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Uchiha Style Shurikenjutsu!

Eight shuriken embedded in the floor, but the steel wire restricted Hyuga Rin's movements. Hyuga Rin only broke out in a cold sweat, then opened her mouth and murmured, "I concede!" She hadn't expected that Uchiha Itachi, while fighting her, wouldn't even use the Uchiha Sharingan.

She had also been overconfident, seeing that he wasn't using it, so she didn't either. If she had used her Byakugan, she figured this small shurikenjutsu technique wouldn't have been able to trap her.

Alas, there's no medicine for regret in life; if you're weak, train more!

Uchiha Itachi nodded, his fingers hooking slightly, and the eight shuriken returned the way they came, landing in Uchiha Itachi's palm.

The Hyuga clan members who witnessed this couldn't help but gasp. This shurikenjutsu technique was practically perfected and brought to the highest level in Uchiha Itachi's hands!

What's more, the most important thing was that Uchiha Itachi didn't stop thinking during the battle. The moment Rotation disappeared, he immediately threw the shuriken, sealing Hyuga Rin's movements.

He preserved the Hyuga clan's dignity to the greatest extent possible and achieved victory in the battle without any unnecessary delay.

The Hyuga Great Elder snorted and left the training ground with his grandson. After he left, the Hyuga clan ninjas began to applaud.

Uchiha Itachi's recent battle had been a feast for their eyes. Although it didn't exceed five moves, these five moves were all substance. Even Hyuga Hiashi couldn't help but nod in admiration.

With this incident, Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Shisui lost their desire to train, so they returned to the lounge.

They saw Uchiha Izuna fast asleep, his snores like thunder, making Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi frown. However, soon they also got into bed and slept.

Having just finished training, their bodies were naturally a bit tired, and they quickly fell asleep.

Nara Clan Territory

Shikaku Nara sat in the main seat, while Choza Akimichi and Inoichi Yamanaka sat on the sides. Before them was a Hyuga clansman.

The Hyuga clansman took a letter from his embrace and handed it to Shikaku Nara. Shikaku Nara took the letter and opened it. He had no defenses against the Hyuga clan.

Because the Hyuga clan was typically one that offended no one, and Hyuga Hiashi was a "non-stick pan," he figured he must have something to ask of him, which was why he wrote the letter.

As he read the letter, his brow furrowed: "Emissary, besides this letter, did Hyuga Hiashi say anything else? Is this truly all?"

"Replying to Clan Head Nara, Clan Head Hiashi said nothing else, only hoping that Clan Head Nara, Clan Head Akimichi, and Clan Head Yamanaka would come to the Hyuga clan territory for a meal tonight." The Hyuga emissary spoke calmly, his gaze unwavering.

He knew only this much, and no matter how they asked, it would be the same.

Shikaku Nara pondered for a moment and then smiled: "Please return and tell Brother Hiashi that we will be there punctually for the banquet tonight."

After speaking, Shikaku Nara sent someone to escort the emissary out.

Once the door closed, Shikaku Nara's smile faded, and his face became complex: "The skies of Konoha are about to change." After saying this, he shook his head.

Choza Akimichi was startled: "Shikaku, what do you mean by that? What do you mean the skies of Konoha are about to change?"

Inoichi Yamanaka had some guesses, but he didn't voice them, as his intelligence was far inferior to Shikaku's.

Shikaku Nara took a deep breath, opened his eyes, and said calmly: "The Uchiha and the Hyuga have allied and are preparing to launch a coup."

Upon hearing this, Choza Akimichi was dumbfounded, while Inoichi Yamanaka remained silent.

"Could it be that Hyuga Hiashi wrote all of this in the letter? He's too bold!"

"Aren't they afraid we'll hand this letter over to the Hokage, and then the Hokage will punish them?" Choza Akimichi gritted his teeth.

"It's not in the letter; I guessed it." Shikaku Nara handed the letter to Choza Akimichi to read.

Choza Akimichi read it carefully. The letter stated: "Hiashi sincerely invites the clan heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho to my Hyuga clan. We will have a banquet then. Oh, right, I know a young friend who is exceptionally strong and set fire to the mountain."

"He will also be present tonight. I hope everyone will grace us with their presence."

After reading the letter, Choza Akimichi was a bit confused. "The first half is quite normal, but what is the second half talking about!"

He handed the letter to Inoichi Yamanaka, who smiled slightly: "As expected, it was them." Inoichi Yamanaka had just mentioned that 50-60 ninjas had died in the Naka River area.

Shikaku Nara gave a wry smile: "Isn't that so? Now we're in a difficult position. On one hand, we put a lot of effort and manpower into supporting the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's position."

"Now we're even labeled as the Third Hokage's direct lineage. Originally, it was just to preserve our clan's strength, but who knew that Root's Danzo would plunder talent from our families!"

"On the other hand, Konoha is now utterly corrupt. The Third Hokage is old and has become muddle-headed, but there's no one to take over as Hokage due to the current lack of successors."

"If we want to protect ourselves, we can just stay home and see no one. But if the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzo continue to act recklessly, our three clans will eventually be devoured."

"Yamanaka Fu is the best example." After speaking, Shikaku Nara glanced at Inoichi Yamanaka.

The pressure around Inoichi Yamanaka dropped. Yamanaka Fu was a genius ninja of the Yamanaka clan.

He was taken away by Shimura Danzo. Who knew if Shimura Danzo would make a move against the Yamanaka clan in the future, or if he would attack the Nara and Akimichi clans.

"Shikaku, I think we can help them." Inoichi Yamanaka spoke, his gaze fixed on Shikaku Nara.

Choza Akimichi nodded after listening to their analysis.

Shikaku Nara didn't agree immediately but fell into thought. Inoichi Yamanaka and Choza Akimichi didn't disturb him, knowing that Shikaku Nara was contemplating.

After all, the matter they were about to engage in was a coup. If they won, it would be a meritorious service; if they lost, they would pay with their lives.

"How about this, gentlemen, we will attend the banquet tonight and see what trump cards the Hyuga and Uchiha clans have, and whether these two clans are worth our allegiance!" After speaking, Shikaku Nara stood up and walked towards the bedroom.

There would inevitably be a battle of words tonight, so it was better to rest well and conserve energy.

Choza Akimichi and Inoichi Yamanaka exchanged glances, and they also went home to sleep.

Eight o'clock in the evening

Uchiha Izuna's door was knocked.

Bang bang bang!

Uchiha Izuna got up, a hint of red light flashing in his eyes: "Who!"

"Zhan, Brother Zhan, it's, it's me. My father, he, asked me to find you to attend the banquet. The representatives of the Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka clans have been waiting for a long time." Hyuga Hinata's soft voice made Uchiha Izuna's anger subside by more than half.