Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

Not long after he put away the scroll, four ninjas swiftly leaped out of the forest and arrived at the battlefield.

These ninjas were all wearing Konoha headbands, and the one in the lead was a young man with a scar on the corner of his mouth. He looked to be in his early twenties and was very young.

"Ok?"

"Ye Shan?"

The shrew looked up and recognized the young man in the lead.

Shirokumo Hayama, one of the Jonin of Konoha Village, was known to Hyuga Hizashi because he was a young Jonin who had become quite famous in the village in recent years.

Becoming a Jonin is no easy feat. Combat strength, achievements, and seniority are all indispensable. On top of that, you also need a recommendation from a Jonin in the same village to have a chance of getting noticed by the Hokage.

Unlike Shinichi's special Jonin, Konoha's Jonin are almost entirely composed of highly skilled individuals, each possessing considerable strength.

While Hizashi was calling out his name, Shirokumo Hayama was secretly observing all the ninjas present. When he discovered that all twenty ninjas present were actually Hyuga clan members, he sensed something unusual.

At this moment, traces of a large-scale battle remained on the battlefield, and the headless corpse lying in a pool of blood immediately caught Baiyun Yeshan's attention.

Subtly withdrawing his gaze, Baiyun Yeshan led his subordinates to stand before Hizashi, and said with a relaxed expression:

"I thought it was the enemy, so I rushed over with my men as soon as I noticed the commotion."

"I never expected it to be your Hyuga clan."

"Why are you here?"

Although they were all from the same village, the large-scale appearance of Hyuga clan ninjas on the border was still puzzling. It was normal for Shirakumo Hayama to ask these questions, as it was a common practice for the border troops.

"To carry out a secret mission."

"The mission is now complete, and we're getting ready to pack up and head back to the village."

Hyuga Hizashi's expression was serious, as if he was unwilling to say more.

Shirokumo Hayama could also sense Hizashi's rejection. Considering that the other party was from the Hyuga clan, after a moment's hesitation, he only asked one more question:

"I won't ask about the details of what happened here, but I will report what I saw and heard truthfully, and I hope you can understand."

"But before we leave..."

"I have only one question, and I hope you can answer it truthfully."

"Does the Hokage know that your Hyuga clan is on a secret mission?"

Shirakumo Hayama clearly didn't intend to pry too deeply into the matter, nor did he want to delve into the Hyuga clan's affairs, so he only asked this one question.

"Yes, the Fourth Hokage knows."

Hearing Hyuga Hizashi's affirmative answer, Shirakumo Hayama couldn't help but feel relieved.

"You guys pack up and leave quickly. I'll take some men to continue patrolling other areas."

After receiving the answer he wanted, Bai Yunyeshan did not linger there. He quickly led a few subordinates away, disappeared into the forest, and gradually vanished from everyone's sight.

As they left, the Konoha ninja who had been hiding in the forest followed closely behind, not lingering there any longer.

Before appearing, Shirokumo Hayama had taken a precaution. Before confirming the other party's identity and purpose, he had some ninjas hide in the forest, so that they could be more at ease whether they needed to fight or retreat.

In the forest, one of Baiyun Yeshan's subordinates, seeing that there were no outsiders left, finally couldn't contain himself and asked:

"Captain, are we just leaving like this?"

"Isn't it strange that so many Hyuga ninjas are appearing on the border?"

"And that headless corpse... that fighting style, it's obvious it wasn't someone from the Hyuga clan."

"just in case...."

Before he could finish speaking, Baiyun Yeshan interrupted him, saying, "There won't be any unforeseen circumstances."

"If I'm not mistaken, the person who was killed should be a Jonin from Kirigakure, the one known as the Byakugan Killer, Ao..."

As a member of the border troops, Shirakumo Hayama has a great understanding of the captain-level figures in the Mist Ninja. Moreover, Ao's attire is different from that of ordinary Mist Ninjas. He likes to wear a blue robe, and just like his name, his attire is quite distinctive.

Although the corpse was stained with blood, with his Jonin-level observation skills, Shirakumo Hayama was still able to confirm that the corpse was indeed Ao.

The White-Eyed Killer...

Having confirmed the identity of the corpse, Shirokumo Hayama instantly understood why a large number of Hyuga clan ninjas had appeared in this place, and also understood why the Hyuga ninjas had cut off the other person's head.

They are reclaiming the Byakugan bloodline limit, and they have already succeeded.

While secretly marveling at the power of the Hyuga clan, a question arose in Shirakumo Hayama's mind.

Why would Ao, a member of the Mist Ninja, appear in a place like that? This is within the Land of Fire!

Judging from the traces of the battlefield, there were no other Mist Ninja present.

What methods did the Hyuga clan use...?

Although he had many doubts in his mind, Baiyun Yeshan had no intention of investigating them. The Hyuga clan, being a powerful clan, was ultimately not the same as ordinary ninjas like them. It was better not to investigate their affairs.

"You all better keep your mouths shut."

"Don't say things you shouldn't say."

"Keep the matter of the Hyuga ninja in mind, and I'll handle the reporting."

