His eyes turned scarlet in an instant - three black Tomoe were like stars in the dark night, spinning rapidly in the blood-colored pupils, and then connected into a complex pattern of six-pointed stars!
--Mangekyō Sharingan!
Huge dark purple chakra spewed out of Uchiha Jun's body like a volcanic eruption!
That chakra condenses, solidifies, and expands in the air--
In the blink of an eye, a dark purple skeleton giant more than ten meters high appeared out of thin air at the door of Hyuga Clan Compound!
--Susanoo!
Second form!
The huge skeletal arm was wrapped with destructive chakra, and in front of everyone's horrified eyes, it shot towards Hyuga Ten like a hill!
"Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven!!"
Hyuga Ten has also heard of Uchiha Jun's reputation as a "mad dog" for a long time, and secretly has been holding Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven in preparation for defense, so this wave of reaction was also very fast, and the defense was ready the moment Susanoo appeared.
Hyuga Ten's body rotated rapidly, and a large amount of chakra erupted from the acupoints all over his body, forming a rotating chakra shield!
"Dang--!!!"
There was a huge impact, like a temple bell being struck by a heavy hammer!
The collision between the hands of Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven and Susanoo caused a shock wave visible to the naked eye!
The ground cracked, gravel flew, and several Hyuga Clan ninjas who were a little closer were shaken and staggered!
However--
Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven only lasted one second.
A second later, the rotating chakra shield exploded like glass smashed by a heavy hammer!
The remaining power of Susanoo's hand continued unabated, and it was directly slapped on Hyuga Ten's body!
"Pfft--!"
Hyuga Ten's body flew out like a kite with its string broken, crashed through the wall behind him, and rolled several times in the ruins before he finally came to a stop.
Passed out.
When he came back to his senses, his face was already covered with blood, and the position of his eyes was empty!
In the hands of Uchiha Jun, there are two Byakugan still stained with blood.
Then he took out the storage tank as if nothing had happened, and packed and stored it in a familiar way under the gaze of Uchiha Fugaku with twitching eyelids.
Obviously this isn't the first time I've done this.
Then the whole place was dead silent.
All the ninjas of the Hyuga Clan, including Hyuga Hiashi, as well as the heads of the various ninja clans who were watching in the woods, were all looking at this scene in stunned silence.
Uchiha Jun--He actually took action!
And directly took away Byakugan from elder Main Family!
In the woods.
Akimichi Chōza The bag of potato chips in his hand fell to the ground silently.
Pupils contract violently.
"... OiOi, deer...Shikaku, am I right? That was Byakugan just now?!"
"You read that right, Uchiha Jun did take away Hyuga Clan's Byakugan... I didn't expect the attack to be so thorough. He is such a domineering character, but at the same time he is domineering, and his methods are surprisingly good. I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse."
Nara Shikaku said with emotion.
"Here, then Shikaku, are we going to show up?"
Yamanaka Inoichi was also sweating profusely as he looked at everything in front of him. Uchiha Jun's behavior was undoubtedly to rob Kekkei Genkai of another clan.
He can definitely meet the standard of 'rebel'.
However, if Uchiha Jun was Elite Jonin, then Yamanaka Inoichi would have rushed out by now.
But Uchiha Jun is not the one, and his strength is extremely terrifying.
Just talking about the chakra entity just now, I am afraid that it can withstand the ninjutsu bombardment of the whole village and kill them all.
At the same time, the other ninja clan leaders also looked at Nara Shikaku, intending to see the opinions of Konoha's think tank.
"No, this is the grudge between the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha Clan. It is inconvenient for us to interfere. Although... although Uchiha Jun's method is a bit radical, at least it is not mindless killing, right?"
After hearing these words, all the ninja clan leaders also understood what Nara Shikaku meant.
They all breathed a sigh of relief.
To put it bluntly, although Uchiha Jun is strong and domineering, at least he is willing to give "dog food" to "dogs".
From now on, you can just be a dog in peace. Who can let a few battles go away? Except for Konoha, no other ninja village can tolerate them.
Hyuga Clan Compound door.
