Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

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Chapter 104 The Chase, The Wandering Scoundrel! (Please Subscribe)

Shinichi Hyuga's life returned to peace. Since Shinichi Hyuga returned to the village, all clan affairs were handled by Shinichi, and Shinichi was finally free from the hassle of dealing with trivial matters, allowing him to focus on training and developing his own ninjutsu.

His life was busy yet structured, consisting of his bedroom, the dojo, and the training ground—a routine that never seemed monotonous.

The companionship of Kakashi Hatake, Shisui Uchiha, and Itachi Uchiha added a lot of color to Shinichi's childhood.

Before we knew it, winter had passed.

Spring thunder rumbled, and a light drizzle fell from the sky, gently tapping on the tiles and making a soft, rustling sound.

The light rain soaked the earth, and the fragrance of green grass filled the entire courtyard.

On the long corridor in front of the dojo, Shinichi Hyuga sat cross-legged on the edge of the corridor, looking up at the gray sky. Beside him, Shisui Uchiha leaned against a pillar, looking at the scene in the courtyard.

Itachi Uchiha showed the most childlike innocence, sitting barefoot on the veranda, swinging his legs back and forth, seemingly enjoying rainy days. As for Kakashi, a faint melancholy appeared on his face as he looked at the rain; one wonders what past he was recalling at such a young age.

The short breaks during training are what Shinichi enjoys most.

His relationship with Shisui, Itachi, and Kakashi was like a spring rain—simple yet delicate.

They all had similar personalities; none of them were loud and boisterous, but their friendship deepened over time amidst their ordinary lives.

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Recently, tensions in Konoha have eased somewhat.

The Cloud Ninja were clamoring for war with Konoha because of the murder of their envoy, but apart from deploying troops along the border as a deterrent, they did not take any further action.

I heard that the Two-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure encountered a problem during his training. Fortunately, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki was training in the Cloud Thunder Gorge outside the village. The tailed beast's rampage only killed some of the Kumogakure's guard ninja and the Jinchuriki himself, without causing too much damage to Kumogakure.

However, due to the issue of Jinchuriki, the Cloud Ninja are probably unable to launch a war at this stage.

Replacing a Jinchuriki is a major event for any ninja village. Without a significant fighting force, the Cloud Ninja are not confident they can suppress the Leaf Village. Therefore, the front lines are mostly characterized by stalemates and small-scale confrontations using intelligence ninjas.

This mode of warfare, ironically, brought Shimura Danzo into his comfort zone, where he and his Root gained the upper hand in the intelligence war.

Meanwhile, the battlefield situation in the Mist Ninja region has gradually become clear and stable, and the number of battles between the two sides has also decreased significantly.

Minato Namikaze felt that the Kirigakure front was gradually stabilizing and intended to withdraw some of his troops. He had previously discussed this matter with the Hyuga clan, and Minato planned to have Hiashi and some branch family ninjas return to Konoha first.

However, Minato Namikaze's good intentions were rejected by Hiashi Hyuga.

The reason is quite simple. During the time that Hiashi Hyuga was stationed at the front line, he discovered that there was a ninja in the Mist Village who actually possessed the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan. After several investigations, the Konoha side had identified the person as a young ninja named Ao, around thirty years old, with outstanding strength.

The fact that the Byakugan bloodline limit was out of reach was a major issue for the Hyuga clan. As the head of the main family, Hiashi Hyuga intended to personally lead a team to retrieve the Byakugan, and his refusal of Minato's offer was also due to this consideration.

If the Byakugan is withdrawn during the war, no one will say anything. However, if Konoha and Kirigakure decide to sign a peace treaty later, withdrawing the Byakugan would be seen as damaging their relationship, which would be very unfavorable to the Hyuga clan in terms of public opinion.

Ao, the ninja of the Mist, is known as the "Byakugan Killer." According to investigations, a large portion of the ninja lost by the Hyuga branch family on this front were ambushed and killed by Ao's troops.

Ao, who possesses the Byakugan, is also very knowledgeable about it, and he is adept at dealing with the Hyuga branch family members who possess the Byakugan bloodline limit.

Although this guy had been discovered to possess the Byakugan years ago and was wanted by Konoha and the Hyuga clan, it was only after careful investigation that Hiashi discovered that this guy was actually targeting the Hyuga clan.

This discovery was too much for Hiashi to bear, and he wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of this glaring killer.

However, the other party seemed to know that they had become the target of the Hyuga clan. After accidentally encountering Hyuga Hiashi in an encounter, they went into hiding and reduced their activities, turning the Hyuga clan's pursuit into a cat-and-mouse game.

Ao was an elite Jonin with outstanding strength in the Mist Village. After obtaining the Byakugan, his counter-reconnaissance ability was greatly enhanced. This slippery rat often led the pursuers into pre-set traps, causing considerable trouble for the Konoha pursuers.

The Hyuga clan's elite troops were pulled along by the "Byakugan Killer," and Orochimaru, as the frontline commander, was unable to advance the battle line further.

Although he is strong, it does not mean that Orochimaru is invincible at this stage. After Rin Nohara died, the Three-Tails was taken back by the Mist Ninja and sealed in the body of a ninja named Yagura, who became a Jinchuriki.

