He Would Not Live Long

"Then, from today onwards, Hinata will be under my tutelage."

Kurenai Yuhi arrived at the Hyuga residence.

As Hinata's teacher, it was necessary for her to come and inform the Hyuga Clan, a powerful clan, of her status.

"Um."

Hyuga Hiashi indifferent, not even bothering to glance at Kurenai Yuhi's greeting, his attention solely focused on Hanabi's movements.

"So, is there anything else you need?"

Kurenai Yuhi finally understood why Kazashiro hated the Hyuga Clan so much; with that attitude, anyone who saw them would spit at the door.

"Stop."

Before Kurenai Yuhi could finish speaking, Hyuga Hiashi suddenly stopped Hanabi's actions.

Seeing Hinata hiding by the doorpost and unwilling to move, Hyuga Hiashi's expression changed, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he turned to Kurenai Yuhi and gestured for her to follow him into the inner room.

Although Kurenai Yuhi was puzzled, as a guest and a Jonin of Konoha, she did not flinch at Hiashi's invitation and left with him.

Once the two had walked away, Hanabi was immediately freed from her restraints and jumped onto Hinata, rubbing her head against her repeatedly.

"Sister~ I'm so tired~"

"Uh... Hanabi, you're squeezing me too tight, I can't breathe."

"Hey, don't push me!"

Please sit down.

Hiashi was the first to kneel down, gestured to Kurenai Yuhi not to be shy.

After Kurenai Yuhi sat down, Hiashi picked up his teacup, blew away the tea leaves floating on the surface of the water, but did not drink it.

Hinata's personality was very gentle and timid when she was young.

After watching the Hyuga Clan struggle with their decision for a long time, Kurenai Yuhi finally heard the first words from them.

"She has average talent but is full of love. To be honest, after seeing her as a child, I didn't plan to let her become a ninja."

Although it's very impolite, Kurenai Yuhi really wanted to say, "Isn't it still the same now?"

"However, Hinata has changed somewhat ever since she met that guy named Naruto..."

After laying the Hyuga Hiashi finally got to the point.

"It's changed?"

Kurenai Yuhi instinctively asked a question.

"Yes, she's changed. I don't know if it's because of the wind, the Fifth Generation, or Minato's son, but when Hinata gets emotional, she becomes someone neither I nor her deceased mother would recognize..."

Hyuga Hiashi's eyes were deep, and judging from his expression, he had clearly thought of something extraordinary.

"In short, I'm entrusting my daughter to you. You absolutely, positively mustn't let her get involved with Naruto in any way, otherwise—"

In the end, Hyuga Hiashi refrained from uttering any words that would dishonor the Hyuga clan, leaving Kurenai Yuhi with endless room for imagination.

Before leaving the Hyuga residence, Kurenai Yuhi glanced at Hinata was playing with Hanabi.

"An unfamiliar appearance? What does it look like?"

She was also very curious about what Hinata would become after getting involved with Naruto.

You should definitely try it if you have the chance.

Amegakure, the Outer Circle defensive line of the Dawn Organization.

Ai strangled the unidentified ninja in his hand and casually tossed him aside.

"I wonder which village's spies they are this time. Why hasn't that official left yet?"

Yaowan, standing to the side, shook his head. "It's nothing, they're just ants."

News of the cooperation among the five hidden villages had reached his ears, but when he reported this to Jigen, the latter made no comment and instead told them to continue with the original plan.

"News has come from the Land of Snow that Hatake Kakashi, a ninja from Konoha, has been spotted."

Seeing Yaowan's answer, Ai didn't argue and instead revealed another piece of news he had just received.

"Hatake Kakashi? Hah, the Fifth Hokage's friend and right-hand man."

Yao Wan shook his head with a cold laugh, "Just a slightly stronger Jonin, nothing to fear."

Ai, however, disagreed. "He is, after all, the son of Konoha's White Fang, and he does possess some strength. Kazahana Dōtō might not be his match."

He shared his concerns with Yaowan, and also mentioned the Hokage: "And Shimura Kazashiro, are we really going to keep that damned brat around to keep stirring up trouble?"

After learning that it was this kid who proposed the Kage Summit, Ai's wariness of Kazashiro deepened.

"In terms of hypocrisy and cruelty, he is no less than his father, Shimura Danzō; in terms of cunning and deceit, he surpasses Hiruzen Sarutobi."

Such a person is too scheming, too murderous, and too lucky; all three of these things have usurped the secrets of fate, and he will not live a long life."

Yaowan gave his assessment of Kazashiro: "Just watch, this guy's actions have already aroused public anger, and we'll have our chance to deal with him."

"Why do you think the daimyo of the Land of Fire has been so subservient to him lately?"

Ai felt a chill run down his spine. Yaowan's last words reminded him that the noble class of the Land of Fire had been unusually quiet lately.

You mean—

"Get ready, our chance is coming soon."

Yaowan thought of his arrangements, and the smile on his face widened even further.