I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 28: Promising the Hyuga Clan Big Funds

News has spread that Sarutobi Shinnosuke will soon be taking over the defense of the Land of Lightning at the Konoha front, and many people have already shown their dissatisfaction.

After all, this was a contribution they made while following Lord Orochimaru. Now someone is trying to steal the credit. If one person can come, two will come. After all, how can someone who has parachuted in not have their own confidants? This is not only about stealing Orochimaru's credit, but also about diluting their own contribution. How can that be satisfactory?

"Hizashi-sama."

Inside the wooden hut at the front, when Uchiha Yoru respectfully came to see the head of the Hyuga clan, the patriarch of the branch family, despite his stern and unsmiling demeanor, also showed his respect, bowing and saying, "Yoru-kun, you are too kind."

Uchiha Yoru himself was only a Chunin, while Yoru was an elite Jonin. Therefore, Yoru had to address him as "sir," which was a matter of respect, especially within a large clan.

Uchiha Yoru was Orochimaru's disciple, a status that compelled Hyuga Hizashi to return the courtesy, a privilege that came with his status. Thus, the two exchanged pleasantries.

"Lord Hizashi, Orochimaru-sensei sent me to inquire about the upcoming reorganization of the front lines. What is the distribution list for the Hyuga clan?"

Originally, it was a single battlefront, but now there are two commanders-in-chief: one responsible for the defense of the Land of Lightning and the other for the Land of Water. As a result, the frontline personnel, especially those from the major clans, need to be mobilized.

This time, Uchiha Yoru's representative was Orochimaru. In everyone's eyes, even if the village was delayed in taking power for some political reasons, it could only try to gain some benefits for itself during this period. But no one expected that such a ninja would defect.

Therefore, when faced with Uchiha Yoru's question, Hyuga Hizashi respectfully nodded and said, "Yoru-kun, you can just call me Hizashi, there's no need to be so polite."

As the most rigid of the Hyuga clan, they take etiquette very seriously. Uchiha Yoru, who knew this, didn't take the polite words seriously. Instead, he smiled and nodded, saying, "Captain Hizashi, thank you for your trouble."

Adding the title of "captain" would be a sign of respect from a Chunin to a Jonin. "Adult" would seem too formal, while the title of "captain" would bring them closer. Upon hearing this title, Hyuga Hizashi immediately gave a forced, friendly smile.

While strength is paramount in the ninja world, human relationships and social dynamics are the core of this world until you reach the arrogant and domineering Kage level.

"The Hyuga clan has already made arrangements. Yoru-kun, this is the list of the Hyuga clan members. Please take a look."

Having already received word that a commander-in-chief would be parachuted into the Land of Lightning to reap the rewards, the various clans were naturally prepared. Uchiha Yoru smiled as he looked at the scroll handed to him.

Upon opening it, Uchiha Yoru's smile deepened. Sure enough, everyone in Konoha now believed that Orochimaru becoming the Fifth Hokage was only a matter of time, and the Hyuga clan was also betting on Orochimaru this time.

The people sent to the Land of Lightning were almost all members of the Hyuga branch family, while those sent to the Land of Water were also mainly members of the Hyuga branch family. However, the list of personnel, including the head of the Hyuga branch family, speaks volumes. More importantly, several members of the main family will also be arriving from the rear.

The Hyuga clan's sincerity is truly admirable, and Uchiha Yoru immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "In that case, thank you very much, Captain Hishashi."

"Ye Jun, you're too kind."

The formalities were elaborate, and the list was prepared in advance by inquiring with various families. One reason was to see who would be seeking refuge, and another was that this was a privilege of powerful families.

If you're a commoner ninja, sorry, you just need to wait for orders and go wherever you're told. But it's different for powerful clans. They'll ask beforehand, and if there's anything unreasonable here, we can communicate in advance.

Privileges have never disappeared, from ancient times to the present.

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru squinted his eyes, realizing why the Hyuga had been tricked in the future. It seemed to be because of their political missteps. But did the Uchiha even care about that? Since the founding of Konoha, the Uchiha had no place in politics.

