Chapter 396 Epilogue (End)

Hyuga Clan.

In the courtyard with classical charm, Rizu stood in the corridor and watched two children, a boy and a girl, who were training soft boxing in the open space of the courtyard.

The two are about the same age, but the boy is a little older. The posture of the opponent's soft fist is very brilliant. Every time he strikes, the landing point and strength are not superfluous, but just right.

For his peers, this is a very good result.

Compared to the boy's calm and powerful soft fist stance, the girl is lacking in all aspects, whether it is physical strength or the momentum of the palm, they are all severely suppressed by the boy.

If it wasn't for the boy's deliberate mercy, he would have already lost.

"Okay, you two stop."

Hearing Nizuzu's shouts in the corridor, the boy and the girl stopped their soft fist postures and walked towards Nizuzu at the same time.

"Master Patriarch."

"Father."

Boys and girls said respectfully to Hizuki back and forth.

Hizuru just nodded lightly, looked at the boy, with a rare expression of satisfaction on his face, and said: "Ningji, your soft fist is very good. Whether it is the strength of the secret punch or the speed, it is difficult to find someone comparable to you among your peers. It is no wonder that the name of your genius is spread everywhere in the ninja school. Even when Nizawa was your age, he was still a bit behind you."

"Yes, Lord Patriarch."

Receiving Nizuzu's affirmation, Ning Ci's face was also slightly excited, and his eyes were firm.

Nichizu then looked at the girl. It was his eldest daughter Hinata, the first successor of the clan.

The satisfied look on Rizuru's face disappeared immediately, and instead he showed a more complicated expression. After that, he didn't say anything, just sighed slightly.

However, Hinata's sigh made Hinata feel the great disappointment in his father's heart, so he lowered his head with even more low self-esteem, and his fingers intertwined extremely, like a child who made a mistake, and dared not raise his head to meet Hizuru's eyes.

Ning Ci looked a little hesitant on the side, but he sneaked a glimpse of Hizuru's somewhat heavy face, so he wisely didn't speak.

In the Hyuga Clan, there have been many rumors unfavorable to Hinata recently.

Ningci also heard about this matter.

According to rumors, as the head of the clan, Nizuzu is more inclined to his second daughter Hanabi than the eldest daughter Hinata, hoping to deprive Hinata of the status of heir to the clan, and then the second daughter Hanabi will be in charge.

Ningji thought it was nonsense, but seeing Nizutsu's disappointment with Hinata, Neji believed in the authenticity of this rumor.

However, as a branch of the family, he has no right to interfere with any decisions of the clan.

Even he faintly thinks in his heart that with Hinata's cowardly and kind character, it will be difficult to lead the Hyuga clan in the future.

On the contrary, Hanabi, the second daughter of the patriarch who is younger but more talented in ninja, is also strong enough in character, and will not bow her head when she sees people who are not moving. No matter how you look at it, she is more suitable than Hinata to be the patriarch of the Hyuga clan.

Just as Higashi was about to say something, a Hyuga clan came from the other end of the corridor.

"Master Nizuzu."

"What's up?"

"Mr. Lu Jiu, head of the ninja class, please see me."

After hearing this, Rizu pondered for a while, and then said: "I see, first bring Mr. Lu Jiu to the living room for entertaining, and I will be there later."

"yes."

After finishing the report, the Hinata clan ninja turned and left.

Hizuru turned his head and glanced at Neji and Hinata, and said, "I'm going to meet the distinguished guests now, and the two of you continue to practice sparring here. In addition, Neji, you are not allowed to show mercy to Hinata. If you overprotect her like this, you will only harm her. The Hyuga clan does not need a patriarch who always bows to others."

"yes."

Ning Ci's heart tightened.

Receiving Neji's reply, Hizuru glanced at the eldest daughter Hinata who was still bowing her head again, turned around and left the corridor without saying a word.

After Rizu left, Ning Ci quietly let out a sigh of relief.

The aura exuded by Rizu was too serious, causing him to put a strong psychological pressure on Neji just by standing aside.

