Chapter 785: Chapter – 778 Shisui’s Stand
After the matter was resolved, the group of Jonins except for Kuroto returned back to the village together.
On the way back, Asuma recalled the strange scene from a while ago where Shisui waited for Kuroto's instruction, and couldn't help but ask him, "Shisui, the situation was so dangerous back then… why did you wait for Kuroto's instruction? Shouldn't you have stopped those three creatures immediately?"
Walking beside Guy, Kakashi looked at Shisui with a thoughtful expression, waiting for the young Uchiha's response.
It wasn't just Kakashi, the other Jonins such as Kurenai, Guy, and Anko also cast curious glances at Shisui.
Although that moment was very short, it left a deep impression on everyone.
It is well known that Shisui and Kuroto have a good friendship, however, no one imagined that Shisui would obey Kuroto's instructions to such an extent that he would put Kuroto's instruction on higher ground compared to the life of the son of the Patriarch of the Uchiha Clan!
This can no longer be explained with just friendship, this is how superiors and subordinates operate! It is as if Shisui is completely loyal to Kuroto, and he puts Kuroto's instruction above everything!
True, Shisui works under Kuroto as the vice-principal of the Konoha Ninja Academy, but that doesn't make him Kuroto's subordinate, he doesn't need to be so loyal to Kuroto.
What's more, Shisui is considered to be the strongest Ace on the side of the five great nations against Akatsuki, having such strength, Shisui doesn't have to follow Kuroto's instructions at all, yet he does, making others wonder why.
Faced with everyone's doubts, Shisui answered with a sheepish smile, "Since Kuroto-san was present with us, there was no danger, to begin with, and I only needed to follow his instructions."
Asuma was confused, and asked, "What do you mean?"
Shisui shook his head, and answered, "I mean I have trust in Kuroto-san's judgment. Since Kuroto-san wasn't worried, it just meant that there was nothing to worry about."
"You really trust Kuroto, don't you?" said Asuma, and asked in a casual tone, "What if, one day Kuroto asks you to deal with the Uchiha Clan… what will you do?"
Kakashi said with a frown, "Asuma, this is no longer a joke!"
Asuma pouted and shook his head apologetically.
He too realized that he asked something that shouldn't be asked in any situation. But he can't help it, as the son of Hokage, he really wants to know Uchiha Shisui's stand. Shisui is the strongest shinobi in Konoha, his stand is very important because of various reasons.
Although the conflict between the Hokage faction and the Uchiha Clan is no longer as sharp as it was after the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's Attack, the distrust still exists and there are no signs of it disappearing.
It was only because of the huge external pressure that had prompted the two sides to put aside their differences and compromise with each other. Although this compromise worked and the internal struggle disappeared, the problem wasn't resolved from the root. Unless the fundamental problem is solved, the distrust will not disappear, and unless the distrust disappears, the conflict may erupt at any unexpected turn of events.
The main reason for the contradiction is still the same as it was a decade ago, the throne of Hokage!
Four Hokages have appeared in Konoha so far, yet none of the Hokage comes from the Uchiha Clan, as one of the two founding clans of Konoha, the Uchiha must have a Hokage, yet they don't.
Although the Uchiha Clan is calm and silent for a few years, the desire to have their clansmen become the next Hokage has not disappeared.
What's more troublesome is that in this era, the Uchiha Clan has thrown off all the other shinobi clans of Konoha. This has led many people to believe that the next Hokage will definitely come from Uchiha Clan, no one can stop this from happening!
But the Hokage faction is unlikely to give the position of Konoha's next Hokage to the Uchiha Clan.
Both sides have their intentions quite clear, and this can once again cause a conflict between the two sides.
In such a situation, Uchiha Shisui's stand is very critical.
Therefore, Asuma wants to know, 'Which side will Uchiha Shisui stand on if there is a conflict between the Hokage Faction and the Uchiha Clan.'
Faced with Asuma's unexpected question, at first, Shisui was taken aback and said with a chuckle, "Asuma-san you really know how to joke. Kuroto-san will never instruct me to do something of this sort." Then he paused, and continued with a solemn expression, "But if he does give such an instruction… it would mean that no other option is left, and if that's the case, then I will trust his judgment and follow the order."
"You… what?!" Asuma was taken aback by Shisui's response. For a moment he even wondered if he heard it incorrectly.
It wasn't just Asuma, Kakashi and the others were also stunned. Shisui's words imply that between the village and the clan, he would undoubtedly choose the village. But before they can give any response, they realize that Uchiha Itachi is also present beside Shisui! Who is Uchiha Itachi? He is the heir of the Uchiha Clan! The very clan that Shisui would eliminate if there is a need!
Realizing that the heir of the Uchiha Clan is also with them, Asuma was worried, 'I shouldn't have asked such a question from Shisui in Uchiha Itachi's presence.'
