Naruto: Nara's skill set is incredibly sneaky.

Chapter 183 Don't you know the rules?!

It was still the familiar grove of trees.

This place has a beautiful environment and is not dangerous; it has become a regular spot for deer to bring their young.

The weather is great today.

Lu Shizheng was sunbathing with a few little ones.

"Uncle Shikatoki, didn't Hinata say she was bringing a special bento box from the Hyuga clan today? Why aren't she and Neji here yet?!" Naruto leaned against Kurama's tail, his voice filled with longing for the bento.

Choji, who was standing next to him, nodded in agreement. "Yeah! I'm really looking forward to it too!"

"No rush, it's still early. It takes time for them to prepare the lunchboxes," Lu Shi said casually with a smile.

"That makes sense, let's play hide-and-seek then!"

Naruto suddenly made a suggestion.

"Naive!" Sasuke said, but he also stood up. "I'll go find it!"

"Hmph! Sasuke will never find me!"

"Then let's have a competition!"

"Let's compete!"

Encouraged by the two men's enthusiasm, the children quickly started playing games.

Deer are happy to have some peace and quiet.

Shikatoki sat up and looked ahead. He sensed Hyuga Hizashi's chakra and felt very agitated.

Soon after, Hyuga Hizashi rushed to Shikatoki's side, "Shikatoki-kun!"

"Hichira, what's wrong with you?" Shika asked, puzzled.

Hyuga Hizashi, panting heavily, asked, "The main branch of the clan wants to capture Neji to be caged as a bird. Is Neji on your side?!"

"What the hell?!"

Nara Shikatoki stood up. "Has Hiashi lost his mind?!"

"It's not the eldest brother, it's the Grand Elder, Hyuga Ryu!"

Shikata understood immediately upon hearing this, and he said that Hiashi Hyuga probably wouldn't do such a thing.

"What is Hyuga Ryu? Isn't he afraid of me?" Shikatoki had never heard of the name Hyuga Ryu before.

Just as Hizashi was about to explain, Hinata's guards ran over carrying her. Hinata's anxious voice rang out, "Uncle Shikatoki, something terrible has happened! Sho Hyuga has kidnapped Neji!"

Hyuga Hizashi's pupils contracted.

He naturally knew where Neji had been taken.

"Shikatoshi-kun!"

Nara Shikatoki knew that time was of the essence. "Hizashi, go find Minato. Hinata, take me to find Neji."

Hyuga Hizashi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

As long as Shikatoki Nara is willing, Neji will definitely be safe.

"Kurama, please take care of Naruto and the others. I'll be right back."

"Do you need my help?" Kurama yawned. He had a good impression of Hyuga Neji. The boy was well-behaved and would even groom him. He was a good kid.

"No need, I'm going to reason with them, not to fight."

Nara Shika finished speaking and left with Hinata.

Kurama rolled his eyes. Based on his understanding of Shikago, someone from the Hyuga clan was about to be in trouble.

Inside the Hyuga clan's shrine.

Hyuga Neji had already woken up. Looking at Hyuga Ryu, he forced himself to remain calm. "Elder Ryu."

Hyuga Ryu stared at Hyuga Neji, his tone calm, "Now that you've awakened, let's begin."

"yes!"

Hinata Sho stepped forward, and just as he approached Neji, a tremendous roar resounded.

The entire Hyuga clan was shaken.

Then came a resounding dragon roar.

Suddenly, everyone inside the shrine felt an immense pressure. Before they could react, everyone except Neji was pressed to the ground.

boom!

Shika kicked open the door of the ancestral hall and walked in, followed by Hyuga Hiashi.

At this moment, Shikamochi was surrounded by a dragon formed by the Peacock Technique. His eyes swept over the shrine, and seeing that Neji was alright, he waved his hand, and the dragon on his body flew over and brought Neji over.

"teacher."

Neji looked at the Nara deer with eyes full of admiration.

His father had always told him that Nara Shika was strong, but he only understood how powerful Nara Shika was after seeing it with his own eyes.

"Okay, you take Hinata to play."

Neji understood what Shikatoki meant and, without hesitation, pulled Hinata away from the shrine.

The child was gone. Shikatoki looked at Hyuga Ryu, a massive killing intent surging through him. "Old man, you think you're called Hyuga Ryu?"

Hyuga tried to resist by mobilizing his chakra, but it was all in vain.

After struggling for a moment and realizing it was futile, Hyuga Ryu growled with difficulty, "Nara Shikatoki, what do you mean by attacking my Hyuga clan?! Do you think my Hyuga clan is easy to bully?!"

