Hidden Cloud Envoy, Crushed

At dusk that day, the sun slowly sank below the western horizon, casting warm, gentle golden afterglow over the Hyuga Clan compound.

Inside the clan's main hall, the atmosphere was subtle and tense.

Uchiha Feng sat opposite Hiashi Hyuga.

Hiashi Hyuga wore a grave expression, his fingers lightly tapping against the table as though he were pondering something.

Uchiha Feng, meanwhile, leaned forward slightly, his eyes glinting with calm determination, as though waiting for a crucial moment to arrive.

The silence between them seemed to solidify the air. Everything around them was exceptionally still, and only the rustling of leaves stirred by the breeze outside the window broke the tense atmosphere.

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly and slowly said, "Clan Head Hyuga, can you guess the Hidden Cloud envoy's true objective?"

Hiashi Hyuga replied evenly, "They merely want to seize the Byakugan of our Hyuga Clan. Of all the ninja spying on the Hyuga Clan, ninety-nine percent have that purpose."

Uchiha Feng raised a brow and continued, "Then how do you think they will obtain the Byakugan?"

Hiashi Hyuga shook his head confidently. "They will never succeed. I know that much."

He paused slightly, his firm gaze sweeping across the surroundings as if emphasizing his conviction.

Throughout the ninja world, when it came to the importance of bloodline limits, if the Hyuga Clan claimed second place, no other clan would dare call itself first.

The Byakugan was not only the pride of the Hyuga Clan, but also the foundation of its survival.

Hiashi Hyuga frowned slightly, a trace of insistence in his voice. "As the strongest member of the present-day Uchiha Clan, do you truly have no intention of marrying into the Hyuga Clan?"

Several dark lines immediately appeared across Uchiha Feng's face at those words. This Hyuga clan head is far too direct.

He shook his head helplessly, his tone carrying a hint of exasperation. "Clan Head Hyuga, that is rather abrupt. Your Hyuga Clan does not have a single girl suitable for me. Besides, I'm only twelve. I have no interest in considering such matters at all. Why don't you focus on the issue at hand first?"

Hiashi Hyuga's brows remained tightly furrowed, as though he still held out hope for the proposal. Determination flashed in his eyes. "My daughter, Hinata Hyuga, is only three years old and nine years younger than you, but I believe that is not an insurmountable obstacle."

Uchiha Feng waved a hand, a trace of displeasure mixed into his tone. "Clan Head Hyuga, there is really no need to mention this again. I have absolutely no interest in such things right now. I may not be a good person, but surely I'm not the kind of person who would have such thoughts about a three-year-old girl?"

His words carried helplessness and rejection, as if reminding the other man that the present and future were not things he could easily change.

Meanwhile, the Hidden Cloud envoy had already silently infiltrated the Hyuga Clan compound, like a light breeze blending into the night.

As the night deepened, starlight faintly filtered through the treetops and fell upon the ground. The dim moonlight lent everything a mysterious hue.

The Hidden Cloud envoy watched quietly from the shadows, his gaze fixed on the sleeping Hinata Hyuga. Her face looked especially peaceful beneath the soft moonlight, like that of a carefree angel.

"So this is the Hyuga Clan's young lady? Heh heh..." A cruel smile curled across his lips, and pride gleamed in his eyes. He secretly reveled in the thought that this mission would win him boundless glory and status.

In that instant, the Hidden Cloud envoy reached out without hesitation and swiftly abducted Hinata Hyuga, moving like a cheetah pouncing upon its prey—fast and precise.

Uchiha Yanwu, who had been assigned to monitor the Hidden Cloud envoy, witnessed every bit of it.

"Heh heh, Hidden Cloud ninja truly are despicable and shameless! They won't even spare a three-year-old child!" She gave a cold laugh, fury blazing in her eyes.

Before long, Uchiha Yanwu quickly found Uchiha Feng. At that moment, Uchiha Feng and Hiashi Hyuga were leisurely drinking tea and chatting about everyday matters, the atmosphere unusually relaxed.

However, when Uchiha Yanwu appeared before them, even Hiashi Hyuga could not help but freeze in surprise. Since when did the Uchiha Clan produce another expert like this? This woman is definitely no ordinary jonin!

Uchiha Yanwu looked firmly at Uchiha Feng, urgency and anxiety in her voice. "Lord Feng, Hinata Hyuga has been abducted by the Hidden Cloud envoy!"

Before Uchiha Feng could speak, Hiashi Hyuga, seated across from him, was already burning with rage, his expression as dark as storm clouds.

"What! How is this possible? Hidden Cloud actually dares to be so bold!" His voice carried uncontrollable fury and shock.

Before his words had even faded, Hiashi Hyuga used the Body Flicker Technique, his figure vanishing from the spot like a violent gust of wind, leaving behind only the echo of his fury.

At that moment, his heart burned with towering rage, unable to tolerate such an insult.

Hinata Hyuga was the young lady of the Hyuga Clan's main house, of noble status and distinguished identity, yet she had now been brazenly abducted by a Hidden Cloud envoy. This was undoubtedly a provocation and humiliation directed at their entire clan.

Uchiha Feng and Uchiha Yanwu exchanged glances. They had not expected Hiashi Hyuga's anger to be so intense, like a powder keg ready to explode at any moment.

"Come, let's go take a look..." Uchiha Feng finally broke the silence, his tone firm and decisive.

Hiashi Hyuga activated his Byakugan, glaring furiously at the Hidden Cloud envoy fleeing at high speed with Hinata in his arms.

"Put Hinata down!" His voice was low and furious, filled with unquestionable authority.

The Hidden Cloud envoy felt that invisible pressure and shuddered inwardly. Seeing that he had been exposed, he immediately stopped concealing himself, turned, and sprinted madly into the distance!

However, for the Hidden Cloud envoy to escape was nothing more than a fool's dream.

Hiashi Hyuga moved like lightning, rapidly closing in and launching his pursuit without fear. Even the most agile figure could not escape the insight of his Byakugan or the fierce assault of his Gentle Fist.

In the end, the Hidden Cloud envoy met the judgment of fate in despair. Hiashi Hyuga launched an incomparably precise Gentle Fist strike, and the force of the blow whipped up a gale, as though even the air trembled.

The Hidden Cloud envoy had no time to react before he was knocked down by the fatal blow. Blood sprayed wildly from his mouth, and his life ended in an instant.

On a distant rooftop, Uchiha Feng watched the battle below and muttered, "Not bad at all. His strength has already surpassed the level of a jonin. Though he is still somewhat short of Kage level, Hiashi Hyuga's performance is indeed commendable."

Behind him, admiration gleamed in Uchiha Yanwu's eyes as she looked at Uchiha Feng with deep respect. "No matter what, you're still stronger, Feng!"

Uchiha Feng gently shook his head, his tone carrying both humility and instruction. "Rather than praising me, you should devote more time to chakra refinement, train your taijutsu more diligently, and even try fusing chakra of different attributes. Perhaps then you will find an opportunity to cultivate a bloodline limit. Only in that way can you truly improve your strength."