Hyuga Hiashi finally recovered from the shock, his body trembling slightly with anger. "Uchiha Jun! Are you going to defect Konoha!"
His voice was a little trembling, but it still contained a hint of dignity as the head of the Main Family.
"Defection?"
Uchiha Jun dispersed Susanoo, revealing that face with a joking smile.
"Kakaka--"
--Mangekyō Sharingan is still turned on, and the chakra coercion of High Kage Level envelopes every Hyuga Clan clan member present like a substance.
"Hiashi Patriarch, I just suspect that Byakugan of Hyuga Ten is not very pure."
Uchiha Jun's voice was calm, but with a chilling coldness. "It is suspected to be reversely controlled by the enemy village's secret technique. It needs to be taken back for review."
"If you don't believe it, you can ask Hyuga Ten yourself - see if he is awake now?"
"Also, defection?"
"Hiashi Clan Chief, don't make the mistake. If Konoha defected, how big would Shinobi World be, where would Hyuga Clan have a place to live? Uzumaki Clan was so powerful in the past, wouldn't it have perished in the end?"
Looking at Uchiha Jun with a joking expression in front of him, Hyuga Hiashi, who was originally angry because Byakugan was taken away, also felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Yes, defection also depends on the situation.
Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for one person to defeat the entire Ninja Village with his own strength. Naturally, he would be expelled from the village and carry a wanted warrant, and become a homeless dog.
But with Uchiha Jun's situation, I'm afraid even if Sarutobi Hiruzen personally leads the team and two consultants are holding the line, they still won't be able to defeat Uchiha Jun, right?
At that time, will Uchiha Clan defect to Konoha? Or will Konoha defect to the Uchiha Clan?
And Uchiha Jun is right. If we really go head-to-head, Hyuga Clan will definitely be forced to 'defect'.
When the time comes, all this military merit will turn into a life-threatening talisman!
For a moment, Hyuga Hiashi was sweating profusely and fell into a dilemma.
At the same time, Hyuga Hiashi was madly complaining about the ninja clan chiefs who were hiding in the woods and watching the fire from the other side.
Hyuga Hiashi's eyes suddenly turned to Hyuga Ten who was lying on the ground.
At this moment, Hyuga Ten, who was being treated urgently by several medical ninjas, trembled violently after hearing these words.
My mind was spinning rapidly.
He instantly realized that this was Uchiha Jun giving him the steps--
If he doesn't follow this step, what awaits him will definitely not be as simple as losing a pair of Byakugan.
With the power of Uchiha Jun and the current situation of Shinobi World, a large-scale war will not break out for a while.
There is a high probability that Hyuga Clan will 'defect' Konoha!
And if he admitted the 'impurity' of his pair of Byakugan, then he would be a victim of 'control', and Hyuga Clan would not be labeled as a 'conspirator to split Konoha'.
This is his, and the entire Hyuga Clan's, only escape route!
Thinking of this, Hyuga Ten forced himself to stand up, stared at two lines of blood and tears, looked at Uchiha Jun, his voice was hoarse and weak.
"Ahem... Thank you, Lord Chun, for your help..."
"Only, did I avoid making a bigger mistake..."
"Please also ask Lord Chun to identify the secret technique in this pair of Byakugan... and seek justice for the Hyuga Clan...!"
He slowly knelt down on the ground, his forehead close to the ground, showing a very standard earth seat, and his voice was deliberately humble. "Old man... I would like to thank Lord Chun for this!"
This scene caused everyone in the audience to fall into silence.
Hyuga Hiashi was stunned on the spot. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but found that nothing could come out.
His eyes glanced at Hyuga Ten who fell on the ground, and then at the surrounding Hyuga Clan tribesmen who had their heads lowered and dared not speak out.
Then, he saw Uchiha Jun's scarlet eyes.
There was no pity or hesitation in those eyes--
There is only one kind of condescending and absolute control.
Hyuga Hiashi felt a chill from the soles of his feet to the sky.
There is no emotion in my heart other than surrender.
"Haha, you're welcome Hyuga Ten clan elder."
