Inside the orphanage, Yakushi Kabuto skillfully made soldier pills.
In Konoha, the demand for soldier pills was high; basically, every ninja carried them on missions. Their orphanage, due to the presence of Yakushi Nonō, had made the production of soldier pills one of its sources of inco. He had been doing this work for many years.
"Kabuto, you’re back?"
"Mm, there wasn’t much work today, so I got out of class early."
Yakushi Kabuto stood up.
Yakushi Nonō waved her hand.
"No need to get up, you can sit. I’ll get a drink of water first."
Yakushi Kabuto frowned slightly. He sensed that Nonō’s tone and mood seed to indicate she wanted to talk to him about sothing, so he didn’t rush to continue making soldier pills, but instead got up to wash his hands.
When he returned, Nonō was looking down at the soldier pills he had made.
"Is sothing on your mind lately?"
"Not at all. Why do you ask?"
Kabuto looked at the soldier pills on the table, realized the ones he made might not be of the sa quality as before, and said with a smile, "It’s nothing, just so problems with my studies."
Yakushi Nonō was taken aback. Then, she sighed softly.
"You’re such a smart child!"
Kabuto ca over and tidied up the table.
Yakushi Nonō said in a low voice.
"Kabuto, I heard that Orochimaru-sama admires you very much."
Kabuto’s movents stopped. In less than half a second, he regained his composure and continued to tidy the table.
"Do you want to go?"
"?"
Yakushi Nonō was stunned for a long while.
She realized that Kabuto treated her as a mother, a family mber, which was why he was asking for her opinion. Otherwise, how could a smart child like Kabuto not have his own ideas?
Yakushi Nonō leaned against a table on the side.
"Child, this question should be for you to choose yourself. I have my own limitations and may not understand your expectations and pursuits enough..."
She spoke slowly.
Yakushi Kabuto sat in a chair, propping his head with one hand, looking up at Nonō. Only here could he let down his guard and enjoy the pleasure of relaxation without any defenses.
After listening to Nonō finish, Kabuto smiled with great restraint.
"I’d like to hear your opinion."
"If it were before, I would not have agreed for you to beco that lord’s student. At that ti, he was with Danzo, very cold and terrifying. He felt like a venomous snake to , one that could bite and kill you at any mont!"
Yakushi Nonō pushed up her glasses. "But now, he seems to have changed..."
As an intelligence operative, Nonō’s long-term observation of people was undoubtedly quite accurate. The current Orochimaru, suppressed by Tsunade and Kyohiko, had lost much of his coldness. However, thinking of today’s situation, she suddenly said.
"It’s fine for you to learn from him, but you must not learn everything. So of Orochimaru’s ideas are very insane!"
"Insane?"
Yakushi Kabuto was taken aback.
Yakushi Nonō nodded, her face serious.
"For the sake of research, to explore the mysteries of ninjutsu and secret techniques, he can be very crazy and unscrupulous. He’s a little better now, but in essence, he is still such a person. You cannot beco like that!"
"Mm, I understand. I just want to beco stronger, to protect everyone, and let everyone live a better life."
Yakushi Kabuto looked at the orphanage.
Upon hearing this, Yakushi Nonō was instantly silent. After a long while, she finally sighed.
"Smart children often endure more pain and choices. Kabuto, sotis, I’d rather you be a little more naive and clumsy."
She stroked Kabuto’s hair, then squatted down.
"Has your eyesight declined?"
"No."
"Let check. This is very important!"
Inside the room, their daily conversation topic sounded.
***
On the road, Shisui started to speak, then stopped.
Ryoho Kyohiko smiled.
"If you want to say sothing, just say it. If I wanted to wipe out your Uchiha clan, I wouldn’t have had to go through so much trouble during this period!"
"What?"
Shisui was a little puzzled.
During this period, has Ryoho Kyohiko been troubled by their Uchiha clan? He didn’t feel it at all!
Ryoho Kyohiko said.
"The group imprisoned in the Anbu, logically speaking, killing them all is the best way to handle it, because they are out-and-out rogue-nin."
"But, in that case, it would have a great impact on the subsequent handling of your Uchiha clan."
"Understand?"
Ryoho Kyohiko looked at Shisui.
Shisui pondered for a long ti, then nodded lightly, speaking of the current situation within the clan. The living clansn, many were of their faction, but there were also many who had participated in the events of that night, but were taken down by Shisui and Fugaku before they had ti to rebel. If the punishnt was too severe, these people might beco very worried. So, regarding the punishnt from the Anbu, both lenient and severe were troubleso. They couldn’t be released, but they couldn’t all be killed either.
