Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode

In an instant, he swapped positions with the rock ball.

The White Zetsu clone successfully executed the Amenotejikara, a space-time ninjutsu, but there was little joy on his face as he muttered:

"Space-time ninjutsu is indeed extremely energy-consuming. Just a short-distance teleportation requires a large amount of Tenseigan power. Moreover, the feeling of the body being strongly compressed by spatial power is terrible. Without a sturdy body, one would probably die on the spot as soon as it is used."

At this moment, the White Zetsu clone once again deeply realized just how extraordinary the Second Hokage was, who created the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The Flying Thunder God Technique is also a space-time ninjutsu of the teleportation type, but its usage requires setting up the Flying Thunder God mark in advance as a spatial coordinate for positioning, and it cannot teleport to objects that are visible to the naked eye.

In terms of drawbacks and limitations, the Flying Thunder God Technique has quite a few more than the Amenotejikara.

However, the requirements for using the Flying Thunder God Technique are much lower than those for Amenotejikara, for example, the requirements for physical fitness are not as high.

After completing one use of Amenotejikara, the White Zetsu clone already felt pain all over its body, and it was unlikely that it could use it more than a few times in the short term.

"However, the key to the space-time ninjutsu Amenotejikara is not simply dodging, but rather ambushing people. If used well, the ability to force the enemy to switch positions with oneself can completely trap the enemy in a pre-set trap."

Soon, the White Zetsu clone figured out the true purpose of using Amenotejikara.

After successfully simulating the Tenseigan's Tenshou-no-Tsurugi ability, the White Zetsu clone continued to delve deeper into the Tenseigan's spatial manipulation capabilities. This time, he began to combine the spatial theory of the spacetime magic circle to use the Tenseigan's spatial manipulation capabilities.

A short while later, a purple black hole slowly appeared in front of him.

He successfully used the spatial manipulation ability of the Tenseigan to connect to a mysterious alternate dimension that was closely connected to the current world. Through the chilling sensations emanating from the black hole, he knew it was a world of ice and snow.

"The distance between the moon and the ninja world is ultimately too far. It's not realistic for me to directly establish a spatial passage from here to the ninja world. On the contrary, it's very easy to open a spatial passage between the current world and another world."

The white clone glanced at the icy world on the other side of the black hole, then quickly sealed the purple black hole, saying thoughtfully.

Time waits for no one. The number of Konoha ninjas arriving on the moon through the space-time magic array is increasing, and the search area is constantly expanding.

After his White Zetsu clones successfully tested both Tenseigan abilities, he saw that many Konoha ninjas were about to explore his area.

As the system for the evolution of the Byakugan, the Tenseigan naturally inherits all the abilities of the Byakugan and further enhances them in all aspects.

The White Zetsu clone no longer needs to activate the Byakugan to gain the ability to see through things, as it already possesses this ability in its normal state, and can see further and more clearly, even vaguely seeing through other people's next moves.

Clearly, when a person's insight reaches a certain level, it is possible to predict the future to a limited extent.

"The time has come. We'll study the other abilities of the Tenseigan when we get back."

When the White Zetsu clone saw someone approaching, it decisively chose to retreat.

The next moment, his appearance transformed into Kirito's true form, then he burrowed into the ground, quickly returned to the time portal, used the time portal to return to the ninja world, and then used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to Amegakure.

Just as he arrived, everything was quiet and unnoticed by anyone.

……

Time flies, and several more days have passed.

In the past few days, the Konoha ninjas have completely explored the moon and obtained many of the legacies of the Otsutsuki clan on the moon.

In Konoha, if we were to ask which clan is most interested in these legacies, it would undoubtedly be the Hyuga clan.

When they learned that the Otsutsuki clan on the moon were their ancient relatives, they were initially wary. However, when they learned that most of these relatives had died out, leaving only one descendant, they became extremely curious and wanted to learn more about it.

In the main meeting room of the Hyuga clan in Konoha.

