Even if you give up some benefits temporarily, in the long run, you can basically make a lot of money.

"Just wait and see what happens next, and then decide on the follow-up ending."

After this incident, not only will the relationship between Konoha and Kumogakure completely deteriorate, but it will also further intensify the conflicts within Konoha.

From this point of view, Ayane is also grateful to Kumogakure for creating such an excellent opportunity for her to lay out her plans in the Hyuga clan and further gather the power within the Hyuga clan.

Without Kumogakure's stimulation this time, it would not be that easy to further infiltrate the Hyuga clan.

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About three days passed after this.

Kumogakure's urging became more and more urgent.

That makes me want to rush into the Land of Fire immediately and teach Konoha a harsh lesson.

But in fact, the real result is that the Kumogakure ninjas at the border of Fire Country restrained themselves very much and did not break through Konoha's defense line.

Regardless of the commotion within Konoha, the atmosphere within the Hyuga clan was also extremely tense.

In the past few days, the senior officials have visited the Hyuga clan more than once and discussed this matter many times.

But judging from the number of times they came, the matter was more difficult than anyone imagined.

Today, in the meeting room of the Hyuga clan clan, all the elders of the clan are here.

In addition, there are Hyuga Hizashi who is a branch jounin, and the third generation Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and the accompanying ANBU who are outsiders.

Rizu was somewhat surprised by such a formation.

"Rizu, we have already discussed how to reply to Kumogakure."

The oldest elder in the Zong family said aloud, and glanced at Hizashi next to him intentionally or unintentionally.

"Has it been discussed? Is there anything else that needs to be discussed about this matter?" Hizu, who was sitting there, sighed lightly and continued: "I was the one who accidentally killed Kumogakure's waiter, and I am the one who got what Kumogakure asked for.

If sacrificing me can prevent more people from dying, then my death is also valuable to the village, and that is enough."

When the elder of the clan heard what Rizu said, he frowned deeply and said, "Rizu, don't make up your mind so easily. You are the head of the clan and the leader of the entire Hyuga clan. Your leadership skills are the most important thing for the entire clan.

Approved. Our family’s bloodline limit is the strategic trump card in the village. Neither the family nor the senior officials in the village will approve of your approach."

"That's right, a pure Byakugan must never be given to Kumogakure."

Hiruzen also nodded at this time, with a firm attitude.

Although he advocates peace as the most important thing, he is by no means a stupid person. He naturally understands the importance of the Byakugan and must not fall into Kumogakure's hands.

"Lord Hokage, having said that, if my body is not handed over, more people in the village will die for it."

"We already have countermeasures for this."

The elders of the clan answered Rizu's questions on Hiruzen's behalf.

He turned slightly to the side, making the Hizashi next to him more obvious.

"Countermeasures?"

"Yes, the reason why the branch exists is for this moment. We will let Hizashi replace you."

The clan elder’s voice was very deep.

Although it was a pity for him to lose a powerful Jonin, compared to Hizashi, Hizashi, as a branch of the clan, was originally born to protect the clan.

There is nothing wrong with using him to replace Rizu's death.

"What?"

"It is inevitable that you will be surprised. But this is the best result. What they want is the body of 'Hyuga Hizashi'. Hizashi has the same appearance as you. They can just fool him for the time being... Wait until the village recovers.

Yunyin doesn’t dare to use this matter to provoke me anymore.”

The clan elder said so.

"However, I was the one who made the mistake, and I shouldn't let Hizashi bear the responsibility."

Rizu frowned, with a slight dissatisfaction in his expression.

"It's about Byakugan, it's not your personal problem anymore. Moreover, Hokage-sama also agrees."

The clan elder looked at Hiruzen on the other side.

"Hokage-sama?"

Rizu looked at Hiruzen in shock.

Hiruzen acquiesced and did not answer.

This is the best result.

Although this is very unfair to Hyuga Hizashi, in order to protect Konoha and the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan, he can only make the separated family become the victim of this incident.

If Hizu wanted to say anything else, Hizashi had already laughed and said: "Okay, brother, don't have any more disputes with the elders and Hokage. I am willing to die on your behalf in this matter, because you

It’s the Zong family.”

Although he smiled freely and naturally, everyone present could clearly feel the powerlessness and sadness beneath Hizashi's smile.

This is the irreversible fate of separation.

When the Zong family encounters life-threatening danger, the people who separate the family, whether voluntarily or forced, must step forward to block all dangers for the Zong family.

Even if this incident originated from the Zong family, the sacrifice was always made by the branch family, and it could only be the branch family.

"But, Neji is still so young..."

"That's why I want to go. What I let Neci see is always just an incompetent father figure. This is my biggest regret. However, thank you for your favor and care over the years and your continued tolerance of my younger brother.

His willfulness. Therefore, I was not lying when I promised that day that I would never attack Hinata again..."

When Hizashi said this, a wry smile finally appeared on his lips.

Can't bear to part with it?

That's not how it feels.

I just feel weird at the moment.

What he has always hated is not his brother Hizu, he only hates the existence of the clan, and hates himself for not being able to protect his son Neji.

As a younger brother and a father, I may have been an incomparable failure throughout my life.

He was just using Rizu's favoritism towards him to vent his various dissatisfaction with the clan.

If it were the other clans, they would have already imprisoned him and treated him as a dangerous person.

"Hizashi..."

"What a pity. I am not a person who can freely control my own destiny like your original maid."

I have no longer thought about freedom.

Therefore, a bird in a cage remains just a bird in a cage.

"Hizashi!"

With a sullen face, it was not Hizashi who spoke to Hizashi, but the elder of the clan next to him.

When Hizashi mentioned "that maid" in Hizashi, he was already furious.

Hyuga Ayane is definitely a shame to the Hyuga clan and a traitor that the clan must eliminate.

Hizashi's unabashed envy and praise were also blasphemous to the clan.

If there wasn't Hizashi here, as well as the Third Hokage and others, he really wanted to activate the caged bird immediately and teach Hizashi what his mission as a branch clan was.

Mentioning this name at this time is undoubtedly a challenge to the authority of the Zong family.

"I am already about to die, so I can express my innermost thoughts openly here. Isn't this also allowed?"

Hizashi looked at the clan elders without fear, with a faint smile on his face, but it gave the clan elders a sense of ridicule.

The clan elder had a gloomy old face and snorted coldly.

"Those who lost the protection of their clan and village and defected can only live in dark ditches for the rest of their lives. They seem to be free, but it is just a false freedom. They are still too young and do not understand the world of ninjas.

of cruelty.”

After Ayane Hinata left, the thoughts that she shouldn't have still spread among the branch families.

This dangerous thought must be rectified in the future.

The clan elders thought so in their hearts.

Hizashi smiled slightly but did not refute.

But if you can gain freedom, even if you can only hide in the dark, you will probably be happy.

At least that way the personality and dignity are intact.

The current separation of families is worse than the rats in the ditch.

"Since you are replacing Rizu, if you have any last words, please leave them as soon as possible. Just like you are talking nonsense here now, you can also vent out whatever you want to do or dissatisfaction with."
To be continued...