Naruto: The Caged Bird Cannot Confine Me - Feng Hou Qi Men

Although Feng Qi no longer possessed the ferocious killing intent he had when they first met, his ability to wipe out a large number of Hyuga ninjas with a mere gesture still instilled great fear in Yuhi Kurenai.

This junior, who seemed unmotivated by everything, was far more powerful and terrifying than he had imagined!

Feng Qi stood straight in the rain. The drizzling rain washed away the thick smell of blood from his body, and seemed to be washing away all traces of his existence in Konoha.

With the help of Byakugan's X-ray vision and all-around abilities, Feng Qi could clearly see that after the mist dissipated, a large number of Konoha ninjas began to approach this side.

In Konoha Village, where bloodlines and rules are highly valued, no reason can excuse such an "atrocity" as the assassination of a clan leader and elders.

Moreover, the destructive power he has displayed has seriously threatened many forces in the village.

Putting aside Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other families, Danzo Shimura, as a representative of the extreme hawks, would definitely be the first to stand up and kill him!

It's obvious that it's no longer possible to stay in Konoha; we need to leave as soon as possible!

Ultimately, he will still have to embark on the same path as Itachi Uchiha as a "rogue ninja"...

Thinking of this, Feng Qi sighed deeply, his gaze sweeping past Kurenai Yuhi before falling on Hinata, who was almost shattered.

"I've always been myself, Kurenai-senpai."

After saying that, he slowly started walking alone towards the Hyuga clan members opposite him.

The sound of rain drowned out the rustling of footsteps on the mud, instantly creating an incredibly oppressive atmosphere.

Upon seeing this, Kurenai tensed up, and quietly reached for her ninja pouch on her thigh with her other hand.

Kiba Inuzuka and Shino Aburame, both newly appointed genin, were trembling uncontrollably.

As for the Hyuga clan members who were terrified and crouching on the ground, their faces were deathly pale, and they kicked their legs desperately, trying to get away from the "demon" who had killed their clan leader.

Because of those words and her incredibly stable chakra, Kurenai Yuhi did not rashly launch an attack.

Feng Qi walked past her, brushing past Hinata behind him.

"If you want to know the answer, change your timid nature and become stronger before you come to me."

After leaving those words, he indifferently glanced around at the clan members who were terrified and wet themselves.

The child, held tightly in the arms of the women and servants, had eyes that were filled with hatred.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Feng Qi ultimately decided against exterminating all these weak individuals.

There's a reason for every wrong, and a debtor for every crime. He wasn't the kind of person who was cruel and bloodthirsty; he just wanted to live a peaceful life—if those people from the main family didn't come looking for trouble.

Moreover, these members of the Hyuga main family have enjoyed the privileges of the main family for so long, they should bear some responsibility as well.

With the loss of their core leader, the Hyuga main family is destined for an uneasy future.

Besides the retaliation and encroachment from external forces, the Hyuga branch family, who have been suppressed for many years and finally see hope of being freed from the Caged Bird Seal, will certainly not be so content.

Beset by internal and external troubles, if not handled properly, the Hyuga clan will not be far from being truly wiped out!

And this is the price that Hiashi Hyuga and the elders paid for their plundering of him.

It was an inevitable ending from the moment the unequal cursed seal of "Caged Bird" appeared!

The character "乾" (qián) is composed of the characters for "a hundred flowers in full bloom".

Feng Qi raised one hand to his chest, and a mini version of the Feng Hou Qi Men formation diagram under his feet activated, transforming into more than a dozen clones that retreated from various directions.

This is a technique he developed by combining the Wind After Strange Gate and the basic ninja clone technique. It is somewhat similar to the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, with each clone possessing chakra that makes it difficult to distinguish the real body.

Many Konoha ninja have already appeared at the entrance of the clan compound. This is the safest way to leave the village before news of the assassination of the Hyuga clan leader reaches the Hokage Building!

Countless "Hyuga Fuuki" were running wildly through the streets of Konoha, attracting attention, while Fuuki's true form quietly slipped back into the depths of the clan's territory.

Pass through the barrier and use "Earth Dragon Travel" to move quickly underground.

He often wandered around the village aimlessly, and was even more familiar with the terrain than the locals. He could determine the escape route with almost no thought.

Silently arriving at the edge of the village, passing through the cliff carved with statues of the Hokage of past generations, Feng Qi arrived at the back mountain of Konoha.

Standing in the place where Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha once talked about their ideals, he glanced at the chaotic Hyuga clan territory in the distance.

"Ghana, my one and only."

With a soft sigh, Feng Qi had no more lingering feelings and vanished from the spot in a blur.

At this moment, the heavy rain that had enveloped the entire Hidden Leaf Village had stopped.

