Hyuga, Join the War!

Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi was still processing documents.

Lord Hokage, Hyuga Tenka's condition looks wrong, I have a feeling something bad is going to happen!

What is wrong?

Lord Hokage, he is carrying a sword, releasing killing intent recklessly, and no one knows where he is heading!

I know where he is heading!

Hiashi arrived at the office, having heard the Anbu's report.

Lord Hokage, shouldn't you give us in the Hyuga Clan an explanation?

Over a hundred people rushed into our clan late at night and killed people inside our territory!

Is Konoha trying to wipe out the Hyuga Clan as well, aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of other clans?

Hiashi wore a furious expression, one that made it seem as though the Hyuga Clan had suffered unimaginable losses!

Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly stood up, knowing full well where Tenka was going!

Hurry, something terrible is going to happen!

Stop right there!

Hiruzen, what do you mean by that?

Do you really take the Hyuga Clan for pushovers?

Hiashi's sudden, explosive roar stunned even Hiruzen Sarutobi, for in his mind, Hiashi had always been the submissive type!

Hiashi, what is the matter?

What is the matter?

Hiruzen, were you even listening to me?

I am asking you for an explanation, why did over a hundred people rush into the Hyuga Clan and kill our people for no reason?

You do not care about that at all, and the moment you hear about Tenka, you rush to stop him. What is the meaning of this?

Are members of the Hyuga Clan simply meant to die? Is this the attitude you hold toward all the major clans?

Would you care to bet whether I immediately arrange for everyone in Konoha and even the entire Shinobi World to know about this?

Hiruzen, aren't you being far too partial?

What wrong did Tenka commit? People slaughtered his family members, is he not allowed to demand justice?

If you dare to interfere tonight, I will ensure the entirety of Konoha knows by morning.

When that happens, I would love to see if anyone in Konoha remains loyal enough to die for you people!

Hiashi's outburst left Hiruzen Sarutobi frozen in place, instantly jolting him back to his senses!

If what Hiashi said was true, and he leaked it to the public, Konoha might genuinely fall apart!

Moreover, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked himself if he could truly stop Hyuga Tenka in the past.

Nine years ago, the boy had dared to trade blows with him without losing the upper hand, and now, nine years later, his own strength had declined across the board due to old age!

Meanwhile, that young man had only grown stronger. If he truly angered him, would the boy end up killing him too?

The more Hiruzen Sarutobi thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. That fellow was a star of slaughter, and every time Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of him, he felt a splitting headache!

Hiashi, tell me, what on earth is going on?

Hmph!

What is going on?

I should be the one asking what on earth is going on with you, Hiruzen!

Tenka returned today and was testing his younger brother Hyuga Neji's training results at the training ground!

Suddenly, a hundred Root operatives rushed out and tried to assassinate Neji, and the weapons they carried were even coated in deadly poison!

If Tenka hadn't spent a few years learning medical ninjutsu from Lady Tsunade, Neji would be dead tonight!

Even so, almost the entire main branch of the Hyuga Clan was wiped out!

Hiruzen, I want to ask, since when has Konoha harbored a faction so lawless it reached this extreme?

Was it you who gave the order? How else could they be so utterly deranged?

Hiruzen, I will speak plainly to you, I have already arranged my people!

If I cannot return tonight, or if you fail to give me a satisfactory explanation,

I guarantee that tomorrow, the entire Shinobi World will know about tonight's events!

I want to see for myself if Konoha has truly descended into such utter chaos.

Are only the friends of the Hokage considered human, while other clans and commoners in Konoha are mere beasts that can be slaughtered at will?

Today, I am throwing caution to the wind. Hiruzen, if you have the spine, kill me right here and now.

Otherwise, if you dare to step a single foot out of this door tonight, I promise you, I will do exactly as I say!

Hiashi wore an expression of tragic solemnity, as though he had truly resolved to die. This posturing completely terrified Hiruzen Sarutobi!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not actually afraid of what Hiashi might do, but he feared that the Hyuga Clan's actions would provoke suspicion and resentment among all the major clans in Konoha.

He was even more afraid of Hyuga Tenka coming after him personally—that lawless menace.

Once that killing intent surged, the boy truly dared to kill him, caring nothing for his status as Hokage!

Report!

Lord Hokage!

Hyuga Tenka has made his move. He says not a single word to anyone standing in his way, raising his sword to kill them instantly!

Who gave you permission to block him?

Lord Hokage, it is not our men, it is... it is Root!

At that moment, the various clans who had received the news and the moderately powerful shinobi of Konoha had already arrived outside the Hokage's Office!

Each of them wore a grave expression, having already investigated the cause and effect of the matter.

Being able to uncover the reason so quickly was naturally Hiashi's doing!

These people knew that a major catastrophe was about to befall Konoha tonight—they had actually provoked that star of slaughter once again!

Lord Hokage!

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the gathered crowd, ignoring them as he rubbed the bridge of his nose and cast his gaze toward the window!

The sky at that moment was covered in dense, churning dark clouds, as though some monstrous entity was about to break through from the cloud layer!

That was killing intent, and any shinobi with even slight competence could feel it.

This wave of killing intent had already enveloped the entirety of Konoha. Sending people in at this point would be completely useless!

They would merely become fodder for that killing intent, as the boy was deliberately releasing the malice pent up in his heart.

That was why he was walking step by step; otherwise, given his strength, he would have reached Root by now and begun a bloody massacre!

Lord Hokage, if we do not find a way to appease him soon, if this continues, I am afraid...

Hiashi... I will compensate the Hyuga Clan for your losses. For now, see if there is any way we can appease Tenka first?

Heh...

Compensation?

Does Lord Hokage still intend to shield the murderer even now?

Since that is Lord Hokage's attitude, the Hyuga Clan understands!

Hiashi sneered, turned, and walked toward the exit of the Hokage's Office, pausing for a moment as he reached the door.

I advise you all to keep the members of your respective clans under strict control. Tenka's younger brother was targeted by assassins in his own home!

He nearly died. Given Tenka's current state, until the murderers are killed, no one can appease him!

If Lord Hokage wishes to stop him, please feel free to try, though I fear you might not return alive from the attempt. The Hyuga Clan no longer requires your explanation!

However, the Hyuga Clan will stand on the same front as Tenka tonight. If any of you wish to stand in our way, come and try!

As a reminder, with Tenka's current strength, no one can stop him from doing whatever he pleases. If you do not believe me, feel free to try it yourselves!

With those words, Hiashi turned and headed back to the Hyuga compound, having already achieved his objective!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude had once again chilled his heart. Since Tenka wanted to cause chaos, they might as well make it a grand spectacle!

Hiashi was going to make the entire Hyuga Clan join the war!

Tonight, Konoha would witness the stance of the Hyuga!

Inside the Hokage's Office, the crowd looked at one another in dismay!

If things went poorly, Konoha's very heavens would turn upside down tonight!

Hiashi's attitude sent a cold jolt straight through the hearts of everyone present!