Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

"That kid actually noticed!"

As Anma Yunhai hurriedly packed his things, blood trickled from his nose as he muttered to himself.

Feeling the warmth under his nose, Anma Yunhai gently touched it, glanced at the blood on his fingers, and quickened his pace.

Not long after Kurama Unkai's figure disappeared above the water tower, Hinata Shinichi's gaze swept past from that spot.

Chapter 92: Let a hero investigate a hero! (Please subscribe)

Under the Byakugan's scrutiny, Shinichi Hyuga did not find any suspicious individuals. However, this extensive search in order to find potential enemies made Shinichi Hyuga realize some problems with the Hyuga clan's defenses.

The Hyuga clan has a long and rich history, which has influenced many other aspects of life. For example, in terms of architecture, while other villagers in Konoha are used to using cement and steel, the Hyuga clan still builds their houses with wood.

The houses built by the Hyuga clan are all courtyard houses, making them the lowest-rise building complex in the entire center of Konoha.

Outside the clan's territory lies the core area of ​​Konoha, where countless buildings have been renovated and constructed in recent years, including many six- or seven-story high-rises. As it is a ninja village, water towers are often erected on the rooftops of these high-rises to collect rainwater in case of unforeseen circumstances.

The height of the water tower, combined with the height of the buildings, allowed enemies to overlook the entire Hyuga clan from certain locations.

With careful observation, anyone with a keen eye can monitor the entire Hyuga region.

Even after the Nine-Tails' rampage, the Hyuga clan's territory remained in the same area. However, without their knowledge, the territory had been surrounded by high-rise buildings, making it feel like it was leaking out from all sides.

Although no enemy was found, the current state of the surrounding environment made Shinichi frown slightly.

Shinichi glanced at Hyuga Kazutaka, who had lost consciousness and was slumped on the ground, stroked his chin, and suddenly said:

"Keisuke, keep an eye on Kazutaka."

"We still don't know if the spell on him has been lifted. We must tell our people to be extra careful."

"Check the people and things he has been in contact with recently and see if you can find anything."

"Tomorrow morning, use my calling card to invite the Third Hokage to the Hyuga clan as a guest. Tell him that there are some unusual ninjutsu techniques that we need his help to identify as the ninjutsu expert."

Even if Shinichi didn't find the enemy, it didn't stop him from having a clear suspect.

Throughout the ninja world, there are countless ninjas who are hostile to the Hyuga clan, and facing assassination is something that members of a large clan like him often experience.

But if we're in Konoha...

Whatever happens, it's always related to those few people.

Danzo Shimura and Orochimaru have now formed a political alliance, sharing the same goals and making decisions together. Hyuga and the Fourth Hokage have a close relationship, though not quite to the point of being inseparable, but he is undoubtedly an important ally of the Fourth Hokage.

Shinichi had always had a stereotype about Danzo Shimura. Although he claimed to be working for Konoha, in reality, he would stop at nothing to seize power if there was any possibility.

That guy dared to assassinate even the Hokage; in his eyes, there was no one he couldn't kill.

He's willing to take action against anyone as long as there's a reward in return.

Although Shinichi couldn't be sure that Shimura Danzo was responsible for these things, he figured he might as well try his luck and lose nothing.

If he really is connected to Shimura Danzo, then the Third Hokage should be able to recognize the puppet technique that Danzo used on Hyuga Kazutaka.

As a ninja doctor... he must have this much ability.

"Yes, I understand."

Hyuga Keisuke nodded, picked up the unconscious Hyuga Kazutaka, and left the place.

Kakashi Hatake pondered for a moment, carefully considering his words, and then said to Shinichi:

"I will report this assassination to the Fourth Hokage. If you need, I can ask my teacher to provide you with additional guards."

Kakashi also personally experienced the hardships that Shinichi Hyuga faced during this period. It wasn't that the enemy's assassination efforts were particularly powerful, but rather that the endless variety of methods made it difficult to cope.

Rather than reacting passively, it's much more satisfying to fight the enemy head-on on the battlefield.

"There's no need to send more guards. With war about to break out with the Cloud Ninja, the Fourth Hokage is probably short of available personnel."

"The current trouble... I think I have a solution."

In the short time it took Shinichi Hyuga to talk to Kakashi, a plan was forming in his mind.

Sometimes, people cannot rely entirely on their own abilities and must learn to mobilize available resources.

Since the elders of the Hyuga main family went to the battlefield for the sake of the village, the village naturally has to be responsible for the safety of the main family.

Although Minato Namikaze is the current Hokage in power, to be honest, the power he can mobilize is far less than that of the Third Hokage.

Hearing that the eldest son of the third generation is the captain of the Dark Army, let's "request" his help. I think the third generation of Renyi should not refuse.

...

Just as Hyuga Shinichi had predicted, the Third Hokage arrived at the Hyuga clan's territory the following morning at their invitation.

Konoha is currently actively preparing for war, but the former Hokage is not particularly busy. If the Hyuga clan hadn't invited him, he would have planned to take advantage of his free time to visit the Ninja Academy and give the younger generation of Konoha a proper talk about what the Will of Fire is all about!