He didn't even dare to imagine the consequences if this conversation reached the ears of the Uchiha Patriarch. It won't be just the Sarutobi Clan, even Uchiha Shisui and his father will be put under extreme pressure. Of course, he won't be spared either, the Uchiha Clan will start to target him too!
Asuma felt that he should resolve this matter as just a joke, and wanted to talk to Itachi about it, however before he could say anything, Itachi suddenly raised his head and said in a determined tone of voice, "If it reaches that point, I too will help Shisui-san."
Everyone, "???"
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In the next few days, the topic of discussion in the village was the 'little' duel of the academy students.
The information about Uchiha Sasuke signing a contract at Mount Myoboku spread all over the village. Not just Sasuke, but the news about Hyuga Neji acquiring a giant Summon also spread like wildfire.
Everyone was discussing the three rising stars of Konoha and their powerful Summons.
The villagers were curious to know which of the three Summons was stronger. Some believed that it would be the giant red snake, some favored the toad, while others sided with the wild boar. As for who exactly is the strongest? That's something we might never know.
As this topic continued to ferment in the village, the atmosphere on the grounds of Hyuga started to become weirder and weirder.
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Hyuga Clan
Several members of the branch family had gathered and they were discussing the matter of Neji's summon.
"Did you know? That wild boar was given to Neji by Kuroto-sama!"
"I didn't know that Kuroto-sama had such a powerful Summon. I have never seen him use it before."
"Hmm, that is true… perhaps, he never felt the need to use it."
"Maybe… but do you know, the main family is very upset in regards to Neji's Summon?"
"Why are they upset? It was given to him by Kuroto-sama, and Kuroto-sama found the summon himself, they had nothing to do with it."
At this time, a cold voice came from behind, "Humph… what are you people discussing?"
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Chapter 786: Chapter – 779 Why Would Hyuga Aoki?
Hearing the cold voice from behind, the clansmen of the branch family turned around and realized that the one who spoke just now was not someone else, but Elder Aoyama–one of the elders of the main family–who was humiliated by Kuroto in the clan meeting a week ago.
'Not good…!' thought one of the branch family members as he noted Elder Aoyama's mood.
Angered Elder Aoyama coldly looked at the four clansmen and scolded them, "You people were speaking ill about the main family… your masters! Have you forgotten that it is a crime?! Where did the courage to speak about us in this way come from?"
If it was in the past, they wouldn't have dared to talk anything about the members of the main family, whether good or bad, but since Kuroto humiliated several elders of the main family in the previous clan meeting, all the members of the branch family felt a little proud, and not so afraid anymore which is why they dared to not only talk about the main family but even criticized them.
All the members of the branch family immediately bowed their heads and apologized, "Please forgive us Aoyama-sama... it was just a slip of the tongue."
But Elder Aoyama didn't calm down because of the apology, rather, he became angrier and slapped all four members of the branch family.
Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!
The shrill sound of slaps resounded on the streets as the attention of various people turned towards the scene.
Elder Aoyama felt that he needs to make an example to keep everyone in control. Since that clan meeting, everyone is trying to step out of their limits, and now a few servants dare to talk ill of them.
'It's all because of him!' thought Elder Aoyama in anger, 'Even that Summon!'
The reason behind Elder Aoyama's Anger is not just the humiliation he went through; it's also related to the matter of the giant Summon that Kuroto recently gave to Neji and the chaotic fight that took place outside the village after that.
Reasonably speaking, the fight between the three children a few days ago was not a bad thing for the Hyuga Clan, after all, one of the children was Neji–a member of the Hyuga Clan–the absurd chaos created by Naruto, Sasuke, Neji and their summons can be regarded as the demonstration of the strength of the Hyuga Clan, however, Elder Aoyama was not happy about it at all.
This is because the more he thought about it, the more he realized that something is wrong with all of this.
Kuroto had such a powerful Summon for so many years, but he never informed the main family. Moreover, he didn't pass the summon to the heir of the main family as he should have, rather he chose another member of the branch family, that too without the permission of the Patriarch! This is very disrespectful to the main family!
Elder Aoyama was already dissatisfied with Kuroto because of the humiliation he was put through by him, on top of that, if something of this sort happens, it is natural for him to be angry.
Among the four members of the branch family that were slapped by Elder Aoyama, three begged for forgiveness, however, one didn't. It was Hyuga Aoki–sitting in a wheelchair with a cloudy expression.
Noting that Aoki hadn't yet apologized, Elder Aoyama once again became angry, and shouted at him, "Have you not realized your sin?!"
Although Aoki was fuming with anger, he restrained himself with a deep breath and apologized, "Please forgive me."
"Despite the sin you and your brother committed, the only reason you are still alive is because of our kindness! But you… you are so shameless that instead of being grateful, you are talking ill about us behind our backs! If I knew that you would be just like your useless brother, I would have put you through the same fate as him!" – scolded Elder Aoyama.
