Within Konoha, Hokage's Office.
As the ultra-secret scroll unfolded, Sarutobi Hiruzen's old, gloomy face dissipated slightly.
"Finally, the long-lost peace is coming. I don't know how long this peace will last. I just want it to last until the next generation of buds grows up."
The document on the scroll was written by Fourth Raikage himself. From the beginning of Third Great Ninja War to the present, only Kumogakure was unwilling to sign the armistice agreement with Konoha.
So much so that the end of Third Great Ninja War has not stopped to this day.
Now, Kumogakure is finally willing to let go, and Sarutobi Hiruzen is completely relieved.
"Before the Kumogakure envoys arrive, Anbu will do a good job in police work. The police arrangements for the day..."
At this time, Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated for a moment and kicked the idea of handing it over to the Uchiha Clan out of his mind.
"The police work of the day will be left to Ino-Shika-Cho Clans. At the same time, Uchiha will be notified to strictly suppress the unrest around Konoha Prison and Land of Fire."
Anbu followed the order and left. Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath of dry smoke and looked at the lights of thousands of houses outside the window, with a trace of emotion in his eyes.
Feeling.
"I wish this peace could last until I die. Another year has passed in the blink of an eye..."
Late at night, the moonlight was dim and dim.
Hyuga Clan split the family into the backyard of the owner's house.
The young child's face was full of pain, as if venting his anger, he kept hitting Substitution Log hard, splattering little sawdust.
The next moment, he made the Hyuga Clan starting move, and his painful expression turned into indifference at this moment.
"Gentle Fist·Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms."
Far exceeding the speed expected for this age group, chakra was condensed at the fingertips. In just a few seconds, the Substitution Log in front of him was completely broken.
Behind him, the head of the branch family, Konoha jounin Hizashi Hyuga, Byakugan, who had been silently observing all this, faintly flashed self-blame.
Some time ago, Hyuga Main House's eldest daughter had not really grown to three years old. The patriarch of the Hyuga Clan, his brothers Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Elder couldn't wait to let his children...
Hyuga Neji, who was less than four years old, became the slave of Caged Bird Seal.
In order to let his child understand what a vicious curse the seal engraved on Hyuga Branch House's forehead was, he did not hesitate to unleash his murderous intent on the little girl himself.
As a result, Hyuga Hiashi launched Caged Bird Seal in front of everyone.
While he was hobbies, he also made Neji truly understand something, and completely restrained the carefree innocence that should belong to children.
In the world of ninjas, innocence and kindness mean death and carelessness.
Similarly, Neji has become more taciturn since that day, and his daily training has become harder.
"That's enough, Neji."
"Not enough, not enough! Father, why can weak and powerless people be free? Are we born inferior to others?"
He attacked Substitution Log in a ventive manner, but Neji's wrist was caught by Hizashi.
"Maybe, this is fate."
Neji, who was immersed in hatred and pain, did not notice the self-blame and regret in Hizashi's eyes.
Until the end, he failed to protect his child's freedom and purity. Caged Bird Seal's influence on the optic nerve undoubtedly weakened Neji's talent.
"In the Hyuga Clan, no one can achieve such an outstanding level at your age. Tomorrow is the birthday of the Main Family's eldest daughter, and it is also a big day for the official armistice between Kumogakure and Konoha. Go and see how grand the signing of the armistice agreement is."
Despite the risk of not attending the birthday party, Neji must be as happy as possible. This is the only thing that his useless father can do.
"No, I want to continue practicing and learn Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms as soon as possible. I want to personally prove who is the orthodox with talent."
Seeing that Neji was full of ambition, Hizashi stopped trying to dissuade him. As long as his son was happy, did he make a mistake that day?
Shaking his head slightly, Hyuga Branch House's origin destined Neji to have a deep understanding of his own destiny and bear a weight that does not belong to this age.
The next day, the weather was beautiful.
White clouds are floating in the blue sky, and the breeze is coming slowly, which is comfortable and pleasant.
The envoys representing Kumogakure discussed the specific terms with Third Hokage and the two Hokage Advisor. A long peace is about to come.
Konoha residents lined the streets to welcome him, and the person in charge was all smiles, waving to the crowd from time to time.
When the group passed by the bustling center of Konoha, a street in the distance was decorated with lights, which attracted the attention of the person in charge of Kumogakure.
"It seems very lively there. What are they celebrating?"
Third Hokage glanced around, frowned, and then answered.
"All good things come together. Today is the birthday of the Hyuga Clan Main Family's daughter. That girl should be very lucky in the future. Peace comes on her birthday. What a blessing."
As soon as he said this, the eyes of the person in charge of Kumogakure flickered. He had long been salivating over the fertile land, bustling streets and atmosphere he had seen along the way.
'How can such a village with no sense of crisis be Kumogakure's opponent, especially after Fourth Hokage's death, Third Hokage still has to support a pair of old arms and legs to take over. All of this belongs to Kumogakure. '
Although he was thinking a lot in his heart, the person in charge of Kumogakure was still a little surprised on the surface, and a dark thought immediately came to his mind.
"I have always heard that Hyuga Clan is one of the Shinobi World Three Great Dojutsu family. There are many masters in the family and a rich history. I wonder if we can have the opportunity to visit and learn more?"
What does he want to do?
Exchange glances with Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura without leaving any trace. This request is not reasonable, but it is not offensive either...
Peace is imminent. He will not be stupid enough to go to the Hyuga Clan's clan to explore the top secrets. There is no reason to refuse.
Later, Third Hokage and Kumogakure envoys came together. Hyuga Hiashi was flattered. Hyuga Clan's clan elder was even more proud and warmly received the group.
At the same moment, in Hyuga Branch House's training ground, the sweat dripping on the ground gathered into a shallow puddle.
"What are you hesitating about? What do you hate? What do you hate? Continue to attack, or do you mean that's all you have."
Neji slowly raised his head and roared one last time. The speed of chakra concentration and release was far faster than that of ordinary people of the same age.
"Gentle Fist·Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"
Afterimages passed by, and as the last palm was struck, a pale and strong palm grasped Neji's wrist.
"Qualified, just qualified."
Byakugan Veins popped out, Neji stared at the figure in front of him with a confused tone.
"Who are you anyway?"
"I am the one who can change your destiny."