Naruto: Naruto started the Fourth Shinobi World War for me

Chapter 160 Hyuga, The Night of the Clan Massacre

Ningxia had Hanabi collect information on recent events in the Hyuga region, as well as changes in Hinata, Hiashi, and others, and deduced that it was time to carve the Caged Bird Seal.

But Hinata is an undisputed genius, the strongest of her generation, the Hyuga clan. It's impossible for them to carve the Caged Bird Seal for her, which means...

"Should I...carve a caged bird?"

Because Hiashi and Hinata were well protected, Hanabi was unaware of the meaning of the Caged Bird Seal.

"Yes, for the Hyuga, carving the Caged Bird Seal is equivalent to becoming a branch family forever."

Ningxia's tone was tinged with disdain and worry, reflecting both disdain for the system and concern for Hinata.

He knew Hinata, like Itachi, was a siscon (sister complex). How could he possibly let Hinata watch her sister be carved into the Caged Bird Seal?!

"But... even if we become a separate family, it won't affect my relationship with my sister, right?"

Ningxia listened to Huahuo's innocent voice and remained silent for a moment before saying, "To put it another way, once you become a member of the branch family, you must always be prepared to die for the main family, and you will never have freedom for the rest of your life."

"well!?"

On this day, Xiaohuahuo deeply understood the darkness within her family, but after a long silence, she still indicated that she was willing to be carved into the image of a caged bird.

Because this is her most admired older sister, if she has to die in the future, she won't be afraid as long as it's for her sister's sake.

Hearing this familiar answer, Ningxia was momentarily reminded of Izuna.

Kaguya! Look at your descendants!!!

"It's alright, even if it's a caged bird, I can help you untie it."

Ningxia realized that although Huahuo didn't say she was afraid, she was actually terrified. After all, this was equivalent to going from being a young lady to a servant, and a servant who could die at any time.

It's only because the two sisters have a good relationship that they're together; otherwise, it would be common for them to fight each other.

"Really...really?"

"After all, I'm a doctor too, but we'll have to wait until I can stand up."

Ningxia has a feeling that he can control his body's slight movements and will be able to stand up sooner or later, and then everything will be alright.

"Um!"

Although Hanabi couldn't see or touch Ningxia, she felt a strange sense of security from Ningxia, as if everything would be alright as long as Ningxia was still there.

"By the way, Hanabi, keep a close eye on your sister these days, make sure she doesn't cause any trouble!"

Ningxia was worried that something unexpected might happen later, so she told Huahu to be careful. Huahu promised to keep an eye on her sister and wait for Ningxia to come and rescue her.

Then Hanabi's fair little feet made "thump thump thump" sounds on the ground as she walked directly into Hinata's room.

Hinata, who had been staring blankly at the horse charm amulet, quickly stood up and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it was Hanabi.

"Sister~ What are you looking at~"

Hanabi blinked her big eyes, and Hinata, seeing this, took out a horse charm and explained that it was a gift from someone very important to her.

Is it Ningxia?

"well!?"

Hinata was somewhat shocked to see that her younger sister had actually guessed it, but Hanabi explained that her older sister kept whispering Ningxia's name in her dreams, so how could she not know?

"Anyway... that's not important, Hanabi, what do you want from me?"

Hinata carefully put away the amulet, as its power had long been used up. Otherwise, she could have used it to carve the Caged Bird on Hanabi and drive it away directly.

"Because... I miss my sister, and you've been ignoring me lately."

Hanabi complained angrily, but seeing her sister's guilty expression, she quickly added, "But I'm not alone!"

[Because Ningxia is there to talk to me... I'm sorry, sister, for your safety, I can't tell you that Ningxia is actually in Wuyin, it's too dangerous.]

"I'm sorry, Hanabi, next time... I'll definitely accompany you next time. Now... you should go back first."

Hinata's gentle promise, however, drove Hanabi away, preventing her from staying any longer.

After Hanabi left, Hinata's eyes hardened. She then left home and met her in a forest outside Konoha.

"Young Miss".

The newcomer was a young man of nineteen or twenty, with a disdainful look in his eyes. He was not wearing a headband, which revealed his smooth, fair forehead.

"Neji, you don't need to call me 'Young Lady' anymore."

Hinata looked at the young man in front of her, and only after coming into contact with the darkness of the Hyuga clan did she understand Neji's pain.

Therefore, she secretly used the Horse Talisman to drive away the caged birds for Neji and some of the branch family youths.

They subsequently defected successfully and established their own power base.

Hinata had originally reserved some of her strength to protect Hanabi from the Caged Bird Seal.

But plans can't keep up with changes. After a series of wars, almost no one in Konoha who has amulets now has the power of the Horse Talisman.

She wanted to protect her younger sister; she didn't want to repeat the same mistake. When her brother Ningxia disappeared, she was powerless to help. Now that her sister was about to be branded a caged bird, how could she stand idly by?

Thinking of this, Hinata's eyes flashed with madness. Main family, branch family, bullshit! This kind of outdated system should be swept into the corner of history!

She's going to stage a night of annihilation for the Hyuga clan.

However, what she wants to eradicate are those stubborn old ideas, just as she promised Neji that there would be no more caged birds!

Seeing Hinata's determination, Neji couldn't help but feel admiration. After all, Hinata had given him his life, so he would definitely help her!

Late at night, Hinata, dressed in her Anbu uniform, stood on a telephone pole. She didn't want to kill anyone, but Ningxia had said that it wasn't shameful to take action to protect the people you care about.

Moreover, she had no intention of harming the elderly, women, or children; her target from the beginning was always the old Dengs who controlled the discourse.

With the afterimage of the Tenseigan gleaming in her Byakugan, Hinata, Neji, and the others who had come to join her, entered the clan's territory.

Fortunately, the guards who were not involved in this incident were all knocked unconscious by Hinata.

However, Hinata dealt with everyone involved in the Caged Bird Seal incident one by one, and the whole process went surprisingly smoothly.

After all, Hinata was already a Kage-level ninja, plus Neji, a Jonin, and a group of Chunin, who were also Hyuga ninjas who knew the clan's territory inside and out.

After executing all the old men, Hinata came to her last target, her... father.

Hinata, you've arrived.

Hiashi seemed to have been prepared all along, sitting upright and waiting for his daughter's arrival. He wasn't surprised when he looked at Neji; he already knew that Hinata had let Neji leave, and had even deliberately helped cover it up.

He was an irresponsible father. He didn't pay attention to Hinata's appetite when she was a child, and he didn't care about Hinata's feelings when she grew up.

From beginning to end, he failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a father. Perhaps, as Ningxia said, the Hyuga clan's system should have been changed long ago.

And I, an old thing from the old era, should also be swept into the trash can.

Therefore, he decided to die to fulfill his daughter's wish and to repay the blood debt owed to Neji's father.

But just as the atmosphere became increasingly eerie, Hanabi suddenly ran out...