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Chapter 399: The Cloud Ninja's Scheme!
Chapter 399: The Cloud Ninja's Scheme!
Night!
The Hyuga Clan's residence was illuminated, and the commotion rose into the night sky.
For the traditionally conservative Hyuga Clan, such a scene was a rare occurrence.
However, today was the third birthday of the Hyuga Clan's 'Byakugan Princess,' so it wasn't surprising that the clan was celebrating.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue quietly stood on a tree outside the clan leader's residence.
With their strength, they naturally didn't have to worry about being discovered.
Even within the village, the Hyuga Clan wouldn't casually activate their Byakugan, so there was no need to worry about being detected.
With their capabilities, avoiding detection by the Byakugan was not an issue, provided they were prepared.
Upon reaching the Hyuga Clan's territory, Hyuga Cangyue spoke up.
"Is something going to happen to the Hyuga Clan?"
Hearing these words, one might assume she was concerned about trouble within the clan.
But if you listened carefully, you could detect the hidden joy and expectation in her tone, clearly hoping for some excitement.
"Hmm!"
Dong Ping nodded slightly but didn't elaborate further.
After all, his ability to 'prophesy' wasn't a secret among their upper echelons, so he didn't bother explaining how he knew this information.
In fact, it was as he said.
Once they became aware of this, no one ever questioned how Dong Ping obtained such knowledge when encountering related situations.
After all, prophecies weren't uncommon in the Shinobi World.
There was the great toad sage on Mount Myouboku, and Maitreya, the Demon Nation's Shrine Maiden, was a more recent example.
Having one more person with prophetic abilities, like Dong Ping, wasn't something that couldn't be accepted.
On the contrary, they tacitly kept it a secret, treating it as a trump card for the Skyguard.
"Should I 'help' by taking action?"
Hyuga Cangyue's eyes flickered as she made a suggestion.
Note that her offer of 'help' meant using her organization's identity, but the outcome for the other side was uncertain.
Given her resentment towards the Hyuga Clan, she couldn't take advantage of the situation, as her 'caged bird' hadn't been freed yet.
However, she could seize the opportunity to cause trouble for the Hyuga Clan.
"No need, we'll just watch the show!"
Dong Ping shook his head directly.
He was well aware of her 'dangerous personality' and wouldn't give her any chance to act.
If one were to compare their levels of darkness, only a blackened Uchiha Yae could rival Hyuga Cangyue, making her the true 'dark' character.
She might be docile and obedient in front of him, but outside, who knew what she'd do?
"Alright then!"
Hyuga Cangyue agreed with a hint of disappointment.
If Dong Ping hadn't stopped her, she genuinely wanted to vent the anger built up from being interrogated by the clan elders these past few days.
Just as they secured their front-row seats to spectate.
Cloud Village Embassy
A figure stealthily slipped out.
And outside the embassy, the Shadow Division was keeping watch.
However, the Cloud Ninjas had made thorough preparations for their scheme, making it impossible for the Shadow Division to detect them.
Soon after.
A Cloud Ninja, dressed in black, had reached the outskirts of the Hyuga Clan leader's residence but was immediately spotted by two figures in the tree.
"He doesn't think he can do anything in the Hyuga Clan with just himself, does he?"
Hyuga Cangyue's eyes shimmered with blue light, seeing through the intruder, and her tone carried a hint of disbelief.
In terms of reconnaissance abilities, no bloodline could surpass the Byakugan, so how could he go unnoticed in an area filled with Byakugan users?
"You're wrong," Dong Ping explained. "The Hyuga Clan wouldn't activate their Byakugan without reason, and with the intruder's thorough intelligence, it's not difficult for him to accomplish his mission!"
Normally, Hyuga Cangyue's statement would be correct, but in this case, it wasn't.
Just like in the pre-transmigration business world, the imagined business wars were filled with intrigue, but the reality involved wire-tapping, poisoning, stealing official seals, and reporting to authorities.
It's safe to say that the gap between imagination and reality was immense.
Soon after.
The black figure that had infiltrated the Hyuga Clan emerged, carrying a small person.
"..."
Hyuga Cangyue was speechless.
