Chapter 230 Negotiation with Hyuga
Early morning, Hokage Building.
Hinata's father, Hyuga Hiashi, knocked on the door of the Sandaime's office and walked in with a nervous heart.
"Hokage-sama."
Rizu pushed open the door and bowed immediately.
"It's Hiashi. You should know that the Kumogakure delegation encountered trouble in your place, right?"
Of course, Hiashi knew how the ninjas from Kumogakure died.
Those people wanted to kidnap his daughter Hinata, but as a father, he caught them and shot them to death on the spot.
Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with Rizu, as a father, killing the human traffickers who kidnapped his daughter.
But the diplomatic impact of this incident is very serious!
The Cloud Village sent an envoy to Konoha to negotiate peace.
The Sandaime attached great importance to the Kumogakure delegation, but several of them died before they even arrived in Konoha.
No matter how they defend themselves, the Hyuga clan must be held responsible.
Rizu explained with a stiff face:
"The Cloud Ninja attacked the main family and tried to take the Byakugan."
"I sent people to stop them, but the tribesmen were too angry and the blow was too heavy."
"Hokage-sama, you also know the importance of the main family to Hyuga and the importance of the Byakugan to Konoha."
The Sandaime blew out a puff of smoke, put down his pipe, and shook it:
"The Kumogakure just reprimanded me in person. They demanded an explanation from Konoha."
"They have already collected evidence that you killed their people."
"Hiashi, you also know that peace in Konoha is hard-won, right?"
"The Third Ninja World War lasted for three years, and we fought against Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure for another three years on and off."
"What the village desires now is peace!"
The Sandaime looked up at Hiashi and said in a deep voice:
"You are the head of the Hyuga clan. I can't hand you over to Kumogakure to vent my anger."
"It's impossible for any of the clans."
"How about this, I heard that your brother looks a lot like you, and he's from a separate family."
"According to the rules of the Hyuga clan, in order to protect the Byakugan, the branch family must make any sacrifice for the main family."
After the Sandaime hinted at Hiashi, he did not continue.
He looked at Rizu, quietly waiting for Rizu's decision.
After a few seconds, Rizu said:
"Hokage-sama, allow me to discuss this with the clan elders."
"After all, Hiashi is also the head of the Hyuga branch family."
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After leaving the Hokage building, Hiashi's expression instantly turned gloomy.
Just as he expected, the Sandaime would choose to sacrifice the interests of the Hinata for the sake of peace.
But this kind of benefit is of no concern to the Hyuga clan.
After all, Hiashi's younger brother Hiashi was just a branch of the family.
The death of the branch family had little impact on the Hyuga clan.
Ri Zu had already guessed what the outcome would be after discussing with the elders of the tribe.
As long as it does not affect the interests of the main family, the branch family can be completely sacrificed.
Hiashi walked to the huge gate of the Hyuga clan and stopped.
Every member of the branch family who walked in bowed and greeted Rizu politely, and then went in politely.
Rizu sighed, opened the door and walked in.
When he arrived at the ancestral hall, he said to the branch family guarding here:
"Let the elders come to the ancestral hall..."
"Send Hizashi here too."
After saying this, Rizu walked into the ancestral hall.
The Hyuga clan has strict rules, and within five minutes after the clan leader gave the order, the elders and Hizashi arrived.
Hiashi looked at Hiashi with a complicated look and said in a low voice:
"Hokage-sama has already talked to me about what happened in Kumogakure last night."
"He hopes someone can replace me to appease the anger of Kumogakure."
The Great Elder said angrily:
"Why did Hokage-sama let us Hyuga clan sacrifice ourselves? Doesn't he know the importance of the Byakugan?"
"Yes, we Hyuga are also a big family in Konoha. How can Lord Hokage make such a decision?" an elder echoed.
Rizu saw that the elders had misunderstood his meaning and thought that he wanted the people of the main family to turn a blind eye to Yunyin.
He had to come out and explain:
"Hokage-sama wants someone from the branch family who looks like me to make a sacrifice so that peace can return to Konoha and Kumogakure."
When the elders heard that the Sandaime was not going to sacrifice the main family, the anger on their faces immediately disappeared.
They all looked at Hizashi.
As Hiashi's younger brother, Hizashi is 60% similar to his elder brother. Isn't he a completely expendable person?
The great elder said:
"Let Hizashi go. It is the branch family's mission to protect the Byakugan at all costs."
The second elder agreed and echoed:
"I'll sacrifice myself for the clan leader as the head of the Hiashi clan. If Kumogakure continues to provoke me, Konoha will really have to fight Kumogakure again."
Rizu said: "We can find other people, Rizu him..."
Hiashi interrupted, "Brother, I'll go. There's no one in the clan who looks like you."
"But Neji..."
"I'll trouble you, brother, to take care of me."
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The elders stood aside with indifferent expressions. It would be best if Hizashi was willing to take the initiative to die.
If he didn't want to, they would have to help him save face.
At this time, a branch family came in hurriedly and reported:
"Master clan leader, Uchiha Haneda is here."
"Uchiha Haneda?"
The Rizu brothers and the elders were all stunned and horrified.
They were not aware that Haneda was preparing to run for Hokage, and they mistakenly thought that Haneda was here to kill people.
Three years ago, Hinata betrayed Uchiha Haneda.
With Haneda's temper that made him dare to kill Danzo and Ōnoki in front of them, they must die!
The elders all brought Hiashi and Hiashi to their front and said in unison:
"Master clan leader, Uchiha Haneda is of noble status. Only if you entertain him will it be in accordance with the etiquette of hospitality."
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At the home of the Hyuga clan leader.
Haneda, served by the maids of the Hyuga clan, sipped tea and watched Hinata and Neji training across from him.
Rizu hurried over and was relieved when he saw Haneda sipping tea calmly.
"Lord Haneda, are you here?" Hiashi asked cautiously.
"I want to run for Hokage."
"A Ground Ninja Conference will be held tomorrow morning. I need the Hyuga clan to join forces with the Uchiha to force the Sandaime to step down."
Haneda got straight to the point.
Upon hearing this, Hiashi and Hizashi were both shocked.
Uchiha Haneda, who had been away from the village for three years and was almost treated as a traitor, was actually going to run for Hokage? !
Are you kidding me? ! !
Before Hiashi and Hizashi could react, Haneda continued:
"As payment for the Hyuuga and Uchiha alliance, I will help you with the Kumogakure matter."
"I already know about the news that the Sandaime compromised with Kumogakure."
Speaking of Kumogakure, Haneda couldn't help but say angrily:
"Konoha actually chose to sacrifice its own people to appease the anger of Kumogakure and achieve that ridiculous peace..."
"Are you kidding me?!"
"When did Konoha, which defeated the four major ninja villages in three battles, become so weak!!"
Haneda raised his head and fixed his eyes on Hiashi:
"So, I'm here to unite with the Hyuga, drive the Sandaime out of office, and become Hokage!"
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