Several days have passed since the incident outside the Hyuga clan's territory, and Konoha has temporarily returned to peace.
Nominally, Root leader Shimura Danzo was placed in solitary confinement. The Anbu conducted a thorough and meticulous investigation into the assassination attempt that night, leaving no detail overlooked. Even the slightest trace from the battle scene was scraped off and taken back for examination.
And that broken camera... Hyuga Kaze wonders what expressions Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others will have when they find out it's broken.
In short, the next day he received the results of the ANBU ninja's investigation: everything was done by Aburame Ryoma, a traitor from Root, who colluded with several traitors and spies from the Cloud Ninja.
As for the attackers' claim of acting on the orders of Elder Danzo, that's pure slander. And the camera—its contents were completely destroyed by the aftershocks of the battle and cannot be played.
The Hokage has already arranged for the Anbu to investigate other spies and will definitely give the Hyuga clan a reasonable explanation. Hopefully, the Hyuga clan will not misunderstand the village and will not spread false information outside.
Hyuga Kaze had anticipated this outcome. However, he hadn't expected the Root and Anbu to become so overt and blatant in their surveillance of the Hyuga clan's territory.
Therefore, Hinata Kaze decided to find them something to do so they wouldn't be so idle.
Inside the Konoha Ninja Academy, a teacher on the podium spoke eloquently about the core spirit of the Will of Fire and the great achievements of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Every word he spoke was filled with passion, as he wanted to plant the seeds of the Will of Fire in the hearts of these young people.
Down in the audience, Uchiha Sasuke seemed to be in another world, completely oblivious to what was happening. He coldly propped his face up with his hands, his mind filled with thoughts of how to improve his strength, a surging desire for power and a burning desire for revenge.
Several female classmates nearby were discussing quietly.
"Sasuke is so handsome. I wish I could start a family with him."
"Sasuke is of course impeccable, with outstanding strength, outstanding appearance, and that unique cold temperament. I will never let you succeed."
"Sasuke is mine, don't even dream about it!"
......
A bunch of bored fangirls!
Although these words were spoken softly, Sasuke's keen senses had already detected them. Instead of feeling happy, he found them to be annoying cicada chirping.
He was a lone avenger, and he wouldn't consider such trivial matters until he killed that man to avenge his parents and people.
Thinking of that man, Sasuke couldn't help but twitch his brow and clench his teeth.
From a young age, he was his father's pride, and his strength far surpassed that of his peers. By the age of thirteen, he was able to single-handedly slaughter an entire clan!
I'm almost 11 years old, but I can only play house with a bunch of weaklings in the classroom.
Although Sasuke consistently comes in first place in every class competition, he feels no joy whatsoever. This level of skill is far removed from his ultimate goal. More importantly, he's currently feeling lost, unsure how to improve his abilities.
At the ninja academy, every day was spent teaching the so-called Will of Fire, shuriken fighting, and taijutsu. In terms of ninjutsu, they only taught the Three Body Techniques, which he had learned very early on. Compared to his peers, he had no rivals in these areas.
His studies at the ninja academy did little to improve his strength, and he didn't know what his next training steps should be. Without guidance, he didn't know how to improve.
Now, every day when he gets home, he can only practice the throwing techniques and Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique that the person used to teach him over and over again. He has no idea where to learn other taijutsu or ninjutsu.
The Uchiha clan is a prestigious family in Konoha, with a history much longer than that of Konoha itself, and they have accumulated a vast amount of ninjutsu knowledge.
Unfortunately, the clan was wiped out that night, and the clan's territory underwent a major upheaval. Most of the houses and warehouses were destroyed, and no ninjutsu scrolls could be found.
Fortunately, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, agreed to clear out the clan's land, reclaim it for the village to manage and develop, and give him a large sum of money every month, allowing him to focus on improving his strength without distractions.
Thinking about the scene in the clan's territory that he saw when he woke up, Sasuke Uchiha frowned even more deeply. The destructive power was terrifying, and he couldn't imagine what kind of ninjutsu could achieve such an effect.
But no matter what, Sasuke never thought of giving up. One day he would use his own hands to seek justice for his family and loved ones.
Another day passed amidst the teacher's incessant nagging and Sasuke's constant daydreaming.
Surrounded by the other female classmates, Sasuke packed his things with a cold expression and went home without saying a word.
Hyuga Kaze, along with Hyuga Sei and Hyuga Shu, had been waiting at the entrance of the Ninja Academy for about ten minutes. He could sense that there were already quite a few Anbu and Root members watching him, and the coldness and scrutiny in their eyes were crystal clear in his spiritual sense.
Does this mean I'm about to make contact with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?
Hinata Kaze sensed the increasing number of Root and Anbu members and thought to himself with amusement.
At that moment, he saw Uchiha Sasuke walk out with a cold expression, his aloofness and arrogance standing out among the group of kids. He immediately led Hyuga Sei and the others to block Sasuke's path, despite the wary gazes of the Root members.
"Clan Chief Uchiha, may I speak to you in private?" Hyuga Kaze's address was like a sharp sword piercing Sasuke's heart.
Upon hearing this, Sasuke's cold gaze instantly focused on Hyuga Kaze, his words filled with confusion, "Clan leader?"
"Of course, the significance of a clan lies not only in the number of its members, but also in the glory and continuation of its bloodline," Hyuga Kaze said with a smile, displaying his silver tongue. "Even if there's only one member, the Uchiha clan is still a prestigious family in Konoha. Or do you hope that Itachi Uchiha will carry on the name of the Uchiha clan?"
Sasuke's expression grew even colder. "Don't mention that man in front of me. He doesn't deserve the Uchiha clan name!"
"I am indeed the head of the Uchiha clan. Who are you? What do you want with me?"
Sasuke could recognize the Byakugan's features, but he didn't understand what connection he had with the Hyuga clan. The only Hyuga clan member he knew was Hinata Hyuga, but she had already dropped out of school.
"Let me introduce myself. I am Hyuga Kaze, the new head of the Hyuga clan." Hyuga Kaze thought of Mikoto and became even more amiable towards Sasuke. "The Uchiha are the founding clan of Konoha. As fellow clans of ocular jutsu, the Hyuga clan deeply sympathizes with the changes that have befallen the Uchiha clan."
"Just state your purpose. The Uchiha clan doesn't need sympathy," Sasuke said, finding this kind of sympathy particularly unbearable.
Don't provoke a child with delusions of grandeur. Hyuga Kaze put away his smile and became solemn and dignified. "I am here today on behalf of the Hyuga clan to extend an invitation to the Uchiha clan to form an alliance!"
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