Chapter 582: The Experiment: The Little Aunt!
Chapter 582: The Experiment: The Little Aunt!
The Leaf Arena!
The arena buzzed with excitement as a large crowd gathered early in the morning. Today marked the start of the quarterfinals and the beginning of the Konoha Collapse Plan.
Tang Ping and his group, of course, had a special viewing area reserved for them in the Heavenly Castle.
"How did I get eliminated?" Tang Ping asked Minoko beside him.
He had asked Hyuga Tsukimi to impersonate him, but their communication ended before his team's elimination in the Tower of Death to avoid affecting the plot.
This was to ensure the story remained consistent.
"You were defeated by Two Poles... Sasuke Uchiha!" Minoko started to say the name but quickly corrected herself.
Tang Ping's influence was so strong, and the titles he gave were so intriguing that they easily caught on.
For instance, nicknames like 'Two Poles,' 'Naruto Prince,' 'Princess Hinata,' 'Pot King,' and 'Ninja Bear' were known among the Heavenly Castle's upper echelons and those familiar with them.
Speaking of which, they had done some research on Tang Ping's nicknames.
After all, Tang Ping wasn't an ordinary person; with his terrifying prophetic abilities, who would ignore his words?
Indeed, the nicknames he came up with had profound meanings.
"Is that so!" Tang Ping didn't find it strange that 'he' was defeated by Two Poles.
In this Chuunin Exam, aside from Gaara, the Jinchuriki, Two Poles was indeed a top-tier fighter. It was only natural for him to pretend to lose to such an opponent; it would be strange if he lost to just anyone.
After all, their team hadn't shown exceptional strength before, so it wasn't impossible for them to 'lose.'
Of course, the Sand Siblings suspected they were throwing the match, but they had no evidence.
There was also the matter of Moonlight Gale, the pale-faced, constantly coughing, dark-circled-eyed Special Jonin, who had passed away.
A cause for celebration!
What could one do? His fiancee, Makizuki Yuki, was a renowned beauty in Konoha.
Countless people envied, resented, and hated him for having such a beautiful wife-to-be.
Now, before their marriage, she had become a lovely young widow, causing countless ninjas to feel excited... no, deeply saddened, and undoubtedly willing to comfort her.
Hmm... Tang Ping didn't know what to say about this, except that it was the inertia of the plot.
However, Moonlight Gale had nothing to do with him, so aside from lamenting Makizuki Yuki's unfortunate situation, he had no other thoughts.
The first quarterfinal match was between Naruto Prince and Neji.
In the previous Hyuga civil war, Neji had defeated Hinata.
Tang Ping remained reserved about this.
How could a blackened Hinata possibly lose?
After overcoming his character's weakness, Neji was no match for the bloodline-powered Hinata.
There was only one possibility for her defeat: it was staged!
The relationship between the two siblings was completely different from the original plot.
With Hyuga Dazo's death, Neji and Hinata had become almost inseparable, their relationship incredibly close.
Under such circumstances, it wasn't impossible for them to throw the match.
The reason, of course, was that Hinata wanted to maintain a low profile and preserve her usual character.
As for Neji, the genius of the Branch Family, wasn't it only natural for him to defeat her, the 'timid' young lady of the Main Family?
"I never expected the Hyuga Branch Family to produce such a genius!" Hyuga Tsukimi, sitting in front, muttered as she watched the fight below.
She had impersonated 'Tang Ping' and was defeated in the Forest of Death, so she hadn't seen Neji's performance before the quarterfinals. Only now did she truly witness his strength.
To be honest, Hyuga Neji, as a graduate from the previous year, was genuinely top-notch.
He truly lived up to the word 'genius.'
As long as you didn't compare him to monsters like Kakashi, Wendou, or Tang Ping, and he didn't encounter a protagonist with cheats like Naruto Prince or Two Poles, he was genuinely invincible.
Unfortunately, his genius was destined to be the perfect background and stepping stone to highlight the protagonist.
Indeed, this was evident when he died trying to save Naruto in the future Fourth Ninja World War.
In reality, did Naruto Prince even need saving?
Six Paths LYB was always watching from the Pure Land, and even if the Ninja World were to be destroyed, he would remain unharmed.
It could be said that the Ninja World was merely a plaything for the Otsutsuki Clan, and everyone else should just quietly play their background roles and be stepping stones. If you insisted on standing out, who would die if not you?
