Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

"Since the founding of Konoha, we Hyuga have been an important part of this village."

"In the past fifty years, do you know how many Hyuga clan ninjas have sacrificed their lives to protect this village?"

"In what capacity and on what stand are you, Mitokado Homura, questioning me?! Questioning the Hyuga clan?"

"What, are you trembling with fear now that you've been intimidated by the Cloud Ninja?"

"That Fourth Raikage dared to wage war against Konoha for some so-called damned mission. Does Konoha lack the courage to fight the Cloud Ninja to protect our comrades?!"

"Or do you think that the value of the Hyuga clan to Konoha is less than the value of those Cloud Ninja envoys to the Cloud Ninja?!"

"Or perhaps you think that the strong people of Konoha are all useless good-for-nothings and no match for the Cloud Ninja?"

Mitokado Homura's words were harsh, so Hyuga Shin naturally wouldn't say anything nice either. Not only did he bring up the Hyuga clan's "old Konoha seniority," but Hyuga Shin also subtly insulted the Third Hokage and others as well.

Qualifications...

This kind of thing is truly useless when it's useless, and truly useful when it is useful.

In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, besides the Senju and Uchiha clans, who else has the seniority of the Hyuga clan?

As for contributing to the village? Over the years, the importance of the Hyuga clan's Byakugan to the village has been self-evident. Otherwise, why would the Cloud Ninja have to pay such a high price to seize it?

Not to mention the past, even now there are many Hyuga ninjas fighting on the front lines for the village. Even the current head of the Hyuga clan is on the front lines. Who can question whether the Hyuga clan has selfish motives?

Since Shin Hyuga had already said all that, Homura Mitokado was speechless for a moment, unsure of how to respond.

His ability to become an advisor was due to seniority, his status as a comrade-in-arms of the third generation, and his position as one of the second generation's many disciples. Now that Hinata Shin is ranked by seniority, he really has no advantage whatsoever.

"You...are just making excuses!"

"You old codger, you're so selfish! You've put the interests of your Hyuga clan above the interests of the village!"

"If we really want what's best for the village, we must eliminate all possibilities that could trigger war!"

"Why not do something that can be solved by the death of a few members of our clan?!"

"Would it suit your taste to drag all the ninja clans of Konoha down with you?"

Although Mitokado was so angry he couldn't speak, he had political allies in this matter.

When Xiaochun, who was turning over to his room, saw that his old comrade-in-arms was at a disadvantage, he also spoke up to help him.

At this point, both the Third Hokage and Danzo had fallen silent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to be wavering, and he could clearly sense that Minato Namikaze was determined this time and would not be manipulated by him.

After a moment's thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to remain silent.

Danzo also sensed Hyuga Shin's strength and didn't foolishly break ties with him.

Unlike Mitokado Homura, who has now become a complete "civil servant," and Utatane Koharu, Danzo, who possessed Root, had a deep understanding of the Hyuga clan's power.

Shinichi Hyuga took a tough stance on this matter, and they really didn't have any good solutions.

Should we forcefully kill the Hyuga clan members to quell the Cloud Ninja's anger?

It's not impossible to do this, provided he can withstand the wrath of the Hyuga clan. To be honest, Danzo wasn't really that confident in facing a clan with such a bloodline limit, and more importantly, the Fourth Hokage was on their side.

This is where the influence of family power becomes apparent.

If the center of today's storm of public opinion were not Hyuga, but some commoner ninja or a ninja from a small clan, even if there were dissenting voices, the most likely outcome would be that the village's higher-ups would simply sell them out to appease the enemy's anger.

Just like that "hero" Pakura from Sunagakure back then.

No matter how powerful an individual is, once you're dead, you're dead, and no one will bring up past grievances for you.

However, the Hyuga clan is different. The Hyuga clan has a long history in the ninja world and not only has a strong influence in Konoha, but also has friendly ninja clans throughout the entire ninja world.

If Hyuga is really pushed too far, the consequences will be beyond what Danzo can bear now.

Danzo only dared to make some minor moves against the Hyuga clan; he wasn't that stupid to confront them head-on.

"Xiaochun, I think you've lost your mind!"

"What do you mean by dragging the entire Konoha ninja clan down with you?!"

"If the village cannot guarantee the survival and safety of our Hyuga clan, why should we Hyuga be rooted in Konoha?!"

