XX-level Hokage

As soon as Naoki spoke, the group of black-robed Hyuga ninja behind him also said, "Greetings, Lord Hiashi." Then Naoki led them away.

"Who are they?" Hiashi asked, remembering that Hyuga Naoki was originally just a gatekeeper in the clan, so how did he become like this?

"They are the Root's search team, and also the Hyuga's guard. The search team is an organization specially established by Lord Mashiro within Root, and it is entirely composed of Hyuga clan ninjas. Captain Naoki is the captain of the search team," Hyuga Raji said.

Hiashi certainly knew about this organization. It was a secret guard organization led by Danzo, a ruthless organization that would stop at nothing to do anything. How could "Root" be associated with the Hyuga clan? What was going on?

Hiashi couldn't help but ask, "When did Nenin reach a cooperation agreement with Hyuga?"

"Cooperation? It's not cooperation. Lady Mashiro is the new leader of Root, a position she specifically created within Root," said Jun Hinata.

Just as Hiashi was still in shock, as if in a dream, Hyuga Raji led him through the gate. The interior of the Hyuga residence was unchanged, except for the Hyuga clansmen dressed in black robes everywhere.

Hiashi silently followed Hinata Jun to his former room. Then Hinata Jun left, leaving Hiashi alone in the room. Hiashi sat blankly in the chair, as if the world had collapsed.

"Lord Koshin, what do you think of the Hyuga clan now?" Mashiro suddenly appeared and asked.

Hiashi looked up at Mashiro. The fifteen-year-old Mashiro was incredibly beautiful, with long, straight, jet-black hair, a gorgeous face, and a curvaceous figure. All of this indicated that the person in front of him was different from the one he remembered.

“You don’t look like your mother,” Hiashi suddenly said with a smile.

Indeed, they don't look alike. Whether it's Ayano, Hinata, or Hanabi, their appearances are gentle and harmless, while Mashiro is glamorous, alluring, and aggressive.

"Father, please stay in the courtyard. I will send someone to bring you anything you need. Hinata and Hanabi will come to see you occasionally," Mashiro said gently.

Hiashi looked at his daughter, whom he now found completely unfamiliar, and nodded gently. Then, Mashiro disappeared into the shadows.

Hiashi walked into the courtyard and looked up at the sky. (Author's note)

Thanks to @喵酱

Chapter 52: Twin Ponytails

Three years have passed, and Konoha has changed both greatly and little.

For three years, Naruto trained with Jiraiya everywhere; for three years, Sasuke formed his own team within Root; for three years, Sakura successfully passed the test and became Tsunade's disciple along with Karin…

Everyone changed over the three years, including Mashiro.

Over the course of three years, under Mashiro's control, the Hyuga clan became the second largest clan in Konoha after the Sarutobi clan. "Root" broke away from the underground and became an organization on par with the Anbu. Tsunade pushed almost all village affairs into Mashiro's hands, making her the de facto ruler of Konoha.

Of course, over the three years, Mashiro's relationships with Sakura, Ino, Yakumo, Tsunade, Shizune, and others have also undergone rapid changes, with their affection levels basically just one step away from being reached.

In the early morning, Mashiro opened her eyes, patted the still-sleeping hand next to her, and then pushed away the thighs that were tightly pressed together. Mashiro's day had officially begun.

As Mashiro woke up, Tehan also opened her eyes. She quickly put on her pajamas and then rushed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Mashiro.

Meanwhile, Makoto slowly put on his clothes, one by one, and then went to the bathroom to wash up. After he finished washing up, Temari's breakfast was ready.

Milk, fried eggs, sandwiches, broccoli—this is Mashiro's daily breakfast. While Mashiro starts eating, Tehan begins washing up in the bathroom.

Since two years ago, when Shinji released Gaara and Kankuro back to Sunagakure and then used his methods to help Gaara become the Fifth Kazekage, Temari has fully embraced the role of Mashiro's maid. After three years of getting used to it, dressing her, cooking for her, giving her massages, providing her with a lap pillow, and warming her bed, Temari has become familiar with everything that Mashiro's maid does.

Of course, there's also the part Temari hates most every day: after washing up, Temari comes to the living room to find Mashiro has already finished eating, and there's only...

All that was left was broccoli.