Shisui scratched his head.
"Then have you thought of a thod?"
"The Caged Bird is a good direction. If we can persuade the head of the Hyuga clan, this matter could have a certain turning point. Otherwise..."
Ryoho Kyohiko smiled. "I’m afraid so of your clansn will have to spend the rest of their lives in prison."
"Like Uchiha Setsuna?"
Back then, a similar group of Uchiha clansn had t such an end. Shisui rembered that na. Uchiha Setsuna. He started to speak, then stopped, and finally fell silent.
After a few seconds, Shisui spoke in a low voice.
"My grandfather, it was because of this matter that he admired the Nidai-sama so much. He said that the Nidai-sama had a very great heart and was by no ans targeting the Uchiha clan!"
When he was a child, he didn’t understand why the Nidai had handled it that way, didn’t understand his grandfather’s choice at the ti and the words recorded in the book. Now, Shisui understood a little. A matter was by no ans a simple matter of right and wrong; there were many, many complex factors involved. Killing a group of people was easy, but taking care of the overall situation was very difficult.
His teacher was not old, yet he had a heart and a wisdom that looked at the bigger picture, comparable to that of Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama back then.
"Sensei, on that stone tablet, I additionally deciphered a fragnted word, but I’m not sure if it’s helpful..."
"Repulsion."
Shisui said in a low voice the content he had not ntioned in the basent. He was wary of Fugaku. Having personally experienced this strange combination and power, Shisui was worried that if Fugaku knew, he would have other ideas, leading the Uchiha into a desperate abyss again.
Ryoho Kyohiko explained.
"I guessed it. Also, the cells in your body are not from the Shodai-sama, but are clones cultivated by Madara through so special ans. The effect is weaker."
"So, the Madara of back then..."
Shisui had not been idle recently. He had secretly self-studied so basic dical knowledge, checked the clan’s materials, and knew that the cells in his body had a very strong erosive property. Even, according to so records in the family, Konoha might have conducted experints with Hashirama’s cells. This was evidence and ans collected by the Uchiha clan to overthrow the Hokage faction, but unfortunately, it was never used in the end. So, after comparing, he understood why Kyohiko had such a conjecture. Others would be eroded, but the Uchiha could.
The power of repulsion. Does it refer to the two clans?
Shisui sorted out his thoughts, and then a look of shock appeared in his eyes. "So, back then at the Valley of the End, Madara did it on purpose!"
"Yes, that was a preditated battle."
Ryoho Kyohiko said, "But I believe Madara also really wanted to decide a winner with the Shodai-sama. It’s just that in the end, he really lost."
Shisui nodded in deep agreent. Then, he looked at Kyohiko.
"Then..."
"I’ll send you back to the Police Force."
Ryoho Kyohiko didn’t answer further.
Shisui nodded.
"Yes!"
***
After sending him back, Ryoho Kyohiko flickered to the Hyuga clan’s location. The Hyuga clan was as usual. Like the Uchiha, they had their own vast clan territory, different customs and habits from others, and even their own streets. But walking into the Hyuga district again, Kyohiko discovered a subtle difference. There were a few more stalls on both sides. There were also more pedestrians. Even on both sides of the street, there were many more people running past. In the past, the Hyuga clan rarely allowed such running teams to pass through this street.
As he walked over, he even greeted a few villagers who ran past.
"Kyohiko-sama."
"What’s going on here..."
Ryoho Kyohiko pointed to the street.
Hyuga Shinji smiled and said in a low voice.
"This street also belongs to everyone. And the Clan Head-sama also doesn’t want us to be too far from the villagers."
Ryoho Kyohiko was thoughtful. He glanced at the passers-by, then nodded lightly and smiled.
"That’s great! I’d like to see Hiashi-senpai. Could I trouble you to inform him?"
"No need. The Clan Head-sama said that as long as he is at ho, you can go in directly if you have sothing to do, without being stopped or reported."
Hyuga Shinji smiled. "Of course, if you need to lead the way, I can also help."
"No need."
Ryoho Kyohiko was very surprised. Hiashi’s change is quite thorough!
He walked into the courtyard, his gaze sweeping around, and then couldn’t help but re-examine Hyuga Hiashi in his heart. Not two seconds later, Hiashi quickly walked out.
"Kyohiko-kun, what brings you to my place as a guest today?"
"Hiashi-senpai, I ca to visit today because I have sothing to discuss with you..."
"I was just training. I hope you don’t mind."
Hyuga Hiashi replied with a smile.
Ryoho Kyohiko shook his head.
"How could I? Training is sothing every ninja has to do."