A group of ninjas from the main clan are engaged in a heated debate.

This time, their topic was similar to usual, still revolving around protecting the authority of the main family.

For example, the ownership of that giant yellow Tenseigan on the moon.

"Kazuma, that Tenseigan rightfully belongs to our Hyuga clan. It is the future of our Hyuga clan. You must fight for it with the Hokage."

"Yes, clan leader, the Tenseigan may contain the core secrets of our Hyuga clan, and it absolutely cannot fall into the hands of outsiders."

"And why should the branch family members be allowed to try controlling the Tenseigan first? What if that lowly thing actually gains the Tenseigan's approval?"

……

One by one, the respected elders of the Hyuga clan spoke to Hyuga Kazuma, who was sitting in the main seat, their faces revealing tension, anxiety, and resentment.

Hyuga Kazuma listened to the chatter of the clan elders below, sitting expressionlessly. If it weren't for his eyes being open, his nonchalant and languid posture might have made people think he was asleep.

"Ahem, everyone stop for a moment. We've said so much, it's time for the clan leader to say something."

Seeing that Hyuga Kazuma had not yet made a statement, an old and frail elder of the main family coughed loudly, glanced around with sharp eyes to tell everyone to shut up, and then turned to Hyuga Kazuma and said.

Within the Hyuga clan, only the clan head can officially act as the representative to communicate with the village. If Hyuga Kazuma doesn't express his opinion, no matter how loudly they argue here, it will be useless.

Upon seeing this, Hinata Kazuma finally revealed a trace of emotion on his usually expressionless face—an emotion that represented disappointment.

Yes, he was disappointed; he felt a deep sense of disappointment towards the group of highly respected members of the clan before him.

His disappointment stemmed from the fact that these old guys still couldn't see reality at this point in time.

Who's in charge of Konoha now?

Is it Tsunade, the Fourth Hokage?

Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, Tsunade is indeed in charge, but in the eyes of true strong people and clear-headed rulers, Tsunade is merely a temporary proxy.

In the world of ninjas, strength ultimately prevails.

Currently, the strongest person in Konoha is undoubtedly Kirito Tohsaka. Although he is still very young, his prestige in Konoha may be even higher than Tsunade's. Moreover, his followers have spread to every corner of Konoha, and he is a leader-like figure among the vast number of civilian ninjas.

The Hyuga clan simply cannot afford to offend someone like that.

These people are now clamoring to take back the Tenseigan and punish Hyuga Karen; they're completely out of their minds and courting death.

It's important to know that the reason Konoha was able to obtain the legacy of the Otsutsuki clan on the moon this time was basically thanks to Kirito Tohkasa.

Although Kirito Tohsaka selflessly handed these things over to Konoha, anyone who dared to touch them, especially the most precious giant Tenseigan, would definitely pay a heavy price.

As the head of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Kazuma really didn't want to deal with these old fogies who usually just bullied the clan.

So, with a disappointed look on his face, he said to the elders of the Hyuga main clan, "I'm sorry, everyone, it's not that I don't want to try for the Tenseigan, it's just that our Hyuga clan is not qualified to obtain this treasure. It belongs to the village, and can only belong to the village, not to any particular ninja clan."

Furthermore, times have changed. Whether we, the Hyuga clan, like it or not, it's time for us to make a change. I believe many of you here have already read the written records about the Otsutsuki clan obtained from the moon.

You all know how our distant relatives became extinct, don't you? Many members of this branch family were among those who went to explore the moon last time. Do you really think the secret of the giant Tenseigan's birth can be kept hidden?"

Chapter 338: A Coup

Silence, a deathly silence.

The faces of the clan elders present turned extremely ugly when they heard their clan leader, Hyuga Kazuma, utter such discouraging words with such self-righteousness.

The word "change" has been taboo in the Hyuga clan for a long time.

Those who once wanted to carry out this word within the Hyuga clan have all disappeared from the world.

They never expected that their clan leader, whom they thought shared their unwavering loyalty to the Hyuga clan's 'rules,' would utter those words himself.