Uchiha Jun's voice became gentle again, as if the violent act just now did not exist at all. "I had no choice but to take this step because of Konoha."
He paused and turned his eyes to a figure next to Hyuga Hiashi--
Hizashi Hyuga.
The head of the Hyuga Branch Family who kept his head down and remained silent.
"Let's do this. In order to express our guilt, in the future, you Hyuga Branch Family will send ninjas to serve in Root."
Uchiha Jun's tone was as relaxed as if he was ordering food. "Just in time, there is a vacant position for captain Root under my command. I think... the head of the Hizashi family is very suitable."
As soon as these words came out, Hizashi Hyuga's pupils suddenly contracted.
He suddenly raised his head and looked at Uchiha Jun, his eyes full of astonishment and disbelief.
Obviously, he didn't expect that this confrontation would involve someone from a separate family like himself.
Uchiha Jun What do you value in yourself?
In terms of strength, among the Hyuga Clan, the Hyuga Main Family ninja who masters the secret Gentle Fist Bagua Bagua Hundred and Twenty-Eight Palms and Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven is no weaker than himself.
In terms of identity, even if he is the head of a separate family, to put it bluntly, he is just the lackey leader of the Main Family.
Coupled with the Caged Bird on his head, why would Uchiha Jun give himself the position of captain Root?
Hyuga Hiashi on the side was thinking deeper. It is not difficult to see from the attitude and methods displayed by Uchiha Jun.
This time I am trying to win over Hizashi Hyuga, probably because I am targeting 'Caged Bird'!
Are you planning to crack Caged Bird and essentially dismantle the foundation of the Hyuga Clan!
I really didn't expect that, Uchiha Jun, you actually wanted to do this!
If Hizashi Hyuga is really allowed to pass, even if Uchiha Jun does not shake the Hyuga Clan Main Family family separation system, it is equivalent to holding a remote control against them Hyuga Main Family.
Hyuga Hiashi doesn't think that a dead thing passed down can withstand the joint research of Orochimaru and Uchiha Jun, Shinobi World's famous super geniuses.
But even so, Hyuga Hiashi understands that he and even Hyuga Clan can only suffer this dumb loss. After all, the situation is stronger than the person, and disobedience will only lead to a bigger iron fist!
"Hizashi!"
Hyuga Hiashi's face instantly turned pale. He looked at Hyuga Ten suddenly and wanted to say something, but he saw Hyuga Ten staring at him with those empty eyes.
The voice was filled with unquestionable majesty. "Why don't you thank Master Chun for your promotion! Why are you standing there in such a daze!"
Hizashi Hyuga's body trembled and he finally came to his senses.
Gritting his teeth, he knelt down on one knee towards Uchiha Jun, with a trembling voice. "Thank you... Sir Chun for your promotion!"
Uchiha Jun nodded with satisfaction, took out a prepared letter of introduction from his arms, and handed it to Hizashi Hyuga.
"Tomorrow, report to Root. Ninja Root will tell you the specific location."
Having said that, Uchiha Jun didn't look at anyone at the Hyuga Clan anymore, turned around, and walked towards the way he came.
Uchiha Fugaku hurriedly followed, his brain was still in a semi-shutdown state - everything that just happened was as fast as an unreal dream.
"Junjun... that one just now... was really Hyuga Ten kneeling down?"
After walking out of the street of Hyuga Clan Compound, Uchiha Fugaku finally couldn't help lowering his voice and asked, with unconcealable excitement in his tone.
"What if?"
Uchiha Jun said without looking back, "The old guy is a smart man. He knows when to be tough and when to be soft. If he continues to be tough, then I will have to let him shut up Hyuga Clan completely."
Uchiha Fugaku swallowed, and his eyes involuntarily drifted to the sealed jar on Uchiha Jun's waist - there were two Byakugan with blood stains inside.
There was another surge of excitement in his heart.
"Jun Jun, this method... is simply..."
"Stop getting excited." Uchiha Jun waved his hand, "Hui Clan, I have something to ask you."
The two walked through several streets and soon returned to the patriarch's mansion deep in Uchiha Clan Grounds.