"Another little bird yearning to escape its cage!" Tang Ping commented.
"Among the Hyuga Branch Family, who wouldn't want to be a bird breaking free from its cage?" Hyuga Tsukimi asked in response.
Indeed, this was the common sentiment among the Hyuga Branch Family, not an exception.
"Do you think that if the Hyuga Clan could break free from being caged birds, would they be willing to join us at Tenkudo?" Tang Ping suddenly spoke up.
This was an idea that suddenly occurred to him.
He had a particular interest in the Hyuga Clan.
After all, their Byakugan, on the battlefield, was like a 'human radar', and its strategic value was truly exceptional.
Every time Konoha engaged in a Ninja World War, they could strike a decisive blow, thanks not only to their rich heritage but also to the power of the Byakugan.
Tang Ping was envious!
Even though the Byakugan was far inferior to the Reincarnation Eye, there were so many of them!
"Of course they would be willing, but can you make it happen?" Hyuga Tsukimi inquired.
She remembered correctly that, in the past, they had been unable to find a solution.
"Hmm, I've thought of a way. If we add an additional seal, keeping only the ability to destroy the Byakugan when the caged bird dies, wouldn't that work?" Tang Ping suggested.
Yes, removing the caged bird seal was extremely difficult, but sealing the caged bird was not as challenging.
For example, it was difficult to open a sophisticated lock without damaging the protected item, but adding another lock on the outside significantly reduced the complexity.
"Are you sure?"
A look of interest appeared on Hyuga Tsukimi's face.
She had an intense hatred for the Hyuga Clan, and if not for Tang Ping's restraint, she would have followed in the footsteps of the Great Filial Son and annihilated the clan long ago.
Hearing about an opportunity to harm the Hyuga Clan, she couldn't help but be intrigued.
"In theory, it should work..."
Tang Ping spread his hands.
According to his research, there shouldn't be any issues, but without actual testing, he couldn't guarantee it.
"I think there's someone who would be perfect for this experiment!"
Uchiha Yae, sitting next to Hyuga Tsukimi, suddenly spoke up.
"???"
Tang Ping and Hyuga Tsukimi looked at each other, unsure who she was referring to.
"Hyuga Hanabi!"
Uchiha Yae blurted out an unexpected name.
Yes, the famous 'little sister-in-law', whose popularity among the Hyuga clan surpassed even that of Princess Hinata.
Currently, she was only seven years old, just the right age to start at the Ninja Academy.
In the original storyline, as the daughter of the clan leader, she naturally didn't have the caged bird seal.
The problem was that Hyuga Dazo had already passed away, and while Hinata was spared due to the Great Elder's promise, her younger sister Hanabi's situation was different.
A few years ago, she had been branded with the caged bird seal and became a member of the Branch Family.
Given Hanabi's personality, she wasn't the docile type, and if there was the slightest chance to break free from the caged bird seal, she would surely 'volunteer' to be the test subject.
"Interesting, go ahead and arrange it!"
Tang Ping, also intrigued by this well-known 'little sister-in-law', nodded in agreement.
As for why Uchiha Yae had interjected, he understood that she was helping out her 'experiment' partner.
Being a test subject came with risks, but without any cost, unlike the Hyuga Branch Family members who would have to pay a price for such treatment.
As they conversed, the match below was nearing its conclusion, with Naruto bursting out of the ground and delivering a knockout punch to Neji.
Hmm, a ninja with the Byakugan had been caught off guard and knocked down.
If not for Neji's depleted chakra, one might suspect he had been bribed.
After the first round of battles, it was supposed to be the second group's turn, but since Sasuke and Kakashi hadn't arrived yet, the order of the matches was adjusted.
The home team had the advantage and could do as they pleased.
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This match was a perfect example of losing the battle but winning in life.
Tang Ping didn't have a high opinion of the Nara Clan, known for their laziness.
The clan's laziness was a result of being too well-fed.
If they encountered a strong enemy and their own food supply was scarce, he wondered if they would show any fighting spirit.
As he thought about this, the second match ended, and the third match between Chino and Kan Kyuro was quickly decided as the latter conceded, pushing the final match to the last round.
Sasuke vs. Ichibi Ro! Both were highly anticipated and popular seed contestants, the most eagerly awaited by all.
Unfortunately, one of them was late, and just as the referee began the countdown...
Leaves fluttered in the wind.
(End of Chapter)
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