"I'm making this clear today: the Hyuga clan will never hand over anyone!"

"If the Cloud Ninja have the guts, come and take it yourself!"

Shinichi Hyuga did not restrain his temper when facing Koharu Utatane.

Only after he said these words did Shinichi slowly raise his head, glance at his great-grandfather, and look at him with some surprise in his eyes.

In his memory, the Hyuga clan didn't seem to be that assertive in this matter...

How come Hyuga Shin is completely different from the Hyuga clan elder he remembers?

However... what Shinichi Hinata said was true, and Shinichi agreed with it.

It's understandable that Konoha fears war, so... would the Cloud Ninja crave war?

These spineless cowards of Konoha only want to take the easy path and don't want to take any risks. But can peace in the ninja world be achieved by simply giving in?!

Do you think that the ninja world would be at peace just because Hashirama Senju banged his head on the ground?

No, you first have to become Hashirama Senju...

Ultimately, only the party with the power has the right to speak.

"I think the Hyuga clan should have some say in this matter."

Shinichi Hyuga spoke bluntly, and after saying that, he didn't intend to say anything more. He took Shinichi's hand and left the office, ignoring the fury of Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane behind him.

In the office, Minato leaned back in his chair, relaxed, completely unconcerned about Hinata Shin's departure.

After Shin Hyuga made his statement, this "encirclement and suppression" of the Hyuga family could no longer continue, unless it really escalated to the point of physical violence.

But Minato won't let that happen!

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Chapter 86 The Selfish Answer! (Seeking first subscriptions upon release)

As Shinichi Hyuga walked out of the Hokage Building, Shinichi and Shinichi Hyuga had no way of knowing what had happened in the Hokage's office.

Shin Hyuga has already made his stance clear to the higher-ups in Konoha on behalf of the Hyuga clan. All that's left for them to do is prepare properly.

Whether Konoha intends to compromise or the village intends to fight the Cloud Ninja to the bitter end, the Hyuga clan, as the core of the controversy, must be prepared for war.

If this whole thing goes in the worst possible direction, the entire Hyuga clan could be forced onto the battlefield.

"Is there really no problem with this statement?"

"If the Fourth Hokage can't persuade the other high-ranking officials in Konoha, won't the Hyuga clan be isolated by the rest of the village?"

Walking on the streets back to their clan's territory, Shinichi Hyuga often saw passing ninjas staring at him and Shinichi Hyuga with scrutinizing eyes.

The rumors circulating in the village have already influenced many people's judgments. The Hyuga family's situation is not as good as he had anticipated.

Shin turned his head to the side and asked Hyuga Shin, who was clearly different from the Hyuga clan elders in Shin's memory. Shin wanted to find out his truest thoughts.

"isolated?"

"Maybe..."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Shin glanced at Shinichi beside him, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly asked:

"Shinichi, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

Do you think Grandpa did the right thing?

"If it were you, would you be willing to hand over those branch family ninjas to save the village from the threat of war?"

"Sacrificing a few to protect the vast majority...would you do that if you were in that situation?"

Shin's gaze deepened. Although he had raised his head again when he asked Shinichi this question, Shinichi knew that Shin was carefully observing him.

“The members of the branch family did nothing wrong; they simply did what they were supposed to do.”

Why sacrifice them?

"The Yunren are trying to extort money from us. Giving in will only embolden them."

“For those guys who reach out recklessly, you have to cut off their hands so they can feel the pain.”

"and...."

"Before becoming a qualified Konoha ninja, I was first and foremost Shinichi Hyuga of the Hyuga clan..."

"If you can't even protect your own people, what's the point of talking about protecting the village? That's just ridiculous."

Shinichi Hyuga has always been very clear about what he wants, and he also knows exactly who the people he wants to protect are.

Shinichi was not a great person. Unlike Itachi Uchiha, he did not have the magnanimity to look at things from the perspective of his clan.

In his eyes, the people he needs to protect are his family, friends, and clansmen.

Beyond that, if he has the capacity, Shinichi will uphold order and justice. However, if he cannot even protect those close to him, then the so-called upholding of order and justice seems rather ridiculous.

"Is that so...? It really is a selfish answer."

"Honestly, I've always hoped you'd become a Hokage someday."