Restoring a Bright World to the Hyuga Clan

Hyuga Ritsu stepped forward to inspect the condition of the materials. The corpses were already ice-cold, but he still took out a scroll and sealed them inside. Every ninja's corpse was a treasure trove, let alone the corpses of these Kirigakure Jonin from the Kaguya Clan.

Ninjutsu allowed them to extract information and knowledge from corpses.

Bringing the corpses back, Teacher Hiruko could help extract the application methods of the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai of the Kaguya Clan. Even if Hyuga Ritsu couldn't use it himself, it was completely feasible for reference.

"Next, it's time to risk my life!"

Hyuga Ritsu took a deep breath, his resolve completely set.

He had no intention of defecting.

But the Main Family would never let him go after he erased the Caged Bird Seal.

Therefore, He had to set things right, purify the source, and restore a bright and clear future to the Hyuga Clan!

Hyuga Ritsu retraced his steps, climbed the ten-meter-high stone wall, opened the mechanism, and emerged from the tree hollow. The sky was bright now, and judging by the sun's position, it was probably a little past ten in the morning.

He activated his Byakugan, Adjusting the viewing distance to its maximum.

Previously, his Byakugan could only see about eight kilometers away at most. However, now his Byakugan could see scenery about eleven kilometers away. It was clear that fusing with the Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai had not only helped dismantle the Caged Bird Seal but also strengthened the Byakugan Kekkei Genkai.

He followed his original route back.

By around nine or ten in the evening, he finally arrived within ten kilometers of the front-line camp. He stopped and observed the situation with his Byakugan. The camp was still shrouded in a barrier, making it impossible to see inside.

However, He spotted a group of hidden sentries lurking in the mountain forest outside the camp, including a member of the Hyuga Branch Family.

After waiting for about a minute and a half, The Hyuga Branch Family member perched on the tree suddenly showed a surprised expression and finally looked in Hyuga Ritsu's direction. Six kilometers apart, their Byakugan met, and they could both see each other.

Hyuga Ritsu made a "come here to talk" gesture.

After about five seconds, The Hyuga Branch Family member formed a "Jin" hand seal and used the Shadow Clone Technique. His main body remained on the tree, while the clone quietly moved towards Hyuga Ritsu's location.

Six kilometers was not a long distance for a ninja's speed; it was just a few steps away.

Before long, The shadow clone arrived in front of Hyuga Ritsu, saying anxiously, "Ritsu, didn't you defect? Why are you back? Hurry and leave, before Elder Hishou and Elder Daichi find you. Go as far as you can and never come back!"

"Hayato, were Elder Hishou and Elder Daichi the ones who came?"

Hyuga Ritsu asked with a smile.

The main body of the shadow clone before him was named Hyuga Hayato, fifteen years old, the same age as Hyuga Ritsu. He was a member of the Hyuga Branch Family, a Jonin, and Hyuga Ritsu's childhood best friend.

"You still have the mood to smile?"

Hyuga Hayato's shadow clone was anxious and angry. "This afternoon, the Clan Head and the two elders rushed to the front-line camp. They hadn't even settled down yet when Elder Hishou was shouting for you, Ritsu, to quickly go and beg for forgiveness. That scoundrel Hyuga Daisho also publicly accused you of abandoning someone to die, delaying the battle, and deliberately framing a member of the Main Family, causing him to be surrounded and have one Byakugan taken by a Kirigakure ninja..."

As he spoke, he became too angry to continue.

"As expected."

Hyuga Ritsu was not angry.

The reason he left in such a hurry and risked using the Chimera Technique to break the Caged Bird Seal was because he had anticipated this situation.

"Hayato, don't be angry. I expected something like this. We both know what kind of person that waste Hyuga Daisho is. If those Kirigakure ninja hadn't attacked me first, I really would have ignored Hyuga Daisho's life or death."

"I'm just indignant. How can a waste like Hyuga Daisho compare to you, Ritsu? You became a Jonin at eleven, while that waste is only barely passing the Jonin exam at sixteen, yet he's from the Main Family. It's simply, simply..."

Hyuga Hayato couldn't find the right words to describe his indignant emotions.

"Yeah! I'm also indignant."

Hyuga Ritsu's eyes were cold.

No one liked being born inferior.

"I'm sorry, Ritsu, for making you comfort me again. You should be the one who's angry." Hyuga Hayato felt a little embarrassed.

"There's no 'should' or 'shouldn't' about it. Getting angry now is meaningless. Hayato, what's the situation at the front-line camp now? What were Elder Hishou and the others' reactions when they didn't see me go to beg for forgiveness? Do you know what they plan to do next?"

Hyuga Ritsu steered the conversation toward what he cared about.

"Now?"

Hyuga Hayato frowned and said honestly, "Lord Orochimaru met the Clan Head and the two elders and told them that you, Ritsu, were out on a reconnaissance mission. Although Elder Hishou was very angry and almost argued with Lord Orochimaru, the Clan Head and Elder Daichi calmed him down. They are currently staying at the front-line camp, waiting for you, Ritsu, to return."

"They'll stay at the front-line camp for now?"

Hyuga Ritsu's heart stirred.

A very bold idea began to form in his mind.

The clan head and two elders, along with a group of branch family members loyal to the main family, were not in the village. This meant the clan's strength within the village was quite depleted, or more accurately, the main family's power had been dispersed.

This was an opportunity!

"Ritsu, why are you asking about this? You should leave quickly! Go as far as possible."

Hyuga Hayato didn't understand why Hyuga Ritsu was asking these things. He just urged Hyuga Ritsu to leave quickly, to avoid being seen by the two elders of the main family. If Hyuga Ritsu were spotted by the elders, they would likely use the Caged Bird Seal on him immediately.

That splitting headache, After experiencing it once, he swore he would never go through it a second time.

"Hayato, thank you for giving me this information. From now on, pretend nothing happened, that you never saw me, and continue with your mission. I'm leaving now."

"Don't worry, how could I possibly betray you? Ritsu, hurry up and go! Go far away, and it's best if you never come back."

After saying those treasonous words, The shadow clone exploded, turning into a mass of milky white smoke that quickly dissipated.

On a large tree six kilometers away, Hyuga Hayato lay motionless, faithfully fulfilling his duty as a lookout.

Meanwhile, Hyuga Ritsu took a deep look at the front-line camp ten kilometers away and turned to leave without hesitation. There was no point in returning to the front-line camp now; he wouldn't get what he wanted there. Only by returning to the village was there a chance to obtain everything he desired.

And so, He set off towards Konohagakure, located to the west-northwest, sprinting at full speed, his pace surpassing that of a galloping horse!