She had thought the heavily guarded Hyuga Clan leader's residence was impenetrable, and even though it wasn't her concern, she felt a bit embarrassed.
At this moment, sounds of chaos also echoed from within the clan leader's residence.
"The young mistress is missing!"
Along with this cry, a large number of Hyuga clan members rushed out.
Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue exchanged a glance, then quietly followed the ninja leader carrying the Noble Family's young mistress.
Indeed, both Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue were aware of each other's identities.
Though they didn't know the reason for the ninja leader's actions, it wasn't their concern. They were content to watch the drama unfold.
The ninja leader didn't dare to rush out of the Hyuga clan territory openly but chose to exit through various hidden corners.
Now, the advantage of the Hyuga clan occupying a vast territory became evident.
Even with the ninja leader's already impressive speed, they were clearly familiar with the Hyuga clan's patrol routes and layout. However, escaping the clan territory would still require some time.
This delay allowed Hyuga Natsuki to catch up with them at the edge of the clan territory.
"Release Chayote!"
As soon as he got close, Hyuga Natsuki shouted and took action.
Eight Trigrams Palm!
He called out first to avoid endangering Chayote if the ninja leader was caught off guard.
By giving a warning, the ninja leader wouldn't risk Chayote's safety.
After all, a hostage is only useful alive; any harm to them would render them useless.
Huff!
Hyuga Natsuki's palm strike shattered the air, sending a powerful force towards the distant dark figure.
As the clan leader and an elite Jonin, he had battle experience from his younger days, making his strength genuinely formidable.
The dark figure turned around, revealing their face.
'Damn!'
Upon seeing the ninja leader's face, Hyuga Natsuki's mind flashed with this thought.
Unfortunately, it was too late to hold back now.
The ninja leader's face showed determination, and instead of evading, they willingly faced the enraged Eight Trigrams Palm.
Bang!
Their body was sent flying like a broken leather, and blood splattered everywhere.
"What a performance!"
Dong Ping, hidden in the shadows of a nearby building, witnessed the entire scene and couldn't help but exclaim in his mind.
Apparently, the ninja leader had a backup plan.
If they succeeded in taking Chayote away, it would be ideal.
But if they failed, they could use their own life to create trouble for the Hyuga clan.
If the ninja leader had used Chakra to enhance their body, this Eight Trigrams Palm strike would never have had such devastating power.
The ninja leader was at least Jonin-level in strength; they weren't made of tofu, were they?
However, by not using Chakra to strengthen their body, they made themselves no stronger than an ordinary person. Not being a 'Taijutsu-type' ninja, they were easily killed by the palm strike.
With the death occurring within the Hyuga clan territory, even if it seemed unreasonable, it would become reasonable.
Such an incident, not just in the Shinobi World, but even in Dong Ping's previous life with its strict laws, would still follow the principle of 'the dead have the final say.'
Regardless of the ninja leader's wrongdoings, if you killed them, wouldn't you be at fault as well?
In summary, whoever creates the most commotion has the most justification.
Now, with a dead ninja leader from the Cloud Village, the Leaf Village had to provide an 'explanation' to the Cloud Village.
After all, the death occurred on their territory, and no matter how they explained it, this fact wouldn't change. They couldn't claim their ninja leader went looking for trouble, could they?
Well, even if it were true, no one would believe it!
It's safe to say that the Cloud Village's 'bumping cans' incident was meticulously planned.
The commotion within the Hyuga clan naturally awakened the others.
Even the Cloud Village Embassy seemed to realize that their ninja leader had 'disappeared' and began searching for them.
Dong Ping, of course, couldn't appear directly, so he had to leave first and then 'receive the news' and return.
He wasn't about to miss the front-row seat for this spectacle.
Hyuga Cangyue followed, and although she had a mind for trouble, she never acted without Dong Ping's presence.
With a few Teleportation Jutsu, they arrived outside the clan territory, pretending to be on their way to the Hyuga clan.
From their departure to their return, less than two minutes had passed.
But when they arrived at the scene, they found it already secured by numerous Security Force Uchiha members and several Shadow Division members.
Naturally, this blockade only applied to civilians and ninjas; Dong Ping had no trouble entering.
(End of Chapter)
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