Chapter 581: Chapter – 574 The Necessary Evil
"If Amatsukami can help me rescue my younger son Sasuke, I am willing to pay the corresponding remuneration."
"Uchiha Sasuke was taken away by the Akatsuki Organization, wasn't he? Whether he is dead or alive at this moment is unknown, and even if he is alive, we may not be able to do anything to save that kid…" Homusubi refused Fugaku's commission without any hesitation.
If there is a chance, Kuroto will naturally go to save Neji and Sasuke, but he doesn't want to make any reckless move, because taking reckless action will not only endanger the lives of those two kids but his own too. Therefore, Homusubi did not accept Fugaku's commission.
As for the question, why did she not accept Sandaime Hokage's commission?
Well, because Sandaime Hokage's commission also includes saving Naruto and Hinata from the hands of Orochimaru, which is a much easier task than saving Sasuke and Neji from the hands of the Akatsuki Organization.
Fugaku's expression changed, he didn't expect Homusubi will directly refuse without even any thought, so after a while of thinking, he said again, "I have a piece of information that will definitely interest you. If Amatsukami is willing to help me rescue my son, I am willing to share this valuable information with you."
Homusubi frowned, "What information?" she was unable to figure out what kind of information would be so valuable that it would tempt even the Amatsukami to help Fugaku.
"Position of Akatsuki Organization's new base." Said Fugaku while looking at Homusubi with a calm expression. Fugaku's eyes were showing his confidence that Homusubi will definitely be interested in this piece of information.
After understanding that Fugaku was talking about the location of the new base of the Akatsuki Organization, Homusubi gave him a deep glance, and couldn't help but think, 'It seems that I underestimated him.'
What exactly is going on in Fugaku's mind at this moment, Homusubi can more or less guess.
Fugaku obviously wants to use the location of the new base of the Akatsuki Organization as bait to make Amatsukami launch a raid on them. By doing so, not only will he get the opportunity to rescue his younger son Sasuke, but he will also be able to force Uchiha Shinichi to rebel against the Akatsuki Organization and return back to the Clan, thus enhancing the power of the Uchiha Clan. So, this move of his can be regarded as killing two birds, no, three birds with one stone, because aside from rescuing Sasuke, and forcing Shinichi back, he also managed to use Amatsukami Organization to his advantage which up until now no one has been able to do.
It can be said that Fugaku's plan is very good, and this explains his confidence in why he thinks that Homusubi will not be able to refuse, but it's a pity that there's still something that Fugaku has never taken into account.
What Fugaku might have never taken into consideration is that Shisui who is standing next to him, and Itachi, his most trusted son are members of Amatsukami, so, the so-called secret information that he wants to use as bait is something Homusubi is already aware of for quite a few days now.
Therefore, Fugaku's plan wasn't meant to succeed from the start.
Seeing that Homusubi did not immediately answer, Fugaku thought that his plan is going perfectly and added, "The information in my hands is absolutely true… If you feel uncertain about your strength, the Uchiha Clan is willing to cooperate with the Amatsukami and act together. By combining our forces, it will be easy to destroy the Akatsuki Organization."
Looking at Fugaku's serious expression, Tsukihi couldn't help thinking to herself, 'You overestimate yourself and underestimate the others…' then shook her head to refuse, "My answer is still the same."
Fugaku didn't expect that Homusubi would refuse again, and asked in a puzzled manner, "Why?"
"As for the reason, I have already told your Sandaime Hokage, if you want to know the reason, just ask him yourself…" said Homusubi, and then started to leave… The moment she came next to Fugaku, she lightly whispered, "Also do me a favour and keep the fact that Uchiha Tsukihi is still alive a secret… otherwise, meteorites might start to rain above the sky of Uchiha Clan."
"Is that a threat?" Fugaku asked with his eyes narrowed.
"You are free to believe whatever you want… I am just telling you what will happen if you do what I don't want you to do." Homusubi said, then added, "Alright then, Uchiha Patriarch-sama… I'll be taking my leave now see you again next time…"
Leaving this sentence, Homusubi nonchalantly passed by Fugaku and Shisui and continued to walk toward the exit of the Konoha Village, but it's a pity that before she could leave in a cool manner, another acquaintance stopper her… and the person who appeared in front of her this time was none other than Hyuga Hizashi.
