Naruto Bloodline Theory? It's Nothing but Trash

Kumogakure and Kirigakure, two major ninja villages, were still causing trouble around them.

Therefore, securing Hanzo as an ally was absolutely necessary...

"Judging from the enemy's brutal retaliation, Amegakure clearly still has the strength to struggle."

At that moment, Shimura Danzō, seated beside Hiruzen Sarutobi, spoke up.

As one of Konoha High Command, he was Hiruzen Sarutobi's old friend and classmate.

Danzo possessed considerable authority and command power.

He glanced at the intelligence Ibiki Morino and the others had submitted.

Makoto, Shikahide Nara, Tetsuya Senju, and a ninja from the Reconnaissance Squad.

The four had been brutally killed in retaliation, one after another.

Clearly, Amegakure still needed to be pressured further.

"Our intentions have already been discovered. Hanzo of the Salamander has certainly raised his guard... so this time, we should form a squad specifically responsible for capture."

Shimura Danzō pulled out a list with several names written on it.

A Senju Clan ninja skilled in Wind Release, who had volunteered to avenge his clansman.

The father of Kakashi's classmate Gekko Hayate, a member of the Gekko Clan who possessed the Transparent Release Bloodline Limit and could turn invisible, making him suited for reconnaissance, sneak attacks, and infiltration.

And a Hyuga Branch Family ninja skilled at observation and seeing through things, who had once used a kunai to blow someone's head apart from two hundred meters away, and could fight in close quarters with the Gentle Fist... Hokuto Hyuga.

"A Kekkei Genkai ninja should be dealt with by someone of the same kind..."

Danzo narrowed his eyes.

The enemy was strong? Unafraid of fire? Possessed a Kekkei Genkai?

Unfortunately, Konoha's strength and foundation were simply beyond comparison with those small ninja villages.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, clearly agreeing with the arrangement.

Whether in terms of reducing casualties or combat efficiency, it was a solid combination.

Besides, the Hyuga Clan, having lost a Byakugan, desperately needed to earn merit to make up for the loss, so this was an ideal time to deploy them.

Konoha was determined to get Hanzo's Granddaughter.

Whether by killing her or capturing her to threaten Hanzo.

Ultimately, forging an alliance was Konoha's true objective.

"What about Kakashi?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

This squad consisted of three people, which was fairly common.

But to be safe, four would be more appropriate.

"Kakashi Hatake? Didn't Minato Namikaze suggest that he report to the ANBU?"

Danzo, who also served as ANBU commander, replied.

For the sake of his disciple, Minato Namikaze had suggested that Kakashi Hatake join the ANBU and change his surroundings.

"Then let Kakashi join the other three once he completes the procedures..." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

"It's about time I set out as well."

Danzo rose to his feet, preparing to make a personal trip to Amegakure.

As for high-end combat power.

He, Minato Namikaze, and the others would pin down Hanzo and the bulk of Amegakure's forces.

That way, his subordinates would have the chance to hunt Hanzo's Granddaughter and deal with that Kekkei Genkai protector while they were at it...

Furthermore, Danzo intended to blunt Hanzo of the Salamander's edge.

To see whether the legendary Demigod was still as powerful as he had been in the past.

If they could take him down directly.

And make him form an alliance with Konoha, that would be even better.

Actions on All Sides

Konoha Cemetery.

After paying his respects to Nohara Rin, Kakashi left her grave and headed toward the Memorial Stone at the far end.

Heroes whose bodies could not be recovered could not be buried, so their names were engraved upon the Memorial Stone for people to mourn.

"Obito..."

As Kakashi murmured the name.

A golden figure flashed past.

Golden hair, blue eyes, and handsome features.

He was also a strong candidate for Fourth Hokage.

Minato Namikaze, known as the "Yellow Flash," appeared on the scene.

Seeing that his disciple Kakashi still came to mourn Obito, he knew it had become a daily habit and obsession Kakashi could no longer abandon.

Having heard of Kakashi's experiences in the Land of Rain, Minato Namikaze lowered his eyelids slightly. After a moment, he stepped forward and said, "Kakashi, I've already put in a good word for you. Go report to the ANBU."