In the study, Uchiha Fugaku personally poured a cup of hot tea for Uchiha Jun, and then sat across from him, with excitement still on his face.
"Okay, let's talk." Uchiha Jun picked up the tea cup and took a sip, "You told me about the contact at the Daimyo Palace before, how is the situation now?"
When it came to business, Uchiha Fugaku immediately restrained his excitement and said seriously, "Daimyo Palace's attitude towards us, Uchiha Clan, is very positive."
He took out a sealed scroll from his sleeve and spread it out on the table. "I personally went to the Daimyo Palace, Land of Fire name a few days ago - His Highness was very interested in our performance in the war."
"Especially Junjun, your record of killing Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and capturing Two-Tails Jinchuriki alive made him even more amazed."
"He expressed his clear intention - he hopes that Uchiha Clan can send elites to serve as Daimyo Palace's personal bodyguards."
"In name, it's 'strengthening Daimyo Palace's defense to prevent Shimura Danzō from attacking again', but in fact..."
Uchiha Fugaku paused and lowered his voice. "Actually, he wants to use our power to get rid of the Sarutobi Hiruzen faction's infiltration into the Daimyo Palace affairs."
Uchiha Jun's mouth corners rose slightly.
"Oh? I didn't expect that a guy from 'Tang Sect' would have some discernment and know how to hold on to his thighs. This famous lineage is considered to have made money. It's a pity that in this world, without strength, any conspiracy and conspiracy are just tricks that cannot be put on the table."
"Yes... yes..." Uchiha Fugaku's voice became cautious, "I don't dare to make the decision without permission, so I came back to ask Chunjun for your opinion."
"The conditions offered by His Highness were very generous - fully supporting Lord Orochimaru in succeeding Fourth Hokage, and allocating a post-war reconstruction fund to Konoha after taking office, and at the same time allocating a large sum of money to the Uchiha Clan as a 'remuneration' for the security costs."
As he spoke, he pulled out a list from the scroll, which was densely packed with numbers.
Uchiha Jun glanced over, and his heart moved slightly - this number was much larger than he expected.
There are actually more than one billion taels, and I haven't heard any rumors about the Daimyo Palace's exorbitant expropriation recently. Gee, it seems that I didn't grab the daimyo's small treasury in the first place.
I have to find a reason to cheat Shimura Danzō for zero yuan.
"Daimyo Palace, to what extent are you afraid of Shimura Danzō?" Uchiha Jun asked casually.
To be able to come up with such a "protection fee", it seems that the psychological shadow caused by Shimura Danzō himself to Land of Fire's name was not small.
It's strange. I obviously didn't hit him in the first place. How could this famous Land of Fire compete with the brave general Xiahou Jie?
"Very scared!"
Uchiha Fugaku answered categorically, "Since Daimyo Palace was robbed by Shimura Danzō last time, His Highness has almost been unable to sleep at night."
"He personally told me that as long as Uchiha Clan can guarantee his safety and give him a long-lost sense of security, the conditions can be anything you want."
Uchiha Jun put down the tea cup and was silent for a few seconds.
"Okay." He said, his voice calm, "Promise him."
Uchiha Jun raised his eyes and said, "As for the selection of the bodyguard, let Uchiha Shisui lead a group of moderate tribesmen there as planned."
"After Orochimaru succeeds Fourth Hokage, I will launch a vigorous Konoha reform. By then, there will definitely be disobedient forces and forces willing to cooperate."
"Those enemies blocking the road must be cleared away with the force of the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves, without leaving any future troubles! If the current situation is further 'purified' by then, many people will die."
"Only in this way can we pave the way for the next Hokage - the person promoted by our Uchiha Clan."
"Shisui Moderates like them are not suitable for this scene."
"Yes!"
Uchiha Fugaku's breathing became rapid. "Chunjun means..."
"When the time comes, Uchiha Clan will definitely be able to take that position. When the time comes, you Uchiha Fugaku will be Fifth Hokage."
These words were like a thunderbolt, striking Uchiha Fugaku in the heart.
