[No matter what was done, it all boils down to one sentence: "For Konoha."]
It seems like it can be washed clean now.
So, is it acceptable to sacrifice oneself for the sake of Konoha?
"Don't waste it."
*Snap*
[Little White 002 is picking at his ear.]
[He stuffed a cloth stained with blood and an unidentified yellow substance into Jiraiya's mouth.]
"Stop making such a racket, can't you see we need to poop?"
Jiraiya: "..."
[She rolled her eyes and was lulled to sleep by the rag used to clean up the mess from her own anal bloom.]
[Let the White Zetsu and the others see Jiraiya... Tsunade is truly a genius.]
It's not actually that serious.
Most importantly...
Jiraiya offended Naruto.
Otherwise, the White Zetsu and the White Zetsu wouldn't actively seek trouble.
When Jiraiya woke up, he saw a large group of white humanoid creatures needing to relieve themselves.
That's utterly speechless.
But soon, his expression changed.
[Influenced by White Zetsu and the Little Whites.]
He felt it too.
And then this feeling came.
We're doomed.
The pain and bleeding aren't the most important things.
["Beep beep beep... splash splash splash—"]
Jiraiya: "..."
Everyone in the ninja world: "..."
Thankfully it wasn't mealtime.
[Within the Hyuga clan's territory.]
[After Hiashi Hyuga helped several highly respected elders to their seats.]
He turned to face all the Hyuga clan members, who were now fully dressed in their combat uniforms.
"I think many of you know... what awaits you, right?"
No one answered.
Hiashi Hyuga glanced at the funeral hall not far away.
[Looking at Hyuga Hizashi's portrait.]
He took a deep breath.
Then the blood vessels around her eyes bulged uncontrollably.
[Eye roll!]
"Gentlemen."
"It's time to prove everyone wrong."
"The Hyuga clan doesn't need any other ninja clan!"
["besides."]
"What happened back then has been weighing on my mind for far too long."
"It's been bottled up for too long... it just has to be released!!!"
Hiashi Hyuga didn't say much.
But the Hyuga clan members below had all clenched their fists.
The humiliation of that year forced the entire Hyuga clan to lower their proud heads.
[It's also a Celestial Eye.]
When did the Hyuga ever surpass the Uchiha?
It's just not that extreme.
The result, however, was that such an absurd thing happened.
Hiashi Hyuga closed his eyes, his shoulders trembling slightly.
His emotions infected every member of the Hyuga clan present.
"In the future... Hinata will definitely be different."
Before that...
"I hope to see each and every one of you again in the future."
These words carry a heavy weight.
But it is a fact that cannot be escaped.
Of those present, how many will remain in the future?
Nobody knows.
But ask them, which one wouldn't want to?
The answer is no.
Are you in despair?
[impossible! ]
The mere mention of Hinata Hyuga's name is enough to make everyone willingly agree.
[actually. ]
The main family and branch family of the Hyuga clan...
At this moment, almost all of Hyuga's remaining forces have gathered here.
The main family is up there.
[Hyuga Hiashi, head of the Hyuga clan.]
[There are also several highly respected elders.]
There are still quite a few left over from both hands.
The rest...
[They've all split up.]
As the saying goes, being a caged bird is more beneficial than harmful!
The downsides of reality...are not fatal.
The flaws in one's mind are what are fatal.
[Want to become the head of the family?]
[good! ]
Hiashi Hyuga stated, "From now on, the Hyuga family will continue to be divided into the main family and the branch family."
"The choice is in your hands."
"Hinata will tell you about this herself when she grows up."
"Chief!"
Hiashi Hyuga paused for a while, and seeing that no one spoke, he was about to continue.
A familiar voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone looked over.
Neji remained unfazed.
"We understand what you're saying."
"I just want to know."
"After Konoha."
"When will Hinata regain her dignity?"
"Because of Konoha...because of those old bastards, we, as victims and acting in self-defense, actually apologized to Kumogakure."
"Clan leader, Neji is incompetent. Now that the affairs of Konoha are settled, I wish to personally travel to Kumogakure."
"A blood debt must be paid in blood!"
[Upon hearing this,]
The blood vessels around everyone's eyes bulged uncontrollably.
Hiashi Hyuga stood frozen in place.
[Looking at Hyuga Neji.]
After a long while, he suddenly closed his eyes, and a single tear rolled down his cheek.
["Hizashi, Neji really is... a lot like you."]
["snort!"]
"A brat who's still wet behind the ears."
"Even if you wanted to go, it wouldn't be your turn!"
"I've lived long enough. If I continue to live, I'll just need someone to take care of me."
An aged voice interrupted everyone's thoughts.
[Following the sound, look in the direction.]
Then, an elderly man with white hair, who had been sitting firmly in his high position, slowly rose to his feet.
Then he slowly walked to Hiashi Hyuga's side.
"I will go myself."
"Back then, it was I who instructed Hizashi to die in Hizashi's place."
"Heh...you're really useless!"
"When in the entire history of my Hyuga clan have we ever been so humiliated?!"
"It was my fault..."
"I am the former clan chief..."
The old man's words were incomplete and fragmented.
His eyes were already somewhat cloudy.
"Hizashi...is also my son."
"It would be more appropriate for me to go."
"Alright, that's settled then."
"Now it's your turn, the young people's turn."
"Let everyone rediscover Hinata, and tell everyone, Hinata is back!"
The scene instantly erupted.
[...]
[at the same time. ]
A similar scene was unfolding in other ninja clans of Konoha.
[Including Sarutobi.]
At this moment, the Sarutobi clan has already sent people to find Hiruzen Sarutobi and Asuma Sarutobi.
The Konoha Guard is also conducting pre-battle mobilization.
The entire Leaf Village seemed to fall silent.
[Sha Yinfang. ]
[March is in charge.]
[The Sound Ninja take their own actions.]
The current calm is merely the calm before the storm.
"A storm is brewing."
"Red, it's almost time."
[Uzuki Yugao crossed her arms, a sharp sword tucked into her waistband.]
They have already donned their combat armor.
[Red Bean, standing to the side, quietly ate her favorite sweets.]
Recently... Hongdou has lost quite a bit of weight.
[You've exceeded the recommended amount of exercise.]
Consumption continues to increase.
The calories from sweets are almost negligible.
["I see."]
"Yakumo, let's go somewhere else."