Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

Combat experience is a crucial part of this.

Why were ninjas from the Warring States period generally stronger than those from the modern era?

The reason is simple: during the Warring States period, there were many examples of five- or six-year-old ninjas going to the battlefield. Through the trials of the battlefield, every ninja who successfully came of age had rich combat experience.

Madara Uchiha, a top ninja of the Warring States period, could easily kill most ninjas with just taijutsu and ordinary ninjutsu, relying on his unparalleled combat experience.

Shinichi Hyuga has mastered quite a few techniques, and through his training, he has gradually become more proficient in the connection and use of various techniques.

However, Shinichi knew that this level was far from enough. The training environment and the battlefield environment were completely different. When it came to a life-or-death battle, it was unknown whether Shinichi could still use various ninjutsu as skillfully as he did during training.

Shinichi needs a certain amount of battlefield experience to help him continue to improve.

Shinichi sees Ao, whom the Hyuga clan is currently heavily hunting, as a very good opponent for a trial.

Without a doubt, Ao is an elite Jonin, and being from Kirigakure, his combat experience is exceptionally rich.

This is a very difficult enemy to deal with. To defeat such an opponent, Shinichi's comprehensive qualities, combat ability, intelligence gathering, planning and other abilities must be surpassed to kill this "White-Eyed Killer".

In the process of chasing Ao, Shinichi's various abilities can be honed.

If Shinichi can successfully deal with such a character, it will undoubtedly be a huge help to his growth.

Upon receiving Hiashi Hyuga's letter, Shinichi also considered going to the battlefield.

He knew very well that he was still young, and even without taking such risks, there was still a lot of room for improvement in his skills.

However, the current situation in Konoha Village presents the best opportunity for Shinichi to leave the village and accumulate combat experience.

Judging from the current situation, the Third Shinobi World War is undoubtedly coming to an end. Although the Cloud Ninja are making a lot of noise, judging from the current situation, they probably don't have the ability to fight Konoha anymore. After all, the Cloud Ninja don't only have Konoha as an enemy. The Iwa Ninja are also watching from the sidelines. The Fourth Raikage obviously has no intention of risking being ambushed and completely breaking ties with Konoha.

Inside Konoha, Danzo Shimura and his Root had already been sent to the front lines of Kumogakure by Minato. Shinichi trusted Minato completely in this regard. Since Danzo and Root were not in Konoha, Shinichi didn't need to worry about anyone in the village taking this opportunity to assassinate him.

Once the Third Shinobi World War is completely over, the shinobi world will enter a long period of peace, making it almost impossible to accumulate combat experience during this period.

Neither the quality nor the number of our opponents can compare to the elite forces of the war years.

Another consideration is that Shinichi doesn't want to become a fixed target.

If someone is truly hostile to you, it's better to go to the front lines and fight, rather than staying at home so the enemy doesn't have to put in much effort to find you, and keep the enemy completely clueless about your location.

Interests and risks are always intertwined; to gain combat experience, one must be on the front lines of war.

This is a fate that no ninja can escape.

Compared to Shinichi Hyuga, Itachi Uchiha, who was the same age as him, already had experience killing several times.

Moreover, unlike Shinichi, Itachi Uchiha was taken to the battlefield by his father when he was four years old and witnessed the cruelty of war.

Of the few people present, Shinichi was the best protected and has yet to witness a real ninja battlefield.

Are you planning to go to war?

Upon hearing Shinichi's words, Itachi Uchiha seemed to recall some unpleasant memories, and asked with a frown.

"Yes, I have that plan."

"Training is just training after all. Ultimately, a good ninja is forged through battle and bloodshed."

Shinichi has a clear goal: everything he prepares for is to become stronger so that he can protect himself when facing powerful enemies in the future.

"A battle, huh..."

"I've never understood why people fight each other."

"Wouldn't it be better if everyone got along peacefully?"

As Itachi listened to Shinichi's words, his eyes suddenly lost focus. He seemed to be immersed in his own memories, recalling the tragic scene of his first time on the battlefield, and asked the question that he had not been able to get an answer from Fugaku back then.

It's hard to imagine that such a question would come from the mouth of a ninja, but considering that the person who asked the question was the young Uchiha Itachi, it all makes perfect sense.

It's a naive question, but many people spend their entire lives without ever finding the right answer.

"Let's live in peace..."

