Naruto: From Fake to Real, Deceiving the Ninja World.

[Your lie has been judged as [honeyed words concealing a dagger], [using someone else to do your dirty work], and [half-truths]. Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi experienced strong emotional fluctuations, reaching the level of [complete belief]. You have gained 1000 truth points.]

Upon hearing this, Hiashi Hyuga's expression changed drastically, and he abandoned all manners, cursing, "Bullshit!"

"Hizashi Hyuga! Do you know what you're saying and doing?!"

"This guy is lying to you! Do you really think you can gouge out all the Byakugan of the main family and completely destroy the foundation of the entire Hyuga clan just because of one sentence from him?!"

Hyuga Hizashi slowly raised his lowered eyes and turned to look at the shocked and angry Hyuga Hiashi behind him.

When he met those eyes, Hiashi Hyuga felt a chill creep up from his bones and take over his body.

“No.” Hyuga Hizashi’s voice was hoarse and low as he slowly said, “I’m not just going to gouge out their Byakugan.”

"I will also kill all the main family members who possess the Caged Bird Seal!"

He didn't know if Neji could awaken the Tenseigan after obtaining all the Byakugan. If not, Neji would definitely be killed by the surviving members of the main family who activated the cursed seal.

He absolutely cannot take that risk.

Therefore, anyone who masters the Caged Bird Seal must die!

In this way, even if Neji fails to awaken the Tenseigan this time, he will still have time to find an opportunity to do so!

If Neji can awaken the Tenseigan in the future, he will be able to break free from the caged bird's cage and his fate!

Upon hearing his words, Hiashi Hyuga's initial shock and anger gradually turned into blankness, which quickly transformed into fear and horror.

"Are you insane?" Hiashi Hyuga roared hoarsely. "You're insane!"

"Hyuga Hizashi! Do you know the consequences of your actions?! You've dragged the entire Hyuga clan into a state of inevitable death and decline!!"

But Hyuga Hizashi and 'Kage' ignored him.

The latter used a scroll to collect the corpse and then disappeared into the shadows, clearly not intending to interfere with Hyuga Hizashi's actions against the main family.

The former turned and left with a cold expression, preparing to help Neji get enough disapproving looks.

"No, no, no!" Hiashi Hyuga pleaded, watching his retreating figure. "Hizashi, I beg you, please don't do that!"

"The example of that clan on the moon is right before our eyes. Having lost the main family's legitimate bloodline, the Byakugan will soon disappear completely from the Hyuga clan!"

"The Hyuga clan, having lost its Byakugan, will soon be wiped out from the world!"

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Hizashi, who had already opened the iron gate, stopped and turned his head slightly.

"Don't you guys like to talk about fate all the time?" His tone was ambiguous, whether it was a hint of mockery or self-deprecation. "This is also the fate of the Hyuga clan, isn't it?"

"Hyuga Hizashi!!"

After saying that, Hyuga Hizashi walked out of the secret room and closed the door behind him, completely silencing the angry roars coming from inside.

However, as Hizashi walked out of his room, he unexpectedly saw a figure he hadn't anticipated.

Good evening, Chief Sunfoot.

Shimura Danzo, leaning on a cane, emerged from the shadows, his cold, narrow eyes fixed on Hyuga Hizashi as he tentatively asked, "No, perhaps I should call you Hizashi?"

"I don't understand what you mean." Hyuga Hizashi looked at the cold-looking man before him and said in a cold voice, "May I ask what brings Lord Danzo here?"

He felt no fear or tension, because he knew very well that the 'shadow' was nearby.

However, this behavior only made Danzo more certain that the person in front of him was definitely not Hyuga Hiashi.

Originally, he was just sending people in to infiltrate and gather intelligence as was his habit before carrying out the plan. However, when he was reviewing the intelligence, he noticed something unusual about 'Hyuga Hiashi'.

Hyuga Hizashi made too many mistakes in the early stages of his disguise as Hyuga Hiashi. A few small mistakes scattered over a few years would not have aroused suspicion, but if they were put together, it would be easy to notice the anomaly.

For Shimura Danzo, mere suspicion was enough to confirm his suspicions.