Minato Namikaze patted his disciple on the shoulder.

To help Kakashi move past his feelings, perhaps... changing his environment would be a good choice.

"Minato-sensei..."

Kakashi looked up at his Jonin instructor.

The old Team 7 under Minato had already fallen apart.

Only he and Minato-sensei remained.

As for Obito and Rin...

Seeing Kakashi's gloomy expression, Minato Namikaze sighed inwardly.

At the same time, he made a decision.

This time, he too would travel to the Land of Rain and witness the strength of Hanzo of the Salamander, the Demigod.

If possible, perhaps they could soon form an alliance with the Land of Rain.

When peace arrived, the pain in Kakashi's heart would gradually be healed with the passage of time...

While master and disciple spoke.

A figure entered the cemetery.

He came before a newly buried grave, where the inscription read...

"Grave of Tetsuya Senju"

Staring at the memorial photograph and the name, Shinya Senju clenched his fists.

"Little brother, don't worry. I'll avenge you!"

Shinya Senju, who had been assigned to this operation, was Tetsuya Senju's older brother.

Hatred gleamed in his eyes.

"I'll make those Amegakure bastards pay for this blood with blood!"

A gust of wind rose, fluttering his robes.

The Senju Clan was born with powerful Yang Release, so it was indeed somewhat strange for one of them to practice the unconventional Wind Release.

But every clan had individuals with exceptional talents.

Konoha had relatively few Wind Release ninjas.

And Wind Release happened to be the most destructive of the five basic elements.

Shinya Senju believed it was perfect for dealing with the guard protecting Hanzo's Granddaughter.

Konoha, a private residence.

Violent coughing came from inside the room.

Soon, a young man with dark circles beneath his eyes emerged with his father.

"Hayate, I'll be away for some time on this mission. While I'm gone, take good care of yourself..."

After patting his son on the shoulder.

The Gekko Clan man looked toward the purple-haired girl Uzuki Yugao, who had emerged afterward.

Uzuki Yugao and his son Gekko Hayate had been childhood sweethearts since they were young.

As their father, he had seen the budding affection and interactions between them.

"Uncle, don't worry. While you're away, I'll keep an eye on Hayate." Uzuki Yugao, with flowing long hair and skin as pale as porcelain, smiled.

"Then I'll have to trouble you to watch over my boy..."

The Gekko Clan man smiled faintly and departed, fully satisfied.

Once the war was over, he would find a way to locate Princess Tsunade and ask her to treat his son's Bloodline Disease.

The Transparent Release Bloodline Limit.

It was a Kekkei Genkai inherited by the Gekko Clan.

It allowed one to turn invisible without a sound.

It was a more advanced invisibility technique than the A-rank Earth Style Hiding Camouflage Technique.

It was exceptionally suited for missions involving concealment, reconnaissance, sneak attacks, and the like.

But a powerful Kekkei Genkai could also cause diseases of the bloodline, commonly known as... "Bloodline Disease."

The Gekko Clan man was not particularly worried.

Bloodline Disease might be an illness, but it was also a symbol of strength.

Countless ninjas in the Ninja World could only dream of possessing a bloodline.

With the Transparent Release Bloodline Limit, he had completed countless dangerous missions. He believed this time would be no exception!

At the same time, the Hyuga Clan compound.

A Main Family ninja had died, and a Byakugan had been lost. All of this was blamed on the Branch Family's failure to provide adequate protection...

The uneasy Hyuga Clan had finally completed its internal purge.

At this critical juncture.

They dispensed both punishment and favor.

The Main Family punished some Branch Family members and rewarded others.

Letting even more Branch Family members witness it all.

After the current Main Family head, Hyuga Hiashi, gave a speech, the clansmen gradually dispersed.

Soon, only he, his fiancée Hajime Hyuga, and two Branch Family members remained.

One of the Branch Family members looked ninety percent like him. His name was Hizashi Hyuga, and he was also Hyuga Hiashi's younger brother.

The other was one of the people assigned to this operation.

"Hokage Tsuchi, you must perform well on this mission."

The young man called Hokuto Hyuga immediately bowed and nodded.

He had witnessed the scene of the Caged Bird Seal activating to punish the Branch Family members earlier.