Now that he has left today, his heartstrings are not as tense as before.

"Miss Hinata, let's continue sparring. There is still one hour before school time. If the patriarch finds out that we are lazy, we will probably be called over for training after school."

Ningji saw Hinata who was still bowing his head at the side, and didn't know how to comfort him, so he had to follow Nizutsu's order to continue to guide Hinata's training and help Hinata improve his strength.

"Okay, Brother Neji, I will work hard..."

Hinata's soft voice sounded, if it wasn't for Ningci's amazing hearing, it is estimated that this sentence would not be complete.

Seeing Hinata like this, Neji felt a little helpless on his face.

With such a state, how could he bear to be cruel.

"Then, I will leave this matter to Mr. Hiruzu. Hokage-sama attaches great importance to this matter, and I hope Mr. Nikzu can send enough trustworthy branch members to carry out this task."

In the living room, Lu Jiu bowed slightly to Nizuzu, expressing his gratitude to Nizuzu for agreeing to monitor the debt collectors and wandering witches of the Demon Kingdom. At the same time, it also stated the importance of this task. After all, it is related to the kingdom of ghosts. Even if it is a surveillance type task, there may be a possibility of a battle.

"Don't worry, I know the seriousness of this matter, I will let the branch members with outstanding ability to carry out this task."

Regarding Lu Jiu's repeated reminders, Nizuru nodded slightly, expressing that he would deal with it solemnly.

"Then I will take my leave first."

"I'll send Mr. Lujiu off."

Hizuru asked the attendants to follow behind Shikaku and escorted him away from the Hyuga Clan's land.

After Lu Jiu's back disappeared from his eyes, Hizuru stood there and pondered for a moment, then turned and left the room, heading towards the branch's territory.

Since it is a long-term surveillance mission sent abroad, it is definitely not possible to select personnel from the main family, but to select suitable monitors from the branch family to prevent people from the ghost kingdom from making trouble in the fire kingdom.

And this must be what Hokage himself meant.

Because some Hyuga clansmen are beginning to move closer to the roots, the neutral attitude of the Hyuga clan in the past is likely to be broken.

Especially after the destruction of the Uchiha clan, many Hyuga clansmen seemed to be indifferent on the surface, but their hearts were already flustered.

It is estimated that with this move, Hokage also wants to test the ideas of the Hyuga clan.

As long as the Hyuga clan does not break through the final bottom line, then the Hyuga clan can still protect themselves among Konoha.

Having figured out the key point, Rizu moved faster towards the separation territory.

Find out the younger brother Nissai who is already the head of the branch family, and explain to him the task assigned by Hokage.

"I see, brother, but how many people should be sent by the branch?"

Rizu thought for a while, and asked Nizu.

According to Hokage's intentions, Aurome, Inuzuka, and the Yamanaka clan participated in this long-term surveillance mission.

Oil Girl is good at manipulating insects, which can be used to search for enemies, contain them, treat them, poison them, etc.

Inuzuka is good at imitating beast ninjutsu and scent tracking.

The mountain family is good at the secret art of heart turning, and has the ability to perceive.

The ninjas of these three tribes all master different secret techniques, but they all have the same method in finding the enemy, and they will not lose track of the surveillance target.

This is the same for the Hyuga Clan.

Because of the existence of Baiyan, it is difficult for the surveillance target to get rid of Baiyan's pursuit within the scope of Baiyan's surveillance.

What's more, this is a deal between the land of fire and the land of ghosts, presumably those debt collectors and wandering witches will not do anything unnecessary.

But just in case, it is still necessary to monitor the spies in the Kingdom of Ghosts, and they cannot be allowed to be completely free.

In the intelligence war, Konoha has already suffered too much from the Oni Nation.

Nizuka said without hesitation: "There will be ten debt collectors and wandering priestesses who will be stationed in the territory of Fire Nation. Among them, the Ayurome clan will send two clan members, the Inuzuka clan will send two clan members, and the Yamanaka clan will send three clan members. Therefore, the remaining three vacancies will be filled by our Hinata clan clan members, making up the number of ten people."