“Don’t worry, I’ll just consider you to be like Hiashi Hyuga.” Danzo narrowed his eyes and said in a hoarse voice, “But our goals may be the same.”

In the shadows further away, 'Shadow' silently watched this scene, without offering any obstruction.

Or rather, Danzo's discovery and arrival were precisely under his guidance.

No one is better at this kind of thing than Danzo.

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Chapter 208 The Five Kage Depart, Undercurrents in the Ninja World

shhhhhh...

The afterglow of the setting sun, like molten gold leaf, casts dappled light and shadow through layers of broad leaves onto the forest path.

Three figures darted swiftly among the tree branches, each leap landing on the sturdiest horizontal branch, their movements swift and light without making a sound.

These three figures were none other than Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kumokawa Hyuga, and Kakashi Hatake.

All three were dressed in gray robes, their faces obscured by the shadows of their hoods.

The departure from the village and the journey were carried out discreetly, without disturbing any villages or outposts along the way, and even deliberately avoiding official roads and densely populated areas.

The news of their participation in the "Five Kage Summit" could not be kept secret, but Konoha had just suffered a major blow and its high-level combat power was stretched thin. The later the exact time of their departure from the village was revealed, the better.

The route, timing, and destination for this trip to participate in the "Five Shadows Talks" were all top secret.

Just as the three of them passed through a relatively open clearing in the woods.

“Third Hokage,” Hinata Kumokawa’s voice broke the silence of their hurried journey, “regarding the route and method of this trip to the Land of Demons…”

Upon hearing this, Kakashi Hatake also looked over, as even the two of them didn't know the specific route.

The Land of Demons is located outside the northwestern border of the Land of Fire. It is a long and complex journey, and there are only two options to get there.

You can either travel by land through the Land of Rain, the Land of Birds, and the Land of Bears, or through the Land of Grass and the Land of Earth, or you can travel by sea directly to the Land of Demons.

No matter which method or route is chosen, it is not a simple matter.

"The Land of Demons is special."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not turn around, but his voice came from ahead: "Its territory is roughly located in the northwest of the Land of Fire, bordering the southwest of the Land of Earth, but is blocked by steep mountains."

"The borders of the Land of Demons are mountainous, with many lakes and swamps. The terrain is rugged and complex, and the climate is humid and rainy. It is shrouded in a thin mist and miasma all year round, and the map depicts its interior very vaguely."

"Therefore, once we enter the Land of Waves by sea, a ship will naturally appear to guide us."

The Land of Waves is an island nation located in the sea southeast of the Land of Fire. Its territory mainly consists of a main island and several surrounding smaller islands, surrounded by the sea and geographically relatively isolated.

It has a small land area, no ninja villages or military forces of its own, some natural harbors, and a relatively underdeveloped economy, mainly relying on fishing and shipping trade with the Land of Fire.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to travel by sea through the Land of Waves to the Land of Demons precisely because of the convenience of its ports, which would allow him to avoid being spied on by land as much as possible.

In addition, the diverse composition of their contacts and the relatively loose intelligence control also help them to operate discreetly and avoid premature exposure of their whereabouts.

"Understood." Hinata Kumokawa nodded and asked no further questions.

Given their abilities, the three of them shouldn't encounter any trouble before entering the Land of Demons; the real trouble begins once they enter.

Soon, the last rays of the setting sun sank completely below the horizon, and twilight slowly enveloped the earth like a giant curtain.

The light in the forest quickly dimmed, the shadows grew deeper, and various nocturnal creatures began to awaken, making rustling sounds.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at the sky and said, "It's getting late. There's a hidden cave ahead. Let's rest there for the night and continue our journey tomorrow."

The three figures silently changed direction and disappeared in the direction indicated by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two companions quietly left Konoha, undercurrents began to stir within the village.

Meanwhile, not only Hiruzen Sarutobi and his two companions left Konoha, but the other four Kage had also left their respective ninja villages, and undercurrents began to surge throughout the entire ninja world.

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Woohoo!

The deep, long whistle echoed across the sea, far from the jurisdiction of the five major powers.

The sea breeze, carrying a damp, cold, and salty smell, blew fiercely, whipping up waves that crashed against the rusty hull, producing a dull and continuous roar.

Several massive ships broke through the calm sea, leaving behind ripples in circles.

