Hyuga Kagami looked indignant, his voice shaking the roof tiles like a thunder dragon!
His White Eyes blazed with authority and coldness!
"Lord Hokage taught us the Will of Fire to protect the people of the Land of Fire, our comrades in Konoha, and the villagers. In the face of such brutal acts, Kumogakure must pay the price it deserves!"
He shouted, "Death is the only fate they deserve!"
He spoke with such fervor, like a general about to receive a commendation.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened!
He had never hated the Will of Fire more than he did now!
Wasn't this just nonsense?
Kumogakure was at the height of its power!
They had the Fourth Raikage, as well as two Jinchuriki capable of controlling Tailed Beasts. If war broke out, Konoha might not be afraid of them, but Hiruzen's career as Hokage would be over!
And he wasn't ready to be done yet!
"Kagami-kun... is that really what you think?"
A glimmer appeared in Hatake Kakashi's dark eyes.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was grim as he forced the words through clenched teeth. "You're right, Kagami. We certainly can't tolerate Kumogakure massacring the people of the Land of Fire!"
What else could he say now?
Besides, Hyuga Kagami was on close terms with the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure. He absolutely couldn't make a move against him!
"You've done well. Go get some rest for now. The Konoha High Command will discuss this matter carefully!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen waved a hand.
He impatiently sent them away.
Through the swirling smoke, his face flickered between light and shadow, his expression shifting unpredictably!
After the three had left, he suddenly spoke. "Summon the council of elders! This matter... could possibly lead to war between Konoha and Kirigakure. Oh, and... invite Hyuga Hiashi as well!"
Now that Hyuga Kagami was on such close terms with the Mizukage,
it was time for the Hyuga Clan... to receive a few more benefits.
He rubbed his head, looking miserable, and murmured, "Hyuga Kagami, how wonderful it would be if you hadn't become brothers with Kirigakure's Mizukage."
A murderous glint flashed in his murky eyes!
"Then I could kill you!"
After parting ways with Hatake Kakashi and the other man, they each went home.
Unlike Uchiha Itachi, who looked full of worry,
Hyuga Kagami was as carefree as could be.
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"Huh?"
Hyuga Kagami stepped through the gates of the Hyuga Clan, and an electronic chime sounded in his mind.
His expression turned strange. "What use is this thing...?"
"Am I supposed to give it to someone else?"
Simply put,
no one in the Hyuga Clan could use it. The Caged Bird Seal was branded into their minds, so even if they replaced their Byakugan and gained perfect, 360-degree vision, the Main Family would still control their lives and deaths.
This thing could only be given to someone outside the Hyuga Clan.
Just then, a sharp shout rang out!
"Hyuga Neji, get over here!"
A middle-aged man glared at him with cold, disgusted eyes, as if he were looking at garbage. "How dare you look at a member of the Main Family like that? Are you looking to die?"
He gave a sinister grin. "As it happens, I love putting you stupid members of the Branch Family in your place!"
He only had to glance at him!
Hyuga Neji writhed on the ground in agony!
The veins bulged on his forehead, and he looked as if he might burst apart at any moment. Yet he gritted his teeth, like a ferocious beast, and glared at the man from the Main Family!
"What an irritating little bastard!"
Hyuga Tenichi's expression darkened!
Hyuga Neji's stubbornness, endurance, and hatred-filled eyes were a challenge to his authority!
"But no matter how much you struggle, you'll always be a Caged Bird of the Hyuga Clan. You'll never be free!"
He kicked Hyuga Neji hard, sending him flying!
He was venting his anger.
Suddenly, he felt a chill and whipped around. All he saw was a tall figure, whose dragon-like eyes radiated authority and an untouchable majesty!
"Y-you... who are you?"
"Why don't I recognize you?"
Hyuga Tenichi shouted. He was extremely displeased by the other man's brazenly hostile gaze!
It was no wonder. Hyuga Kagami had changed too much.
A month ago, he had been barely 1.3 meters tall.
But in just one month, he had grown to 1.82 meters.
His imposing presence was enough to make anyone's heart race!
Hyuga Tenichi felt as if he were facing the head of the Hyuga Clan!
"What are you, to think you deserve to know my name?"
Hyuga Kagami snorted. "Get out of my way!"
He spoke softly!
Dragon's Might surged!
Hyuga Tenichi's throat tightened. Overwhelmed by an immense pressure, he dropped to his knees, as wretched as a dead dog!
His body didn't dare resist in the slightest!
Hyuga Kagami walked slowly past him, without even sparing him a glance.
"What a powerful, incredible clan member!"
Hyuga Neji was stunned, his little face full of admiration. "Is he also from the Hyuga Branch Family? But why can he treat members of the Main Family like that?"
He couldn't understand.
Why was he always bullied when facing members of the Main Family, while this man could actually attack them!
"That bastard!"
Only after Hyuga Kagami had left did Hyuga Tenichi finally breathe again. He felt as if he'd been pulled from icy water.
He was drenched in cold sweat!
He gritted his teeth. "He's wearing a Forehead Protector, so he must be from the Hyuga Branch Family!"
"How dare he defy the Main Family like that? I'll make him regret it!"
Hyuga Tenichi thought of something, his eyes brimming with venomous hatred!
He turned and left.
His destination was the Branch Family's gathering place!
He would order the members of the Hyuga Branch Family to bully that arrogant fool who didn't know his place!
"What's he going to do?"
Hyuga Neji was taken aback.
Watching Hyuga Tenichi stride away, looking arrogant and unhinged, he felt a faint sense of foreboding.
His little face filled with worry, he hurried after him!
Hyuga Kagami returned to his courtyard and lay on the wooden floor, basking in the sunlight.
He planned to get some good rest.
"After a fight, a man's gotta get some good sleep!"
He glanced beyond the courtyard.
Still... the divide between the Main Family and the Branch Family of the Hyuga Clan was growing sharper by the day. But the Branch Family had no power to fight back; they were just a stagnant pool!
Hyuga Kagami said indifferently, "Perhaps... I could bring the Branch Family members under my wing."
He yawned. "After all, it's annoying having someone ruling over me."
He didn't care about the system of the Main Family and Branch Family.
But no one else was going to stand over him, Hyuga Kagami!
Just then, a loud shout rang out!
"Your name's Hyuga Kagami, right?"
Hyuga Tenichi's face was sinister, his expression brazen. "You're nothing but a member of the Branch Family, yet you dared to talk back to the Main Family? Are you tired of living?"
He had gotten the answer after asking around just now.
But he wasn't familiar with Hyuga Kagami,
so the name meant nothing to him.
"Everyone, teach this ill-mannered fool a good lesson!"
Behind him stood more than a dozen members of the Hyuga Branch Family.
At his words, their expressions turned extremely grim!
They hadn't expected Hyuga Tenichi to... order them to bully one of their own!
"What are you hesitating for?"
Hyuga Tenichi sneered, speaking slowly and emphatically. "What, do you... want to die?"
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