The Hyuga Clan, colluding with an enemy nation and harboring ill intentions?
It was still early, and the first golden rays of dawn shone on a corner of the village.
The light was still on in the room on the top floor of the Hokage Building. The Third Hokage hadn't gone home all night; he was waiting for news in the Hokage's Office.
Although the stolen Scroll of Seals was only a copy, the Ninjutsu copied on it were all genuine.
If we can't find it, that would be a real problem.
Bang!
The door to the Hokage's Office was flung open, and a man with bandages wrapped around his head and leaning on a cane stormed into the room in a fit of rage.
"Sarutobi, I have important news to tell you!" Danzo stared at the Third Hokage with a sinister look, thumping his cane loudly.
The Third Hokage held a pipe in his hand, wisps of White Smoke drifting out and obscuring his face, his whole being shrouded in a hazy mist, making it impossible to see his expression.
Once Danzo's tense expression eased slightly, the Third Hokage leisurely asked, "What news?"
The tense and oppressive atmosphere that Danzo had deliberately created instantly vanished. He stared coldly at the Third Hokage and cursed him under his breath as a Fox.
Annoyed as I am, the plan must go on.
"We caught a spy in the Forest East of the village," Danzo said solemnly, pausing before adding, "A spy from Kirigakure."
"A spy from Kirigakure?" The Third Hokage stood up abruptly, his fingers gripping his pipe involuntarily tightening, his eyes filled with seriousness.
The Four Great Nations and Konoha have coexisted peacefully for too long, and the Third Hokage naturally hopes to continue this relationship.
But it was precisely this prolonged peace that made the Third Hokage generation uneasy.
Kakashi, the Anbu Captain, is currently still carrying out reconnaissance and surveillance missions in the Land of Earth, Ibiki, the captain of the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force, is also in the Land of Earth...
Who should be sent to lead the team and take a look?
"Sarutobi, leave this to me." Danzo noticed the Third Hokage's hesitation and immediately offered his services.
"You?" The Third Hokage glanced at Danzo with a hint of distrust.
That look in his eyes almost made Danzo go berserk!
If it weren't for his upcoming plans, Danzo have definitely turned around and slammed the door shut as he left.
Taking a deep breath to calm his anger, Danzo said coldly, his face dark, "I will ask Inoichi Yamanaka for help."
Inoichi Yamanaka- Ino-Shika-Cho and is a ninja from the Hokage's Hokage Faction.
Danzo said this to reassure the Third Hokage: "It's okay if you don't trust me, I'll bring someone you trust, and everything will be fine, right?"
The Third Hokage of the family put the pipe to their mouths, took a puff, and said, "Alright, I'll leave this to you."
Danzo his lips, suppressing the smile in his eyes and hiding his joy deep inside.
"Don't worry, I will definitely find out Kirigakure is up to."
At dawn, the sun rises.
A peaceful and serene atmosphere enveloped the Hyūga Estate.
Passing through the long corridor surrounded by green trees, you enter the room where Hanabi, but the room is empty, and the neatly made bed has long since cooled down and is devoid of warmth.
Suddenly, a series of soft footsteps approached, and a figure appeared at the end of the corridor. It was Hinata had finished washing up, coming to wake Hanabi for breakfast.
Thump thump thump!!
Hinata raised her small, fair hand and knocked on the door, calling softly, "Hanabi, it's time to get up, you'll be late for school if you don't."
After she finished speaking, Hinata stood outside the door and waited quietly for a while, but there was no movement inside.
What's going on? Have the Hanabi already started?
Hinata hesitated whether to open the wooden door and go in, when suddenly a ghostly shadow floated behind her. Just as she raised her hand, Hanabi's voice rang out.
"Sister, what are you doing?"
"Ah!" The sudden sound startled Hinata, who whirled around and backed away, slamming her head against the door with a bang.
Tōka gave Hinata a strange look, as if she had been caught doing something wrong.
"Come and eat, then go to school." Hinata wondered why Hanabi was behind her, but she didn't pay it any mind. She said softly, took Hanabi's hand, and walked towards the front hall.
