Chapter 82: Obito, You're Not Dead?
In Hyuga Makoto's view, everything was indeed all set!
The Fusion of Wood Release went much more smoothly than expected.
Although Hyuga Makoto knew he was only answering the question because he had'seen the answer' beforehand, still...
"Even if you brought someone else, they simply wouldn't be able to do it!"
Precisely fusing Earth and Water Chakra in a 6:4 ratio, and maintaining that throughout the entire process without a single mistake.
And finally completing the shaping and so on—this was not something an ordinary person could achieve!
"No wonder Kekkei Genkais are so rare in the entire Ninja World..."
Hyuga Makoto shook his head, but soon broke into a smile.
"But this isn't hard for me. I can even add Yang Release into the Wood Release without causing any problems!"
Yin Release and Yang Release can amplify many techniques, and Wood Release is no exception.
Hyuga Makoto truly suspected that the reason Senju Hashirama's Wood Release was so powerful, besides his own immense strength, was that he likely had 'Asura's Chakra' assisting him!
"I don't have that luxury, but I have Yang Release, and..."
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With a face full of smiles, Hyuga Makoto turned to look at Shisui nearby.
"My guess seems to have been half-right?"
Shisui had indeed reactivated Susanoo; even if it was just the basic 'Ribcage Mode', he had at least managed it.
If he continued, it was hard to say whether he could return to his previous strongest form.
"Truly incredible..."
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Feeling the Susanoo around him, Shisui's face was filled with wonder.
"I didn't expect Susanoo to really be awakened, and my body doesn't hurt as much anymore."
"It might have been that your body couldn't withstand it, or perhaps the Medicinal Pill brought about a different effect."
Hyuga Makoto couldn't help but comment, though he was also curious about one thing.
"In your current state, what stage of Susanoo can you activate?"
"For now, it should be the First Stage. If I force it, I can reach the Second Stage."
Shisui thought for a moment and immediately gave an answer.
"It's too small here for me to let loose, and outside there's no protection from sealing techniques. Plus, I haven't fully digested the energy from the Medicinal Pill, so..."
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"I see, I understand."
Hyuga Makoto nodded, though his expression was somewhat peculiar.
He felt as if he had unlocked a new profession.
This Medicinal Pill, which was useless to him, had such a great effect on Shisui?
A thought suddenly occurred to him: if he gave this thing to Tsunade, would she actually manifest Wood Release?
"However, Makoto, I have a suggestion."
While he was pondering, Shisui suddenly turned around with a serious expression.
"Your clone needs more adaptation and training, and I myself need more combat to digest the energy and improve my Susanoo, so we..."
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"Are you in that much of a hurry?"
Hyuga Makoto was a bit between laughter and tears, but he understood Shisui's feelings.
This was a Shisui under his control; he knew all too well what those Uchiha people were like!
"I definitely have to go out, but this clone of mine just came off the line. It needs a few days to adapt, doesn't it?"
"Sorry, I was impatient."
Shisui immediately felt a bit guilty. Looking at the thick vines on the ground, he really had overlooked that fact.
Then he suddenly thought of something, which prompted him to ask cautiously.
"By the way, Makoto, do you know how to use Wood Release?"
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Hyuga Makoto glared at Shisui, feeling a bit embarrassed himself.
He had Wood Release now, but he really didn't know how to use its techniques.
Every jutsu has its own unique Chakra flow and transformation patterns, which are the 'crystallization of ancestral wisdom'.
Without following those rules and patterns, he could still clap his hands and manifest whatever he wanted!
"But as for how effective it would be, that's hard to say..."
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Hyuga Makoto scratched his head. He actually remembered some of the Chakra changes when Yamato and Obito used Wood Release.
After all, they were either teammates or opponents; even if he didn't want to, he would'see' and remember them.
It was just that he wanted something more comprehensive and better!
"It seems I'll have to thank you again, Obito..."
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In the following days, Hyuga Makoto felt that he might as well have been dealing with those Uchiha lunatics!
Although Hyuga Hiashi had finalized the list, Hyuga Makoto still needed to meet with them, issue the invitations, and report to the Hokage.
Besides that, he had to adapt to his clone, and teach Hinata, Neji, and even Hanabi.
Furthermore, he also had to train with Jiraiya.