Keisuke Hyuga didn't explain clearly what happened at the Hyuga clan last night, only saying that someone in the clan seemed to have been subjected to some kind of ninjutsu, and that the Hokage, as the Ninja Doctor, needed to take a look.

With Keisuke's deliberate support, Hiruzen Sarutobi was very pleased with the Hyuga clan's respect and rushed over without saying a word.

After confirming the news of the Third Hokage's arrival, Shinichi Hyuga specially invited Hizashi Hyuga to wait for him at the entrance of the clan compound, giving Hiruzen Sarutobi ample face. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Shinichi and Hizashi led Hiruzen Sarutobi to Kazutaka's house.

After a night's rest, He Xiao had returned to normal this morning. He had no idea what he had done last night. All he could remember was the scene of his dream battle with his sweetheart. After getting up, still feeling unsatisfied, he found himself being monitored by his clansmen.

After making several inquiries, the clansmen guarding him told him what had happened last night. Upon learning what had happened, his face changed drastically, turning deathly pale. He sat blankly at home, waiting for the clan's decision.

However, Kazutaka wasn't stupid. After realizing that he had unknowingly become someone else's pawn, he tried hard to recall the people and things he had come into contact with recently, trying to find clues.

Before he could come up with any useful information, Shinichi Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga arrived with the Third Hokage.

Judging from Hyuga Kazutaka's state at this moment, there are no clues whatsoever.

However, as the armor and battle axe he had used the previous night were brought to his room, and after Hyuga Keisuke recounted the details of the previous night's battle, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression became serious.

The title of "Doctor" was not given lightly; Hiruzen Sarutobi already had the answer in his heart from just a few words from Keisuke Hyuga.

If we were to pinpoint the most outstanding ability of the Third Hokage, who served as Hokage for so long, it would be his profound understanding of the various ninja clans within the village.

Hyuga Kazutaka was used as a puppet, but he himself did not feel anything unusual. This ability was something that even the Sharingan genjutsu of the Uchiha clan could not achieve.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that there was a clan in the village whose bloodline limit could achieve this effect.

"The Kurama clan, huh..."

"It seems that in the early years, a child was indeed born in their clan who carried the bloodline limit of the Kurama clan."

"I remember that child was..."

The image of Shimura Danzo flashed into Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind. Realizing this, Hiruzen remained calm and, when questioned by Hyuga, simply shook his head, feigning thought as he said:

"Judging from his current state, I can't tell anything for the time being."

"As for the other things you mentioned, I think they are spirit communication, the spiritualization of objects, and the summoning of spirit beasts."

"I need to observe for a while longer before I can draw a conclusion."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's words caused everyone present to show expressions of regret, except for Shinichi Hyuga, who glanced thoughtfully at Hiruzen before earnestly saying:

"Third Hokage, this matter is beyond the capabilities of the Hyuga clan."

"As you know, the clan has now deployed all its elite forces, and we really have no way to deal with such a strangely powerful opponent."

"Could you please ask your secret service to help investigate the murderer?!"

"As long as the culprit can be found, our Hyuga clan is willing to offer the reward of an S-rank mission to thank the Anbu ninja for their help."

Shinichi Hyuga revealed his true purpose in summoning Hiruzen Sarutobi to the clan's territory. The so-called reward was merely a formality. The most important part of Shinichi's words was actually the phrase "all the clan's elite forces have been deployed."

This is a blatant message to Hiruzen Sarutobi: the Hyuga clan has given everything for the village, and now it's time for the village to respond.

Hiruzen could certainly refuse for various reasons, but... could he really refuse a request from a child as young as Shinichi?!

If he refuses, how can the persona he's painstakingly built over the years possibly remain intact?!

What kind of fee are you talking about?

“If an enemy appears in the village, it is natural to investigate; this is one of the duties of the secret service.”

"I agree to this!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi readily agreed, without any intention of refusing.

Just as Hyuga Shinichi and Sarutobi Hiruzen were talking, a clansman came in to report:

"Shinichi, the head of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku, has arrived."

Upon hearing that the Uchiha clan leader had arrived, Shinichi was overjoyed. He bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi and apologized, then instructed Hyuga Hizashi to go out and greet him.

"Uchiha Fugaku? What does the Hyuga clan want with him?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a slight unease and asked Shinichi beside him with some confusion.

"Ok?"

“The Uchiha clan is the Konoha Police Force, and Chief Fugaku is the captain of the force. If an unknown enemy has appeared in the village, isn’t it only right to ask them to come and investigate?”

"Unlike our Hyuga clan, which is currently small in number, the elite Uchiha clan will surely be able to expose the culprit."

Shinichi Hyuga has the advantage of his age, so he doesn't need to worry too much about his actions or words in front of Hiruzen.

Shinichi Hyuga made a sarcastic remark about Hiruzen, and then smiled as he looked towards the doorway.

First the Third Hokage, then the Uchiha.