At the mention of his brother, Aoki raised his head abruptly, and said while gritting his teeth, and shouted in anger, "Don't you dare mention Aoba in front of me!"
Aoki's sudden burst startled Elder Aoyama, and he roared, "You ungrateful filth! How dare you speak to me in this manner?!"
"The one who should be grateful is you for I didn't kill you! Don't you dare speak anything about him, you are not worthy enough!" said Aoki, taking heavy breaths, trying to restrain him.
Sensing murderous intent in Aoki's eyes, Elder Aoyama immediately weaved the hand signs and activated the Caged Bird Cursed Seal, "I'll show you!"
Ahhhhhhhh!
As soon as the Cursed Seal was activated, Aoki fell off the wheelchair and started to cry out in pain, rolling over and wailing. Aoki's cry resounded through the grounds of the Hyuga Clan. The cries were noticed by the people of the Hyuga Clan as they rushed to this place.
One of the people who arrived at the scene is Hizashi. Coming over, he saw the scene of Aoki wailing and crying in pain at the feet of Elder Aoyama. Guessing what went down, Hizashi begged Elder Aoyama, "Aoyama-sama, please spare him, Aoki is already disabled and cannot bear this pain, at this rate… he will die!"
In response, Hizashi only got a cold snort, "Humph!" as Elder Aoyama said indifferently, "Ungrateful filth like him is better off dead. The Hyuga Clan doesn't need disobedient people like him!"
Seeing that Elder Aoyama doesn't seem to have any intention of forgiving Aoki, Hizashi had no choice but to persuade Aoki, "Aoki, whatever you have done, admit your mistake and apologize to Aoyama-sama… don't try to resist the main family… you'll be dead at this rate!"
"Then… so be it… I would rather choose death!" said Aoki in a determined tone. Although he was wailing and crying in pain, he refused to beg for mercy. To him, death would be better than begging for mercy from a member of the main family.
Hearing Aoki's words, Elder Aoyama's expression changed. The indifference once again changed into anger as he said in a vicious tone of voice, "A trash like you is trying to go against the main family…? Do you think you are Hyuga Kuroto?!"
Elder Aoyama was fuming in anger. One Hyuga Kuroto is already more than he can swallow, and now even a cripple like Aoki is trying to challenge the authority of the main family? This made Elder Aoyama more furious.
But Aoki also seemed to be determined and steadfast, and he refused to beg for mercy. No matter how much pain Aoyama tried to inflict on him with the Caged Bird Cursed Seal, Aoki did not give in.
Seeing that Aoki had no intention to beg for mercy, killing intent started to brew in Elder Aoyama's eyes, and he decided that it would be best to kill a traitor like Aoki.
Hizashi saw through Aoyama's thoughts and hurriedly interfered, "Aoyama-sama… Aoki is a cripple and he has lost his mind, please don't be like him and make any rash move."
Hearing Hizashi's words, Aoyama noted the gloomy expression on the faces of all the branch family members surrounding him and realized that it won't be a wise move to kill Aoki at this time. With this in mind, he restrained his killing intent, deactivated the Caged Bird Cursed Seal, and decided to punish Aoki in some other way, as he announced, "Hyuga Aoki is guilty of disobedience and disregard. As punishment, he will be imprisoned in the underground dungeon for the next three years!"
Hizashi breathed a sigh of relief and immediately instructed the branch family members around him to send Aoki to the underground dungeon.
Although the matter with Aoki was dealt with, Elder Aoyama was still angry and stormed the Patriarch's mansion.
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"Hiashi… this can no longer go on… we can not allow Hyuga Kuroto to do whatever he wants!" said Elder Aoyama.
Hiashi frowned as he listened to Elder Aoyama's words.
This top has been discussed more than the ones within the main family, and he is already tired of listening to the complaints of Elders in regard to Kuroto. His response has been the same, and he didn't plan to change it as he said with a sigh, "Haven't we discussed this more than once?"
"Hiashi, don't you see that Hyuga Kuroto is challenging the authority of the main family?!" said Elder Aoyama, dissatisfied with Hiashi's response.
Hiashi shook his head, "I know Kuroto-kun, he wouldn't do something like challenging the authority of the main family. That's so out of his character."
"Out of character or not… he is doing it right as we speak!" shouted Elder Aoyama, and added, "He may not be doing it directly, but he is indirectly influencing others to challenge the authority of the main family! Just a while ago… that cripple dared to direct his killing intent on me…"
Hiashi was taken aback, and questioned, "You mean Aoki?"
"Who else could it be?!" replied Elder Aoyama. Thinking of what happened a while ago, he was once again furious, and said, "Who do you think gave that cripple the courage to rebel? It's all because of him!"
Hiashi was really surprised. In his opinion, Aoki is like a transparent person who neither interferes with the affairs of the clan nor does he interact that much with anyone. Why would someone like him–who has nothing to do with anything–do something of this sort, and too so suddenly?
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