I Planted a Seed, and It Finally Bore Fruit

Itachi Uchiha remained silent. Although Hinata did not directly answer his question, her words made him understand Hinata's purpose.

Everything for the family!

Although Itachi Uchiha believed that the village, the country, and the Shinobi World were far more important than his own clan, he couldn't bring himself to criticize Itachi Uchiha and the Hyuga Hinata for some of their actions when he thought about the declining Kekkei Genkai clan had fallen into ruin.

Hinata's views on the Uzumaki Clan, in particular, allowed Itachi Uchiha to see a deeper level of darkness.

There is indeed an irreconcilable conflict between commoner ninjas and ninja clans, especially Kekkei Genkai clan.

Secret Technique Ninja Clan is alright, as it's ultimately just a type of Ninjutsu. But Kekkei Genkai are innate. Bloodline Limit Ninjas, when facing ordinary ninjas, are like nobles looking down on commoners, inherently carrying a hint of arrogance.

However, in most cases, the side with the larger number of people often has the advantage in public opinion.

The principle of majority rule and the law not punishing the masses... many of these phrases prove one point: the power of numbers is extremely useful most of the time.

"The Third... isn't as charitable as you imagine!"

Hinata didn't mean to criticize the Third; it's just that their positions differed, and one's perspective is determined by their own position. Since Hiruzen Sarutobi is now the Hokage, he naturally has to think from the Hokage's point of view.

"Sasuke and I have discussed your Uchiha several times."

Hinata continued, "Actually, you probably know in your heart... In the end, you're just a pathetic guy brainwashed by the 'Will of Fire'!"

In the end, Hinata also lost interest.

There's not much to argue about with Itachi Uchiha; a ninja with a firm will wouldn't be so easily swayed.

Everyone has the right to make their own choices and must be responsible for those choices.

Hinata activates her Tenseigan and connects to Artificial Satellite, locating Sasuke on the island.

"Sasuke!"

Hinata?

"Have you opened your eyes yet?"

"Kindness!"

"By the time we got to the south side of the island, Itachi is alright now?"

Sasuke: "???"

In the woods, Sasuke suddenly stopped.

Where Hinata Itachi? Does that mean that Space-time ninjutsu was also Hinata's technique?

Hinata is indeed unfathomable (manual sarcasm)!

After telling Sasuke's exact location, Hinata to Itachi Uchiha and said, "I'm leaving now. Sasuke will be here soon."

Itachi Uchiha nodded slightly. "Thank you!"

Sensing Jiraiya and Naruto's location, Hinata Body Flicker Technique and ran towards them.

Inside the cave, Jiraiya was patiently comforting Naruto.

This time, being captured by the enemy and used to blackmail Jiraiya and Hinata was a huge blow to Naruto.

After returning from his training with Jiraiya, Naruto thought he could finally bring Sasuke back, but he was utterly defeated by Sasuke in a single encounter. Having finally mastered the Rasenshuriken, he was easily captured by Pain in another battle.

Even the cheerful Naruto couldn't help but feel down at this moment.

This is the scene Hinata saw when she returned to the cave.

"You're back!" Jiraiya greeted.

"Okay!" Hinata nodded and said, "I went to check on Sasuke!"

"Sasuke?" Naruto suddenly looked up at Hinata.

Hinata explained, "Sasuke and Itachi's battle is over, and Sasuke won! I wanted to bring Sasuke back, but that Masked Man beat me to it and used Space-time ninjutsu to take Sasuke and Itachi away together!"

There's no point in hiding this, since Hinata didn't Pain after Jiraiya took Naruto away.

And can Hinata going to Sasuke be called treason? It's called a bond, okay?

In Konoha, anything associated with the word 'bond' can be easily forgiven!

Besides, Hinata didn't do anything wrong!

Jiraiya simply nodded slightly upon hearing this, while Naruto lowered his head again and remained silent, which made Jiraiya feel very sorry for him.

Hinata stepped forward and gently kicked Naruto, pouting, "Alright, alright! If you're not strong enough, then train hard. Once we get back to the village, try to master the Nine-Tails' power as soon as possible!"

Naruto placed his hand on his stomach, his expression even more dejected. The situation had been so dangerous; Naruto had frantically called for Nine-Tails in his mind, but Nine-Tails hadn't even acknowledged him!

Jiraiya patted Naruto on the shoulder and said sternly, "Hinata is right. If you're not strong enough, you should train hard. This isn't like you, Naruto!"

As expected of Naruto Uzumaki, after being persuaded by Hinata and Jiraiya, he quickly cheered up and declared that he would teach Nine-Tails lesson sooner or later and make him acknowledge Naruto Uzumaki as his older brother!

After comforting Naruto, Jiraiya and said, "I'm going to Kirigakure and bringing back some food. You two stay in the cave!"

"Knew!"

Hinata waved her hand, and after Jiraiya left, she turned to Naruto and said, "I need to think about a new Ninjutsu. Naruto, don't let anyone disturb me!"

After saying that, Hinata walked deeper into the cave.

Naruto shouted from behind, "That's too cunning! Hinata is already so strong, and she still wants to develop new Ninjutsu! No way, I have to keep researching new Ninjutsu too!"

Hinata's successful use of Genjutsu made her realize that there were still many functions in her body that had not been developed.

While Genjutsu may not be very lethal, Genjutsu is undoubtedly the best in the Shinobi World when it comes to supporting combat, Hinata would never give up such a powerful ability.

Imagine a battle where the forces are evenly matched; even a momentary lapse in concentration in the enemy could instantly claim their life.

The powerful Genjutsu in the Shinobi World can even be described as a bug-like ability.

Tsukuyomi can create a spiritual world with a time flow completely different from the real world; Kotoamatsukami can rewrite a person's will; Izanagi can freely switch between reality and dreams; Izanami, needless to say, can help those who have lost themselves find their true selves.

All of the above are Sharingan Genjutsu and have nothing to do with Byakugan.

This made Hinata very frustrated.

Without the Tenseigan, the Byakugan's prestige is nowhere near that of the Sharingan.

However, Hinata still maintains that as long as one's understanding and control of Chakra reaches a certain level, all Dōjutsu can be transformed into Ninjutsu.

Asura's will is comparable to that of Infinite Kotoamatsukami, capable of silently altering the will of others.

"I could go and ask Sasuke!" Hinata thought to herself.

After all, Hinata has already done Sasuke a lot of favors, and it's time for her to reap the rewards.

"Repay me with Genjutsu and Tailed Beast Chakra!"

Sasuke is with Itachi right now. Itachi will definitely Sasuke in his training and pass on the Uchiha clan's secret techniques to Sasuke...

Three years ago, Hinata planted a seed named 'Sasuke'. For the past three years, she has watered and fertilized it carefully, and now... the harvest season has finally arrived.