Chapter 370: The Hyuga Branch Family's Concerns

Itachi and Shisui's eyes flashed with surprise.

It turns out that Uncle Haneda (Hokage) had already figured it out...

As expected of the Kage of Konoha, he is indeed meticulous and resourceful.

Of course, this is not speculation, but Haneda knew the truth of the matter from the beginning.

But this was a secret he had never told anyone.

Haneda pushed the floor and the chair moved back a distance, making it easier for him to stand up.

He walked up to Itachi and Shisui, patted their shoulders, and said meaningfully:

"The days ahead won't be so peaceful. Train well and don't forget to spend time with your family."

"Even if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up."

Itachi and Shisui glanced at Haneda, then looked away, only to meet each other's gaze.

The two of them tacitly kept silent and questioned Haneda.

As for the Anbu, the Hokage will tell you what you should know, and don't ask about what you shouldn't know.

The awareness of confidentiality is present from the moment one becomes a ninja, and it is strengthened once one enters the Anbu.

"Yes, Hokage-sama." Itachi and Shisui said in unison.

"Okay, it's not too late, you two should go back first." Haneda said.

Watching Itachi and Shisui leave from where they came from, Haneda sat back in the chair in front of the desk.

He moved the white paper covering what he had written previously, revealing a record of his disordered thoughts.

After staring deeply at the draft for a second, a small flame appeared on his fingers, and the draft turned into ashes under Haneda's gaze.

"For the sake of eternal peace and the development of the entire world, necessary sacrifices are required..."

"Besides, with these eyes, no one will be sacrificed in the end."

Whispering, Haneda finally made his decision.

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On the other side, the Hyuga clan land.

Since the Byakugan has the ability to detect over extremely long distances, there have always been many Hyuga clan ninjas in the reconnaissance team.

Previously, when Haneda was testing his abilities at the third training ground, the noise he made was so loud that it attracted the attention of the reconnaissance squad.

That terrifying chakra aura was recorded by the Hyuga clan's ninjas.

At this time, on the outskirts of the Hyuga clan, at the home of the clan leader Hyuga Hizashi.

A large group of ninjas from branch families gathered here.

"Hiashi-sama, our people have observed that the chakra is the chakra of Hokage-sama."

"Since a year ago, Hokage's chakra has become deeper and stronger, but he seems..."

Someone who had split up the family said this with an embarrassed expression.

The other members of the branch family, including Hizashi, knew that the speaker did not continue speaking.

In the search for the time tunnel to the moon, Haneda promised to help solve the problem of the bird in the cage in order to go to the Hyuga clan's library to look for information in a legitimate way.

But so much time has passed, and the Hokage's strength has increased, but the problem of the bird in the cage has not been solved.

Although, Haneda has severely warned the main family many times in recent years, and asked the main family to promise in the clan meeting that everyone in the Hyuga main family and the branch family is equal, the children of the branch family will no longer be caged by the main family in the future.

but……

The freedom they longed for day and night was not solved. The Hokage's behavior was like drawing a big pie for them, giving them some sesame seeds and crust to give them hope.

However, the bird in the cage is always on my face, and is always there when I wash my face or look in the mirror.

Never resolved.

The pie that Haneda painted was always right before his eyes, but he could never get closer.

Hizashi knew this, but he really couldn't tell Haneda about it in person.

Haneda is the Hokage of Konoha, a powerful figure with real strength.

Although he usually behaves friendly enough, it is never good to bother him.

Besides, Haneda had already told them to wait, he had found a solution, it just took time.

No one knows how long this time will be. Asking is equivalent to urging, which will affect Haneda's favorability towards the Hyuga branch.

What if we offend the Hokage and the good situation of the branch family is ruined?

For the sake of the overall situation, Hiashi had no choice but to draw a pie:

"It's almost there, it's almost there, I've already asked the Hokage, it still takes time."

I have to say that making empty promises is indeed a good way to satisfy one’s hunger, especially for prestigious people.

Most people are quite satisfied with this result.

However, there are always some anxious people who ask:

"Master Clan Leader, did the Hokage say a specific time? How long will it take?"

Hizashi's eyelids twitched, and he pretended to be calm and replied:

"No, the bird in the cage is not that easy to crack. If it were that easy, it would have been opened long ago."

"The people of the branch family have been trying for generations. Some of them inquired from the main family and tried to play the emotional card, while others devoted their lives to studying the sealing technique..."

"The caged bird is not that easy to crack. Lord Hokage needs time."

At this point, Hizashi laughed and pretended to be happy:

"But, Hokage-sama told me that the progress is very fast, and there are still some key parts missing."

Those who were eager heard the first half and started laughing, but the second half dampened their hopes.

Those who practice or do research know that most of the steps ahead are simple, but the last step is often very difficult to take.

Hizashi said this for a convenient response, which could both maintain the reputation of Hokage-sama and leave room for Hokage-sama to defend him.

The key part is difficult and requires not only time but also inspiration.

When someone asks you again, just say something similar.

Anyway, who can say for sure about things like inspiration?

Just as the people from the separated family were leaving in disappointment, a figure appeared above their heads.

The bright moonlight shone on the figure, and the cloak of the Fifth Hokage fluttered in the breeze.

That's the Hokage, Uchiha Haneda!

"Hokage-sama!" someone shouted excitedly.

It has been a long time since the last time the Hokage came to the Hyuga clan.

Last time, Haneda said that he had found a way to unlock the caged bird, and this time, could it be...

Already cracked? ! !

Combined with what Nichi said before, the vast majority of the family members are certain that this is the case!

Lord Hokage has always been a man of his word, and he will definitely fulfill the words and promises he makes.

Now, Haneda might not be here to fulfill his promise!

Hizashi watched Haneda fall from the sky. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but finally closed it again.

What he just said was all false. He did not take the initiative to find Haneda to ask about the bird in the cage.

When he took the initiative to find Haneda, it was always for work.

Hiashi wasn't sure why Haneda came to the Hyuga clan's land.

He even came to his home, the home of the patriarch who represented the collective consciousness of the branch family.

Did they crack the bird in the cage, or did they say it would take time, just like last year, or maybe... it simply couldn't be cracked!

Hizashi went towards Haneda with a nervous heart.

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