A cool breeze swept through the mountains, stirring up fallen leaves everywhere.

The birds trapped in the trees regained their freedom, flapping their rain-soaked wings and flying into the distance.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 21 Defection

The major upheaval in the Hyuga clan's territory quickly spread throughout Konoha thanks to the ninjas' efforts to disseminate the news.

This night, after the torrential rain, was destined to be anything but peaceful.

Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat upright at his desk, listening to the report from the kneeling ANBU ninja, his expression growing increasingly grave.

It was easy to see the unbelievable disbelief he felt at that moment from the smoke billowing from the pipe he was holding in his mouth.

Hyuga Fuuki wreaked havoc on the Hyuga clan's territory, killing elite ninjas, including clan leader Hyuga Hiashi and a group of elders.

how can that be!

It's important to understand that even Itachi Uchiha, who was once hailed as a super genius, was able to wipe out the Uchiha clan only based on various preconditions.

These include Danzo's covert assistance, the Uchiha clan head Fugaku's merciful act of choosing death rather than allowing bloodshed, and the Uchiha clan's lack of prior preparation, etc.

Hiashi Hyuga, who is always cold and ruthless, is not as kind as Fugaku Uchiha.

Moreover, he also possesses the absolute advantage of the Caged Bird Seal!

How on earth did Hyuga Kazeki manage to do something so unbelievable?!

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, utterly perplexed.

Regarding the Hyuga clan's actions tonight, he had considered many possibilities and even tacitly approved of Danzo's extreme actions.

But from beginning to end, no one expected it to end like this!

"How's the on-site investigation going? Do you know what methods Hyuga Kazeki used?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

"Reporting to the Hokage, at that time, all vision was obscured by a thick mist, making it impossible to know exactly what happened."

The kneeling ANBU member thought for a moment and replied in a deep voice, "However, we learned from the surviving Hyuga clan members that Hyuga Fuuki seems to possess a strange spatial power in addition to the five basic attributes."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then let out a heavy sigh.

"The ability awakened by those special Byakugan that has never been recorded before?"

"It's countless times more dangerous than I imagined..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who called himself the Ninja Professor, sensed a crisis more intense than in many previous ninja defection incidents.

With that thought in mind, he waved his hand and said, "Mobilize all the ninjas in the village to track down Hyuga Fuuki with all their might and bring him back to the village at all costs!"

"Yes!"

White smoke billowed out, and the ANBU ninja who received the order immediately disappeared.

With the departure of this ANBU member, the dimly lit Hokage's office fell silent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, his face full of sorrow, pressed down on the Hokage hat on his head, slowly got up and stood by the window, silently gazing at the village after the heavy rain.

"You'll regret this, Hiruzen."

Hiruzen Sarutobi never expected that Danzo's deep words would come true so quickly!

Yes, he did regret it.

I regret not agreeing to Hinata Kazeki's request this morning!

……

In the dense forest, a dark figure darted swiftly through the tangled branches.

Despite his less-than-ideal physical condition, Feng Qi had no intention of stopping to rest.

He was well aware of the styles of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura.

Whether it's the outward sin of murdering a clan elder or the potential threat that could shake the entire Hidden Leaf Village, they cannot easily let themselves leave.

A dazzling array of illusions can only deceive for a short time.

The safest and most prudent course of action right now is to leave the Land of Fire's territory as soon as possible!

As for what to do next, to be honest, Feng Qi is still quite confused.

—From the moment he decided to obey orders and go to the main family's territory, he was already prepared to perish together with his mother's Hyuga main family.

Unexpectedly, through a series of unforeseen events, I was able to escape with my life.

As he was pondering, suddenly, as if sensing something amiss, Feng Qi abruptly stopped in his tracks and stood atop a thick tree trunk.

The intense inertia impacted the entire tree, causing the constantly trembling leaves to rub against each other, making a "rustling" sound.

The surroundings were eerily quiet...

Feng Qi looked wary, with veins bulging at the corners of his eyes.

With the Byakugan's all-around vision, he quickly spotted two ninjas hiding in the shadows to the side.

The familiar chakra of the other party made him pause slightly, feeling somewhat taken aback: "I see you. Come out."

"I knew it! Hyuga Kazeki must have left from the back of the mountain!"

"Is this the instinct of a wild beast? It's truly terrifying..."

"That's the guide of youth, Kakashi!"

Amidst the commotion, two figures dressed in Konoha Jonin uniforms emerged from the darkness.

It's Kakashi Hatake and Might Guy, those two best buddies!

"They arrived even faster than we expected, Kakashi-senpai and Guy-senpai." Feng Qi's expression was somewhat grim.

It's not hard to tell from their conversation that they actually tracked them here based on "intuition"...