Is the person in front of them named Hinata Kazuma really the one they know?

Could it be switched out and turned out to be a fake?

For a time, many clan elders had this idea in their minds.

However, when a familiar and powerful chakra fluctuation suddenly erupted from Hyuga Kazuma, the elders of the main clan finally stopped doubting Hyuga Kazuma's authenticity, and their mood worsened.

They were already aware of the reasons for the demise of the Otsutsuki clan on the moon, and it was precisely because of this that they were even more afraid that the branch family members would break free of the caged bird's restraints and then settle scores with their main family.

After all, their distant relatives have already served as a cautionary tale.

"Clan leader, you are exaggerating. The main family of the Otsutsuki clan on the moon was wiped out by a branch family because they were too foolish, which gave them the opportunity to plot. We will never repeat the same mistake."

“That’s absolutely right. Our main family has many allies in Konoha. It’s impossible for the branch family to shake our main family’s position in Konoha.”

"Yes, clan leader, you're overthinking it. The higher-ups in Konoha are still on our side. Our main clan was the one that represented the Hyuga clan in the alliance with the Senju clan. Those branch family members could never gain the Senju clan's approval."

……

After a moment of silence, some stubborn clan elders gradually stood up to refute.

Hyuga and Mami remained stubborn and sneered, "In the world of ninjas, nothing is constant except strength. Don't you really know that quite a few members of the branch family are already working under Hana-ren?"

Now, every ninja with some strength in Konoha knows that Karen is one of Kirito's top generals. The members of the branch family who work under Karen are essentially working under Kirito and are under his protection.

For this reason, after their own and their families' safety was guaranteed, many branch family ninjas began to treat the main family with less respect and were not as proactive as before.

That's for sure; the branch family ninjas have always been an exploited class within the Hyuga clan.

Because of their status as caged birds, they were powerless to resist the main family and could only silently accept their exploitation. Every time they risked their lives to complete village tasks, they had to hand over most of their rewards to the main family.

Moreover, future generations will continue to face the same exploitation.

Such a life is predictable and the future is bleak, which can easily lead to despair.

Who could accept such a life in the first place?

Kirito Tohsaka's almost public support for Karen Hyuga, freeing her from the constraints and dangers of the Hyuga main family, is like bringing a ray of light to freedom to countless branch family ninjas in their dark prison.

"Konoha is not a place where Kirito Tohsaka can control everything. Clan leader, he would never really turn against our Hyuga clan for the sake of Karen Hyuga."

The old and frail clan elder said angrily.

"Is that so? What makes you so sure? Between our Hyuga clan and Madara Uchiha, who is stronger?"

Hyuga Kazuma turned to look at the elderly head of the main family and questioned him.

The elderly clan elder was speechless. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but his throat seemed to be severely blocked by something, and he couldn't utter a single word.

The other clan elders were in the same boat; the little confidence they had just regained through their rebuttals vanished instantly.

They can fool others, but they can't fool themselves.

If the Hyuga clan were to stand alone, they would undoubtedly be a top-tier power in the ninja world. Apart from the five great ninja villages, most other small ninja villages in other countries are not as strong as them.

However, a powerful figure like Madara Uchiha is a top-tier force on his own.

In terms of strength, the Hyuga clan is currently far from being able to compare with them.

"Once we obtain the Tenseigan, we will no longer be afraid of Kirito Tohsaka. According to the historical records of the Otsutsuki clan on the moon, the Tenseigan is no less powerful than the Rinnegan."

Finally, a young clan elder stubbornly insisted.

Upon hearing this, some of the elders of the Zong family, whose eyes had been dim, suddenly brightened up and came up with a series of bold ideas.

"Shut up. The Tenseigan belongs to Konoha, not to our Hyuga clan. Anyone who dares to make contact with the Tenseigan will not be spared, and the Hyuga clan will consider him a traitor and fight him to the death."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Kazuma shouted angrily.