"Captain Hizashi, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

After hesitating for a moment, Uchiha Yoru showed a troubled expression, while Hyuga Hizashi, although a member of the branch family, was still considered half a clan leader. He frowned almost imperceptibly, and naturally guessed that perhaps Lord Orochimaru wanted to test something.

"Please speak plainly, Lord Yoru. The Hyuga clan will do everything in its power to help you with whatever you need."

Hyuga Hizashi's words were watertight and he handled the situation with ease. As for the claim that the Uchiha and Hyuga clans were at odds, that's nonsense. The two clans had no conflict of interest whatsoever. The Hyuga clan were ninjas specializing in reconnaissance and close combat, while the Uchiha, although known as all-around ninjas, primarily focused on ninjutsu and shuriken. The two powerful clans had never had any conflict of interest.

The so-called struggle for interests is simply the Uchiha clan's desire to enter the power center of Konoha.

Seeing Hyuga Hizashi's impeccable eloquence, Uchiha Yoru not only showed no displeasure but also smiled, "Captain Hizashi must also know about the situation of the village's ANBU."

Anbu? This sentence instantly alerted Hyuga Hizashi, and he had already guessed that this must be a test from Lord Orochimaru, not the Uchiha.

Uchiha Yoru then smiled and said casually, "Captain Hizashi, you should know the problems Orochimaru-sensei will face after succeeding as the Fifth Hokage, just like the situation after the Fourth Hokage took over."

Since the establishment of villages in the ninja world, there has never been a case where a new generation succeeds to the position of Kage before the previous generation dies. The Third and Fourth Hokage of Konoha are the first to do so, which has led to a very obvious power conflict.

The Third Hokage was still Hokage, even though he was about to step down. But what exactly was that position? While he was considered a high-ranking elder, there had to be a distinction. Therefore, the decision made by Konoha was to retain the Third Hokage's Anbu authority. (In the anime, during the Nine-Tails' night, someone shouted that it was the Third Hokage's Anbu, clearly implying that there was also a Fourth Hokage's Anbu.)

Therefore, the Third Hokage's Anbu became an independent department similar to Root, and the newly appointed Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, had to rebuild his own Anbu, which was previously assisted by the original Anbu.

Upon thinking about this question, Hyuga Hizashi couldn't help but show a slight fluctuation on his face. Once Orochimaru succeeded as the Fifth Hokage, the first problem he would face would be to establish the Fifth Hokage's Anbu.

"Yoru-kun, what do you mean?" Hyuga Hizashi had clearly guessed something, but he remained composed. Uchiha Yoru, on the other hand, smiled and nodded gently.

"That's right, Orochimaru-sensei's Fifth Anbu needs manpower."

Offering an olive branch in advance, winning over hearts and minds, and presenting tangible benefits—the Anbu are like the imperial guards of an ancient emperor, the Hokage's trusted confidants.

"What do you need!" Hyuga Hizashi was very cautious. Although the temptation was quite great, it was obvious that this temptation could not be placed in front of him casually.

Seeing the other party's interested expression, Uchiha Yoru immediately smiled and nodded, saying, "Funding! Gold would be best. In the future, the Hyuga and Uchiha clans will each have two members."

The Anbu are selected from civilians to avoid family conflicts of interest. But don't underestimate these two spots; members sent from major clans are undoubtedly elite Jonin.

With this level of skill, becoming a squad leader in the Dark Division is practically a certainty; that's real power.

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi immediately began to breathe rapidly, while Uchiha Yoru smiled as he tried to raise some funds for his teacher's research.

Isn't it only natural for a disciple to go out of their way to solve problems for their teacher?

Orochimaru probably wouldn't blame him if he found out, since no one thinks having too much money is a bad thing. He wouldn't dare do that with anyone else, but Orochimaru is someone who is focused on research and is willing to delegate authority.

More importantly, he knew he should take advantage of the situation while he could, otherwise he would miss his chance if his teacher defected.

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