"Honestly, I miss the days when we were just staking out the Uchiha."
In a forest in Konoha, Hyuga Makoto sat on the ground and complained.
"Soaking in hot springs when there's nothing to do, checking in every now and then. Not like now..."
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"And being able to run off and collect mission funds whenever you wanted?"
Jiraiya rolled his eyes, broke a double popsicle in half, and handed it over.
"Honestly, you're a good kid in every way, except you're a bit greedy and your mouth is a bit sharp!"
"Thanks, Pervy Sage."
Hyuga Makoto didn't stand on ceremony. After taking the popsicle, he spoke softly.
"But you don't understand the hardships of a member of the Hyuga Branch Family."
"You? Hardships?"
Jiraiya almost laughed in frustration upon hearing this.
"As I recall, your Hyuga Clan provides living expenses. What exactly are you doing with all that money you've taken?"
"I need to make progress."
Hyuga Makoto held the popsicle in his mouth and said with feigned seriousness.
"Being a Ninja isn't just about fighting and killing; it's also about the ways of the world!"
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"If I don't take it, how can others? If others don't, how can the Clan Chief? If the Clan Chief doesn't, how can I make progress?"
"Wait, that's how your Hyuga Clan operates?"
"No, I just want to save money to buy a house and get a wife later."
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"I don't want to be burdened with a mortgage for decades in the future!"
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Jiraiya nearly rolled his eyes, as a moment's thought revealed Hyuga Makoto was joking.
The Hyuga Clan was wealthy, after all; most major Ninja Clans were.
For instance, the Nara sold medicine, the Akimichi were in catering, and the Hyuga—a powerhouse since the Sengoku period—were loaded!
"You brat, no wonder even the old man says you have a sharp tongue. But are you really considering these things already?"
"Yeah, because..."
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Hyuga Makoto looked up at Jiraiya and said gloomily.
"I never planned to be like you, Pervy Sage—still a bachelor at your age."
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"Brat, that's enough!"
Jiraiya finally snapped. He bit his popsicle and roared.
"You have no idea how happy I am!"
"Right, right."
Hyuga Makoto didn't argue; there was no point in bullying an old bachelor.
After all, he was a young bachelor himself...
Besides, he had a crucial question to ask!
"Speaking of which, I haven't seen Captain Kakashi in a while. How is his investigation going?"
"Him? He's been going back and forth to the Uchiha, working with Shikaku and the others to pacify them."
Jiraiya held the popsicle in his mouth, propping his head with one hand as he thought.
"But he seems possessed, constantly flipping through Uchiha and Konoha records. I have no idea what he's thinking."
"I see."
Hyuga Makoto rubbed his chin, but then Jiraiya suddenly leaned in with a mischievous grin.
"By the way, Kakashi also told me something."
"What?"
Hyuga Makoto was puzzled, but Jiraiya's grin widened.
"Quite a few Uchiha are asking about you, hoping to meet you."
"Meet me for what? To thank me in person? No need for that; just have them give me a few A... give me some money."
"Specifically, there's a girl—the one you saved that night. She wants to learn from you and has even applied to join the Anbu."
"Huh? Did I save someone?"
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"Didn't I strictly follow Hokage-sama's orders and only go in after they were all dead?"
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Jiraiya looked at Hyuga Makoto in silence for a long time before patting his shoulder.
"You don't need to save money. In the future, you'll be just like me."
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This time it was Hyuga Makoto's turn to be speechless. Was Jiraiya's curse too malicious?
He naturally remembered saving someone that night; it was Uchiha Itachi's childhood friend, Uchiha Izumi.
But he didn't care if the Uchiha joined the Anbu; he just wanted to make progress!
"Let's get back to Captain Kakashi. Pervy Sage, don't you think he's acting very unusually?"
"Unusually?"
Jiraiya was stunned, while Hyuga Makoto slowly spoke as he ate his popsicle.
"I've always suspected that the Mysterious Person is linked to Captain Kakashi. You knew that, right?"
"I know. After all, the eyes match. That one-eyed old man Danzo also suspected it, but..."
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"I've looked at Captain Kakashi's record. When they were on a secret mission in the Land of Grass, his teammate was killed in action, and the Fourth Hokage arrived too late."
"This..."