Mashiro used a fork to pick up some broccoli, and Shouhan obediently leaned over to accept Mashiro's feeding. Soon, the entire plate of broccoli was fed by Mashiro.

Giving it to Temari is the most exciting part of each stage.

"Even though I've said it many times, I still have to say it: if you don't like broccoli, don't make me make it every morning, you jerk!" he said, wiping his mouth.

"This is the menu Hinata gave me, I'm innocent," Mashiro said innocently. "Alright, let's comb your hair." Mashiro got up and went to the dressing table.

After cleaning up the dishes, Shouhan washed his hands again and then went over.

I combed Mashiro's hair, feeling the straight, smooth strands, then looked at Mashiro's beautiful face and gentle smile in the mirror.

Shouhan couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "She really is beautiful. Every time I look at her face, I feel a little flutter in my heart. Of course, that's when she's not talking. This guy's personality really doesn't match his face."

"Tenhan, I have a feeling you're thinking about something rude," Mashiro suddenly said.

"Really? No, I was very focused on combing your hair, Master," Temari said with a smile.

Mashiro smiled but didn't say anything more. "Sister! Sister!"

"Big sister! Big sister!"

Hinata and Hikaru's voices came over, growing closer and closer until the two of them entered.

"Good morning, Hinata-san and Hanabi-san," Temari greeted them. "Good morning, Temari."

Good morning, Sister Shouhan.

Hinata and Hanabi greeted Temari warmly.

"Is Sister Shouhan combing the elder sister's hair?" Hanabi asked.

"Yes, would Hanabi-san and Hinata-san like to give it a try?" Temari said with a smile, looking at Hinata and Hanabi's expressions.

"Is that okay?" Hanabi asked in surprise.

Hinata's face also showed a look of longing.

"Takehiko, don't try to slack off. Hurry up and finish combing my hair, I need to go out." Mashiro saw through Takehiko's thoughts and said. She didn't want Hinata and Hikaru to give her a weird hairstyle.

"Hinata-san, Hanabi-san, what a pity, Master doesn't agree," Temari said regretfully. Hinata and Hanabi instantly showed expressions of disappointment.

Seeing the disappointed looks in their eyes, Mashiro sighed helplessly, "Alright, this will be the only time. Don't let it happen again." Hearing Mashiro's words, Hanabi cheered, and Hinata was also very excited.

Shouhan laughed, and tactfully stepped aside, handing the comb he was holding to Weiyou. Weiyou and Hanabi each took a comb and took over the task of combing Mashiro's hair.

"What hairstyle should I give my sister?" I want to braid my sister's hair.

"I think a bun hairstyle suits you better, sister." "If all else fails, let's do a ponytail for you, sister."

"If it's a ponytail, I think a high ponytail would suit you better."

As they talked, Mashiro's hair kept changing. Finally, Mashiro couldn't take it anymore and said, "Don't do any weird hairstyles. You'd better hurry up. If you can't get it done in five minutes, I'm leaving."

Hearing Mashiro's words, Hinata and Hanabi exchanged a glance and quickly began their work. Finally, the twin-tailed version of Mashiro was born.

Mashiro looked in the mirror and felt that there was no difference between her current look and when she had her hair down.

Completely oblivious to Hinata and Hanabi's starry-eyed expressions, and Temari watching her from a short distance away, her face slightly flushed, Mashiro simply walked out the door.

Mashiro's first stop was the Hokage's office, where she needed to work with Shizune on today's documents. "Good morning," Mashiro said as she entered the Hokage's office.

Tsunade and Shizune both had strange expressions when they saw Mashiro. Shizune looked at the bouncing ponytail, her face slightly flushed.

Tsunade looked at the bouncing ponytail with an amused expression.

As a result, while Mashiro was processing the documents, Shizune kept glancing at her, while Tsunade would occasionally press her face against hers.

"Tsunade, please don't disturb me while I'm dealing with the documents that are your responsibility," Mashiro said, pinching her cheek as Tsunade leaned in close again. "You do yours, I'll rub against you, we can do both," Tsunade said with a smile.

"If you bother me again, I'll do you tonight." Mashiro pinched Tsunade's ample breast with one hand and whispered in Tsunade's ear. Only then did Tsunade quiet down a little.

After a speechless morning, Mashiro arrived at the place where Sakura and Karin were training and had lunch with them. Seeing Sakura and Karin watching her even while eating, Mashiro asked, "What's wrong?"