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On top of a Sentry Tower
Asuma saw the Uchiha Clan and the Hyuga Clan privately contacting the Homusubi of Amatsukami, and complained in an unhappy tone, "The major Shinobi Clans are also trying to do things privately."
In the current Konoha, there are uncountable unfavourable rumours circulating in regard to the Sandaime Hokage in the inner political circle, and this had made Asuma feel quite uneasy. He may not have definitive proof or evidence, but Asuma can keenly feel that an undercurrent is surging in the village, and this undercurrent might be extremely disadvantageous for Sandaime Hokage.
Kakashi, who was still half-covered in bandages, sighed at the state of the village and said with a thoughtful expression, "The Heiress of the Hyuga Clan, the son of the head of the branch division of the Hyuga Clan, and the second son of the Patriarch of the Uchiha Clan was kidnapped in the chaos that night… maybe all they are doing by trying to contact Amatsukami is find a to save their children. I understand that the Village is also trying to save them, so they don't really have a reason to contact Amatsukami in such a manner, but a parent can never stop worrying about their child, and the more help they get, the higher the chances of saving their children, that's probably the reason they are contacting Amatsukami."
Asuma sighed, "I hope it is as you say."
Then glanced at Kurenai from the corner of his eyes only to find that an inexplicable expression clouded her face as she was looking at Homusubi. It seemed as if she too wants to go and talk with Homusubi about something but is hesitant.
Seeing Kurenai's state Asuma was reminded of the recent rumours he heard about Kurenai that had something to do with the Fujin of Amatsukami, his face sank, and couldn't help but say to her, "Kurenai, although Amatsukami helped Konoha and the other Four Great Shinobi Villages this time against the Akatsuki, there is no essential difference between them and the Akatsuki Organization… So, don't get confused by them."
Kurenai looked at Asuma with a frowned expression, and questioned, "What are you trying to say?"
"I… I just…" Being stared at by Kurenai, Asuma was at a loss.
Understanding that if the two are allowed to continue in this manner, the tension between them will definitely rise, so Kakashi had no choice but to intervene and help Asuma, "Kurenai, what Asuma is saying is not completely unreasonable. An organization as mysterious and strong as Amatsukami must have its own goals and objectives. Up until now, we have only learned of the frightening objectives of the Akatsuki Organization, but we have no clue about what Amatsukami's goals and objectives are… So, we shouldn't let our guard down against them, because for all we know, making our guard down against them might just be the start of Amatsukami's goal."
After listening to Kakashi's reasoning, Kurenai lowered her head and became silent.
Seeing that the Iron was hot, Asuma decided to strike, "I know that Fujin of Amatsukami saved you from Orochimaru, but Fujin is also a member of Amatsukami, not a Konoha Shinobi. So, it would be best if we keep our distance from them because we never know when Amatsukami will become our enemy."
Kurenai remained silent and chose not to argue with Kakashi and Asuma, instead she looked in the direction of Homusubi not far away with a thoughtful expression.
As a Konoha Kunoichi, Kurenai understands that Kakashi and Asuma are indeed correct, they never know when Amatsukami, which has been helping them up until now will become their enemy. And generally speaking, Kurenai's vigilance against foreigners is no worse than anyone else… she is not the type who would desperately try to repay someone foreigner or fall in love with him just because that said foreigner happened to have saved her life.
The reason why she fell in love with him––after the events a few nights ago Kurenai has come to accept her feelings and the fact that she loves Fujin––is not only because Fujin desperately tried to protect her from Orochimaru despite all the bloody injuries he received in the process, but also because she has seen his appearance, and knows that Fujin is not a foreigner, he is a Hyuga and should have been a Konoha Shinobi before leaving the village.
Kurenai is more certain of her guess after witnessing Fujin's act of desperately protecting the village from the Akatsuki Organization. She feels that deep down inside, Fujin must still love the village, otherwise, he would have never gone so far as to get himself so severely injured and nearly killed just for the sake of a task.
Why exactly did Fujin leave the village? Kurenai is not sure and has not been able to figure it out yet. But upon understanding the inner problems of the Hyuga Clan, she feels that there must have been some unspeakable difficulties that prompted him to leave the village.
But just because he left the village shouldn't mean that he hates the village, and it also doesn't mean that he is an enemy of the village or will never come back, right?
