Naruto Uzumaki
In just a few days, everything that happened in Konoha was dazzling and even astonishing.
The Cloud Shinobi entered Konoha and was killed. The murderer was a member of the Hyuga Clan. The Hyuga Clan paid the price for this with the life of Hyuga Hiashi's twin brother, Hizashi Hyuga, and the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Clan's Main Family has disappeared.
Putting aside the Hyuga Clan's anger, even ordinary people knew this was no ordinary matter, but they all remained silent, not daring to utter a single word.
It wasn't until the peace treaty was successfully signed that the atmosphere in Konoha returned to normal, with everyone in high spirits, as if the loss of a Hyuga ninja and a young lady from the main branch of the Hyuga clan was no longer of any importance.
After all, that was peace—the Third Hokage brought peace back to Konoha.
At a time when everyone was excitedly calling for the arrival of peace, the Hyuga Clan's gates remained tightly shut, creating a repressive and silent atmosphere that was out of place in Konoha. The Hyuga Clan became even more silent.
I only vaguely heard that after the elders held a meeting, several young women of childbearing Hyuga Clan entered Hyuga Hiashi's room late at night.
"A humiliation! A humiliation indeed!" Hyuga Hiashi lay silently on the bed, almost naked, his eyes slightly vacant, tears streaming down his cheeks.
Perhaps thinking of his brothers, or perhaps thinking of his daughter, Hyuga Hiashi struggled to his feet and roared at the group of beautiful women.
Their usual serious and dignified demeanor was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that they had never seen the clan leader so furious. The Hyuga Clan, and then silently left the room.
Their steps were slow and deliberate, their every movement so disciplined. It seemed that even though they had just experienced pleasure, something ingrained in their very being was still at play. For some reason, Hyuga Hiashi, who would normally be pleased to see such a sight, suddenly felt a sense of disgust and unusual irritation.
"Get out! All of you, get out!"
Everyone needs a reasonable outlet for their emotions. The long-suppressed atmosphere within the Hyuga Hiashi Hyuga Clan seemed to erupt completely at this moment, with Hiashi Hyuga's eyes turning completely white and even showing faint bloodshot veins...
He felt no relief, only humiliation. The Hyuga Clan seemed to have become a pushover that could be manipulated at will...
"Hizashi... Hinata... I'm sorry..." Hyuga Hiashi, venting his anger wildly, slumped to the ground after a long while. His voice trembled slightly; as a father and an older brother, he felt utterly powerless at that moment...
"Hiashi... what are you doing? Is this how you act as the head of the clan?" As the clan head, Hyuga Hiashi was the focus of everyone's attention, so his unusual state would naturally reach the ears of all the elders immediately.
Before long, an elderly elder suddenly pushed open Hyuga Hiashi's door, and frowned deeply as he looked at the somewhat dejected Hyuga Hiashi.
"Elder... I... my Hyuga Clan is so powerless..." Struggling to stand up, she tidied her clothes, but her flustered state made the elder shake his head slightly.
"Hiashi, your heart is in turmoil..."
"A wise man who aims high will be patient and forsakes great things; he who achieves great things will be patient and forsakes great things. Whether in glory or disgrace, the Hyuga Clan remains steadfast. Do you think the Hyuga Clan has survived for hundreds of years since the Warring Hyuga Clan period because of our Gentle Fist and Byakugan?"
"How many clans, once more powerful than my Hyuga Clan, have managed to endure and become powerful clans in the Shinobi World?"
"Hiashi, my Hyuga Clan never gets involved in the affairs of the village's higher-ups; we remain aloof and mind our own business. This is a kind of wisdom..."
"Hizashi was a talented person, it's just a pity..."
Elder Hyuga's words did not calm Hyuga Hiashi down; his gaze remained sorrowful.
"To remain unscathed... But now, how can the Hinata Hyuga Clan remain unscathed? Has Hinata really been Cloud Shinobi away by the Cloud Ninja? How could the Third allow my Byakugan to be passed on? Hinata..." No one is a fool. The Third's nonchalant handling of the Main Family's lost Byakugan —is he truly not afraid of the enemy acquiring Byakugan? Hyuga Hiashi, having been the clan head for so many years, is no naive fool...