Their bizarre shapes are not the traditional streamlined type; they feature complex barrels and crisscrossing tracks, as well as many other structures with unknown purposes.

Clearly, this is not a commercial vessel, but a ship used in the military field.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi were here, he would recognize these familiar ships. They were the very ships that attempted to attack the Sky Village of the Land of Fire during the Second Shinobi World War.

The Sky Ninja Village gained air superiority through its unique flying ninja tools and technology.

They posed a threat to the Land of Fire during the Second Shinobi World War, and used their air superiority to cause massive damage to Konoha.

However, they were wiped out during the Second Shinobi World War, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi was unaware that they still had any remaining forces.

Due to the defeat in the Second Shinobi World War, the remaining forces of the Sky Village were almost completely devastated, and they only operated in the ocean far from the mainland or in remote areas with few people.

According to the original timeline, the Sky Village would only regain its strength and find an opportunity to launch a retaliatory attack on Konoha once Tsunade came to power.

Finally, Shinnoh, the leader of the Sky Village and the creator of the 'Zero-Tails,' is defeated by Naruto.

However, it seems that they have recovered their combat strength much earlier than expected, and they are now clearly working on mastering the use of flying ninja tools.

beep beep...

At this moment, on the wide deck of the flagship at the forefront of the fleet, the signal lights at the edge of the runway are flashing.

Two air ninjas, carrying strangely shaped metal flying devices that resembled bat wings, were crouching on two catapult tracks.

Inside the control tower at the top, an air ninja was watching the wind direction, preparing to issue flight commands.

The only sounds on the deck were the roar of the wind and the hum of the equipment poised to go.

"Depart," came the command from the control tower.

Sizzle! Sizzle!

The harsh sound of metal scraping apart shattered the silence.

The catapult track erupted with blinding lightning, and the two air ninjas, like arrows shot from a giant crossbow, transformed into two streaks of light tearing through the air as they shot off the deck.

call!

A strong gust of air rushed towards them, and the two air ninjas quickly adjusted their posture, feeling the surging power from the flight device.

Under the precise control of Wind Release Chakra, the metal wings accurately divide and guide the fierce sea breeze, forming a stable and efficient shuttle-shaped airflow on both sides of the wings.

This is the most core and proudest iconic flying ninja tool of the Sky Ninja.

A personal flight device powered by one's own chakra, combining wind-style chakra control and aerodynamic design to achieve long-duration, highly maneuverable flight capabilities.

Throughout the entire ninja world, the ability to fly is an extremely rare strategic advantage. There are almost no forces that can equip themselves with flying ninja tools on such a large scale and in such an organized manner as theirs.

This is also the main reason why the Sky Village was able to cause trouble for Konoha in the Second Shinobi World War.

In past battles, they have relied on this air superiority countless times, leaving the enemy on the ground helpless and furious, watching as they cast the shadow of death upon them.

However, just as the two Sky Ninjas descended to a lower altitude, skimming across the sea like seagulls hunting for prey, and were excited about the Sky Ninja Village's current strength and future...

Whoosh!

The two air ninjas felt their flight devices gradually shaking, as if something was interfering with the airflow around them.

"what happened?"

One of the air ninjas instinctively cried out in alarm, but at that moment, a massive, suffocating shadow slowly appeared on the deep sea beneath them.

The two instinctively looked up, but didn't see anything in the sky.

So, it's underwater?!

The two of them suddenly lowered their heads, their gazes piercing through the churning seawater, and then they saw it.

In the sea, a massive, suffocating shadow is silently lurking!

The shadow's outline was indistinct, but the mere volume of its exposed portion was enough to send chills down the spine of anyone who saw it.

The dark shape moved at an astonishing speed and was gradually rising, leaving a huge trail on the sea surface.

"There's something underwater!" The voices of the two air ninjas changed with shock.

Boom! !

Before he could finish speaking, the sea beneath him suddenly exploded, and a terrifying figure burst out of the water!

It was an unimaginably enormous beast, its entire body covered in rough, slippery brown skin, which was covered with disgusting bumps and slime.

At that moment, a gaping maw, large enough to swallow the entire small boat, suddenly opened, and a stench emanating from it swept over like a hurricane.