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Chapter 219 The Hyuga Clan Arrives

Time passed slowly, and soon half a year had gone by.

In the past six months, the ninja world seemed to have made a pact not to have another conflict, and everyone was devoted to enthusiastic construction.

The city of government offices.

"Quick, go in a little further over there..." Ryuji was directing the large vehicle to press a giant golden figure into the wall.

This was a prize he received for signing in during the Chinese New Year. It was created by the First Emperor of a certain unscientific martial arts world, who collected all the weapons in the world and used mechanical arts to create the Twelve Golden Men.

After obtaining this thing, Ryuji modified it using alchemy, eventually turning it into a weapon that combined the properties of a golem and a mechanical beast.

"The defense system for the Mechanical City is almost finished, and we won't have to stand guard anymore."

"Yes, Lady Ayaki is truly a hero of the village!"

The two Sunagakure ninjas on guard duty looked at Ayaki Ryuji, who was directing the construction, with expressions full of respect.

This scene was witnessed by Bai Yan, who was a kilometer away.

"Ryuji Ayaki... It seems that the person Lord Mukai found truly possesses extraordinary talent!" The Hyuga clan ninja thought to himself.

Although they had long heard of and even personally experienced the disasters caused by the other party, they only thought that the other party was talented in combat and strategy, and still had doubts about whether the other party could solve the problem of the caged bird.

But now, after seeing the golden statue that is over thirty meters tall and the dense yet orderly and exquisite assembly of parts that make one dizzy at first glance, my doubts have finally lessened considerably.

But it only reduces things considerably, not makes them believe.

There's nothing that can be done about it. The caged bird has existed since the Warring States period, but to this day, no one has been able to break the curse, so he has no choice but to do this.

Yes, he was the contact sent by Kohinata Mukai to reach Ryuji and resolve the issue of the Caged Bird Seiyuu incident within the Hyuga branch family.

About one kilometer outside Sunagakure, a Konoha squad was lying in ambush behind a slope.

"Sunagakure is developing too fast. Countless autonomous puppets are being created every day, almost every ninja has one. At this rate, can we win after the Sky Castle is built?"

Lost in thought, I heard my companion's voice.

The Hyuga clan ninja put away his Byakugan and looked up at his companion beside him... a sensory ninja from Kirigakure.

Clearly, they were also sensory ninjas, using their respective abilities to sense the situation in Sunagakure.

Another companion whispered, "They definitely can!"

"Yes, it definitely can."

The companion who had previously doubted hesitated for a moment, but then said with conviction.

The Sand Village is developing rapidly, and their Ninja Alliance is not lagging behind either.

Sky City is under construction, and weapons to break the immortal puppets are being developed... The four major ninja villages, and countless small and medium-sized ninja villages... The ninja world has never been so united.

"We just need to trust in everyone's efforts!"

As the Hyuga clan ninja spoke, he suddenly attacked from behind, striking the two men in the back with both palms, instantly severing their lifelines.

He looked at his two companions lying on the gravel and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, both of you. Although we have no deep-seated hatred for each other, sacrifice is inevitable in order to resolve the centuries-old conflict between the main and branch families of the Hyuga clan!"

With those words spoken, the Byakugan ninja swaggered towards Sunagakure.

……

"Lady Ayaki, we've captured a Konoha spy."

Hearing the sudden sound beside him, Ryuji put down the blueprints and went over.

Two Sand Village ninjas wearing gray vests were pinning down a ninja wearing a green vest and a headband.

But Ryuji's gaze immediately fell on his white eyes.

"The Hyuga clan?"

"That's right!" The captured Hyuga ninja faced Ryuji with neither humility nor arrogance. "My name is Hyuga Takesaku, and I was sent by Lord Mukai."

Mukai...

With a thought, Ryuji said to the two Sand Village ninja, "Leave this to me, you can go now!"

"yes!"

Watching the two ninjas leave, Ryuji opened the door to his personal storage space and said to Takesang, "Come in!"

"yes!"

……

Upon entering the personal space, Zhu Sang curiously looked around.

The vast space was filled with many mysterious and impressive devices, as well as various large puppets or parts.

"Lie down!"

Long Er pointed to the scanning head on the observation instrument and said.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Sang withdrew her gaze and focused it back on Long Er.

He followed Ryuji's hand to the platform, nodded, and walked over calmly.

Before he arrived, Mukai had already told him what might happen next, and he was prepared to pay with his life.

But unexpectedly, Ryuji did nothing to him.

He asked in astonishment, "Weren't we supposed to be studying caged birds?"

"It's already under study."

Ryuji pointed to the light scanning his forehead and said.

"oh oh!"

Hinata Takesaku was a little confused, but he didn't ask any more questions. After all, the two of them had been enemies before. Although Mukai-sama had cooperated with him, he didn't know the specifics of their relationship.

"What's the situation with Kohinata and Mukai?"

"In the past six months, Lord Mukai has united his fellow members of the branch family who are extremely dissatisfied with the main family. He is just waiting for the caged bird to be released so that he can officially escape Konoha."

"Oh~ Escaping Konoha!?"

Ryuji expressed interest in this.

Although he knew from the beginning that this would be the outcome, the memories that Kohinata Mukai had altered did not include the part about escaping with the Hyuga branch family.

Is this something interesting?

Hearing the boy's gossipy tone, Zhu Sang fell silent.

Lord Mukai led the branch family to rebel against the main family... Many people died in this process. Such a heavy matter was turned into a topic of conversation and anecdotes in the eyes of the other party. As the person involved, it was impossible not to be angry.

However, the other party is ultimately an accomplice.

He was still an indispensable assistant, so he didn't lose his temper. After a long silence, he said, "At first, Lord Mukai contacted all the clan members who were dissatisfied with the main family and petitioned the Hokage to help the branch family break free from the caged bird trap, but..."

"Not only did the Hokage not help you, but he also informed the main branch of the clan, didn't he!"

Looking at the astonished Takesang, Ryuji couldn't help but sneer, "Don't be so surprised. I haven't inquired about this matter. It's just that for those politicians, when it comes to certain decisions, they absolutely cannot have to choose between two options."

The relationship between ninja clans and ninja villages is merely one of coexistence; ninja villages cannot interfere in the internal affairs of ninja clans.

Kohinata's request for the Hokage to help the branch family members get rid of the Caged Bird Seal is a serious violation of this rule... Even if Sarutobi is a soft-hearted person, he wouldn't agree to such a thing.

Because once he agrees or does it, other ninja clans will worry that one day the village will interfere in their clan's affairs.

And the ninja clans that have not yet joined Konoha will not join again.

Phew, I finished all the remaining outlines in one go today, my head hurts.

(End of this chapter)