"Hmph, if it weren't for that, how could we have agreed? As long as he's still in Konoha, clues will inevitably emerge sooner or later... Let's see how the Third will try to fool the Hyuga Clan then..."
"To plot against the bloodline of the Blood Clan in such a way..." Elder Hyuga snorted coldly, hesitating to speak. They didn't have evidence for the time being, but if it were exposed, Konoha would definitely be divided. Could the Third Hokage Position?
"I don't think I need to say where Hinata is... Those who do many evil deeds will surely perish. This hawkish elder has probably offended quite a few people and will not have a good end..."
"Hiashi, pull yourself together. I won't live to see it, but you must see it for me... I'll see him build a tall building, I'll see him entertain guests..."
"I saw... the building collapse!"
"Yes, Elder!" Though a hint of anger still lingered in his eyes, Hyuga Hiashi's gaze grew increasingly bright, his expression gradually calming. He seemed to have returned to his former self—the stern and solemn head of the Hyuga Clan...
"Dong dong... cha cha..." The sound of gongs and drums came from afar, accompanied by a cacophony of noise. Everyone was celebrating the arrival of peace, their faces beaming with smiles.
A faint smile appeared on Hyuga Hiashi's face, something he hadn't done in a long time, but only a few words flashed through his mind—"I'm watching him entertain guests..."
The celebratory procession of victory and peace paraded through the streets of Konoha, spreading the festive atmosphere to every corner and letting all the Konoha know that peace had arrived. Shops displayed signs for discounts and even freebies, and large numbers of villagers followed the performance troupe.
At the very end of the line, unnoticed by anyone, a young man with blond hair hesitated for a moment before mustering his courage and entering a shop that was advertising free admission today.
"Please come in... please come in... how come it's you! You're not allowed in!" The waiter, who had been welcoming customers with a cheerful expression, changed his face the moment he saw Naruto Uzumaki and glared at Naruto fiercely.
"I..." Naruto rubbed his rumbling stomach, Naruto face darkening. He lowered his head, not bothering to explain, and turned to leave...
"Hey kid with blond hair, hungry? Come sit here..." The sudden voice startled Naruto Uzumaki, and the waiter turned around in surprise. He saw three adults with several children sitting in a semi-private room, drinking and chatting.
"Is... is someone calling me?" Naruto Uzumaki was uncertain; it seemed no one had ever invited him to eat before...
"If you're hungry, there's food here..."
"But..." The waiter wanted to say something more, but Kato Osamu glared at him slightly, as if stimulated by something, and shuddered. He immediately shook his head and stopped talking, going back to his work.
"Alright!" Naruto looked at the grilled meat and various delicacies on the table and finally couldn't resist. Moreover, he could vaguely sense that the people didn't hate him like ordinary villagers did, and there was no coldness in their eyes. For a moment, he even felt a slight lump in his throat...
"Illusionary Mirror Reversal Technique!" Sensing the restless movements of the hidden Anbu, Kato Osamu chuckled softly, his hands moving stealthily as he quietly activated a Genjutsu, unnoticed by anyone.
With his current mastery of Yin–Yang Release, the advanced Genjutsu set up by Kato Osamu is probably undetectable by anyone in Konoha right now, not even Kakashi Hatake...
After casting the Genjutsu, everyone else could only see the scene Kato Osamu wanted them to see—ordinary-looking villagers having a family meal, with adults clinking glasses and children quietly eating, while Naruto could see their true appearances...
"Osamu's Genjutsu has improved quite a bit..." Orochimaru, trapped in the illusion, could naturally sense the differences, having mastered the Yin-Yang Release Technique. The outside and the inside were completely opposite; different people saw different scenes. Even though he could barely use such Genjutsu, it was so silent...
"Just a little trick..." Kato Osamu smiled and looked at Naruto.