Chapter 57: How Can a Great Man Suffer to Live Long Under Others?
"Hiruzen, why have you suddenly become so curious about the Sharingan?"
Late at night, in the Hokage Office.
Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado had all been summoned to the office, and they were somewhat surprised when they heard Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.
They hadn't expected that being called in so late was actually because of the Sharingan?
Danzo was quite interested in this topic, but he couldn't help but frown.
"Aren't Sensei's records already quite detailed? What else do you want to know?"
"The information on the Sharingan is very detailed, but information on the Mangekyo is extremely scarce."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. He turned to look at Danzo and pondered for a moment before speaking.
"This matter concerns you. That fellow has been confirmed, and he possesses the Mangekyo Sharingan!"
"Confirmed?!"
Danzo's eyes instantly widened. This matter had troubled him for a long time!
Now that there was finally a result, how could he not be delighted?
"I said long ago that there was such a fellow. Do you finally believe me now?"
"Mm..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat vague. In fact, he had known for a long time, but he had been keeping this matter hidden.
Even now, he didn't intend to explain things too clearly to Danzo.
"According to Makoto's investigation, this fellow possesses the Mangekyo Sharingan and space-time abilities, and he has Minato's Flying Thunder God Mark on him."
"Flying Thunder God?"
Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu looked at each other, speaking in disbelief.
"Third Hokage, you mean..."
"Sigh, and that fellow has repeatedly entered Konoha. Makoto and the Barrier Team have both confirmed it."
Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a bitter smile. He had always wanted to pull the Uchiha back, but unfortunately, such a thing had happened.
"Sigh, we probably misunderstood the Uchiha. The Nine-Tailed incident really had nothing to do with them."
"I wouldn't be so sure."
However, Danzo let out a cold snort.
"Who knows what kind of secret relationship he has with the Uchiha? Besides, just tell me, is he an Uchiha or not!"
"..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at Danzo in silence. He felt that not telling this guy everything was the right choice!
"Though it is a pity, things have reached this point and we have no other choice."
Utatane Koharu sighed, and Homura Mitokado adjusted his glasses.
"Indeed. Going to explain to the Uchiha now would likely only add fuel to the fire."
"Don't worry, I understand the stakes involved."
Hiruzen Sarutobi somewhat gloomily bit down on his pipe and said in a heavy voice.
"I said I wanted to know your views on the Sharingan, especially the Mangekyo. What do you think?"
"I don't know much about the Mangekyo, but Sensei once said that the Sharingan is the manifestation of falling into darkness after 'losing love'."
Utatane Koharu spoke after a moment of thought, while Danzo didn't even need to think.
"And after falling into darkness, they generate the power of hatred. The more extreme and painful it is, the stronger the power. This Uchiha lot..."
"Alright, stop!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi knew all too well what his old friend was going to say. He pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.
"In other words, you all believe that the more extreme and painful it is, the stronger the power they obtain?"
"That was Sensei's meaning."
Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado both nodded, while Danzo let out a cold snort.
"Exactly. Otherwise, why would Sensei say they are an evil clan?"
"Is that so..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath. He originally knew this information; he was only confirming it further now.
And after this confirmation, he felt that the problem was truly becoming serious!
Recalling Uchiha Itachi's series of actions, especially since he had already let him see Konoha's surveillance of the Uchiha.
But in the end, the Uchiha were still making preparations. Excluding the 'do you think I'm afraid of you?' type of personality...
"Then it's very likely that he simply didn't say anything?"
Not disclosing Anbu information was a sign of loyalty to Konoha.
But the problem was, 'leaking' it could potentially solve the problem peacefully!
A smart person should know how to choose.
"And if he says nothing..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was starting to break out in a cold sweat. He had this suspicion before.
And now he truly felt that Uchiha Itachi might be planning to use Konoha's hand to pull off some truly ruthless move...
...
"What kind of ruthless move is this?!"
While Hiruzen Sarutobi was sweating profusely, within the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Makoto also had a face full of pain at this moment.
Just as he had guessed, after he performed a reasonable deconstruction of Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito.
He had clearly gained more trust and affirmation, and his System had finally given him his second 'Exclusive Quest'!
It was just that this quest made his scalp go somewhat numb...
[Task details have been generated]
[Main Quest: Become the World's Condensation Nucleus (10%)]
[As your strength improves and your own value is continuously manifested, more and more people trust you and revolve around you]
[But this is far from enough, and the people who trust and revolve around you are too scattered, which is not conducive to your completion of true condensation]
[Acquire new Exclusive Quest: I Am Also Hyuga]
[1. A great man is born between heaven and earth; how can he suffer to live long under others?]
[2. If you do not abandon me, I shall bow and acknowledge you as my foster father]
"..."
Looking at his new Exclusive Quest, Hyuga Makoto really almost laughed out of anger.
Just from the descriptions between the lines, this was heading towards being a slave of three families, wasn't it?
"This dog System is truly a dog..."
Hyuga Makoto rubbed his brow. If it dared to say 'how can he suffer to live long under others' now, he didn't even dare to think about what would happen later!
"But, this also seems to align quite well with my thoughts."
Before he took on this task, he had specifically mentioned something to Hyuga Hiashi.
He still wasn't quite sure what this Clan Head was thinking, but he was very clear about one thing.
"The old man Third Hokage told me before that I could apply to consult some information on techniques. This is no longer just a hint!"
Having the Hokage help take the blame would save him a lot of trouble.
Not to mention that Hyuga Hiashi originally had to face the problem of Hanabi, as well as everything he would do in the future...
"Indeed, how can a great man suffer to live long under others!"
Hyuga Makoto suddenly had an idea. He clenched his fist and nodded seriously.
"Besides, being with that group of vermin from the Main House, how can the Hyuga be managed well..."
Knock knock knock—
"Makoto-niisan, are you home..."
Just as Hyuga Makoto was at his most impassioned, a sudden knock on the door gave him a big fright.
Fortunately, it was Hinata's timid voice coming from outside the door, which allowed him to wipe away a non-existent cold sweat.
"Why are you here, Hinata?"
Hyuga Makoto opened the door with some confusion, only to see Hinata carrying a basket.
"You're..."
"I heard that Makoto-niisan just got back, and you might not have eaten anything at this time."
Hinata said slowly with her small head lowered, but the more she spoke, the more her face turned red.
"So, Father-sama asked me to bring some things over to Makoto-niisan..."
"Oh, it's the Clan Head."
Hyuga Makoto blinked and asked with some amusement.
"What a pity. I thought it was you who was concerned about me."
"I... I am too..."
Hinata's head lowered even further, and her face became even redder.
But this also made Hyuga Makoto feel awkward. Why did he always feel like this wasn't quite right?
"Makoto, I heard you're back?!"
However, just as he was feeling awkward, Neji's voice suddenly came in from outside.
"You fellow, you didn't even tell me when you got back, you..."
Neji ran over excitedly, but before he could finish speaking, he saw Hinata standing outside the door carrying a small basket.
He froze on the spot, and after a long while, he let out a light snort.
"Hmph, looks like I didn't come at the right time..."
"No!"
However, Hyuga Makoto's eyes lit up.
"You've come at exactly the right time..."
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