Kakashi Hatake, the oldest among them, seemed to be touched by the topic, and a hint of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

He became an orphan at a young age, and his father and his best friends left him one after another.

Even if Konoha's White Fang committed suicide, the most fundamental reason was still the war. Kakashi's life so far has been almost completely destroyed by the war.

Ever since he killed Rin with his own hands, Kakashi has been bound by painful memories, and even now, he remains so, never truly healed.

He had never thought about the question Itachi Uchiha asked. Since he could remember, training and fighting had been an integral part of his life.

People fight for many reasons: for honor, for money, for resources, for living space...

"In short, different people have different reasons."

Although Uchiha Shisui was also young, he had already given his own thoughts on this issue.

"Shinichi, then what is your reason?"

Itachi Uchiha turned to look at Shinichi and pressed for an answer.

In Itachi's view, Shinichi, as the head of the Hyuga clan, had everything since the day he was born. In Itachi's view, Shinichi had no need to go to the battlefield and fight others.

If that's the case... then why fight at all?

Noticing Itachi's gaze, Shinichi Hyuga also looked at Itachi. He had a vague feeling that his answer might affect Itachi's life.

After a brief moment of thought, Shinichi spoke:

"To make myself stronger, so that when facing a truly powerful enemy, I will be able to protect everything I care about."

"Going to the battlefield is not the goal; the real goal is to accumulate combat experience and make myself stronger."

"This world is vast, and there are far too many powerful individuals."

"Only by becoming the strongest can we protect what we cherish."

Shinichi Hyuga's vision was simple: he just wanted to live a good life. However, due to their different perspectives, Itachi, Kakashi, and others probably couldn't truly understand Shinichi's sense of urgency.

Shinichi's strength has indeed grown to a decent level, but in front of a Six Paths level powerhouse, he is like a rootless duckweed.

Ultimately, it was just... too weak.

Shinichi's answer made Itachi fall into deep thought again. Shinichi gently patted Itachi's back and asked, "Itachi, what is the thing you cherish most?"

Faced with Shinichi's question, Itachi Uchiha smiled and answered after a brief moment of thought:

"Family and friends, and...the village."

Even at such a young age, Itachi had already been influenced by the Will of Fire.

"If you had to choose between protecting your family and your village, which would you prioritize?"

Shinichi suddenly thought of something and looked at Itachi, pressing him for an answer.

"this...."

"The village, I suppose..."

Itachi Uchiha himself wasn't sure; he just subconsciously voiced the answer that came to mind. He had never actually thought about this question before.

"The village?"

"Isn't that putting the cart before the horse..."

"Isn't the very existence of a village meant to protect the people within it?"

Shinichi shook his head and asked in return with a smile.

However, in response to Shinichi's question, Itachi simply lowered his head in thought and did not answer. Instead, it was Uchiha Shisui who spoke up to argue:

"But if the village is destroyed, can we, as members of the village, really survive easily?"

"Don't you understand the principle of national ruin and family destruction, Shinichi?"

Uchiha Shisui clearly agrees with Itachi's views. Unlike Itachi's current confusion, Uchiha Shisui has already formed a complete thought process.

"Of course I understand such a simple principle."

"But if the price for the village's survival is the extermination of the Hyuga clan, then what meaning does such a village have for my Hyuga clan?"

Shinichi looked intently at Shisui and asked again.

His words made Shisui frown and become somewhat angry: "Are you denying the heroes who sacrificed themselves for Konoha?"

It's not that Shisui is labeling someone, but Shinichi's words do give that impression.

You didn't understand what I meant.

"The heroes who sacrificed their lives did not only sacrifice for the village; they sacrificed so that their parents, children, and friends could live a good life."

"It's just a coincidence that their parents, children, and friends are all from Konoha."

“My great-grandfather and father went to the battlefield not so-called ‘for Konoha,’ but for me… and for the Hyuga clan members living in the village.”

"Including you Uchiha, the security forces are protecting the villagers of Konoha, that's true, but most importantly, aren't they protecting your Uchiha clan members?"

"The Sarutobi clan has grown rapidly in recent years, and... their number of ninjas is already greater than that of our Hyuga clan."

"It is clear that the Third Hokage was well aware of the difference between protecting his clan and protecting his village."

"You might as well learn from the Hokage."

After saying that, Shinichi Hyuga slowly stood up, turned around and walked towards the dojo.