'Maybe someday… when this is all over…' she thought as she continued to look at Homusubi in the distance.
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On Homusubi's Side.
Homusubi sighed in pity while looking at the disappearing back of Hyuga Hizashi.
This time, Hyuga Hizashi came to meet Homusubi as a representative from the Hyuga Clan. The purpose was obviously very clear, it is to entrust a commission to Amatsukami in regard to the rescue of the Heiress of the Hyuga Clan who was kidnapped by Orochimaru.
As mentioned before, saving the children kidnapped by Orochimaru are much easier, compared to saving the children kidnapped by the Akatsuki Organization, so Homusubi had no problem accepting the commission.
What's more, based on her knowledge and understanding of Orochimaru, Homusubi knows that Hinata wouldn't be in too much danger as Orochimaru has long lost his interest in the Byakugan because he doesn't find Byakugan to be valuable or interesting enough when compared to the Sharingan.
In fact, it is not just Orochimaru, even if it is the common opinion in Konoha Village or the opinion of the rest of the Shinobi world, they don't find Byakugan to be any more useful than a Sensor Jutsu. With the repeated emergence of Mangekyou Sharingan users, and the appearance of the Rinnegan the fabled eyes of the Rikudo Sennin, the evaluation of Byakugan has fallen to the bottom. The Hyuga Clan, which was barely keeping pace with the Uchiha Clan in the past is now nowhere near equal to the Uchiha Clan.
But this is not the reason why Homusubi sighed in pity, the reason she did so is that she felt pity for Hyuga Hizashi. She could clearly feel that when Hyuga Hizashi came to entrust the commission in regards to the rescue of Hinata, he wanted to offer a commission for the rescue of his son too… but for some reason, he failed to speak that part and returned without mentioning anything about it.
Thinking of the inner torment Hizashi's heart must be feeling at this moment for not even being able to do anything to save his beloved son, Homusubi could only sigh in pity.
This is how the Hyuga Clan works, and this is the fate of the members of the branch division of the Hyuga Clan. Protection and safety of the main family is their top priority, between Hinata and his son, the safety of Hinata comes first, there is no other option, no matter how much he is worried about his own son, he must first do everything to ensure the safety of the member of the main family, and for this, even if he is forced to give up on his child, then he must do so, he has no say in the matter.
Such a reality is damned, and even if it is Kuroto, he really wants to change this damned situation.
But Kuroto also understands that now is not the best time to make a move to change the situation of the Hyuga Clan. Moreover, for the majority of the Hyuga Clansmen, the Cage Bird Juinjutsu is more of a protection than a prison.
After all, the Hyuga Clan is different from the Uchiha Clan, in the Hyuga Clan, everyone is born with Byakugan, but not everyone has the qualification of becoming a qualified shinobi, nor does everyone want to become shinobi. There are many who just wish to live a peaceful life.
In such a scenario, if there is no Cage Bird Juinjutsu, the weak and the common folks of the Hyuga Clan will never be able to rest in ease, as the threat of eye poachers will always linger over their heads.
So, the Cage Bird Juinjutsu has become something sort of a necessary evil for the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Clansmen don't want it, but they need it for their own safety.
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Chapter 582: Chapter – 575 Danzo’s Worries
After receiving the commission from Hyuga Hizashi, Homusubi did not stay in Konohagakure anymore, and after throwing off all the eyeliners she quickly left the village.
Not long after, Homusubi arrived at a familiar location, and this was the forest area outside Shimura Danzo's secret base of operation.
In addition to collecting the agreed payment from the Sandaime Hokage, Homusubi had one other purpose why she used the Tsukihi Clone publicly, and that reason is to take over the work of Fujin in the improvement of Chimera Buds and Chimera Jutsu and participate in Shimura Danzo's plan.
After all, the Fujin Clone was too badly damaged in several battles against the members of the Akatsuki Organization and won't be of any use for the time being, but the improvement and development of the Chimera Buds and Chimera Jutsu are an immediate priority that can not be delayed, and Kuroto must be involved in the whole process to make sure that nothing is left out.
The rapid improvement in Nagato's strength has made Kuroto feel a little desperate and urgent.
At present no one can judge what are the upper limits of Nagato, nor can anyone, including Homusubi infer when Nagato will make his next move or what will be his plans, therefore, Homusubi must not waste any time dangling around and must do what he can in order to speed up the development and advancement of the Chimera Jutsu to complete his Project Godhood as soon as possible.
