Hinata: I Don't Know Anything!

Hinata looked around, and because she was sitting in the front, she could clearly see everyone's expressions.

There were more than 30 people in the meeting room. Apart from the Jonin missions outside, almost Jonin who stayed in the village were present.

This is Jonin meeting; ninjas of the Special Jonin rank are not qualified to attend.

Although the expressions of the thirty-odd Jonin varied, it was clear that many supported Hyuga Hiashi's viewpoint. However, Tsunade's prestige within the village was too high; even Jonin would not easily disobey Tsunade will unless the decision would harm the village's interests.

In fact, given Tsunade's prestige, there was no need to convene a Jonin meeting for this kind of matter. She only needed to issue the Hokage's order, and the ninjas would obey.

After all, in the ninja code, obedience to orders is an ironclad rule.

However, Tsunade is a very open-minded Hokage. Even Hinata and Hyuga Hiashi respect Hokage as Tsunade unless their interests conflict.

However, rumors are often very dangerous, especially for those in high positions, who need to be wary of their influence.

This is also why, in Hinata's previous life, reporters were called the 'uncrowned king'.

When Tsunade raised the "Akatsuki threat theory," Hyuga Hiashi calmly retorted, "The Akatsuki threat does exist, but it is not enough to threaten the safety of the Five Great Shinobi Villages."

"Itachi Uchiha, Kisame Hoshigaki, Sasori of the Red Sands, Orochimaru, Kakuzu, Hidan... and the Akatsuki leader who possesses the Rinnegan..."

Hyuga Hiashi read out the list of Akatsuki members that Konoha currently possessed.

Looking around, Hyuga Hiashi continued, "The threat of Akatsuki lies in the strength of its individual members, but now we have enough intelligence about them."

"Tailed Beasts are the ultimate weapon of a ninja village. The Jinchuriki themselves possess great strength, enough to fight against members of the Akatsuki."

"As for Konoha, rather than letting the village's strength be wasted on unrelated matters, it's better to strengthen the village's ninja and prepare for the final battle against Akatsuki!"

After a pause, Hyuga Hiashi turned to look at Tsunade.

"As for what the Lord Hokage said about the Five Great Shinobi Villages joining forces to fight against the Akatsuki..."

"Please forgive my bluntness, but the fear that other villages have of Konoha is actually far greater than their fear of the Akatsuki."

"Not to mention that the Five Great Shinobi Villages could never join forces, even if they did, Konoha must be wary of other ninja villages secretly turning against them."

"In that case, we might as well let the other major Shinobi Village deepen their conflicts... and we, Konoha, can take advantage of this to prevent the other major Shinobi Village from joining forces against Konoha."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade took a deep breath and looked at Hyuga Hiashi with a complicated expression.

Tsunade didn't believe that Hyuga Hiashi wouldn't know the 'historical truth' of the Shinobi World. Given Hinata's dependence on Hyuga Hiashi, she would definitely tell Hyuga Hiashi about it.

Furthermore, the changes in the Hyuga Clan today may also be related to this 'historical truth'.

Now that things have come to this point, Tsunade is almost certain of it.

The mother of the Sage of Six Paths mentioned in that Genjutsu might indeed have some connection with the Hyuga Clan.

Alternatively, the Hyuga Clan may gain some benefit from this incident.

Do you want to tell that part of history?

Tsunade was somewhat uncertain!

To be honest, if that history from a thousand years ago were to be made public, its contents would be enough to drive the entire Shinobi World into a frenzy.

Because once the truth of this history is deciphered, it may allow the upper limit of ninja strength to be further increased.

The Jinchuriki and the Tailed Beasts will also be in greater danger.

Hyuga Hiashi's words were not without flaws, but just as the villagers feared, they did not trust the other ninja villages, nor did they want to believe that the Five Great Shinobi Villages would ever join forces.

Even if they do join forces, Konoha must guard against ambushes from other ninja villages.

"Hiashi, you've underestimated Xiao."

Tsunade said solemnly, "Jiraiya been tracking the Akatsuki for many years, and their strength is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface."

Hyuga Hiashi retorted, "Perhaps... the Lord Hokage is overthinking it!"

"In fact, the Akatsuki has never won against Hinata, and has even lost a member."

"The Rinnegan has always existed in legends, but we often imagine the legends to be too powerful. Perhaps the power of the Rinnegan is not that strong at all."

When Hyuga Hiashi mentioned Hinata, everyone's attention shifted to Hinata.

Hinata quickly lowered her head to minimize her presence, becoming a barely noticeable nobody.

Why did you suddenly mention me?

Unlike the Original Story, the Akatsuki members are now being brutally beaten by Hinata. Even though the Akatsuki members are very strong, the reason Hinata can beat them is because Hinata is even stronger.

However, this inadvertently reduced the threat posed by the Akatsuki.

What's there to be arrogant about when you've already lost? Hinata is the bigger threat, okay?

Tsunade rubbed her temples. Everything today was beyond her expectations. Hyuga Hiashi, who rarely participated in village decisions, had surprisingly opposed her opinion.

However, upon closer reflection, all of this seems to make sense.

The Hyuga Clan clearly has its own plans.

From the Hinata resigned from her position as Hokage's secretary and chose to return to her clan, Tsunade had a vague feeling that something was amiss.

By now, the Hyuga Clan's goal seems to be gradually becoming clear.

"Kindness?"

As if she had thought of something, Tsunade suddenly lit up.

As Hyuga Hiashi said, the Shinobi World is indeed in chaos right now, but there are clues to be found within it.

Orochimaru is the one who controls everything, but he will never allow any village to be completely Impure World Reincarnation Orochimaru.

Therefore, this chaotic situation began with Orochimaru and will also end with Orochimaru.

As for Orochimaru's purpose, it will be exposed sooner or later.

Konoha is too fixated on this matter. Although it is for the sake of the overall situation of the Shinobi World, if the Akatsuki is not a big enough threat (for example, if they are repeatedly beaten by someone), then the Five Great Shinobi Villages really have no possibility of joining forces.

Even Konoha had to guard against other ninja villages taking the opportunity to ambush Konoha.

Therefore... instead of continuing to dwell on the chaos in the Shinobi World, it would be better to take this opportunity to investigate the ultimate goal of the Hyuga Clan.

Furthermore, there's Shikaku Nara in the Land of Water. Even if he can't stop Orochimaru's plot, he's capable enough to investigate some things thoroughly.

Although Hyuga Hiashi's remarks did not reveal anything, his motives for saying those words were all too clear.

Hyuga Hiashi did not want Konoha to get involved in the chaos of the Shinobi World, but at the same time, he wanted to watch the Shinobi World unfold in order to achieve some ulterior motive.

There may be other reasons besides these... but we don't know for now.

And compared to that old fox Hyuga Hiashi, this little girl is quite clueless...

Thinking of this, Tsunade suddenly looked at Hinata and asked, "Hinata, what's your opinion on this?"

Why are you mentioning me again?

Hinata looked up and blinked: I don't know anything!