"No need for such formalities."
Hyuga Kaze didn't really care about the defection of the Inuzuka and Aburame families. At his level of strength, anything below the Kage level was meaningless, and the Kage level was just something that made him take things a little more seriously.
However, these two families were, after all, a force that could be considered a supplement to the Snow Village and his future rule. Coupled with his desire to watch the excitement, he personally came to pick them up.
"Get up. From now on, we'll be partners in the same village. Just do your job well after joining the Snow Village."
As Hyuga Kaze spoke, he raised his left hand in the air, and the two ninjas who were kneeling on one knee in front of him stood up almost without any resistance.
"Yes, your subordinate will certainly do his duty."
As clan leaders, Aburame Shiki and Inuzuka Tsuru were, after all, figures in charge. Although they were shocked by Hyuga Kaze's methods, they still held back a bit when they spoke.
The other clan ninjas were relatively shocked, even though they already knew that Hyuga Kaze was incredibly strong—after all, that masked man had left in disgrace to Konoha. But experiencing it firsthand was a completely different feeling, and their attitude became even more respectful.
Nodding in satisfaction, Hyuga Kaze continued, "Just do your duty. The overall atmosphere in Yukigami Village is quite good. However, there's one thing I need to mention first: the Land of Snow is quite cold, and there are few places where you can raise parasitic insects and ninja dogs. You might not be used to it, but don't worry, a suitable place will be available soon."
"yes"
Aburame Shiki and Inuzuka Tsuru still believed what Hinata Kaze said.
First, they had previously sent people into the Land of Snow under a white flag to investigate. Second, they did indeed have some connection with the Ino-Shika-Cho trio; before leaving Konoha, some of their members had scattered throughout the Land of Fire, and they had been secretly supporting them during that time. They had also obtained some information from Nara Shikaku and his group through this connection.
Based on what they learned, Yukigami Village was practically their dream village, far superior to Konoha.
Furthermore, after the Ino-Shika-Cho trio left, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others treated them as potential rogue ninjas, using those who wanted to leave to the death, and adding many more hidden spies to monitor the area around the clan's territory.
The Aburame and Inuzuka families are both experts in reconnaissance; how could they not have discovered these watchers?
Seeing the village in such a state of decay, Aburame Shiki and the others were filled with restless desire. Just then, they learned of another piece of news: Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, was also in Yukigami Village, and had even become Hyuga Kaze's woman.
Their hearts were completely moved. She was the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and even she had left Konoha. In addition, the Uchiha clan, the Hyuga clan, and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio had also gone to Yukigami Village. It could be said that the legitimate succession of Konoha was in Yukigami Village.
Therefore, Shiki and the others felt at ease leaving Konoha, and so they contacted Hyuga Kaze through various means.
After agreeing, Shiki Aburame and Tsuru Inuzuka looked at each other for a while, and finally Shiki spoke.
"I apologize, Lord Yukage, but it is difficult to determine the candidates for our clan's Shadow Guard at the moment. I wonder if it would be convenient for you, Lord Yukage, to personally inspect the female ninjas within our clan?"
Perhaps because she had never done anything like a madam before, Aburame Shiki hesitated slightly as she spoke. They already knew the price the Ino-Shika-Cho clans paid for leaving Konoha, and while there were women in both clans willing to make sacrifices, they couldn't quite figure out Lord Yukage's preferences in the short term.
"Chief Aburame, Chief Inuzuka!"
Hyuga Kaze interrupted them, looking somewhat amused and exasperated. To be fair, he was indeed a bit of a lecher, but with Tsunade, Kurenai, Hinata, and Hanabi already at his disposal, he was quite content. There were plenty of beautiful women in the ninja world; his interest in most others was simply a collector's urge. Besides, he didn't really have much interest in girls who played with dogs or insects.
"The Hidden Guard, we'll talk about that later. It's not important. Let things take their course. What I'm asking is how your two families are managing to gather your personnel and supplies. I doubt those old guys will let you gather your manpower so easily."
"Thank you for your concern, Lord Xueying."
Aburame Shiki bowed respectfully and said, "Many members of our family have indeed been taken to the Dark Bureau and Root, and some have gone to the border. Fortunately, we had the Flying Thunder God Kunai that you sent in advance. Currently, the family members we can trust have gathered around the Flying Thunder God Kunai."
Zhiwei paused for a moment, his expression becoming slightly serious.
"As for some clansmen who are really impossible to contact, we can only prioritize the clan as a whole. As for clan supplies, those that are easy to carry are basically already in the sealed scrolls."
"Since you're all ready, please come in."
Hinata Kaze nodded in satisfaction after hearing Aburame Shii's words. As soon as he finished speaking, a mysterious doorway suddenly opened out of thin air in the room. Looking through the doorway, Aburame Shii and the others found that it was a vast space, resembling a training ground, with a small room in the middle.
Forcibly suppressing her inner shock, Aburame Shiki directed her clansmen to enter from the outside, then line up and jump into the portal. After most of the elderly and weak had entered, the ninjas from both families jumped in one by one, gathering in Hyuga Kaze's training room. Although the room was not small, the people from both families were basically crammed together.
"Lord Yukage, our clansmen in Konoha have mostly gathered together, and the others already have Flying Thunder God Kunai. Aren't we going back to Yukage Village now?"
Having successfully escaped Konoha, Inuzuka and the others were so eager to return home that they didn't even have time to be shocked. They couldn't wait to see where they would live from now on.
"Don't rush back now. What's the point of going back now? There's going to be a good show to watch here soon."
As Hyuga Kaze spoke, he created dozens of clones with 3 chakra each, and simultaneously unleashed a string of sealing scrolls.
"Go on, take the supplies we've deposited home."
Hinata Kaze's actions left the members of the Aburame and Inuzuka families dumbfounded and bewildered, unsure whether to ask him anything.
"Hyuga Kaze, what are you up to?!"
Just as Shionome and the others hesitated, Tsunade emerged from the house with Kurenai and the others, looking extremely angry.
"Lady Tsunade!"
When Tsunade came out, the members of both families greeted her and bowed. Tsunade simply nodded in response and then stared at Hyuga Kaze again.
What good show did you just describe?
"Look, here they come," Hinata Kaze said with a smile, pointing to a spot outside the space where a series of explosions suddenly occurred!
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