Sakura and Karin quickly waved their hands. "It's okay, it's okay." ×2

In the afternoon, Mashiro arrived at the headquarters of "Root".

The members of "Root" didn't care about Mashiro's changes. They bowed to Mashiro with great respect and then went about their own business, except for Sasuke, who looked at Mashiro with a strange expression.

In the office, Mashiro reviewed Root's work report and, after confirming there were no problems, left Root.

In the evening, Mashiro went to Richika Villa.

Upon seeing Mashiro, Yakumo's eyes lit up with excitement, and she leaped onto Mashiro like an octopus, hugging her tightly. "Mashiro, your hairstyle is so cute," Yakumo said happily.

"Cute?" Mashiro was a little confused. Looking in the mirror, she didn't think she had changed at all.

"Don't understand? Then you'll understand." Yakumo said, running into the room. A moment later, Yakumo appeared in her twin-tailed form.

Looking at Yakumo with her twin tails, Mashiro seemed to understand and smiled at her, saying, "You really are cute like this." Then the two of them ate dinner together, which included plenty of kisses and feeding play.

At night, Mashiro returned to the house. (Hand)

While watching TV in the living room, she saw Mashiro return and hurriedly ran over to run a bath, then ran out to help Mashiro change her clothes.

"Will you wear pigtails again tomorrow?" "In bed, Shouhan asked, holding Mashiro. "What do you think?" Mashiro replied irritably.

"What a pity," Temari sighed. (Author's Note)

This is purely a cute chapter; I can write more if you like.

Chapter 53: The Two Yukito

In the Dark Division's prison, the cell originally used to imprison Shouhan is now holding a guest with a special identity.

Mashiro pushed open the cell door and came to the imprisoned man, saying softly, "Still unwilling to admit defeat? You two, Yugito, you should know that I have no ill intentions."

The two Yugito looked at Mashiro without saying a word.

“You should already know, there’s an organization hunting down Jinchuriki like you,” Mashiro continued. Yumito remained silent.

Akatsuki's plan is currently in its first phase; the second phase, collecting the Tailed Beasts, hasn't even begun yet. As for why Yugito is here...

It can only be described as a coincidence.

At the time, Sasori and Kakuzu were chasing a rogue ninja when they unexpectedly encountered two Yugitos. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, a fight broke out between the two sides. In the end, the rogue ninja was killed by Sasori, and Yugitos was captured by Kakuzu.

Kakuzu and Sasori, having captured Yugito, couldn't think of a solution for the time being, so they relayed the news to Mashiro. Mashiro initially didn't want to get involved.

She thought she could just let it go, but when she arrived at the scene and saw Yugito, she immediately changed her mind and took her back to Konoha.

“Yukito must have relatives in Kumogakure.” Mashiro’s tone became strange. “What do you mean?” Yukito asked.

"It's nothing. I'm just thinking about whether to send Yugito out to be captured by a mysterious organization and turned into a weapon to attack the Cloud Ninja, or to extract the Two-Tails from your body now and find a new vessel to turn it into a weapon to attack the Cloud Ninja," Mashiro said unhurriedly.

Attacking the Cloud Ninja? Are you trying to start a ninja world war? Yugito said with a sneer.

"The Fourth Shinobi World War? No, no, no, I just wanted to test what you're afraid of, Yugito. You seem quite concerned about losing the Two-Tails," Mashiro said with a smile.

"Care? Are you kidding me? As Jinchūriki, all our tragedies stem from the tails within our bodies," Yugito said calmly.

"Yugito was an orphan during the war. Due to his physical condition, he was selected from the orphanage and officially became the Jinchūriki of the Two-Tails Matatabi at the age of two."

Indeed, becoming a Jinchūriki is unfortunate, but it is precisely because of becoming a Jinchūriki that you, Yugito, were able to stand out from the orphans and thus become a powerful ninja in Kumogakure, earning the respect of everyone.

Furthermore, Yugito seems to get along very well with Matatabi. It must have been with you for a very long time. You put in countless efforts to gain Matatabi's approval and subdue the tailed beast.

"If I were to remove the Two-Tails from your body now, I wonder how you would feel? Joy? Or despair?" Mashiro said with a smile.

Hearing Mashiro's words, Yugito's hands clenched involuntarily.