Day almost nodded, if there are only three people, the branch family can afford it.

It would be a good thing if Hokage's concerns could be dispelled.

Since the Uchiha clan died out in Konoha, many ninja clans have begun to have turbulent waves, especially the Hyuga clan. If there are any major changes in Konoha in the future, the Hyuga clan can be said to be the first to bear the brunt.

It is impossible to maintain a completely neutral attitude.

Must find a new way out.

The two most powerful factions in Konoha today are the Senju faction headed by Sandai Hokage, and the other is the root maintained by Shimura Danzo, which is an extremely powerful fighting faction in Konoha.

As for the neutral faction that is the grass on the wall, the two advisors moved to Koharu and Mito Menyan, and they were directly ignored by the Hyuga clan.

The reason why the two consultants can be neutral and invincible is because of the particularity of their own identities. Whether it is the victory of Hokage or the victory of Danzo, their own strength will be guaranteed.

The Hyuga Clan is different from the past, they have to choose a new backer among Konoha in order to continue the blood of the Hyuga Clan.

Can't be erased from Konoha in an unclear manner like the Uchiha clan.

The dignified Blood Successor Genkai Ninja Clan was wiped out overnight, and the Anbu, who kept monitoring the Uchiha Clan 24 hours a day, only found out the fact that the Uchiha Clan was wiped out the next morning.

In political struggle, there is no right or wrong, only the winner is king, and the loser is the dust.

It is such a simple reality that the Uchiha clan failed in the political struggle with the high-level game.

"It's up to you to choose the members of the branch family who are sent out to perform this surveillance mission. But one more thing to remember is that the three members of the clan sent out to perform this task, their families, should be 'protected' well, and don't let them have any accidents. The Kingdom of Ghosts has the technology to remove the 'caged bird'. If the three members of the branch family are instigated by someone, it will become very troublesome. Moreover, they must be replaced with three other members every six months to continue the mission. They cannot be kept in contact with people from the Kingdom of Ghosts for a long time."

Nichizuki glanced sharply at Nichizai, his expression majestic and cold.

Riji's heart tightened, with resentment and resentment hidden in his eyes, but he still lowered his head, accepted the cruel fact, and said, "I see, brother."

Even if they control the family, the clan still doesn't trust the separation.

It is proof that the three of them have to be replaced every six months. The clan's trust in the branch family has dropped to a freezing point.

Even if he knows that Nichizuki still has a certain affection for his younger brother, in the face of the iron rule of the main family and the division, he will take the lead in ensuring the collective interests of the Hyuga clan.

It's like his proposal to abolish the eldest daughter's status as the heir to the clan, and instead let the more talented second daughter be the heir to the clan.

In his eyes, there may be family affection, but more importantly, it is the family as a whole.

Once the family affection and the family's will go against him, he will not hesitate to choose a strong hand, move his will closer to the family, and abandon all family affection.

It is precisely because of this that it has won the support of many clan elders.

They need a patriarch who thinks about the collective good of the family.

Nichizu is also in their mind, the most satisfied patriarch of the Hyuga clan for decades.

He is both an elder brother and a father, but he is also a man who bears the fate of the Hyuga clan.

Day difference sighed in his heart, feeling very complicated.

From the standpoint of the tribe, he couldn't blame Rizuru for this behavior.

However, from the perspective of family affection, he couldn't agree with Nizuzu's approach.

However, his life, the life of his children, are all in the hands of the Zong family, so what can he do?

Separation All resistance is meaningless.

Even if there is resentment and hostility, they still have to act in accordance with the will of the clan, and they cannot violate the slightest bit.

"Then I'll leave it to you. After selecting the personnel, let them go as soon as possible, so that Hokage-sama can rest assured."

"yes."

Hizuru nodded, and then was about to leave, then suddenly stopped and said: "By the way, if you arrange this task well, I will consider letting Neji learn the soft boxing that can only be mastered by the sect. In short, that's it."