Under Hiashi’s guidance, he entered the house, his eyes observing the surroundings. Hiashi’s training room had also changed a bit from last ti. The oppressive feeling had lessened. An outsider entering would feel more relaxed and at ease. This ant that Hiashi was making changes to cater to the current trend of the Hyuga clan. Hiashi himself might not really like such a developnt, but once the situation was heading in this direction, he could quickly adjust and cater to it, letting the Hyuga clan turn in this direction. Not simple!
He withdrew his gaze, bowed, and said.
"Hiashi-senpai, since there’s no one else around, I’ll be direct."
"Mm, you and I both have things to do. Being direct is of course the best."
Hyuga Hiashi smiled.
Ryoho Kyohiko explained the matter of the imprisoned Uchiha clan mbers to Hiashi. During this ti, he also observed Hiashi’s expression and emotions. Very stable! Hiashi listened patiently, then nodded lightly.
"I understand."
He pondered for a mont and smiled.
"Kyohiko-kun is very respectful of my Hyuga clan. I am very happy. Otherwise, with your talent and brilliance, I don’t believe you haven’t researched a thod similar to the curse mark."
Hyuga Hiashi paid a complint, then was silent for a second or two. Ryoho Kyohiko knew. On this matter, to have the other party make a decision at once was indeed impossible.
He said with a smile.
"You can take your ti to consider. And, this itself might leak your clan’s secrets, so I was just trying. If it doesn’t work, I’ll just change to another thod."
"That’s not it. You misunderstood."
Hyuga Hiashi shook his head.
He pondered for a long ti.
"My Hyuga clan is actually also eager for a chance to change. Your strength and talent have allowed to see an opportunity for change... In fact, this has also helped achieve my goal."
"The existence of the Caged Bird is essentially to prevent the eyes from being obtained by others, not to enslave the clansn."
"So..."
Hiashi didn’t finish, but his gaze and expression were already very clear.
"You want to improve it?"
Ryoho Kyohiko was a little taken aback.
Hyuga Hiashi nodded.
"The Caged Bird has great flaws. It leaves a blind spot in the Byakugan. If it can be improved, retaining the ability to seal, without leaving aftereffects..."
Ryoho Kyohiko tapped his fingers lightly on the table. Is Hiashi trying to gradually reform the Hyuga clan from a family inheritance to an electoral system? Does he have such great determination? No way, right? And no matter what, Kyohiko didn’t believe that Hiashi would hand over the lifeline of the Hyuga clan to an outsider. Even himself.
"You want to learn sealing jutsu?"
"As expected of Kyohiko-kun. Also, I heard that the Nidai-sama also had so research in the spiritual aspect back then. I wonder if I can borrow the notes in this area?"
What Hiashi ntioned was naturally the Spirit Transformation Technique. Back then, Dan had relied on the Spirit Transformation Technique to beco a jounin who made his enemies tremble with fear. Unfortunately, in the end, he also died because of this forbidden jutsu.
Ryoho Kyohiko thought for a mont.
"I can’t guarantee it."
"No matter. As for your request, I can certainly help. It’s just that the curse mark is in the hands of my Hyuga. Can they rest assured?"
What Hiashi was talking about was naturally the Uchiha clan.
Ryoho Kyohiko smiled.
"So, the choice is in their own hands."
He stood up and nodded lightly.
"Since senpai has agreed, I will take my leave first and discuss your request with the Hokage-sama. I can’t make the decision on this matter either."
Ryoho Kyohiko smiled helplessly. The relevant knowledge of forbidden jutsu, let alone Hiashi, even he found it difficult to access now. As for Orochimaru, even less so. Orochimaru was now the number one dangerous person in the village. If not for Kyohiko and Tsunade, he would probably be living a life under surveillance.
After leaving, Hyuga Hiashi quietly let out a sigh of relief. He stood up, looked at the Hyuga clan’s territory, and couldn’t help but sigh softly. Hyuga, Kaguya... Previously, Kyohiko had painted a very large picture. Now, the several pregnant won of the Kaguya clan had all given birth one after another, but the contact and fusion of the two clans was a big problem. After all, the Kaguya clan still had two n, and had Konoha’s support to be independent. They couldn’t possibly annex them...
"Take it slow, take it slow!"
Hyuga Hiashi muttered to himself in a low voice.
If one generation couldn’t do it, then two, three generations. As long as the Kaguya clan multiplied and passed down in Konoha, with the connection of bloodline, they would surely be the closest allies. As for Kyohiko, he was powerful and terrifying. But the Senju clan had already disappeared. What could a descendant who was generations apart do?
"Only the family legacy is eternal and imperishable."
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