chsdbacks Chapter 164 I will be loyal to you!
Chapter 164 I will be loyal to you!
Chapter 164 I will pledge my loyalty to you! (Please subscribe!)
In the territory of the Thousand Hands Clan.
Kakashi and Tobirama remained silent, neither of them easily revealing their feelings.
Tsunade sat quietly on the ground. Although she hadn't heard the two speak openly, her keen perception had already revealed the whole truth.
Her heart was already filled with sorrow, and her eyes shone with deep sadness. Finally, she couldn't help but look up and ask softly:
"Second Grandpa, are you back in the village this time to continue your fight against the old man?"
Faced with Tsunade's complicated gaze, Tobirama gently shook his head: "Tsunade, you and Kakashi shouldn't concern yourselves with these matters anymore."
"You only need to focus on the impending catastrophe in the ninja world; that is your true duty. You do not need to get involved in the conflict and confrontation between me and Hiruzen."
Tobirama's return to the human world this time involved far too many hardships and struggles, and his state of mind is no longer what it used to be.
No longer fixated on confrontation and hatred, he had only one simple wish: that Tsunade could live peacefully, far away from these grudges and entanglements.
As for his struggle with Hiruzen, he didn't want Tsunade to get involved and make things difficult for him.
Kakashi, in Tobirama's eyes, bore an even more important responsibility.
They are tasked with fighting against the threat of world destruction.
Tobirama had already made up his mind that he would never force them to choose a side, nor would he allow them to be drawn into the conflict between himself and Hiruzen.
In fact, not only Tobirama, but even Hiruzen, who was the Hokage, rarely paid attention to Tsunade.
After all, only Tsunade remained of the legendary Sannin, and Hiruzen had no choice but to treat his only surviving disciple...
I still hope she can live a good life in Miya.
Overwhelmed with mixed emotions, Tobirama turned to leave, but Kakashi's firm and calm voice suddenly came from behind him:
"Lord Tobirama, I wish to explore the world of the Limited Tsukuyomi once more. Would you be willing to assist me?"
Tobirama smiled slightly upon hearing this, then turned to look at Kakashi: "Kid, aren't you afraid of monkeys?"
Kakashi simply smiled faintly, his expression revealing composure and confidence: "Lord Tobirama, as you know, I've always been a special case in the village. The Hokage might have some reservations, but he would never truly blame me."
The scroll depicts the limited world of Tsukuyomi...
Tobirama and Kakashi both went inside to investigate...
However, with Uchiha Abyss growing stronger, continuing the probe is still dangerous...
but:
"Since you've made up your mind, I naturally won't refuse your request."
After all, Tobirama returned to Konoha hoping to continue studying that painting.
In the land of rain, the sky is always gray and gloomy, with fine raindrops falling continuously.
In a secluded training ground on a desolate, damp land, Uchiha Sasuke is undergoing rigorous training under the guidance of Black Zetsu.
As Sasuke's mentor at this moment, Black Zetsu knew that Sasuke was not an ordinary Uchiha clansman, but the reincarnation of Indra. Therefore, he had a clear and special plan for Sasuke's training.
Unlike Orochimaru and Konoha's teaching methods, Black Zetsu focuses more on fully activating the power of Indra's bloodline hidden within Sasuke, allowing him to awaken a higher level of Sharingan as soon as possible.
Under Black Zetsu's guidance, Sasuke's strength steadily improved, and his Sharingan had reached the two-tomoe stage.
Sasuke's inherited talent from Indra should have been enough to allow his Sharingan to grow rapidly, but Sasuke's growth rate was still far below Black Zetsu's expectations.
Perhaps it's due to qualifications or some other reason.
To accelerate Sasuke's growth, Black Zetsu even taught Sasuke many secret techniques and taijutsu of the Uchiha clan that were unknown to outsiders, without reservation, and even solemnly handed him the Uchiha fan.
However, Sasuke was not interested in the fan, a traditional weapon of his clan.
After trying for a long time, he still couldn't get used to using the fan in combat. Instead, he preferred to explore and find a weapon style that suited him best.
After searching for a while, Sasuke finally chose a sharp and long sword.
This longsword suited his style perfectly, making him even more adept at combat.
He gradually mastered unique swordsmanship techniques, skillfully integrating the Sharingan with swordsmanship, demonstrating remarkable combat potential.
Inside the training ground, Sasuke continuously wielded his longsword, raindrops splashing as he slashed, the sharp sword wind tearing through the rain curtain.
The Sharingan in his eyes slowly rotated, releasing a faint red light.
Black Zetsu, hidden in the shadows, gazed at Sasuke's figure, his heart filled with anxiety and unease.