Ignoring the stunned daily errand, he left without looking back.

"Thank you very much, brother."

He is well aware of the weight of Nizuzu's words and how important they are to the future of his son Neji.

Although he doesn't like Nisatsu's cold-blooded style, Nissai still bent down and bowed to his brother Nisashi to thank him.

Ninja School, school time in the afternoon.

"Sakura, do you want to play together later? We will also invite Sasuke-kun over."

A female classmate who usually gets along well came to invite her.

Sakura looked up at the other party, with a look of hesitation on her face, but she quickly thought of something, shook her head reluctantly, and said, "No, I still have books to read."

In front of her was a very thick and heavy book titled "Konoha Medical Ninjutsu Basic Theory Encyclopedia".

is Konoha Medical Ninja Apprentice, a must-read book in the early stage.

It is also a book that Sakura is currently studying hard.

Because she has decided to go to the school's medical ninja training class to learn knowledge, so she must speed up her studies, try to pass the exam in one go, and graduate from the ninja school as a medical ninja.

In this way, the status of "cannon fodder" mentioned by his father Haruno Zhaokou can be avoided.

"Eh? Sakura, your theoretical grades are already very good, so there's no need to work so hard. Besides, this doesn't seem like a compulsory subject."

The female classmate glanced at the title of the book Sakura was reading, and tilted her head to express her doubts.

"Well, because my family wants me to become a medical ninja, I need to master these basics as soon as possible to pass the exam."

Sakura briefly explained.

"That's a shame."

Although I don't understand why Sakura wants to apply for the medical ninja exam, it's not easy for a female classmate to force her to agree.

"You didn't dare to go because you were afraid of being seen with a wide forehead, did you, Sakura with a wide forehead?"

An arrogant voice came over, the former best friend and now the rival in love Yamanaka Ino came over with a mocking face and asked.

His arrogant and arrogant posture made it impossible to connect her with the identity of the eldest lady of the mountain family.

"Ah."

Sakura only had this one-word comment on Ino's provocative behavior.

Ino shuddered.

What does heh mean?

Although there was no mockery on Sakura's face, Ino clearly felt the contempt in it.

"What do you mean? Are you mocking me?"

"It's nothing. Anyway, go and play by yourself. From today on, I will study hard. I won't waste time on such boring games."

Moreover, if you can really invite Sasuke, forget it.

The point is that Sasuke hasn't been really invited once since the first grade. Sakura couldn't help feeling sorry for how much time she wasted in the past.

If you spend all the wasted four years on studying, with your brain, which is smarter than the average person, you can definitely attract Sasuke's attention.

Knock down all these little vixens who are posing.

Thinking of this, Sakura couldn't help but shed tears of regret.

Fortunately, it is not too late to make up for it. Now that I pick up the book and read it carefully, there is still time for everything.

Ino looked at Sakura in astonishment. At this time, shouldn't the other party be jumping in anger while calling her the nickname Ino Boar?

Sakura has changed. This is the only feeling in Ino's heart.

"Okay, if there is nothing else, you go first, I have to study by myself in the classroom for a while."

Sakura politely started to chase people away.

Ino felt that his fist had hit the cotton, and it had no effect at all.

Seeing Sakura's refusal, the people around had no choice but to leave, and went to invite the rest of the students instead.

Seeing the crowd around her disperse, Sakura also heaved a sigh of relief, now she can finally study quietly.

Sakura looked back at the book "Konoha Medical Ninjutsu Basic Theory Encyclopedia" in front of her again.

Editor: Tsunade/.

"Why is the second author's name crossed out?"

Looking at the name of the second editor whose name had been blotted out, Sakura had such doubts more than once.

However, this doubt was quickly put aside by Sakura, and she picked up the book and began to read.

"So you are here, Kakashi, I have been looking for you for so long."

The boy's immature but firm voice came from behind.

Kakashi turned slightly and looked at the boy. The well-known Uchiha fan logo was embroidered on the boy's clothes, which was the family crest of the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Sasuke, the last blood of the Konoha Uchiha clan.

