Chastity Mark

Hyuga Clan

A mature, graceful woman knelt before Hyuga Hiashi.

"Clan Leader, please, for Neji's sake—he's still young and ignorant. Spare his life."

Tears filled the woman's Byakugan, making her look pitiful and helpless.

"No! Before they entered the Forest of Death, I gave strict orders: Neji Hyuga and Hyuga Hakutaku were to protect Xiao Yun at all costs. He dared defy my orders. If Neji does not die, where will my authority stand?"

Hyuga Hiashi's tone was icy as he rejected her without hesitation.

"Clan Leader, if not for the monk's sake, then for the Buddha's. At the very least, spare Neji for the sake of his late father. You promised his father that you would take good care of Neji."

The woman continued pleading through her tears.

Remembering Neji's father, Hyuga Hiashi fell silent.

"Clan Leader, if you are willing to spare Neji, I will take the lead in answering your call and do my part to help the Hyuga Clan flourish."

Seeing that Hyuga Hiashi remained silent for a long time, the woman steeled herself and spoke through gritted teeth. Though she was not Neji's biological mother, she had promised Neji's father that she would take good care of him.

Creak.

At that moment, the ancestral hall's doors opened, and two figures entered. They were Hyuga Yumi and Neji Hyuga.

"Grandfather, please spare Neji. Everything Neji did this time was at my instigation. It had nothing to do with him!"

Hyuga Yumi spoke calmly.

"At your instigation?"

Hyuga Hiashi and the kneeling woman both looked at Hyuga Yumi.

"Yes."

Hyuga Yumi began to explain slowly.

It turned out that Hyuga Yumi had long noticed that Xiao Yun loved Tsunade deeply. She had tried to seduce him repeatedly, yet he had resisted every temptation. That was why she had resorted to this plan, making Xiao Yun feel indebted to her.

A beauty's favor was the hardest debt to repay. From now on, Xiao Yun would likely find it difficult to refuse Hyuga Yumi, even if Tsunade was carrying his child.

"So that was it. But Yumi, you were far too reckless. Did you ever consider what would have happened if Xiao Yun couldn't defeat Gaara?"

Hyuga Hiashi asked with lingering fear on his face.

"Grandfather, you underestimate your granddaughter too much!"

Hyuga Yumi gave a mysterious smile, then turned to Neji. "Neji, let's begin."

Neji nodded, and the two assumed fighting stances.

About ten seconds later,

Neji Hyuga let out a muffled groan and dropped to his knees. Unlike in the Forest of Death, Neji was completely no match for Yumi and had almost no ability to fight back.

"I never expected my granddaughter to have grown to such a level. What a comfort, what a comfort indeed!"

Hyuga Hiashi burst into laughter. His granddaughter had hidden herself deeply indeed. Not only was she powerful, but her schemes were unfathomable. In the future, she would surely lead the Hyuga Clan to glory.

Hokage Office

"What did you say? The Fourth Kazekage is already dead? The current Fourth Kazekage is Orochimaru in disguise?"

The Third Hokage was so shocked that his jaw nearly dropped.

"I only said it's possible. And Orochimaru will most likely launch an attack on Konoha."

Xiao Yun nodded. That was how it had happened in the original story, but this Naruto world was not quite the same as the one he knew, so he could not be entirely certain.

"How did you know?"

Tsunade looked at Xiao Yun in confusion.

"I found out by chance."

Xiao Yun smiled. He couldn't exactly tell her that he had learned it from the author, could he?

"I know this sounds unbelievable, but I also know that Orochimaru has learned the Impure World Reincarnation. He can even summon the First and Second Lords. Please believe me, Lord Hokage. We must prepare defenses, or Konoha will be destroyed."

Xiao Yun continued.

Hiss.

The Third Hokage sucked in a sharp breath, his heart churning with turbulent waves. This was an absolute secret. How had Xiao Yun learned of it?

Back then, Orochimaru had been driven out of Konoha by him for attempting to secretly learn the Impure World Reincarnation. He had even stolen the blood of the First and Second Hokage.

The reason he had painstakingly learned the Reaper Death Seal was to prevent the day Orochimaru might summon the First and Second Hokage and endanger the village.

