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Chapter 402: Dirty Water and the Prince of the Leaf Village!
Chapter 402: Dirty Water and the Prince of the Leaf Village!
The Hyuga Clan!
Within the spacious and tidy main house, the clan elders of the Hyuga Main Family knelt in two rows, with Hyuga Natsuki at the forefront.
"That Danzo, he dares to..." One of the elders angrily cursed after hearing the situation in the Hokage's office.
Natsuki had already informed them of the events that transpired in the Hokage's office.
The elders, who were initially ready to confront the Cloud Village ninjas, were now stunned and hesitant.
They were experts in internal clan conflicts.
When dealing with the branch families, they were fearless, but when it came to the Leaf Village's higher-ups and other villages, they were naturally cautious and hesitant.
Hearing Danzo's plan, they were filled with worry.
Natsuki was their clan leader; how could they possibly hand him over?
"The Hokage hasn't agreed to it yet. Perhaps he'll come up with a better solution!" One of the elders tried to reassure the others.
Many still trusted Sarutobi Kazumi.
"That's right! The Hokage won't abandon us!" The other elders echoed in agreement.
At this moment, they could only hope for the best. How could they possibly oppose the Hokage like the Uchiha clan?
Before they could reach a conclusion, a Hyuga clan member rushed in with a report.
"Clan Leader, the entire village is spreading the news that our Hyuga Clan killed the Cloud Village envoy, and now the two great ninja villages are on the brink of war!"
This news might have started spreading even before the clan leader returned from the Hokage's office, which explained its rapid spread.
"What?!" Natsuki exclaimed, rising from his seat.
He had no time to worry about the clan's 'dignity' and quickly asked, "Are you sure it's our Hyuga Clan and not someone else?"
Even if he was slow, he could sense the deep crisis they were in.
"Yes, it's our Hyuga Clan, and the news has spread throughout the village!" The Hyuga clan member confirmed, having verified the information multiple times due to his anxiety.
This news shattered the elders' composure.
"How is that possible?!"
"It's clearly the Cloud Village's fault!"
"Does the village leadership want to abandon our Hyuga Clan?!"
They understood that these rumors were most likely spread by the village leaders, with Danzo being the prime suspect.
His Root Division was notorious for such tactics, even taking down the formidable White Fang.
Now, with their clan in the crosshairs, they couldn't withstand the pressure.
Despite the Hyuga Clan's large numbers, they knew they lacked the combat prowess of the Uchiha Clan, which was why they sought the Sage Mode.
If the village truly turned against them, they had no power to resist, and their panic was understandable.
"Don't worry! The Hokage will surely resolve this!" Natsuki, true to his honest nature, still held hope in Sarutobi Kazumi.
Meanwhile, on the other side...
Dong Ping sat at Ichiraku Ramen with Hyuga Cangyue and Honglian.
Dong Ping and Honglian had already finished their meals.
Now, it was Cangyue's turn to eat.
Slurp!
Her graceful movements belied her astonishing speed as she devoured bowl after bowl, creating a stack that towered above her head.
"Dong Ping, is there something odd about that kid?" Honglian followed Dong Ping's gaze to the golden-haired, blue-eyed boy standing in the corner, deliberately avoided by the villagers.
She didn't find Dong Ping's interest strange; as a core member of the Skyguard, she knew about his 'prophetic' abilities, and anyone who caught his attention would naturally pique her curiosity.
"What do you think the protagonist of the Ninja World would be like?" Dong Ping asked, his gaze filled with meaning.
Yes, that little boy was the protagonist of the Ninja World.
The Prince of the Leaf Village! And also the son of Kyu Konai's sister (or so it seemed).
Wait!
He was the reincarnation of Asura's chakra, so it was hard to say whose son he truly was.
Despite the other party's bizarre and suffocating worldview, Dong Ping found it hard to believe that they were the offspring of Kyuukona and Namikaze Minato.