Feeling the warm, soft touch in his palm, Tōka blushed, a rare occurrence for him.
Having lived for over a thousand years, he's hardly ever gotten close to girls! At most, he's only ever gotten a verbal advantage.
I secretly touched her little hand, tsk tsk tsk...
That was so exciting!!
Tōka dragged Hinata towards the front hall. Just as they passed through the long corridor, a sudden commotion came from the main entrance.
"What happened?" Hinata quickly stepped forward, grabbed a servant who was hurrying away, and asked in a low voice.
"It is said that letters secretly communicating with Kirigakure were found at the Elder's residence, and the clan head has already gone to deal with them." Upon seeing that it was the eldest and second young ladies, the servant quickly bowed and replied.
Upon hearing this, Hinata subconsciously lifted her leg to walk towards the door, when suddenly a supple force came from her hand.
"Hanabi, what's wrong?" Hinata turned around and asked in surprise.
"Let's go have breakfast, we have class later!" Tōka grabbed Hinata's hand and turned to walk towards the hall.
Hinata was pulled away by Tōka without a word, and the servants breathed a sigh of relief.
A large crowd had gathered at the entrance of the mansion, creating a noisy and chaotic scene, which was indeed unsuitable for the two young ladies to visit.
"Hanabi..." Hinata opened her mouth, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Father will handle it. Let's hurry and then go out from the back," Tōka said, pulling Hinata along without turning around.
"Um... okay." Hinata nodded obediently, letting her younger sister pull her into the hall.
At the Hyūga Estate, Hyuga Hiashi stared at an elderly man kneeling on the ground with a livid expression.
The elder of the Hyuga Clan was subdued by the Anbu and forced to kneel.
"Danzo, can you explain what's going on?" Hyuga Hiashi had naturally heard the news from his clansmen beforehand, but at this time he had to pretend he didn't know.
"Hmph, what's going on? A traitor from your Hyuga Clan!" Danzo raised his cane and pointed it at the Hyūga Great Elder, his cold eyes filled with sinister intent.
"In the early hours of the morning, a Kirigakure Ninja spy was captured in the Forest East of the village..."
Danzo paused here, his sinister eyes scanning the surroundings.
Apart from Hyuga Hiashi, everyone else lowered their heads when they met Danzo's gaze; the title of "Darkness of the Ninja World" was not just for show.
In some respects, Danzo was more famous than the Third Hokage!
"After using Inoichi Yamanaka's Secret Technique to investigate, this Mist Kirigakure Ninja spy has come to make contact with a certain powerful clan in the village!" Danzo coldly curled the corners of his mouth, glancing meaningfully at the Hyūga Great Elder kneeling beside him.
"Does this 'certain clan' Hyūga?" Hyuga Hiashi shouted indignantly without holding back.
"That's right!" Danzo's tough attitude made the Hyūga clan members present feel uncertain, especially since Inoichi Yamanaka who interrogated the Kirigakure Ninja spy!
Inoichi Yamanaka one of the current members of the Ino -Ino-Shika-Cho. To put it bluntly, the Ino-Shika-Cho represents the Hokage!
"This isn't something you can decide alone. I'll go see the Lord Hokage!" Hyuga Hiashi was speechless, completely Danzo aback by Danzo's bluntness. He hadn't expected the other party to point out the Hyuga Clan so directly.
"Even if you don't go, the Third Hokage will summon you!" Danzo said coldly.
"You cannot take him away before then!" It doesn't matter whether the Grand Elder lives or dies, but the face of the Hyuga Clan must be preserved.
How could Danzo just let the Grand Elder of the Konoha Clan be captured like that?!
"Suit yourself, but..." Danzo raised his hand, and the Anbu holding the Hyūga Great Elder immediately released their grip and stepped aside.
"It's best not to lose them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Danzo turned and left without looking back, leaving behind a group of Hyūga clan members looking at each other in bewilderment and a worried Hyuga Hiashi standing there.