"Old man! Then let me ask you, what do you mean by attacking my disciple? Do you think I'm easy to bully?!"

Anyone can say something.

When it comes to deer, just apply the formula back to them.

Hyuga Ryu's face darkened upon hearing this, and he turned his gaze to Hyuga Hiashi, who was watching the spectacle from the sidelines. "Hiashi! As the head of the Hyuga clan, how can you just stand by and watch Nara Shikatoki run rampant within the Hyuga clan?!"

Hiashi Hyuga was suddenly brought up, and he innocently shrugged, "Elder, I remember you just said not long ago that you were fully responsible for this matter and that it had nothing to do with me!"

"Hiashi Hyuga!"

Seeing Hyuga Hiashi's indifferent attitude, Hyuga Ryu's face turned bright red.

Upon seeing this, Lu Shi laughed and withdrew his natural energy.

As soon as the pressure on him disappeared and Hyuga Ryu stood up, Shikatoki slapped him across the face.

Hinata Ryu's few remaining teeth, mixed with blood, fell to the ground.

This made Hinata look at Shika in disbelief, "You dare hit me?"

"Old man, if you care so much about the rules of the Hyuga clan, then tell me, who is the head of the Hyuga clan now?" Shikatoki asked with amusement.

"Nara Shika, I must report to the Hokage and have you—"

Snapped!

The crisp sound of a slap rang out again.

"I'm asking you, who is the head of the Hyuga clan?"

"Nara Deer Toki, you!"

Snapped!

"Who is the head of the Hyuga clan?!"

"Hyuga Hiashi." Hyuga Ryu didn't dare to waste any more words and quickly replied.

Snapped!

"Sorry, it's just a habit." Shikato casually waved his hand and continued, "Since Hyuga Hiashi is the clan leader, what do you call him? Calling him by his first name? Hyuga Hiashi already discussed it with me, and you jumped in to object. You're going against the clan leader's wishes!"

"Do you even know the rules?!"

Shika's words resonated deeply with Hiashi Hyuga.

He was actually quite dissatisfied with the system of the main family and the branch family, but he didn't have enough say in it.

These elders all acted like they were old and did not listen to him at all.

Hyuga Ryu didn't know what to say. Shikatoki glanced at the other trembling elders and asked, "Where are you old fogies?"

"Lord Shikatoki, we acknowledge the authority of Chief Hiashi."

"Yes, yes, yes! As you know, Hyuga Neji becoming your disciple is an opportunity for our Hyuga clan!"

"That's right, these decisions were all made by Elder Hyuga Ryu alone, and there's nothing we can do about it!"

These people figured it out.

Both Hiashi Hyuga and Minato Namikaze were reasonable people.

Nara Shika doesn't make any sense at all.

Before they even saw the person, they pinned them to the ground. Once they saw the person, they started fighting without saying a word.

There's no reasoning with such a powerful brute.

All these elders want to say right now is, they can't attack the Hyuga clan after they've already attacked them!

"you?!"

Hyuga Ryu looked at the elders in disbelief.

Didn't everyone agree with him before?

"So that's how it is! One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel!" Shikatoki looked at Hyuga Ryu, a sinister smile spreading across his face. "Anyway, I don't care whether I become a rogue ninja or not. Hiashi, just say the word, and I'll take care of this old bastard. Then..."

They ran away.

Shika's words made Hinata Ryu's pupils shrink.

It's hard to say whether that's true or not, but Hyuga Ryu doesn't dare to gamble!

As the saying goes, the older people get, the more afraid they are of dying!

He was no exception.

Moreover, given Nara Shikatoki's status and position in Konoha, they might kill him, put him under surveillance for a while, and then release him.

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Ryu Hyuga, his eyes filled with deep thought.

This terrified Hyuga Ryu!

You really want to kill me, huh?!

"Hiashi Hyuga, you—"

Snapped!

"I've already told you! You're just an elder, you need to be mindful of your status!" Lu Shi's slap was swift and vicious.

Despite the pain, Hyuga Ryu quickly approached Hyuga Hiashi and said, "Clan Chief Hiashi, this is an internal matter of our Hyuga clan. It's best if we handle it internally."

Hiashi Hyuga never intended for Shikatoki Nara to kill Ryu Hyuga; he was just trying to scare him.

Seeing Hyuga Ryu, who used to be high and mighty and relied on his seniority, so humble now fills me with indescribable comfort.

"Elder Ryu, I know, don't worry, Shikatoshi-kun was just joking." Hyuga Hiashi said gently, but Hyuga Ryu couldn't believe it at all.

Didn't you see the murderous aura emanating from them almost solidify when they saw the Nara deer?!

Is this some kind of joke?!