Indra's growth rate is too slow...
The Hokage's office was quiet, with only the rustling of pages turning on the desk echoing in the room.
Neji stood quietly in the corner, saying nothing, his expression calm.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly put down the heavy book in his hand, raised his head slightly, and looked at the boy standing in the corner: "Neji, you've had a hard day too. Go back and get some rest."
To Hiruzen's surprise, Neji did not obey his orders and remained standing there quietly, as if waiting for something.
Hiruzen's gaze returned to Neji: "Neji, is there anything else you want to say?"
Neji slowly raised his head, and a long-hidden desire and determination suddenly surged in his previously calm eyes.
He said softly, "Hokage-sama, I want to become a true part of Konoha."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen couldn't help but show a slightly strange expression, then said gently, "You were originally a member of Konoha."
How could you say that?
Neji slowly shook his head, his eyes becoming even more resolute and fervent: "Hokage-sama, you understand what I mean. I hope to obtain even greater power and completely break free from the fate of the Hyuga branch family."
"I don't want to repeat Xia-jie's tragedy... Besides, Xia-jie once told me that only the Hokage is the most trustworthy and reliable person, because it was you who gave Xia-jie a chance to escape her fate."
In fact, these words were never actually spoken by Natsumi. Neji only discovered some things while reading Natsumi's diary.
Therefore, Neji had many questions.
Although it was Hiashi who directly killed Hyuga Natsumi
But.
The Third Hokage seems to play a special role in this.
He knew that if he wanted to control his future destiny and even hide his awakened special eye technique, his only option was to join Hiruzen's side and obtain true power in order to change everything.
Hiruzen paused for a moment before slowly speaking, "The Caged Bird Seal isn't so easy to break. To be honest, even I can't completely guarantee that I can remove the seal on you."
Neji remained unmoved: "Hokage-sama, that's irrelevant. I'm willing to use myself as a bargaining chip, to completely dedicate myself to the Will of Fire. As long as it can change my own destiny, I'm willing to pay any price."
Upon hearing Neji's resolute words, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.
She slowly stood up, walked lightly and steadily to Neji, her gaze gentle yet filled with undisguised admiration.
Reaching out and gently pressing his hand on Neji's head, Hiruzen spoke slowly and meaningfully, "Neji, your performance today truly surprised me. Your courage and resolve far exceeded my expectations."
Having said that, Hiruzen was very pleased. If we talk about Uchiha Abyss, Uchiha Obito, Danzo, and even Kakashi, they all chose the single Sharingan evolution route.
Therefore, Hiruzen's choice is to engage in a group attack.
He bound the will of the entire Hidden Leaf Village to the Sharingan.
This is the only way to maximize the strength of the group.
Hiruzen slowly raised his hand and gently placed it on Neji's head.
A strange and struggling blood-red Buddha statue slowly emerged from behind.
The Buddha statue was entirely blood red, exuding a cold and eerie aura that instantly filled the entire room with this suffocating power.
At the same time, from the darkness outside the window, the clear yet eerie singing voices of ninja academy students could be faintly heard.
The singing was melodious and childlike, yet it carried an indescribable eeriness, slowly merging with the evil aura released by Hiruzen.
A massive crimson magic circle rapidly appeared on the floor of the room. In the center of the circle, countless scarlet arms slowly emerged from the ground, spreading madly toward Neji like the resentment of countless undead.
Those bloody hands, like vines, quickly clung to Neji's body, tightly binding and devouring his form.
However, faced with such a bizarre and terrifying scene, Neji stood there motionless, letting those strange, blood-red arms continue to erode him.
There was not a trace of fear or hesitation in his eyes, only unwavering awareness and determination.
Seeing Neji so readily accept his power and the test, Hiruzen's smile grew even brighter.
"Neji, you are even better than Natsu."
Upon hearing Hiruzen's words, Neji already knew the answer.
It turns out that Xia Jie's fate is inextricably linked to the kind yet unfathomable Third Hokage before her.
Inside the room, the crimson Buddha statue's radiance remained eerily dazzling, and Hiruzen's gentle yet approving gaze remained fixed on Neji...
A perfect chess piece...
In the future, the Hyuga main family will be useless.
As for Neji, he covered his face, not wanting Hiruzen to see his true emotions...
He started giggling...
"Hokage-sama... For the sake of Konoha, I will pledge my loyalty to you!"
Madness is just a facade.
The concealment stemmed from Neji's inner grief.
For Sister Xia...
In order to prevent the Hyuga branch family from being controlled by Konoha and the main family.
Neji had no choice but to go mad when facing Hiruzen!