"It's just a little bit late, there's no need to be so anxious, Sasuke."

"Being late for a while? Aren't you late every day? I heard it from others, late king Kakashi. It's hard to imagine how someone like you became the Minister of Anbu. That's a position that only the elite of the elite can hold."

Minister Anbu.

and his father Uchiha Fugaku used to be the captain of the guard, an important position with no distinction between ranks.

is also Hokage's most important confidant.

"Haha, that..."

Kakashi scratched his head in embarrassment, and was about to use other reasons to prevaricate.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense here, hurry up and practice with me. And, what are you doing here? Is this a place to pray for the dead?"

Sasuke glanced around, the tombstones are neatly divided here, and there is a forest outside, which isolates this place from the busy city of Konoha.

Konoha Cemetery.

Rest in peace in the cemetery of the dead.

Kakashi didn't speak immediately, but stood there, letting the gentle wind blow over his cheeks, bringing a little bit of warmth.

Afterwards, Kakashi turned around, looked at the tombstone in front of him, and the black-and-white photo on the tombstone, and a bouquet of white chrysanthemums was quietly placed in front of the tomb.

"It's not something hard to say, today is the death day of my relative, so come here to pay respects, by the way..."

Let yourself always remember the anger and hatred in your heart that has never been appeased!

"By the way?"

"No, nothing."

"Yeah?"

Sasuke stepped forward and looked at the dead man whom Kakashi worshiped.

Konoha Joshin, Hatake Sakumo.

Died in April 41 of Konoha.

In the back, it also wrote about his many outstanding contributions to Konoha during his lifetime, and he was a hero during Konoha's Second Ninja World War.

After reading it, Sasuke was quite surprised.

Although there are only a few strokes, it can also be seen from the other party's life story that the other party is a powerful ninja.

"Sakumo Hatake... Hatake, you have the same last name as Kakashi, is he your father?"

Sasuke guessed and asked.

"Well. He is the ninja known as Konoha White Fang, the ninja I respected the most in the past, and the man I decided to strive to surpass since I was a child."

Kakashi nodded, staring at the photo of his father Sakumo Hatake with a gentle smile on his face, wondering what he was thinking.

"Here is the cemetery where heroes are buried. Then he must have fought countless powerful enemies on the battlefield and sacrificed heroically for Konoha. Even though he didn't witness it with his own eyes, he can still feel his magnificent life."

Sasuke couldn't help showing admiration in his eyes.

Ninjas who sacrificed their lives fighting powerful enemies for the village are dubbed "heroes" by the people.

After death, he will live forever and be remembered by future generations. This is an indelible feat.

He didn't expect Kakashi to have such a heroic father.

"A heroic sacrifice...? If so, that would be really nice."

Kakashi said with a smile.

More than anyone else, he hopes that his father will die on the battlefield instead of ending his life in another way.

Sasuke was baffled when he saw the smile in Kakashi's eyes.

"Let's go, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll teach you an extra hour, after that Anbu still has things to deal with."

Kakashi did not entangle Sasuke on this topic, ignored Sasuke's astonishment, turned and left.

"Hey, Kakashi, wait for me, why are you walking so fast?"

Sasuke trotted to catch up.

Looking at Sasuke chasing after him, Kakashi couldn't help but think of his past self.

It is also like this that I keep chasing something on the road, looking for the meaning of life, and looking for the value of self-existence.

"Sasuke."

"What?"

"Have you thought about what to do after revenge?"

Kakashi asked this question on the road.

"I asked this kind of question suddenly... But it's okay to tell you. After killing Itachi, I want to revive the prestige of the Uchiha clan."

Sasuke's immature face was full of determination.

The glory of the fathers and clansmen was tarnished by the elder brother.

And my goal is to kill the opponent, revive the clan, and let the world know the name of the Uchiha clan.

"I see."

"Why are you asking this question?"

"Probably because we are the same kind of people."

Slightly raised his head to look at a clear blue sky, Kakashi's tone was meaningful.

the Avengers!

(end of this chapter)