He was Orochimaru's student, after all, as well as Nawaki's teammate, and he had learned Medical Ninjutsu from Tsunade. No matter how you looked at it, he belonged directly to the Hokage's faction.
Now he no longer had the Caged Bird Seal, either, and no one could control him.
If Hiruzen Sarutobi did not favor him, who else would he favor?
The Hyuga Clan, which had set up a state within a state in the village?
What a joke.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew solemn as he said to Hyuga Akira, "I know you have a formula for removing the Caged Bird Seal, but I hope you won't remove it from the Branch Family members."
This was his real reason for summoning Hyuga Akira.
Chapter 193: A Deal and the Jonin Exam
The Hyuga Clan was divided into the Main Family and the Branch Family, and the Main Family had always controlled the Branch Family.
Hiruzen Sarutobi knew about the resentment some Branch Family members held toward the Hyuga Main Family.
They were still at war. If the Branch Family broke free of the Main Family's control, internal strife would inevitably erupt within the Hyuga Clan.
That would affect Konoha's current situation.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could not allow that, which was why he had put this condition to Hyuga Akira.
"That's not something I can control." A troubled expression appeared on Hyuga Akira's face. "You know I'm a giving person. If they get on their knees and beg me, and give me money and gifts, I won't be able to help myself."
What the hell kind of giving person needs people to kneel and beg, and even give him money and gifts?
Apologize to every giving person in the world!!! You bastard!!!
Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his head, feeling a headache coming on.