With this thought in her mind, Homusubi continued to walk further and quickly approached Shimura Danzo's base.
Whoosh Whoosh
But before Homusubi could get too close, suddenly two shinobi wearing the Root subdivision gear appeared in front of her and said to him respectfully, "Danzo-sama is waiting for you at the base, please follow us."
The one who spoke was none other than the Bishojo-chan Fujin was quite familiar with, and knowing the other party's identity, Homusubi nodded lightly, 'It seems my arrival was within Danzo's expectations, oh well… it doesn't really matter if Danzo expected me to come or not…' and followed the two.
It didn't take very long for the party of three to arrive at Danzo's base, and Homusubi soon met up with Danzo.
"The two of you can go back to your posts." "Yes, Danzo-sama!"
After instructing the two subordinates to go back to their posts, Danzo first took a deep look at Homusubi, then said, "I do hope that your Amatsukami will abide by their previous agreement!"
Homusubi was taken aback by the sudden words of Danzo, and asked in a confused tone, "What agreement are you talking about?"
Danzo frowned, and questioned, "Does Amatsukami intends to fool me now? Fujin clearly stated, 'for the future of the Shinobi World, Konoha needs a new Hokage, someone courageous enough to stand against the wind, and Amatsukami has chosen Shimura-san for this purpose.' After giving out such a promise of supporting me to the position of the Hokage, do you intend to back out now?"
When Homusubi heard Danzo's words, she couldn't help but realize, 'No wonder this old guy is jumping up and down in the village recently… so this is where his confidence is coming from!'
At the same time, Tsukihi was a bit speechless after listening to Danzo's reiteration of Fujin's words.
Back then Kuroto used the Fujin Clone to make a deal with Shimura Danzo and to make Danzo trust him, he spoke all that nonsense of supporting him to become Konoha's Hokage. It was supposed to be just empty talk to tempt Danzo and lower his guard so that he can become the perfect lab rat without any opposition. Kuroto never expected that this old guy would really take that empty talk seriously to his heart.
And it just so happens that soon after that talk the Village was nearly destroyed, causing Sandaime Hokage to lose the trust and confidence of the people of the village. This made Shimura Danzo realize that his chance is here, and he started to jump up and around the village in order to take advantage of this god-given once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Seeing Homusubi silent and not giving any reply, Danzo snorted coldly, "What now, did Hiruzen offer something more tempting?"
Danzo is obviously aware of the fact that Homusubi has just met up with the Sandaime Hokage, and it wouldn't be so strange if Sandaime Hokage made a deal with Amatsukami, causing that organization to tilt their support from his side to Hiruzen's side.
After listening to Danzo's question, Homusubi's brain turned, and she chose deliberate silence, which was regarded as acquiescence by Danzo.
'Damn it, Hiruzen! I won't lose to you… not this time!' after cursing inwardly, Danzo looked at Homusubi and said, "Humph, what can Hiruzen even give to Amatsukami? I know his character better than anyone, he can't give Amatsukami anything except for just some money…! But I am different… As long as Amatsukami continues to support me and help me ascend to the position of Konoha's Hokage, I can give the entire Land of Water to Amatsukami!"
"Huh?" Homusubi was startled by what Danzo said, and for a moment she even suspected that she heard it wrong.
Danzo turned around, and said in a fanatic tone, "The era of the Five Great Shinobi Villages will end in my hands… When that happens, the entire Land of Water and the neighbouring islands can be handed over to the Amatsukami to manage. One of the Five Great Nations in exchange for supporting and helping me in becoming Konoha's Hokage, is not a bad price don't you think? I believe you should feel my sincerity."
'I don't feel it at all, the Land of Water was not yours, is not yours, and will never be yours, to begin with, and the same case applies to the other nations, so why do you get to call the shots? At this time, you are writing this kind of empty check in order to tempt me… do you think I am an idiot just like you?' Homusubi thought inwardly but didn't give an outright reply to Danzo.
Seeing that Homusubi was still silent, Danzo looked back at her, and said in a confident tone, "Hiruzen will never be able to give you such an offer, you can't refuse me!"
