Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Thank You for Safeguarding My Eyes
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The Hyūga Clan, Study Room.
In the quiet study, Hyūga Tenjin leisurely flipped through a scroll in his hands, his expression calm and composed.
Yet, in his eyes, a myriad of lights seemed to flicker, betraying the thoughts running through his mind.
Three years had passed, and tales of the Uchiha clan's courageous battles had already spread across the nations.
Once perceived as tyrannical and domineering, the Uchiha had completely transformed their public image. Now, within the Land of Fire, who wouldn't give a thumbs-up when the Uchiha were mentioned?
This change wasn't a coincidence. The actions of the Tsukigakure clan (Clan of the Moon) were excessively cruel and destructive, leaving devastation in their wake wherever they went.
As the heroes who defeated such a threat, the Uchiha naturally gained an abundance of fame and recognition.
Of course, this transformation was closely tied to Kyōsuke's leadership strategies.
As he had once said, "Never underestimate the power of media and public opinion. Sometimes, they are far more terrifying than sharp blades."
Initially, Madara didn't pay much attention to Kyōsuke's views, dismissing them as nothing more than idle pursuits.
However, during one of his outings, when several children approached him with flowers as a gesture of gratitude, the "Dance King" finally realized just how correct Kyōsuke's policies were.
The Uchiha had achieved both fame and fortune. Yet, few knew that the Hyūga clan had also played a significant role in this success.
Unfortunately, Kyōsuke had never intended to share the spoils with the Hyūga clan.
After seizing control of the Moon Base, it was inevitable that a rift would form between Kyōsuke and Tenjin. Not to mention, one of the Tenseigan eyes had mysteriously been destroyed.
With these two events combined, the already fragile relationship between the two clans completely shattered.
Since they were bound to become enemies, Kyōsuke saw no reason to show any mercy to the old fox, Tenjin.
His attitude was clear: You should be thankful I didn't portray your Hyūga clan as traitors and collaborators.
Naturally, this enraged Tenjin. However, a certain event managed to divert his attention.
After replacing his own eye with the seized Tenseigan, Tenjin began experimenting with its capabilities.
It was during this period that another eye unexpectedly came into his possession.
In the great final battle, Ōtsutsuki Sugito had displayed unparalleled strength. If not for the combined efforts of many powerful individuals, the outcome might have been rewritten in his favor.
Such a force, surpassing even the strength of clan leaders, was irresistible to someone like Tenjin, who had always aspired to become the strongest.
After spending more than two years mastering the power of the Tenseigan, Tenjin's strength had grown to a level even he found astonishing.
With power came ambition—ambitions that should not have existed in the first place.
Recently, Tenjin had dispatched his son to negotiate alliances with neighboring clans.
He neither leaned toward the Senju clan nor sought to ally further with the Uchiha. Instead, Hyūga Tenjin intended to establish himself as the ruler of the Land of Fire.
Putting down the scroll in his hands, Clan Leader Tenjin stood by the window, gazing out at the serene night sky. "By now, Kōsuke should have reached the third clan," he murmured.
If he could draw the surrounding smaller clans to his side, the Hyūga would dominate the eastern region of the Land of Fire, forming a three-way power struggle with the other two great clans.
As for who would ultimately emerge victorious, it would depend on their strategies and methods.
Unbeknownst to Tenjin, who was immersed in his dreams of the future, a group of individuals had already set their sights on his son.
As the saying goes, "It's easier to defend against external threats, but the ones from within are the hardest to guard against."
No matter how secretive their actions, they couldn't escape the watchful eyes of an internal traitor.
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The Eastern Region of the Land of Fire – Taketori Clan.
"Kōsuke-sama, their people are just ahead," a branch family member reported, his voice steady as he pointed toward the horizon, where the welcoming party could be seen approaching in the distance.
As the third target of this mission, the Taketori clan was a critical ally they needed to secure.
If this medium-sized clan could be persuaded to submit, the remaining smaller clans would likely follow without causing much trouble.
For the sake of the Hyūga clan's hundred-year plan, Hyūga Kōsuke was determined to accomplish his mission at any cost.
Slowly lifting his head from his contemplation, Kōsuke turned his gaze toward the group in the distance.
Yet, the more he observed, the stranger the feeling in his heart became.
Logically speaking, the branch family had already conducted an investigation, so there shouldn't have been any issues.
But for some reason, he chose to activate his Byakugan, and when he looked again, he immediately noticed something wrong.
"Watch out for an ambush!" Kōsuke shouted, warning those around him.
Three years ago, he had transplanted the chakra of the Ōtsutsuki clan, and since then, the power of his Byakugan had been growing stronger with each passing moment.
Others might not have noticed, but to him, the enemy's disguise was already fully exposed.
"Heh, I didn't expect you to see through all of it with just one glance," a familiar light laugh came from the distance.
Kōsuke widened his eyes in disbelief, staring at the person before him. "You... you're Hyūga Yayoi?!"
"It's me," Yayoi nodded, having long since removed the bandages. Her graceful figure stood tall, captivating anyone who looked at her.
However, whenever Kyōsuke saw her, he couldn't help but recall the time she had cosplayed as Danzo. Despite her natural beauty, her charm dropped sharply in his eyes.
On the other side, seeing how unmasked and open her approach was, Kōsuke's heart sank with a growing sense of dread.
What did her blatant confidence mean?
It meant that she was confident, certain of her victory, and had no fear of any retaliation he might unleash.
Stopping his subordinates, who were still cursing and yelling, Kōsuke wasted no time in forming hand signs, preparing to use the caged bird's power to eliminate her.
One second... two seconds... three seconds.
Not only did she show no reaction, but the smile on her face only grew more evident.
The caged bird failed?!
Not only Kōsuke, but even the branch family members around him stood frozen in shock.
"Did you know?" Yayoi suddenly covered her mouth and let out a light laugh. "I've been looking forward to this moment for many years."
"I will personally slaughter you, just like butchering a helpless lamb."
As soon as her words fell, her subordinates rushed forward, leaving only Kōsuke standing alone.
Taking a deep breath, Kōsuke's pupils seemed to flicker with a hint of blue light.
"I have to admit, your patience is extraordinary."
"Too bad, Yayoi, in the end, you'll still fail, because you've misjudged me, Hyūga Kōsuke."
"I'll make you understand the true difference in talent!"
Two minutes later.
With a light flick of her hand, Yayoi brushed off the blood on her palm. She gazed down at the corpse, its face twisted in disbelief, and let out a soft laugh. "I've certainly seen it."
"By the way, thank you for keeping my eyes safe."
Having long since become one of the world's top scientists, Yayoi had tried every method she could think of to unlock the Tenseigan, but all her efforts had failed.
With no other option, she set her sights on Hyūga Kōsuke.
The "pure Byakugan" he possessed might just be the key to awakening the Tenseigan.
"Don't be afraid. It won't be long before I send Tenjin to join you."
"Of course, he can't die just yet. If I don't stir up the conflict between the Hyūga and Senju, what reason do I have to overthrow this 'cruel' clan leader?"
Soon after, Yayoi led her subordinates away.
Recent intelligence had shown that the Senju clan's spies were beginning to infiltrate the Hyūga territory on a large scale.
Before leaving, she carefully set up the battlefield, framing the death of the clan heir as the work of the spies.
No matter what, Hyūga Tenjin would to approach the Senju for an explanation.
From that point on, how things would unfold would be beyond his control.
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