The Byakugan Is Lost

The Hyuga Clan has a long-standing tradition of using the Caged Bird for both control and protection. The Hyuga Clan Byakugan, coveted by countless people, would likely have been wiped out long ago if it weren't for the Caged Bird, given that the Hyuga clan's strength was clearly inferior to that of the Uchiha Clan.

The Hyuga Clan has a history of losing Byakugan, but it is extremely rare. Now, the death of a member of the Main Family on the Mist Shinobi battlefield and the loss of a Byakugan have caused a stir that has drawn the attention of the entire Shinobi World to the Mist Shinobi battlefield, which was originally the smallest battlefield.

From this day forward, it's likely that no one will fail to understand that the Mist Shinobi battlefield will become a massive meat grinder. Those who covet the Byakugan, unable to obtain it from Konoha, find it suddenly much easier to acquire it from the Mist Shinobi...

"Byakugan! We must take them back!"

"This is a disgrace! A disgrace to the Hyuga Clan!"

The Hyuga Clan has strict rules and always maintains a dignified and proper demeanor; such a family values its reputation above all else.

The moment the Hyuga clan leader heard the news, he felt his decades of self-control crumble instantly. His face turned bright red, as if he wanted nothing more than to drag out this good-for-nothing who had lost his Byakugan and whip his corpse.

"Immediately report to the Third Lord Hokage, and at the same time, summon Chunin and above ninja from the branch family of the clan. Prepare to march to the Mist Shinobi battlefield!"

"Yes!"

The branch family ninjas, kneeling on the ground awaiting orders, wore serious expressions. Even for them, this was the first time they had ever seen their clan leader so enraged, and they couldn't help but quicken their pace.

"Summon all the elders for a meeting... Orochimaru, as the commander-in-chief, cannot escape responsibility for this matter!"

The head of the Hyuga Clan is getting old and had long been preparing to step down and hand over the reins to a more capable successor. At such a critical juncture, such a major incident has occurred, which makes him suspect that someone wants to achieve some purpose by controlling the selection of the future heir of the Hyuga Clan.

Those who qualify as candidates, even setting aside purely physical prowess, must be quite capable. How could they possibly be in trouble so easily? Besides, his whereabouts are also classified...

None of these things could be accomplished without Orochimaru, the overall commander of the battlefield. On the contrary, if Orochimaru had cooperated, everything would have gone as smoothly as it is now...

He initially didn't want to think this way, but the matter was too bizarre. In the instant he calmed down, he realized something was wrong. The entire Hyuga Clan couldn't see even the slightest sign of danger. All they had in front of them was a thin scroll recording the loss of the Byakugan...

"If we can get the Byakugan back, there's still room for negotiation; if we can't get Byakugan..."

"The Hyuga Clan is not something you can just bully..."

The loss of the Byakugan has crossed the Hyuga Clan's bottom line. The head of the Hyuga Clan can no longer afford to consider other schemes. The clan's bloodline and secret techniques are the foundation of the clan's existence. If they are targeted, or if someone manages to continue the bloodline through other means...

He didn't want to think about it anymore... his face darkened as he hurried towards the conference room...

"If you were in a high position, and there was always someone in front of you, openly and without any attempt to hide it, telling you, 'I want to take your position,' what would you do?"

Kato Osamu lay on the rocking chair, taking a sip of tea. While Konoha, Mist Shinobi, and even other parties were in a state of chaos, he, the instigator, was enjoying the rare Mist Shinobi atmosphere.

"Such a clown should naturally be slain with a single sword strike..."

Akihamaru was engrossed in practicing his swordsmanship, while Kato Osamu shifted the blame to his teacher, Orochimaru. This was something Akihamaru hadn't expected at all. Although he had never actually met Orochimaru, he could roughly imagine how frustrated Orochimaru would look if he found out.

"Orochimaru- sensei might be a little different from what you imagine; he probably wouldn't even care..."

