Naruto: The Whirlpool Noodles from Infinite Tsukiyomi

Chapter 16 Menma: Don’t scream out

The land of the Hyuga clan, the residence of the great elder.

Hinata Hizashi walked into the courtyard with steady steps, and met the frowning Hinata Hizashi.

Rizu was stunned for a moment, then asked with a cold expression: "What are you doing here?"

His tone didn't sound like he was facing his twin brother at all.

I think back then they were just like other brothers and respected each other.

But ever since Hizashi was imprinted with the [Caged Bird] curse, and since Hizashi was punished by the clan elders with [Caged Bird] for being reckless, he would lie on the ground rolling and screaming in pain.

"In addition to the blood relationship, Hizashi probably only has hatred for me now."

Hizu recalled how his brother had killed his niece Hinata a few days ago, and felt even more depressed.

He is the leader of the Hyuga clan, but he is by no means the master of the Hyuga clan alone.

On the contrary, he also needs to set an example, abandon all useless emotions, and put the interests of the family first.

This caused the two brothers to drift apart on different paths.

"I have something to discuss with the elders of the clan."

However, facing his brother's indifference, Hizashi had a smile on his face.

If you look carefully, you can still find some relief and determination.

Seeing his strange expression, Rizu frowned even more tightly, and then hummed softly: "Whatever you want, but remember your mission as a branch family member."

The tone was very bad, it sounded like a threat and an order.

Of course Hizashi understood what his brother meant.

It was a warning to him not to vent his resentment towards the clan on Hinata who didn't know the world, let alone to reveal his dissatisfaction and resentment in front of the elders of the clan.

But the smile on Hizashi's face remained unchanged, he nodded and replied: "I'm sorry, this kind of thing will never happen again in the future."

He blatantly showed murderous intent towards the heir of the clan. If I were not his younger brother, if another elder had come here, I might have been cursed to death.

I used to be blinded by hatred, but now I calm down...

"Still as gentle as ever, brother."

Unfortunately, stagnating and being conservative and autistic cannot change Hinata. On the contrary, it will only lead to destruction.

Not sure what he thought of, Hizashi was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly hummed a song:

"Bamboo cage, bamboo cage eye~The little bird in the cage~When can it come out?"

"Dawn night~The crane and the turtle slipped~Who is the one behind?"

That masked man was right, this is the day I will die.

And my death will ignite the flame of longing for freedom in our hearts.

"……What?"

Not paying attention to Hizashi's shocked expression, Hizashi hummed a song and walked directly past him.

Rizu came to his senses, turned around and looked at the figure gradually being swallowed up by the shadows, feeling an ominous premonition suddenly arise in his heart.

"Hizashi, what exactly do you want to do..."

…………

The five major kingdoms in the ninja world are the Kingdom of Fire, the Kingdom of Wind, the Kingdom of Water, the Kingdom of Thunder, and the Kingdom of Earth.

The national boundaries of these five behemoths are not directly adjacent to each other, and there are many small countries in between.

In every ninja war, the ones who suffer the most are not the five major countries that started the war, but the small countries in the middle.

No big country cares about their feelings. The reason why they have not been annexed is that they serve as a buffer zone between big powers and can also be used as a battlefield for wrestling between big powers when necessary.

The Country of Fire and the Country of Thunder are also interspersed with several small countries, including the Country of Tang, the Country of Moon, and the Country of Fields, and there is only a land corridor that can connect the two countries.

From the first generation to the second generation, in the past few ninja wars, the diplomatic strategy of distant relations and close attacks was the common choice of the two countries, and the two countries of Fire and Thunder were relatively good allies.

However, since the Gold and Silver Horn brothers killed the Second Raikage and the Second Hokage, the two countries have also developed hatred, and as the military strength of the Kingdom of Thunder has expanded, their ambitions have gradually begun to expand.

This Hyuga incident is a test of Konoha by Kumoyin Village.

At the junction of the Kingdom of Yu and the Kingdom of Fire, there is a canyon shaped like a blade that spans the two countries.

This is the Valley of the Moon, and nearly a thousand Konoha ninjas are already stationed here, establishing their own defense lines and strongholds.

At the same time, several patrol teams are sent out to inspect the borders every day to prevent ninjas from other countries from sneaking into the Land of Fire.

Yunyin also established defense lines and strongholds. The two armies faced each other directly, and the atmosphere was very depressing.

Patrol teams on both sides also often experienced frictions and casualties.

Looking at them, they wanted to rush into the opponent's position immediately and teach the opponent a painful lesson.

But the actual situation...

"So restrained?"

A figure suddenly appeared in the Valley of the Moon.

Looking at the tense but very restrained two parties, the tone was full of playfulness: "It's not enough to just use your mouth but not your hands. Why don't you let me push you."

The person coming was Uzumaki Menma wearing a three-eyed fox mask.

He had already anticipated the reactions of both Kumogakure and Konoha, and also knew that this seemingly imminent war was actually just a bubble.

All it takes is a light poke and it will shatter completely.

Unless forced to do so, Konoha will never agree to start another war.

Kumogakure also needs a legitimate reason to launch a war, and they are not willing to bear the reputation of being a war madman.

While this is true, it will result in fewer commissions in their village.

——No one is willing to entrust a tough and domineering force, and no one is willing to entrust an unreasonable bandit force.

Once Konoha's top brass discovers the loopholes in Kumogakure's conditions, the war will cease.

"However, what I need is not a happy ending that uses someone's death."

Ten kilometers away from Moon Valley.

A five-man patrol team wearing Konoha forehead protectors was running through the woods.

The leader suddenly stopped and threw a shuriken directly into the depths of the woods.

"Who's there! Get out!"

The other Konoha ninjas also stopped, their expressions alert, and they tightened their grip on their weapons.

Sususu~

There was a bottomless darkness deep in the woods, and nothing out of the ordinary appeared.

There was an eerie silence at the scene, with a gust of wind blowing and only the rustling of the leaves making sound.

Seeing this, a Konoha ninja hesitated for a moment and finally said: "Captain..."

But the moment he spoke out.

Bah, bah, bah!

Following a piercing cry, an invisible figure flashed past.

As for the captain who was standing in front of them, his body still maintained its original appearance, but the head above his neck was missing.

Poof!

Before anyone else could react, blood spurted out from the headless corpse like a fountain, splashing directly onto the other four Konoha ninjas.

"enemy……"

One of the ninjas reacted and was about to send a signal.

A black shadow flashed past like a ghost, his palm instantly pressed his chin, and his thumb and index finger pinched his cheeks.

Click!

"Don't shout out."

A gentle voice with a smile sounded in my ears.

The ninja whose jaw was broken trembled and turned around to look.

All three of their teammates had fallen to the ground and they didn't know whether they were alive or dead, and the black shadow was still holding a head in its other hand.

A very familiar head with a serious expression.

(End of chapter)