Naruto: The Whirlpool Noodles from Infinite Tsukiyomi

Chapter 26 The so-called Will of Fire

The day-to-day difference is very clear.

The reason why he was able to survive was entirely due to various "coincidences".

The sudden attack by the Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki of Kumogakure Village gave Konoha the opportunity to reverse public opinion and fight back.

Only this can't completely get him out of the deadlock.

The doves headed by the Third Hokage may still choose to sacrifice his life for the slightest chance of "peace".

The hawks headed by Shimura Danzo are also happy to see this situation.

Because this can damage the reputation of the Third Hokage, and also drive a wedge between the Hyuga clan and the Hokage faction.

After all, he, Hyuga Hizashi, was just a member of the branch family.

But what really saved his life was the inexplicable withdrawal order from Yunyin Village.

According to the spy's information, there was a head-on battle between an unknown strong man and the AB combination in the Valley of the Moon.

The final result...

The Valley of the Half Moon was in ruins, and the AB group was seriously injured and unconscious, and Kumogakure's troops retreated without a fight.

Now, including the top brass of Konoha, the eyes of the entire ninja world are focused on that mysterious strong man.

Naturally, no one would care about his inconspicuous "scapegoat".

Originally, Hizashi did not associate the mysterious strong man with the masked man.

But after being reminded, now that I think about it...

The same falling from the sky, the same mystery, the same powerful strength.

...This ballad is called "Caged Bird".

...We will meet again soon.

…I came here just to let the birds fly in the cage, but it seems like he doesn’t want to leave.

The conversation from the past reappeared in Hizashi's mind, and the words that were originally meaningless suddenly had an explanation.

Any coincidence is inevitable in chance. When a coincidence produces a unique result, it is inevitable!

"you!!"

Looking at the guy with a mysterious aura all over his body, Hizashi's eyes widened, and his distorted face could not conceal his shock.

"Are you the strong man who appeared on the Moon Valley battlefield and defeated the AB combination head-on?"

When Menma heard this, the cold aura on his body suddenly changed, and he said with a smile, "Can you calm down now and listen to me carefully?"

After all, I don’t care about Hizashi’s reaction.

He directly picked up the unconscious Neji and sat down on the soft cushions in the tea garden irregularly.

Hizashi frowned instinctively when he saw this.

However, remembering that the other party was not someone he could mess with, he had no choice but to endure the tradition in his heart and sit across from him in a polite manner.

"Your Excellency not only saved my life, but also prevented the start of the Fourth Ninja War. You must also yearn for peace..."

"Don't be sentimental."

Before the big hat could be pulled off, Menma interrupted ruthlessly: "This is just a way for me to achieve my goal."

Is it the way to achieve the goal...

Knowing that the other party was not going to follow this trick, Hizashi simply stopped going around in circles and said decisively: "Then what is your purpose?"

"I hope to get help from the Hyuga Branch Family."

Hizashi's face was firm, his eyes did not dodge, and he said decisively: "We, the Hyuga clan, are loyal to Hokage-sama."

"What if I could free the separated caged bird?"

"Real freedom?"

Hinata Hizashi's expression froze, and finally he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "For the separated family, death is the only way to gain freedom."

"So, where is Neji?" Menma asked.

When Menma mentioned Neji, Hizashi's expression suddenly changed, and he no longer had the calmness and indifference he had deliberately maintained before.

He said solemnly: "This is none of your business! When Ningci grows up, he will understand me and understand the meaning of the caged bird."

"You're just kidding yourself."

Menma said calmly as always: "He is different from you. What flows in him is the blood of not surrendering to fate. He wants to be a bird flying freely in the sky, not a bird locked in a cage by the clan.

Son."

Hizashi's eyes dodge, but he still gritted his teeth and said: "Ningci is still young now. When he hits his head and bleeds, he won't..."

"impossible."

Menma interrupted: "One day, he will break free from the shackles on his body and fly into the sky."

"Then he will be like you, exchanging death for a short period of freedom, just like a bright firework, no matter how dazzling it is, it will be nothingness after death."

"But I'm different..."

Menma slowly approached Hizashi, his tone full of bewitching: "I can bring Neji true freedom without death, and all of this is within the thought of you, my father."

Huh~huh~

A drop of cold sweat slowly slid down Hizashi's cheek, his chest heaved and his breathing became rapid.

His heart was full of emotions.

There is no doubt that Menma's words hit his weakness completely.

He could choose to die a humble death for the sake of short-term freedom.

However, he wanted Neji to live more freely and live with flesh and blood.

Rather than being a vassal of anyone, let alone being burdened with the so-called "destiny".

but……

Hizashi suddenly raised his head and said, "What do you mean by real freedom?"

The two looked at each other, their faces became serious, and their tone became serious, and they said in a deep voice: "True freedom, of course, is to completely remove the seal of the caged bird and overthrow this obscene and decadent system of family division!"

"Let all members of the branch become complete human beings, not tools without thought and freedom!"

"Destiny is our own destiny, and our own destiny should be in our own hands!!"

Menma's tone gradually became heavier, while Hizashi's face became paler and his eyes were full of struggle.

This guy wanted to use more than just him and Neji, and his purpose was definitely not simple.

He wanted to use the entire branch family to cause turmoil in the Hyuga clan.

If this happens, the top management of Konoha will never sit back and watch, and it will inevitably affect the situation of the entire Konoha.

"Do you think the Third Hokage's Will of Fire is correct?"

While Hizashi was still struggling, Menma suddenly asked, interrupting his thoughts.

"certainly……"

Hizashi answered simply, but suddenly got stuck.

The Third Hokage's Will of Fire?

"Wherever the leaves are flying, the fire will continue to grow. The fire will continue to illuminate the village and let the new leaves sprout."

"Young people are the hope of the future. The older generation must trust and protect them. The sacrifices of the older generation are not meaningless, but will inspire young people to become the pillars of the future."

Menma said this passage as if reading it, and exclaimed: "What a perfect will!!"

But his tone suddenly turned cold again.

"Then after the Third Ninja War, how many of the names on the commemorative monuments were children under the age of ten who couldn't even use the Three Body Technique?!"

Look at those dark blue eyes, look at the eyes that are getting closer to you.

Hizashi kept his mouth shut, unable to refute, and his body slowly retreated.

But Menma suddenly moved closer, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and asked sternly: "When the Tsuchikage, Raikage, Kazekage and others were active on the battlefield, the battlefield was already filled with the cold corpses of those children!

"

"As for the Third Hokage and other high-level officials of Konoha, where are they? Where are your Hyuga clan clan members?!"

Bang!!

Looking at Hinata Hizashi who fell to the ground in front of him, sweating profusely.

Menma slowly sat back down, took a deep breath, and said coldly:

"destiny……"

"It's nothing more than a tyrant's method to constrain his mind and an idiot's excuse to comfort himself."

(End of chapter)