Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

"We haven't found the cause of the fire yet, but we're certain it was an accident."

"Our team has been monitoring the entire territory and hasn't found anything unusual!"

This tribesman's answer was echoed by the other tribesmen, who also said that the fire had occurred suddenly and they did not know the reason.

Shinichi nodded slightly, looking at the charred side room, and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Repairing it... will take some time.

This was the first time in his life he had ever seen a fire break out in the Hyuga clan. Now that Hiashi Kazushin was away, this incident would likely lead to rumors circulating within the clan, something Shinichi didn't want to hear.

"He Xiao, thoroughly investigate the cause of the fire."

"This place will be closed for two days. We'll ask the village craftsmen to repair it after we find the cause of the fire."

"The weather has been dry lately, so everyone should be careful when using open flames."

Shinichi waved his hand, called over his guard, gave him some instructions, and then didn't take the accident to heart.

After thanking everyone present for their hard work, Shinichi also politely thanked Shisui and Kakashi for their help.

Just as they were about to return to their residence to rest, Uchiha Shisui seemed to sense something. He took a few steps closer, carefully examined the fire scene, and frowned. Only after Kakashi called out to him did Shisui slowly follow.

Chapter 90 The Craftsmen of Restoration! (Please Subscribe)

Just as Shinichi had predicted, news of the fire that broke out at the main house that night, burning down a side room, spread far and wide the next day.

Although the fire itself did not cause much economic loss and no one was injured, some of the older members of the tribe regarded it as an ominous sign.

Hmm... even in the Naruto world, there are still people who are superstitious...

The tribesmen, who were already somewhat uneasy because all their elite troops had been deployed, became even more unsettled after the fire.

Shinichi consulted with Nippon Shirai about this, but the result was... they didn't have any good solutions either...

They are not gods and have no way to control what their people think.

All they can do now is to remain unchanged in the face of all changes. In the end, it was just an accident, nothing serious.

Yes, it was an accident.

This is the result of the investigation conducted by Hyuga Kazutaka and the guard ninjas of the branch family.

No ignition source was found at the fire scene, and the guards who had separated from the family also found no trace of any outsiders. Therefore, the only possible cause of the fire was "aging wiring".

Although the Hyuga family's buildings are traditional wooden mortise and tenon structures, they had already widely adopted electricity decades ago.

Although no one was using the room, it still had electrical wiring. Since Kazutaka hadn't found anything, he could only attribute the fire to a problem with the electrical system.

Shinichi believed his subordinates' investigation results. After the site was sealed off for a few days, Kazutaka also hired a group of carpenters in the village to repair the outbuilding.

It's impossible to abandon the place just because of a fire, and it's also unrealistic to leave this mess here. Therefore, even if the family doesn't use it, it still needs to be repaired.

There were a total of nine craftsmen employed: three master craftsmen and six apprentices. The Hyuga clan was a well-known ninja clan in the village, and working for the Hyuga clan would only earn them more money.

The craftsmen and laborers arrived on the third day after the fire.

This outbuilding is quite large, and it requires replicating the traditional wooden mortise and tenon structure, so the project is quite extensive. From material procurement to completion, the cycle is expected to take one and a half months.

However, Shinichi did not personally oversee such matters. Apart from financial expenditures, which required his approval, he delegated all other matters to Hyuga Kazutaka.

When Hyuga Kazutaka led several craftsmen to this secluded courtyard, he explained to them the rules for working for the Hyuga family.

"Gentlemen, there's something I need to remind you of before we start working here."

"For your safety, it is best not to wander around the tribe's territory while working."

"We, the Hyuga, are a ninja clan. There are many traps and mechanisms inside. If you accidentally trigger one, it can be fatal."

"Your meals, snacks, and afternoon tea will all be provided by the Hyuga family. You can communicate with me to resolve any issues you encounter during your work."

"I am fully in charge here."

"Do you have any other questions?"

Hyuga Kazutaka's gaze swept over everyone as he asked in a loud voice. His claim that the Hyuga clan's territory was full of traps was actually a lie; the main family compound was no different from any other ordinary residence.

The purpose of saying these things was actually to avoid some trouble and prevent these craftsmen from wandering around out of curiosity.

After all, they are a ninja clan, and there are always some private areas that need to be strictly protected.

With the Hyuga clan's elite forces now missing, some areas that were originally protected are now unattended. We need to pay more attention to this aspect.

Overall, however, Hyuga Kazutaka did not have a strong sense of wariness towards these craftsmen, since they were all villagers and could be trusted.

While He Xiao was asking questions, a gray-haired young man in the crowd suddenly raised his hand.

Kazutaka looked up and saw a tall, lean young man of about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, with a muscular physique. After nodding in acknowledgment, Kazutaka smiled and asked:

"If there's anything you don't understand, just say it."

As he spoke, He Xiao also carefully examined the young man in the crowd. Although the man was not burly, his muscle lines were very obvious. Looking closely at his hands, they were covered with calluses, indicating that he had been hammering a lot and was probably a skilled worker.

