Everything was for the village

Neji Hyuga had rushed to the scene from afar and activated his Byakugan, witnessed the entire event.

His heart pounded even faster when he saw Utatane Koharu kneel before the clan leader.

He was eager to know what had happened; judging from the situation, the clan leader and his forces seemed to have the upper hand.

"Lord Hinata."

"Yes," Hinata Hyuga nodded, activating her Byakugan as well, taking in the entire scene that had just unfolded.

'That's great, Father and Kanami are both alright...'

Hyuga Kō, standing behind him, said, "Everyone, let's hurry over there!"

"Yes."

Behind him, a group of Hyuga clan members rushed toward the scene.

Compared to when the Hyuga Compound held its annual meeting, the number of attendees has decreased by nearly half. The events of the past few days have caused many Hyuga clan members to waver in their loyalty to the Hyuga.

"Or should I kill him?" Hyuga Hiashi's eyes widened.

This usually glib and slick kid becomes ruthless and terrifying when blood is involved.

Hyuga Hiashi's intention was to tell them that the Hyuga Clan was not a pushover, and that killing them would lead to irreversible consequences.

However, when he saw Mitokado Homura's pathetic appearance, he shook his head slightly.

It's unclear whether there's any chance of reconciliation with the others in Konoha, but there's definitely no chance of reconciliation with Mitokado Homura.

"Advisor Utatane. We're just protecting ourselves. We had no choice but to resort to this measure; it was a last resort," said Hyuga Hiashi.

After Utatane Koharu, she bowed to the two of them again.

It must be said that she and Hiruzen Sarutobi have learned a remarkable skill in appeasing people and putting on a show.

"I understand your predicament. Trading Miss Hinata for the village's temporary peace was indeed a mistake on the part of us who made the decision. We're just too old and have no energy left to fight."

At this Utatane Koharu turned to look at Kanami.

The meaning is clear: this young man has great courage and determination.

Kanami frowned slightly. "I already said it, I don't want to say it a second time."

"I understand, and naturally I will not insist."

Utatane Koharu, bowed her head and apologized.

Hyuga Hiashi Utatane Koharu and then at Kanami.

You two were just talking again? I didn't hear a thing.

Just then, four figures appeared at the scene.

As soon as the four arrived at the scene, they were drawn to Mitokado Homura, who was lying on the ground with both arms broken.

"Mito, what's going on?" one of them, wearing a green bodysuit and sporting a watermelon-shaped hairstyle with thick eyebrows, asked.

"Kakashi -senpai! Guy-senpai!"

A glimmer of hope suddenly rose in the heart of one of the Anbu, and his voice was filled with excitement.

The four who arrived at the scene were Kakashi, Might Guy Kotetsu Hagane, who had been brought there with them.

"Kanami? Chief of the Hiashi?"

Might Guy's two thick eyebrows were pressed together in a straight line.

After a few casual glances, he had a rough idea of what was going on at the scene.

The so-called enemy attack seems to be the two people in front of us— Kanami and Hyuga Hiashi.

Might Guy clenched his fists and demanded, "Why did you do this, Kanami?"

"Teacher Guy."

Kanami nodded to Might Guy.

Although the two only met for a short day, the crucial role that Teacher Guy's Eight Inner Gates played in the battle against Danzō Shimura is self-evident.

Without the Eight Inner Gates, he might already be Danzō Shimura and subjected to inhumane Laboratory.

Hinata Hyuga is probably already on her way to Cloud Village.

"Hiashi, what are your reasons for treating the advisors this way?"

Kakashi, standing to the side, lifted his Konoha forehead protector, revealing his Sharingan beneath, and stared at Hyuga Hiashi.

Everyone present knew that Copy Ninja Muu Muu Kai; once he revealed his Sharingan, it meant he was ready for battle.

Hyuga Hiashi remained calm and composed, saying, "It's simple. Everything I've done today is to save my daughter."

At this moment, another group of people arrived.

"Father, Kanami."

"Clan Head Lord!"

Neji Hyuga led all the Hyuga clan members to the scene.

When Byakugan saw Might Guy and Kakashi rushing towards them at great speed, they also began to speed up.

Hearing the shouts, everyone turned to look.

Upon seeing nearly ten Hyuga clan arrive at the scene, the expressions of everyone present changed, and they became extremely nervous.

The two sides are now evenly matched in terms of numbers.

Every member of the Hyuga clan who arrived at the scene could activate their Byakugan, so even if a chaotic battle broke out and they encountered the Anbu, they were not entirely without a chance of victory.

The Hyuga clan, with overwhelming momentum, surged forward!

They all jumped behind Hyuga Hiashi, activating their Byakugan, as if they would start a war at the clan leader's command.

Anyone who gets stared at by those pairs of Byakugan will feel their scalp tingle.

"How are we going to handle this...?"

Everyone has this thought in their mind.

It would be wrong to let the other side torture and kill the advisors and wreak havoc on the Hokage Building without taking any action, but if we really wanted to take action, who would dare to give the order?

Utatane Koharu? She just knelt down before someone, so everyone knows she's no better.

The only one left on the scene who could still carry the flag Kakashi Hatake.

He was once a member of the Anbu Captain and wielded considerable influence within the Anbu.

Everyone instinctively turned their gaze to Kakashi.

Just as the two groups were locked in a stalemate, more and more people arrived at the scene.

The Konoha Village, young and old...

The various families that took notice of the situation...

The outermost Root members...

The already small space was soon filled with concentric circles, resembling a thousand-layer cake.

At the very back were Kanami, the Hyuga clan, Utatane Koharu, and Anbu members; in the middle circle were various clans that had arrived; and at the very back were scattered Konoha Village.

There looked to be at least a hundred people; someone who didn't know better would think it was a village meeting.

Seeing the crowd gathered around him, Hyuga Hiashi's expression became Killer Bee.

Regardless of their motives, their actions of destroying the village and harming the advisors make their reasons appear weak and untenable.

Meanwhile, the other side always stood on the moral high ground—everything for the village.

This excuse can get many people to agree unconditionally.

Why?

Because they are the beneficiaries, and they are the ones who will ever be the victims.

Conversely, the Anbu members behind Utatane Koharu showed increasingly joyful expressions behind their masks, and their heartbeats became more and more steady.

However, none of the key figures, including those in the inner circle, took the initiative to speak.

Unaware of what had happened, Team 8, along with Yuzuki and Fūka, also arrived at the scene.

Kiba Inuzuka looked closer and exclaimed, "Isn't that Kanami?"

"Let me see... It really is, and Hinata too... Sister, there are so many people."

Fūka also opened her eyes wide and carefully looked inside.

Yuzuki nodded, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. "The situation seems quite dire..."

Akamaru suddenly barked, "Woof woof woof!"

Kiba Inuzuka's expression changed upon hearing this. "What did you say? There's a smell of blood?"