Looking at Danzo's face, 'Wait… he was serious just now?' Homusubi suddenly realized that this old geezer is not joking, and couldn't help but think at the same time, 'I really didn't expect that he would have such grand ambitions… unifying the entire Shinobi World? This old thing is really…'
For a while, Homusubi couldn't figure out how to describe the man named Shimura Danzo.
After a long silence, she finally said, "The reason I am here this time, its just to replace Fujin and help with the improvement of 'Chimera Jutsu… As for your proposal just now, I will report it back to the organization."
Hearing Homusubi's words, Danzo's face turned into a gloomy expression.
Homusubi didn't care about Danzo's reaction at all, and stated directly, "Take me to the laboratory."
With a bit of hesitation, Danzo nodded and ordered one of his subordinates to escort Homusubi to the laboratory she will be working in.
Although Danzo was very dissatisfied with Homusubi's attitude towards him, Danzo's rationality told him that now is not the time to turn his face to Amatsukami Organization. Not to mention the Chimera Jutsu is yet to be fully completed, Danzo still needs Amatsukami's support in advanced biotechnology and requires Amatsukami's involvement in the improvement to check and balance Orochimaru.
Therefore, even if he is dissatisfied, Danzo chose to suppress it for now and focus on what's more important at the moment.
After Homusubi left, Orochimaru walked out of the darkness, and said with a mocking smile, "It seems that Homusubi doesn't have a very good opinion of you."
"Humph!" Danzo snorted, and said in an annoyed tone, "This is the reason why I hate the Uchiha, Uchihas shouldn't exist in the Shinobi World at all!"
Because of being deeply influenced by Nidaime Hokage, Danzo has an indelible hostility towards the Uchiha Clan. Of course, Danzo's situation is much worse than Nidaime Hokage, Senju Tobirama, despite not having a very good opinion of the Uchiha Clan was still capable of using that Clan for the benefit of Konoha, but that's not the case with Shimura Danzo, in Danzo's opinion, the Uchiha Clan shouldn't even exist.
Orochimaru also knew this fact, and said with a thoughtful expression, "Amatsukami should be aware of your oil and water type relationship with the Uchiha Clan, and yet they sent Homusubi to work on the improvement of Chimera Jutsu, I am afraid this is not a very good new for the plan… Homusubi's involvement might even prove to be detrimental."
Danzo's eyes narrowed, and said, "I must find a way to get in contact with Fujin as soon as possible, otherwise, things will get out of hand!"
Orochimaru shook his head, "Don't put too much hop on him. I was there at that time, and I am quite certain, Fujin's injuries weren't normal, they didn't look like a disguise, even Tsunade was helpless and stated that he won't survive…"
Orochimaru may not have intervened much in those battles on that night, he was still observing everything that was happening in the village, so he had a clear grasp of the entire situation, as such, he is also aware that even Tsunade-hime, the best Iryo-nin in the Shinobi World was helpless in the face of Fujin's injuries.
Others may not know it, but Orochimaru is aware of the disease that the people of the Kaguya Clan suffer from, he has figured out that that disease is majorly related to using Shikotsumyaku, as such he perfectly understands that Fujin's situation was critical, and it would be a miracle if he survived that condition.
Danzo said with a regretful expression, "Sigh, I warned him not to interfere too much, but he just didn't listen, and now this has happened, and he is to blame for all this problem!"
Danzo has regarded that among the various members of the Amatsukami, Fujin supports him, while Homusubi opposes him. He thinks that there must be different factions within the Amatsukami, Fujin must be part of the faction that supported him, while Homusubi must be part of the faction that opposes him, and now that Fujin is critically injured, so the faction that Fujin is part of must be at a temporary disadvantage which has caused this situation.
As for the reason why Homusubi is hostile to him and opposes him? Is there even a reason to ask? Everyone knows Danzo's repulsive attitude towards the Uchiha Clan, so it is normal for Homusubi who happens to be an Uchiha to be hostile towards him!
Orochimaru licked his lips with an excited smile, and questioned, "Do you want to continue the plan?"
Danzo struck his crutch on the ground, and said with an unquestionable expression, "Of course, no one can stop me!"
The age is increasing, and the body is declining, but with this decline, the ambitions that should decrease as well are not only not decreasing but increasing with each and every passing day. Now his ambitions have reached such an unstoppable level that even if a ten-thousand-meter cliff is present in front of him, Danzo will not stop and jump without a shred of hesitation.
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