Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 4 You'll regret this, Hiruzen!

Several days later, Hyuga Yu and the ninjas who were with him stopped and slowly walked out of the mountains.

Ahead, three enormous human head statues came into view, and looking down, numerous buildings sat neatly together.

Konoha, the starting point of everything.

"I haven't been back to the village for a while, and I really miss it."

A female ninja relaxed, her white eyes scanning her companions as she softly asked, "Um, what do you think the main clan will do?"

The Hyuga ninjas around them exchanged glances, but none of them spoke their minds.

"With the Cursed Seal Gaiden, they'll probably consider completely removing it, right?" The female ninja pressed her hand to her forehead, the part hidden by her ninja headband. "To be honest, this mark is a bit ugly..."

"So, you really hate it?"

A Hyuga ninja suddenly appeared, looked at the frozen girl, and said coldly, "Go find the master and receive your punishment."

"...Yes!" The girl lowered her head deeply.

"Don't think this accident will bring about any change. Once you're separated, you'll always be separated!"

The Hyuga ninja looked around at the numerous Hyuga ninjas, and seeing that they all lowered their heads, he continued, "Those who wish to release the Caged Bird Seal, come with me now."

No one responded.

Seeing this, Hinata Shinobu nodded in satisfaction.

"We need your help to improve the Caged Bird Technique. It's voluntary, so those who want to go can go."

After saying that, his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

The atmosphere among the Hyuga ninjas was deathly silent; no one dared to step into the village that "symbolized the family."

Do the Konoha leadership favor the Hyuga clan's modification of the technique, rather than completely abolishing the Caged Bird Seal?

That's right. If we release the caged birds from their cages now, it would be like freeing up the destabilizing factors.

The Hyuga branch family were slaves of the main family, and the Konoha ninjas ignored the suffering of these branch families.

companion?

True comrades would never watch their comrade be put in a slave collar.

The Hyuga branch family not only has conflicts with the main family, but has also never been truly accepted by Konoha.

Hinata Yu noticed the clenched fists of the ninjas and muttered to himself.

However, if the Hyuga clan wants to improve the technique, they must relinquish the Caged Bird Technique.

What will the person who gets it do?

As a technique for controlling others, the advantages of the Caged Bird technique are self-evident.

Simply making improvements might actually encourage some people's ambitions.

A visionary will inevitably study how to break free from the caged bird trap.

……

"Danzo, what are you trying to do with the Caged Bird Technique that you took from over there?"

Hokage Building.

The Third Hokage looked at the old man opposite him with a serious expression.

"The strength at the root level is sufficient; stop expanding!"

Danzo said coldly, "Hiruzen, you're too tense. I just need the Caged Bird Seal to strengthen my control over my subordinates."

"Most members of the Roots are excellent tools and do not need to be caged birds."

"But some of my men just want to live ordinary lives, and I must completely cut off their desire for that."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes flickered slightly. "What do you intend to do to Nonou and Kabuto?"

Danzo said meaningfully, "They are members of Root; all they need to do is become emotionless spies."

"No, they are members of Konoha, inheritors of the Will of Fire."

"Nonou has gathered enough information for Konoha; let her enjoy the rest of her life in peace!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said firmly, "And Kabuto, hand that kid over to me after he completes his mission."

"Hiruzen, you're too soft-hearted." Danzo shook his head. "If you had let the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki join Root back then, I could have turned her into a perfect war machine and ended the Third Shinobi World War."

"Instead of binding Jinchūriki with fragile emotions like we do now."

"Nonou is a perfect spy, possessing far too much information, and she's not as foolish as Kushina. We must not be soft-hearted towards her; her fate is sealed..."

"Danzo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's sharp eyes interrupted him.

"I am the Hokage, and it is my duty to ensure that everyone in the village lives a happy life."

"Kabuto is a good kid, and Nonou has long been tired of her spy career."

"Konoha's victory did not require their sacrifice."

Danzo stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, looking at his aged face nearing fifty, and thought, "He's becoming more and more naive."

"You'll regret this, Hiruzen!"

After venting his anger, Danzo could only retreat unwillingly.

Naruto, it's Naruto again.

Every time Hiruzen pulls out the Hokage, no matter how many reasons he has, it's useless.

In Konoha, the Hokage holds the highest position of power.

Whether he, as the Hokage's assistant and the leader of Root, can continue in his position depends entirely on Hiruzen's word.

Therefore, if you want Konoha to operate according to your wishes, you must become a Kage!

The Caged Bird Technique, the most successful ninjutsu in the history of the ninja world for controlling others, I hope it won't disappoint me.

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Danzo leave, took a wistful drag on his pipe, and said, "Otto."

"exist!"

An ANBU member wearing a cat-face mask appeared instantly.

"The caged bird, no matter how many precautions are taken, will still fall into the hands of some ninja clans after this. Danzo won't be able to stay quiet; a solution must be found."

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Go find Tsunade and tell her to return to Konoha. Just say..."

He paused for a moment before saying, "It was the teacher's request."

"yes!"

The secret service team accepted the order and left.

"With Tsunade and me, plus the help of the Yamanaka, Hyuga, and other clans, we should be able to break the Caged Bird Technique."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly.

"I hope this card isn't revealed, Danzo."

……

As a member of the branch family, life in Konoha is very boring.

He carried out his missions on time, went to the "Caged Bird Research Group" organized by Konoha for inspection, and mechanically lived each day.

Hinata Yu simply added shadow clones to take over the training and research.

Like ordinary Hyuga clan members, Hyuga Yu doesn't often appear outside the clan, nor does he show his enthusiasm to the residents like some kind-hearted Uchiha.

They were slaves in name only, suffering endless "white eyes" and strange looks from their fellow members.

If someone like that suddenly appears with a smile on their face, wanting to inherit the Will of Fire, they will only be seen as having ulterior motives.

Therefore, Hyuga never intended to gain the trust of the Hokage and other high-ranking officials; he was merely playing the role of a member of the Hyuga branch family.

"Kid, what's the relationship between your Hyuga clan and Orochimaru?"

In the laboratory of the Caged Bird Research Group, Hyuga Yu, a female ninja who seemed both unfamiliar and familiar, asked:

"Besides the teacher, that guy even wrote a letter specifically asking me to come back, and it was for the caged bird, which isn't like him."

She wore a coat with the word "gambling" written on it, her golden pigtails were tied behind her head, and she exuded an aura of dominance.

Tsunade Senju, princess of the Senju clan, and one of the Legendary Sannin.

(End of this chapter)