Yagura's body and the Three-Tails are a perfect match. In just a few years, he has mastered the power of the Three-Tails. In this war with Konoha, in order to deal with the powerful Orochimaru, the Kirigakure side is also led by this Jinchuriki.

Faced with the near-perfect Jinchuriki Yagura, Orochimaru currently has no good countermeasures. His research on Hashirama cells has not yet reached a level where they can be applied. Although his research on the White Snake system has begun to be tested on his own body, it is still somewhat inadequate for combat. As for the forbidden technique Impure World Reincarnation, although it has progressed to the middle stage, it is still a long way from being successfully executed.

Orochimaru's ability to maintain the current battle line against Yagura is already a remarkable achievement.

Correspondingly, despite Orochimaru's aggressive offensive, the Mist Ninja, under Yagura's leadership, were able to maintain such results, which further enhanced Yagura's prestige within the Land of Water.

A standoff on one side, a tug-of-war on the other.

Konoha was actually quite satisfied with this outcome. This situation gave Konoha a chance to recuperate, and people were gradually shaking off the shadow of the Third Shinobi World War.

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"Da da da--"

"elder brother--"

"A letter has arrived from Father!"

At one end of the corridor came the sound of hurried footsteps. Turning his head, Shinichi saw Hinata with a bob haircut running towards him at high speed, calling out and waving a letter in her hand.

After the Lunar New Year, Hinata grew another year older. As she grew older, Hinata became more and more lively, and her personality was completely different from the quiet little girl in Shinichi's memory.

Hurriedly approaching Shinichi, Hinata greeted Kakashi, Shisui, and the others familiarly. Then, as if seeking praise, she handed Shinichi the letter she was holding. Just as Shinichi took the letter and prepared to read it, Hinata hugged him from behind, resting her chin on his shoulder and leaning out to ask:

"Brother, what did Father write in the letter?"

Although Hinata received an education at a young age, she was still quite young and didn't know many characters. She could only understand a limited portion of Hiashi Hyuga's letter.

Didn't you ask your mother to read it to you?

Shinichi smiled, pulled the letter out of the envelope, and began to read its contents quickly.

"Mom hasn't seen it yet. I brought it to you as soon as I got it."

As Hinata spoke, a proud expression appeared on her face. Shinichi, while reading the contents of the letter, smiled and praised, "Well, I really have to thank you."

"I'll take you out to buy some candy later."

Shinichi tried to comfort Hinata, but after reading the contents of the letter, his expression darkened.

"what happened?"

Hinata, though young, was very perceptive and noticed that Shinichi's expression was a little off, so she immediately asked.

"Hmm, it's nothing, it's good news."

"Father is coming back."

Although he said this, Shinichi's face showed no smile.

Hinata was confused, but when she heard that Hiashi Hyuga was going back to the village, she immediately jumped up and down and cheered. She ran away while shouting, seemingly to find Hanako to "show off her achievements".

However, Shinichi's companions weren't as naive as Hinata. They could tell from Shinichi's expression that something had probably happened with Hiashi Hyuga...

"Shinichi..."

Shisui looked at Shinichi with some concern, while Itachi and Kakashi also turned their heads to look.

“My father was ambushed by the enemy at the front line. Although he managed to break through, he was injured and his arm and leg bones were broken. He needs to return to the village to recuperate. He is now returning with the help of his family and fellow villagers.”

"This letter can barely be considered a report that I'm safe."

A hint of worry flickered between Shinichi's brows. Upon hearing the news, Kakashi came up behind Shinichi and comforted him:

“It’s normal for ninjas to get injured, and you’ve already received a letter from your father letting you know you’re safe, so there’s nothing to worry about.”

"A fracture is not life-threatening, and it will heal after a period of rest, so don't worry."

As a fellow ninja, Kakashi felt that this level of injury was nothing to worry about.

"That's not what I'm worried about..."

"The reason my father was ambushed was because he wanted to retrieve the white eye that had been lost."

"I deliberately returned to force the other party to show themselves in order to get back at them, hoping to have a chance to kill the enemy."

"However, they were defeated in the battle against the Mist Ninja."

"My father returned on his own escort, and he also wrote to me hoping that my uncle Hyuga Hizashi would lead the elite troops to continue the pursuit, determined to take back the Byakugan."

"That's what I'm worried about."

“If even my father couldn’t do it, I’m afraid my uncle can’t either.”

"As long as the other side sets a trap around that ninja named Ao, if my Hyuga clan still has the will to reclaim the Byakugan, we will inevitably fall into the trap they have prepared."

“This time my father escaped by luck with the protection of guards. If it were my uncle, he might not have been able to come back alive.”

Shinichi Hyuga frowned, picked up the letter again, and read it carefully once more.

Upon hearing this, the others exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of what to say. Shinichi Hyuga wasn't just worried about his father; he was considering everyone close to him.

"What do you plan to do?" Itachi asked without turning his head, looking at the scene in the courtyard. He knew Shinichi too well and knew that Shinichi already had a plan when he said this.

"I want to experience firsthand the effects of using the Flying Thunder God Technique on the battlefield."

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Chapter 105 Family and Village! (Please Subscribe)

The growth of strength is a gradual process, especially for some young ninjas. Due to the limitations of physical development, it is very difficult to achieve a leap in strength in a short period of time.

Following the proper training methods is what ninjas of this age should be doing.

However, on the other hand, some aspects of growth cannot be achieved through so-called cultivation.