The Hyuga Clan's Terms

Some people were alive, but might as well have been dead.

That perfectly described Hyuga Taiju.

"Th-This..."

Looking at the Hyuga youth's utterly lifeless expression, every Uchiha present was dumbfounded.

No wonder the Hyuga Clan had been so furious that even their clan head had come in person. So this was the reason.

Put themselves in their shoes—if anyone dared make an Uchiha clansman do something like that, they would absolutely mobilize the entire clan to let that bastard taste the Uchiha Clan's wrath!

At that moment, quite a few Uchiha clansmen looked at the Hyuga Clan with pity in their eyes.

From now on, the Hyuga Clan's reputation would probably be ruined throughout Konoha!

After all, good news never left the house, while bad news traveled a thousand miles.

How pitiful.

Fugaku stared blankly at Sasuke beside him.

Good lord! This was what you called a little lesson.

You fucking ground the Hyuga Clan's dignity into the dirt and stomped all over it!

At that moment, he suddenly felt that Hyuga Hiashi had an incredibly good temper. If it had been him, he would have charged straight to their door in Susanoo and started killing. Why would he waste so much breath talking?

Sasuke noticed Fugaku's gaze and shrugged helplessly.

To be honest, he had only just remembered that he had used that Hyuga brat to test his genjutsu before, but had forgotten to set a time limit.

Judging by how furious they were, could that guy have actually gone out and done it in the street? Sasuke wondered.

But it was not his fault. That brat had come looking for trouble just because he was a genin. The fact that he was still alive was already Sasuke being merciful!

"Fugaku! Tell me, after the Hyuga Clan has suffered such humiliation, do you think a mere apology from you can settle this?"

Hyuga Hiashi's face twisted as he questioned him furiously.

"Uh..."

Fugaku felt a headache coming on. He genuinely had no idea how to handle a situation like this!

In the end, he could only give a helpless, bitter smile. "Well, Hiashi, I'm truly sorry! I also think Sasuke went a little too far!"

"How about this? Name a condition. As long as it is within my power, I can agree to it!"

"Very good. It seems Fugaku understands reason after all!"

Hiashi sneered and signaled to Hyuga Makino beside him with his eyes.

Understanding the gesture, the latter stepped forward two paces and declared loudly, "The Hyuga Clan's condition is very simple: hand over the culprit."

"Of course, we will not harm his life. We merely want to teach him a lesson. For example, strip that brat naked and hang him from the gates at Konoha's entrance for a full day and night. Then the grudge between our two clans will be settled. How about it?"

Before coming here, Hyuga Hiashi had already discussed matters with his clansmen. The clan's face had already been lost. In that case, even demanding compensation from the Uchiha Clan would not restore their dignity.

Besides, the Hyuga Clan and the Uchiha Clan were both Konoha's foremost great clans. Whatever the Uchiha Clan possessed, they possessed as well, so there was little point in demanding compensation.

They might as well return tooth for tooth. Since their clan had been humiliated, the Uchiha Clan had to be humiliated too.

That way, Konoha's two greatest clans would lose face together. The thought instantly made them feel much more balanced.

"Fugaku, I won't beat around the bush with you. The condition Makino just proposed is exactly what I mean."

Afraid that Fugaku would still try to haggle with him, Hyuga Hiashi even pretended to analyze the matter.

"I do not think my condition is excessive. This can also help you educate your son. I believe that after this incident, your son will understand the importance of leaving others some room!"

"Fine, I agree!"

Hearing that, Hyuga Hiashi snorted. "You refuse to agree? Then in that case, we will—"

Halfway through his words, Hyuga Hiashi abruptly froze. He wondered if he had misheard. Why had Fugaku agreed so easily?

He hurriedly asked for confirmation, "Fugaku, say that again!"

Fugaku steadied himself and said with a serious expression, "I said, I agree to your condition!"

"However, if you want to take Sasuke away, you will have to do it yourselves. Naturally, not a single Uchiha will interfere."

After speaking, Fugaku waved his hand. Understanding his meaning, the clansmen immediately pulled far away from Sasuke.

At today's clan meeting, they had witnessed Sasuke's strength, so they all understood Fugaku's intentions.

Even the Uchiha who had not been qualified to attend the clan meeting immediately understood after hearing the explanations from those around them.

Still, their eyes remained doubtful. They truly could not believe that a seven-year-old brat could casually defeat an Elite Jonin!

Left standing alone, Sasuke glanced speechlessly at Fugaku. Fugaku merely gave him a look that said, You deal with the trouble you caused yourself.

"Hmph!"

Seeing the actions of the Uchiha clansmen, Hyuga Makino looked utterly disdainful.

"What do they mean by this? Do they think we cannot handle this brat?"

"Clan Head, I'll go capture that brat right now!"

"Mm!"

Hyuga Hiashi nodded lightly. Hyuga Makino was a Jonin and a renowned expert within the clan. Capturing a brat who had not even graduated from the Ninja Academy would be as easy as eating and drinking.

He even felt this was making a mountain out of a molehill!

Whoosh!

The sound of something slicing through the air rang out!

Hyuga Makino's figure vanished. In only a few breaths, he appeared before Sasuke.

"Brat, remember this! No matter what you do, you must pay the price!"

Hyuga Makino looked cold and stern as he gazed down at him.

This brat had made him lose face as well. He had to take this chance to do something to him!

That was also why he had been the first to step forward.

"Oh? But as far as I'm concerned, no one can make me pay any price."

With both hands in his pockets, Sasuke replied calmly.

"Heh! A newborn calf truly fears no tiger! Once you're stripped naked and hung from the gates at Konoha's entrance, let's see if you can still act so arrogant!"

Hyuga Makino reached out with one hand and grabbed at Sasuke!

Seeing this, color finally returned to the eyes of the ashen-faced Hyuga Taiju in the distance!

Good!

Damn Uchiha Sasuke!

You humiliated me!

Now you'll end up just like me!

Hahahaha!

No, even worse than me!

Stripped naked and hung from the gates at Konoha's entrance, watched by people every moment of every day. Just thinking about it was satisfying!

Under Hyuga Taiju's expectant gaze,

BOOM!!!

A tremendous explosion suddenly erupted in the field, kicking up dust that engulfed both figures!

No one could see what was happening within.

When the dust finally settled, Hyuga Taiju nearly popped his eyes out of their sockets!

Th-This was impossible!

An illusion! It had to be an illusion!

A shallow crater had appeared in the ground. Hyuga Makino lay spread-eagled in the pit.

Sasuke stood with one foot on the man's head, his arms folded across his chest and his eyes full of contempt.

"Heh! And this trash wanted to hang me from Konoha's entrance gates? Pathetic!"

Sasuke's mocking voice echoed throughout the entire area.

Every Hyuga clansman widened their eyes, unable to believe what they were seeing.

A renowned Jonin of their clan had actually been instantly defeated by a seven-year-old brat in one move!

When had this world become so absurd?!

Hyuga Hiashi subconsciously glanced at Fugaku behind him. He suspected that this scheming bastard had secretly used genjutsu. Otherwise, something this ridiculous could not possibly have happened!

Fugaku spread his hands innocently, indicating that he had not secretly intervened!