Chapter 219
The Konoha High Command and the Raikage of Kumogakure communicated.
Ai accused Konoha of destroying the hard-won peace and demanded that Konoha immediately hand over the culprit!
That is, Hyuga Hiashi!
Otherwise, Kumogakure will launch a war against Konoha!
Communication is temporarily suspended.
The Konoha High Command began discussing countermeasures.
Considering that this was a completely premeditated plan, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others immediately realized it.
Perhaps... the Kumogakure army has already entered the border of the Land of Fire.
In this emergency situation.
Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately dispatched his Anbu to notify all the ninja.
Send them to the front lines to guard the borders of the Land of Fire in preparation for the impending war.
Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others began to discuss their plans.
Then, they set off for the Hyuga Clan's residence.
Prepare to have a proper talk with the Hyuga Clan.
It was late at night.
The Akito saw that Konoha, which had been quiet, had become noisy again.
Figures moved swiftly through the streets and onto the rooftops.
A large number of Konoha Ninja gathered, left the village, and headed to the front lines.
Because of a diplomatic incident with ulterior motives.
The alarm bells of war have been sounded in Konoha.
As a large number of ninjas departed one after another.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other high-ranking members also entered the Hyuga Clan's territory.
Akito stood high in the sky, gazing at the lights that illuminated the Hyuga Clan's stronghold.
I watched the several figures inside, engaged in negotiations.
Akito know...
Hizashi Hyuga was preparing to die.
As expected.
The Hyuga Clan was pressured by the Konoha High Command.
They had no choice but to agree and hand over Hyuga Hiashi's remains.
Just as Hyuga Hiashi to commit suicide... Hizashi Hyuga rushed out and subdued his brother in an instant.
Seeing this scene...
Akito just want to laugh.
Previously, upon sensing a slight killing intent, Hyuga Hiashi instantly and without hesitation activated the Caged Bird Seal, making Neji witness his father Hizashi Hyuga's agonizing suffering right in front of him.
In other words...
The clan can sense even the slightest malicious thought from a member of the branch family.
Hyuga Hiashi could kill Hizashi Hyuga at any time.
But why did it come to this crucial moment?
Why is the Caged Bird Seal suddenly not working?
Hyuga Hiashi was rendered powerless by Hizashi Hyuga easily?
If that were really the case, the Hyuga Clan Main Family probably have been overthrown by the Branch Family long ago.
Therefore, Hyuga Hiashi fell to the ground.
Akito would just laugh after reading this.
Whether it's the Konoha High Command or the Hyuga Clan's Main Family...
They have been rotten for far too long.
Akito had no interest in investigating whether this was a conspiracy theory.
The fact is that Hizashi Hyuga is about to be sent to his death.
Neji Hyuga will also become a scapegoat in the future.
This is the most realistic truth.
"So... this is the reason I came here."
The Akito's tone became increasingly reserved.
The emotions inside me were brewing like a volcano.
Subsequently, under the watchful eyes of the Akito.
Hizashi Hyuga farewell to everyone.
Then, under the arrangement of Konoha's Anbu, preparations were made for his funeral.
"To avoid troubling everyone, I will go to the front lines with you all. At that time..."
Hizashi Hyuga lowered his head, his expression gloomy.
He has made up his mind.
They set off with their companions towards the border of the Land of Fire.
Then, he committed suicide there, handing his body over to the Kumogakure faction to complete the exchange.
A dying man's words are often good.
Hizashi Hyuga felt that transporting corpses was also a troublesome matter, requiring others to carry them.
In this situation, it is not possible to seal it directly into a scroll.
We probably need to take this very seriously.
So... in order not to trouble others, I decided to go to the northeastern border of the Land of Fire myself.
To complete the final task there.
Dark clouds shrouded the night.
Two members of the Konoha Anbu traveled with Hizashi Hyuga.
The three quickly left the village.
And not long after they left.
The other members of the Kumogakure delegation also received a reply.
They will be monitored by Konoha ninjas and sent out of the country.
Sunrise and sunset.
It underwent several renovations.
Hizashi Hyuga has already approached the front line.
We'll arrive in half a day.
Meanwhile, on the border of the Land of Fire.
The Konoha forces were now facing off against the Kumogakure forces.
The two sides were on the verge of drawing their swords, their hands on their weapons.
A single disagreement could spark a large-scale war.
"Uncle Fugaku, the situation is rather serious."
Shisui Uchiha has made a name for himself in recent years.
Known as "Body Flicker Shisui".
At a young age, he became a master in the village.
At this moment, he stood beside Fugaku Uchiha, looking nervous.
Because once war breaks out, it will inevitably lead to widespread suffering and countless deaths.
"Of course it's very serious..."
With his arms crossed, Fugaku Uchiha stood as the commander dispatched to the front lines in this conflict.
Fugaku Uchiha appears to have been assigned an important and trusted mission.
In reality, it's like walking on the edge of a cliff; if you're not careful, you'll fall into the abyss designed by Konoha High Command.
"This time, it was Hyuga. Who will it be next time?"
Fugaku Uchiha said something that seemed completely unexpected.
Shisui Uchiha was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening.
His face turned extremely pale, and he immediately said, "Uncle Fugaku, do you think... this is a political persecution of the Hyuga Clan by the higher-ups?!"
"Good."
Fugaku Uchiha nodded slightly.
Once bitten by a snake, twice shy.
The Uchiha Clan had been persecuted by the Konoha High Command for too long, and in recent years they had witnessed the darkness within the Konoha High Command.
Fugaku Uchiha had completely lost trust in the Konoha High Command.
"The next one... will definitely be our Uchiha!"
148. Hizashi Hyuga, your son was killed by a small tree branch.
The sky is already filled with stars.
At this moment, 40 kilometers away...
"It's still an hour's journey," two Konoha Anbu warned.
One more hour.
They will then be able to rejoin the main force at the front.
There, the final task will be completed.
"Hmm." Hizashi Hyuga nodded heavily, took a deep breath, and was fully prepared to take the place of his death.
He told himself that he was sacrificing himself for his brother.
Instead of the Branch Family to protect the Main Family.
"Mr. Hizashi... I'm sorry..." At this moment, the man from the Anbu spoke up.
"Why do you say that?" Hizashi Hyuga looked at him.
"It's truly shameful that we're about to hand over our comrades to the enemy," another female Anbu chimed in.
"It's okay..."
Hizashi Hyuga shook his head.
"The responsibility doesn't lie with you. After all..."
After all, you're just following orders.