Compared to the other laborers, He Xiao was clearly more satisfied with the gray-haired young man in front of him.

"Sir, um...where do I go if I need to use the restroom?"

Hmm, it's a very practical question, but since you're asking it, you must have taken Kazutaka's words to heart and know that you can't wander off, which is why you're asking this question.

He Xiao thought this kid seemed honest, and replied with a smile:

"There's a public toilet on the south side outside the courtyard. I'll take you there to familiarize yourselves with the way later."

"Our Hyuga clan has already started purchasing materials. This morning, I'll give you a quick tour of the area, and then please start clearing the rubble."

There is a lot of work to be done. Before rebuilding, the burned-out buildings must first be cleared out. This requires professionals, as a slight mistake could lead to a secondary collapse.

Hinata Kazutaka's job was essentially to supervise the work. He simply showed the craftsmen which areas they could and could not go, and then the craftsmen started working.

With nothing to do, Kazutaka sat on a small stone bench on the side of the courtyard, watching the craftsmen work. Perhaps he was too tired from accompanying Shinichi in training recently, or perhaps the warm winter sun was too comfortable for him. Before he knew it, Kazutaka had fallen asleep with his head down.

During his sleep, Kazutaka had a wonderful dream in which he was highly regarded by the main family and was taught some of the main family's secret techniques by the enlightened Shinichi Hyuga, becoming one of the most trusted people in the main family.

As his fame soared, the girl he loved confessed her feelings to him, and the two, with the blessings of their clan, successfully entered into marriage.

After marriage, they lived a shameless life.

The scene in the dream felt so real at this moment. Hinata Kazutaka was immersed in the dream, his expression intoxicated and dreamy.

He didn't know how much time had passed when Hinata Kazutaka, who was in his sleep, suddenly trembled and opened his eyes in a daze. He found that the sun was already high in the sky, and in front of him, a gray-haired youth was watching him cautiously.

"Well?"

"what happened?"

Hinata Kazutaka, with a little drool at the corner of his mouth, suddenly realized that everything he had just experienced was just a beautiful dream. He wiped his mouth with a sense of lingering satisfaction and looked at the young man in front of him, asking a question.

He didn't blame the other party for disturbing his sweet dream; he just felt a little regretful in his heart.

"My master asked me to inquire about our lunch..."

Hearing the question, He Xiaocai absentmindedly patted his head and said, "Oh! Sorry, I dozed off."

"You guys take a break first, go to the restroom and wash your hands. I notified the kitchen earlier, I'll go check on them."

Hyuga Kazutaka glanced at the sky and said with a hint of apology, completely lacking the arrogance of a great clan ninja, his youthful immaturity and naivety still evident.

Just as Hinata Kazutaka said, the kitchen was well-prepared, and the artisans' lunches were served on time.

The cleanup of the ruins went smoothly this morning, and some of the burned furniture has already been moved out.

The afternoon was for cleaning the building structure. Hinata and Takashi took it all to heart and didn't doze off.

Everything went smoothly until 4:30 p.m., and Kazutaka, who had been working hard all day, returned to his residence after seeing off the craftsmen.

Perhaps due to the immense mental strain, Kazuhiro collapsed into bed as soon as he returned home. Perhaps the dream he had while dozing off that morning was too wonderful, because as he drifted off to sleep, he was still thinking about whether he would have the chance to meet his "lover" again in his dreams.

As Hinata Kazutaka's breathing became even, soft snoring filled the room.

At the same time, a black mist slowly seeped out from Hyuga Kazutaka's body, gradually enveloping him.

In his sleep, Kazuhiro seemed to be dreaming of some evil spirit or enemy. His expression became frightened and ferocious, and his hands and feet moved erratically. In his dream, he seemed to be fighting against some enemy, and the scene in his dream was reflected in reality through his body movements.

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In winter, the daylight hours are very short; it gets completely dark by six or seven o'clock.

Shinichi Hyuga finished his day's training, a towel around his neck, and walked out of the dojo. He glanced to the side and saw a familiar figure appear on one side of the corridor.

"Hexiao?"

"How's the repair work going?"

Keisuke, who was following behind Shinichi, saw Kazutaka and greeted him with a smile. However, Kazutaka kept his head down and did not answer Keisuke at all.

"Hey, and..."

Just as Keisuke was about to continue speaking, Uchiha Shisui and Kakashi frowned and came to Shinichi's side, subtly protecting him from behind.

They sensed something unusual.

Keisuke frowned and hunched over slightly, sensing that something was wrong.

Standing at the end of the corridor, Kazutaka suddenly looked up and rushed directly towards Keisuke and Shinichi. His body was changing rapidly during the sprint.

Kazutaka's originally thin body was now bulging with muscles. In the short time it took him to rush forward several meters, he had transformed into a muscular man. A faint black aura surrounded him. As he rushed forward, he threw a punch directly at Keisuke, who was standing at the front.