In this regard, Rin Namiashi, or Naruto Uzumaki, was much more normal.
Even at such a young age, she had already displayed exceptional qualities.
In terms of hardware, she inherited the Uzumaki physique, possessing immense vitality. Once she starts refining her chakra, she'll undoubtedly become a 'Chakra Ton'.
In terms of software, not only was her intelligence astonishing, but her neural reflexes also matched those of Namikaze Minato.
Whether it's software or hardware, she's at the pinnacle of excellence.
Aside from lacking the Nine-Tails and Asura's chakra, she thoroughly dominates the 'protagonist' Naruto in every other aspect.
But it's fine; with Dong Ping around, he'll naturally find a way to help her cheat.
In the future, Naruto Uzumaki, guaranteed to start as a strong Kage, surpassing a Kage isn't far-fetched, and even attempting to reach the Six Paths is possible.
In the Shinobi World, a child's innate talent can be discerned at a young age.
That's why ninjas need to be trained from a young age.
The major ninja clans start using secret medicines and medicinal baths from a young age, ensuring that when they begin refining their chakra, they'll have more of it, thicker meridians, and excel in various aspects.
This is also the key reason why commoner ninjas' talents can never surpass those of the noble clans.
They're already at a disadvantage from the starting line, and with the difference in resources, it's surprising if they ever win.
A commoner genius like Namikaze Minato is a rare phenomenon, so he can't be considered a regular occurrence.
"Protagonist?"
Hyuga Cangyue lifted her head from the pile of ramen bowls, her gaze fixed on the outside.
Naruto Uzumaki!
While others might not know his identity, how could she not?
Sealed within him was such an evil and immense chakra that she could see with her Rinnegan.
But she truly didn't believe that a Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails could dominate the Shinobi World and be the protagonist.
After all, there had been Jinchurikis of the Nine-Tails before, and they were complete. This current one only had half a 'Yang Nine-Tails', so how could he possibly be the protagonist?
What she didn't know was that this Jinchuriki, compared to the previous two, was completely 'cheating'.
Asura's chakra!
Also being the son of the Six Paths, represented something she could only comprehend herself.
That's why Dong Ping always referred to him as 'Naruto the Prince' instead of Naruto.
Tsk, to have the face to boast about relying on perseverance and hard work to rise, they've truly lost all shame.
"That's right, don't you think every era has its protagonist? The last protagonist was Senju Hashirama, who transformed the Shinobi World from the Warring States era to the era of Hidden Villages. Now, it's time for a new era!"
Dong Ping stopped looking outside to avoid being noticed by the monitoring Anbu and continued the conversation.
The appearance of Naruto the Prince also signified the arrival of a new era.
"No, the new era's protagonist can only be us, the Tenjugo!"
Hyuga Cangyue's tone was firm and domineering.
For her, it didn't matter who the protagonist was; in the end, it would only be Tenjugo, or Dong Ping.
If not, they'd just have to eliminate the other protagonists.
"That's right, the new era's protagonist can only be us, the Tenjugo!"
Honglian nodded in agreement.
She had absolute faith in Tenjugo and naturally didn't want her family to play a supporting role.
"Yes, the protagonist isn't fixed; sometimes, even side characters and bystanders can seize the spotlight and become the protagonist, right?"
Dong Ping left behind an enigmatic statement before ending the topic.
After they left, Naruto timidly entered Ichiraku Ramen.
For some reason, he had a feeling that the group that just left was 'dangerous'.
On the streets!
Dong Ping and the others occasionally heard the villagers' discussions.
"What? Is Konoha about to go to war with Cloud Village? Didn't they just send an embassy?"
"I heard that the Hyuga Clan killed their messenger, and the Raikage is still waiting for an explanation at the border!"
"Damn, why doesn't the Hyuga Clan just die!"
...
The discussions were so extensive because they were closely related to the topic.
But Dong Ping started to mock them.
(End of Chapter)
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