He stood up suddenly, supported the table with both hands, and his lips trembled several times before he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "Chun, Chunjun... are you serious about this?"
"When have I ever lied to you?"
Uchiha Jun looked at him who was so excited that he almost fainted, and a smile appeared on his lips, "But the premise of all this is that every next step must be taken according to my plan."
"Understood!" Uchiha Fugaku bowed deeply, his voice almost overflowing with enthusiasm, "I am willing to die for Chunjun! Uchiha Clan, I am willing to die for Chunjun!"
Uchiha Jun nodded with satisfaction, turned around and walked out of the study without saying anything more.
Next, it's time to find Orochimaru.
Konoha Forest of Death, experimental base.
Twenty meters down the spiral staircase, the air gradually becomes humid and turbid.
The dim light from the wall lamp casts swaying shadows in the winding corridor, and various warning signs were posted on the metal doors on both sides.
Uchiha Jun passed through the three sealing barriers designed by Orochimaru himself and pushed open the thick iron door at the bottom.
The scene inside the door was as mind-numbing as ever—dozens of huge culture tanks were neatly arranged, filled with various bizarre biological samples.
The air was filled with the smell of formalin and blood.
On the workbench are various precision instruments and several yellowed ancient scrolls.
And Orochimaru was standing in front of an operating table at this time, holding a slender scalpel in his hand and dissecting the body of a malformed experimental subject.
Hearing the footsteps, he raised his head, his golden snake eyes shining coldly in the dim light.
"Junjun."
Orochimaru put down the scalpel, took off the rubber gloves, clapped his hands, and an appreciative smile appeared on his face.
"It's really unexpected. Your move was too risky, but you succeeded. I really admire your courage - you tested Hyuga Clan and Sarutobi Hiruzen's attitude so violently, and you were able to escape unscathed."
"Artists are bold." Uchiha Jun replied lightly. He took off the sealed jar from his waist and threw it directly towards Orochimaru. "Go on."
Orochimaru raised his hand to take it, opened the lid of the jar, and saw the eyeball soaked in the preservation solution. His pupils shrank suddenly. "This is...Byakugan?!"
"They were just picked and are still warm."
Uchiha Jun pulled up a chair and sat down, "Hyuga Ten's original product is given to you as experimental material. I hope it can help your research go further."
Orochimaru stared at the Byakugan for a while, then licked his lips with his slender tongue and let out a deep laugh, "Hehehe... Junjun, this gift of yours is really precious."
"A pair of the Main Family Byakugan that have never been bound by Caged Bird. The value of this research is immeasurable!"
"Jun-kun is as generous as ever."
Although Orochimaru is Konoha Sannin, his status is second only to Sarutobi Hiruzen, and he is a scientific research madman, Konoha Ninja has not done experiments.
But even so, Orochimaru never thought of taking Hyuga Clan Byakugan.
It's not that I don't want to do research, it's just that compared with the risk of seizing Byakugan, Byakugan's own 'scientific research value' is not equal to Orochimaru.
After all, the Main Family staff of the Hyuga Clan are extremely sparse, each one has a name, and at least a few family members follow him around.
If he really takes action, it will definitely trigger a strong counterattack from the Hyuga Main Family.
The previous Orochimaru was not like the current Uchiha Jun, which required strength, status, and power.
Even if you goug out your eyes and take it alive in front of the Hyuga Main Family, you can force Hyuga Main Family to applaud.
If we really want to rob him, we can only defect to Konoha.
"Stop talking nonsense, put it away." Uchiha Jun waved his hand.
"I'm not here to listen to your flattery. Are you ready for the inauguration ceremony tomorrow?"
Orochimaru carefully placed the culture jar into a special sealed box, then turned around and took out a delicate scroll from the bookshelf, spreading it out on the table. "It has been prepared for a long time. With a reliable ally like you, Chun-Jun, pushing me from behind, wouldn't it be very unwise for me to hold back?"
Uchiha Jun took the scroll, unfolded it, and quickly scanned the words on it.
"This speech of yours... I really underestimated your dedication to the position of Hokage. Are you so eager to be recognized by Sarutobi Hiruzen?"