That day had finally come!

"Kakashi, from today onward, you will command the Hokage's direct forces. Monitor every move made by the Sunagakure shinobi. If you discover anything unusual, kill them on the spot."

"Also, notify Jiraiya and have him return to Konoha at once. Orochimaru's summoned beasts are giant snakes from Ryūchi Cave. The only ones capable of opposing them may be the toads of Mount Myōboku."

"Xiao Yun, from today onward, your movements will be closely monitored. Your performance in the Forest of Death was far too outstanding. There are probably no fewer than eight hundred people who want you dead."

The Third Hokage was indeed someone who had weathered great storms. He made the basic arrangements in an instant.

"Lord Hokage, should we notify Lord Danzo about this?"

Kakashi asked.

"No need. Danzo and Orochimaru have colluded often enough over the years."

The Third Hokage's gaze turned cold. Once this matter was settled, he would have to find a way to eliminate Danzo.

"By the way, Tsunade, there is something I need to discuss with you."

The Third Hokage said.

"What is it?"

Tsunade asked.

"It's like this..."

The Third Hokage explained at length. In short, to win over the Hyuga Clan, Xiao Yun was to marry two women from the clan: Hyuga Yumi and Neji's stepmother, Maki Hyuga.

"Actually, you know this already. Xiao Yun was originally supposed to be sent to the Hyuga Clan as a breeding stallion. I fought tooth and nail to ensure that he only had to marry two women from the Hyuga Clan."

After saying this, the Third Hokage's old face could not help flushing slightly. In truth, Hyuga Hiashi had proposed it himself.

"I object! Lord Hokage, you saw it yourself. The Hyuga Clan's people were practically useless in the Forest of Death, so there is no need for us to honor that promise."

Before Tsunade could speak, Xiao Yun jumped out and refused righteously, though a faint desire to survive flickered in his shifty eyes.

"I agree. But it will have to wait until the matter with Orochimaru is over."

Contrary to her usual temper, Tsunade spoke calmly.

Everyone was stunned, staring at Tsunade in shock. They had never expected her to agree to the Third Hokage's request. Had her brain short-circuited?

"Don't look at me like that. I am also a Konoha shinobi. No one loves this village, created by my grandfather, more than I do."

Tsunade smiled faintly, but an imperceptible bitterness showed on her face.

With that, she grabbed Xiao Yun and left the Hokage Office.

Along the way, Tsunade wore a dark expression while Xiao Yun followed timidly behind her.

"Tsunade, say something. You're being so quiet that I'm getting a little scared."

Xiao Yun finally could not hold back any longer.

"Hmph. I think you're secretly overjoyed. Hyuga Yumi is the flower of the Hyuga Clan, and Maki Hyuga is also a famous beauty. From now on, you can spend every night surrounded by women. Happy?"

Tsunade asked.

"Th-this... where am I supposed to reason with you? You were the one who agreed, okay?"

Xiao Yun was on the verge of tears.

Smack.

Tsunade suddenly patted Xiao Yun on the forehead. He felt as though a mosquito had bitten him, and then a small blue square appeared there.

"I'm telling you, if you touch another woman, the Chakra mark on your forehead will disappear. When that happens, don't blame me for cutting it off."

Tsunade said viciously.

Xiao Yun touched his forehead in a daze. Sure enough, there was a raised bump.

What kind of nonsense was this?

In ancient times, chaste women wore chastity undergarments. Now Xiao Yun had been branded with a Chastity Mark?

"And even if you marry those two women from the Hyuga Clan, you must find a chance to divorce them later. Understand?"

"Understood."

"Louder."

"Understood!"

"Why do you look so unwilling?"

"I understand, Lady Tsunade."

Xiao Yun looked at Tsunade ingratiatingly. Damn it, this woman really has me wrapped around her finger. But what can I do? I just like this kind of woman.

"That's more like it. Oh, I want to eat some melon. Go buy me one, and pick up a deck of cards too. That Fight the Landlord game you taught me last time was pretty interesting. Let's play cards all night tonight."

Xiao Yun: ...