Baiyun Yeshan also cared for his subordinates and didn't want these impetuous young people to get too involved. He was afraid that these reckless young people would offend Hyuga for no reason, thus affecting their future.

On the contrary, as a Jonin, he was able to have fewer concerns.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing that the ninja killed by the Hyuga clan was actually Ao from the Mist Village, the group felt both excited and inexplicably fearful of the Hyuga clan.

Ao, who caused Konoha a great deal of trouble, was actually killed by the Hyuga clan?

They wouldn't feel this way if they were surrounded and attacked by a large force dispatched by the village, but for a single clan to be able to behead a renowned Jonin from the enemy camp...

...

After the Konoha border troops left, the Hyuga clan members quickly cleaned up the scene. In addition to erasing all traces of the battle, they also took Ao's body dozens of miles away and buried it deep underground.

After dealing with everything, Shinichi Hyuga led his clan in using the Flying Thunder God Technique several times until they entered the heart of the Land of Fire, at which point the group began to turn back towards Konoha.

Shinichi Hyuga did not intend to publicize the fact that he had successfully retrieved the Byakugan. The fewer people who knew about it, the better. Ideally, only the ninjas within his clan would know.

He didn't want to expose the connection between the Hyuga clan and Juzo Biwa. After Ao's disappearance, the Kirigakure would definitely intensify their investigation, and the fact that Juzo Biwa had become a rogue ninja would probably not be able to be kept secret any longer and would soon come to light.

As for whether the Mist Ninja can connect the disappearances of Kibi no Juzo and Ao... it's uncertain.

However, one thing is certain: before Juzo Biwa was found, the Kirigakure would not have known that Ao was killed by their Hyuga clan.

This information gap gave Shinichi room to maneuver.

As long as the pawn, Juzo Biwa, hasn't been completely exposed, there will still be opportunities to learn about his actions through Juzo Biwa in the future.

From the moment Shinichi Hyuga met Juzo Biwa, he had already begun to formulate a comprehensive plan. If it could be executed smoothly, he would be able to track Akatsuki's movements and avoid potential risks for himself.

The road back to the village was long, but Shinichi Hyuga and his companions returned to the village quietly in just one day, without even letting the gatekeeper on duty at the village entrance know.

The news that Shinichi Hyuga had led his clansmen back to their ancestral homeland quickly shook the entire Hyuga clan.

The leaders of each branch family received a message from Hyuga Shin and gathered in the ancestral hall. In the presence of many elders, Hyuga Hizashi took out Ao's head from the scroll and then offered it on the altar in front of the ancestral hall.

Everyone present had awakened their Byakugan. Even though Qing's right eye was covered by a mask, they were still able to verify whether the Byakugan existed under the mask.

After confirming that everything was correct, the elders couldn't help but beam with joy.

The fact that the Byakugan's bloodline limit had been lost to the outside world has always been a source of resentment for the Hyuga clan, but after so many years, the task of retrieving the Byakugan has still not made much progress.

Seeing that even Hiashi Hyuga and his team had failed to reclaim the Byakugan, many people had already lost confidence in successfully recovering it.

To everyone's surprise, Hiashi Hyuga's eldest son led his clan to the front lines after his father's defeat, and now he has returned safely, bringing back Ao's head.

The elders were extremely pleased that the heir of the main family possessed such abilities.

Elderly people of their age don't really have any other demands; what they care about most is their direct descendants and the continuation of their family line.

Now, Shinichi's performance has shown them that the Hyuga clan will remain strong for the next seventy or eighty years. This future has put the elderly at ease, allowing them to truly enjoy a peaceful old age.

After performing the ritual with his clansmen, Shinichi Hyuga quietly returned to his residence. Hizashi Hyuga would then give the Hokage his routine report.

The recovery of the Byakugan isn't just a matter for the Hyuga clan; the entire village is also paying close attention to it. After all, the Hyuga clan has deployed so many elite troops, and if anything happens to or they are lost, Konoha's defensive strength will be reduced by half a level.

The current standoff between the two fronts in Konoha has already mobilized almost all of the village's elite forces. Apart from the Uchiha and some members of the Hyuga clan, almost all the other ninjas have gone to the front lines to participate in the battle.

After Minato suppressed and exiled the Root faction, his control over the village's power grew stronger. Naturally, he did not want the Hyuga family to suffer any major losses at this time, as this would indirectly affect his rhythm.

Although Minato, who came from a common background, had many friends, very few of them were actually his political allies.

The Hyuga clan was a good leverage point for him, so he always paid close attention to matters related to the Hyuga.

Inside the Hokage's office.

Listening to Hyuga Hizashi's detailed report, Namikaze Minato mentally reviewed and simulated the strength that Hyuga Shinichi currently possessed.

This deduction truly startled Minato.

Unbeknownst to many, the child from the Hyuga family has grown to this extent. Compared to Shinichi Hyuga's growth rate, even Kakashi, who is also known as a genius, seems somewhat inferior.

Minato even felt that Shinichi Hyuga was far more outstanding than he was when he was a child.

Shinichi Hyuga's immense talent reminded Minato of the words Hiruzen Sarutobi had previously reminded him of.

Is a rising Hyuga... truly what Konoha needs right now?!