In the past few days, Kato Osamu has been trying to combine the Spirit Transformation Technique and Hydrification Jutsu. He has discovered some tricks. As long as Soul Seed has been planted in someone, he can sense their thoughts much more clearly when they are in front of him. It may be some fragments of words, or a picture. In short, it is much more subtle than before when he could only sense changes in emotions.

"..."

Akihamaru twitched the corner of his mouth. Over the past few days, he had gradually gotten used to it, going from initial shock to numbness.

"So, what if you can't kill them?"

"Hmm... if we can't kill him..."

Akihamaru slowly sheathed his sword, picked up the teapot and gulped down the tea, then comfortably lay down on the other side of the recliner.

"Then I will monitor his every move and keep everything under control..."

His gaze was solemn as he silently looked at Kato Osamu. He had never thought about these questions before, not because he was stupid, but because no one had pointed it out to him.

"However, if I were being monitored, I would pretend that everything was known to me, while secretly developing my own power. No one can completely know what another person is thinking..."

At this point, Akihamaru looked at Kato Osamu, but his words abruptly stopped...

"Okay, never mind..."

"But the Third doesn't have your abilities, and I'm not Danzo..."

Akihamaru chuckled and shook his head, but after a long silence from Kato Osamu, he glanced at him with a puzzled look. However, the serious and silent gaze in Kato's eyes made him feel an immense pressure...

"What if one day I want you to become 'Danzo'?"

"Um?"

"Glug..."

In the quiet air, Akihamaru couldn't help but swallow. If there was one person he feared and hated most in the first half of his life, it was Danzo.

But he also knew that although they weren't famous, Danzo and the Danzo were the truly powerful figures in Konoha, ranking among the top ten most powerful people in the entire Shinobi World...

Even Kato Osamu, who was taken in as a disciple by Orochimaru, was nothing compared to Danzo. Before one's strength exceeded a certain limit, there were countless people like him...

"A world with extraordinary abilities has its good and bad sides. The bad side is that everything is based on strength, and the good side is that everything is based on strength..."

"Once you reach the level of the legendary God of Chunin, Hashirama Senju, then nothing else matters..."

Hearing Kato Osamu's calm voice, as if these things were easily obtained, Akihamaru couldn't help but laugh.

"Ha ha..."

"Ha ha ha ha..."

"Funny, funny..."

"I never imagined that Lord Kato had such a noble aspiration..."

Receiving no response from Kato Osamu, Akihamaru slowly suppressed his smile, a hint of sneer in his eyes. The logic was sound; who in the Shinobi World didn't understand it?

Some things are simply destined to be impossible. Which young man doesn't dream of becoming a king, commanding the world, and having no one dare disobey? He had thought about such things when he was young too. However, as he grew older, it seemed more realistic to accept his mediocrity...

Even if Kato Osamu said he wanted to become Hokage, Akihamaru wouldn't find it funny, but to become a Shinobi World god comparable to Hashirama Senju was something he simply couldn't resist...

Ordinary Jonin like him and Kato Osamu may appear powerful and pillars of their village, but compared to Hashirama Senju, Yinghui is merely like the moon...

"Perhaps you're right..."

"Then, let's take it one step at a time, starting with the Fourth Mizukage — Karatachi Yagura..."

Kato Osamu, with a faint smile on her face, was not annoyed by Akihamaru's sneer, as if she didn't care about other people's opinions.

Looking at Kato Osamu, who remained calm and composed, unmoved by others, with a determined light in his eyes, Akihamaru felt a strange sense of boredom. He wanted to say something more, but when he looked up, the blood-red setting sun shone through Kato Osamu's body and into his eyes.

Kato Osamu, still smiling, watched Akihamaru's eyes widen, then slowly turned around, step by step, her figure growing fainter and fainter until she completely merged into the void...

"Is this the legendary Blue Asura's talent...?"

"..."

The silent Akihamaru began to carefully recall Kato Osamu's words, and he started to believe that this guy really could bring down Danzo...