hiruzen Sarutobi in the front row, their faces showed surprise in unison.

"Hyuga Kumikawa?"

Hyuga Higo first frowned, but soon he saw his daughter.

Right now, I'm standing right behind the guy I hate the most.

Yes, his daughter.

Not only did he not stand with his father, but he didn't even stand in the Hyuga clan's ranks; instead, he stood behind Hyuga Kumokawa.

creak!

Higo Hyuga's face twitched, and he couldn't help but clench his teeth together, grinding them forcefully, making a sound that made one's teeth ache.

Damn it! Hinata Kumokawa, that damn bastard!!
(End of this chapter)