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"Also in the Land of Grass, Rin Nohara, a Chunin, died at his hands. Again, the Fourth Hokage arrived too late."
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"And I heard that fellow seemed to be very fond of Rin Nohara?"
"This..."
Jiraiya froze; he felt his mind reeling!
Recalling Kakashi's strange behavior lately and connecting it to what Hyuga Makoto said, he suddenly...
Everything seemed to connect!
"As for the age issue we discussed last time."
Seeing Jiraiya fall into silence, Hyuga Makoto continued while pointing at himself.
"Look at how old Uchiha Itachi and I are. Besides, that guy's ability is really hard to deal with without the Byakugan."
"That seems true."
Jiraiya nodded, his expression becoming increasingly solemn.
"Did he do it because he hated Minato for being late? But why is Kakashi..."
"Why is Captain Kakashi fine? And why didn't he take back his eye?"
Hyuga Makoto knew what Jiraiya was going to ask. He could only sigh at this question.
"I'm afraid you'd have to ask him. After all, who would have thought Uchiha Itachi would slaughter the Family that raised him just for the sake of eyes?"
"That also seems true..."
Jiraiya couldn't sit still any longer. He immediately stood up and headed toward the Hokage Office.
"You have the First Hokage's data now; practice on your own first. I must inform the Hokage of this."
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"By the way, I'd like to apply to look through the Wood Release archives."
Seeing Jiraiya's hurried state, Hyuga Makoto spoke up immediately.
"That guy can use Wood Release. I want to understand it—ideally with the most comprehensive information—so I can deal with him in the future."
"No problem, I'll help you apply for it."
Jiraiya ran off without looking back, and Hyuga Makoto smiled.
"This is the advantage of information!"
If he wanted comprehensive info on Wood Release, he should definitely ask Konoha for it!
Although he could go to Yamato, why not try asking Konoha?
"I've provided intelligence and so much logical analysis; the Third Hokage certainly won't be stingy."
Since they even gave him the First Hokage's data on Sage Transformation, giving him the Wood Release data should be fine too, right?
"It just seems a bit hard on Kakashi..."
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He knew the relationship between Kakashi and Obito; this revelation would likely leave everyone restless.
But it had to be faced sooner or later. Facing it early wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
However, just as he was thinking, his System suddenly flashed!
[New Side Quest Obtained]
[1. Facing the Morning Sun: Obito, you're not dead?]
[2. Hidden in Darkness: Fortunately I guessed wrong, Obito really is a hero!]
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Looking at this quest, Hyuga Makoto fell into silence.
After a long while, he turned with a chuckle and walked toward the Hyuga Clan.
"It seems next time I really have to knock your mask off!"
Counting his alternate account, he had already beaten Obito three times. Doing it once more, and a bit harder, wouldn't be much.
But before that, he had other things to do.
He hadn't forgotten that three people from the Hyuga had already been selected to join the Anbu.
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't limited the number of spots, both he and Hyuga Hiashi remained sufficiently rational.
Three people made a perfect squad; even if they were split up and placed into other teams, it wouldn't be a problem.
And before they entered the Anbu, he had one more thing to handle!
"Clan Head, Lord Makoto."
At the Hyuga Clan Head's estate, Hyuga Makoto and Hyuga Hiashi sat together.
In front of them, three members of the Branch Family bowed respectfully.
However, the gazes of these three were mostly fixed on Hyuga Makoto, with an almost undisguised fervor that anyone could see.
"No need for such formality."
Hyuga Hiashi could only shake his head. After Makoto returned, he had discussed summoning the Branch Family members who were joining the Anbu.
He knew exactly what was about to happen, yet he fully supported it!
All of Konoha was talking about the Hyuga, which made him feel truly embarrassed. Besides, Hyuga Makoto was now Jiraiya's Disciple.
Having already made up his mind, there was no longer any possibility of him wavering!
"Makoto, I'll leave it to you."
"Okay."
Hyuga Makoto looked at the three with a smile, then slowly walked up to them.
"I'm going to use a technique. Although it's not yet perfect, it's a very interesting one. Are you willing to try it?"
"A technique?"
The three looked at each other, unsure of what he meant.
But looking at Hyuga Makoto before them, all three gritted their teeth.
"We are willing!"
"You're not even going to ask what it is?"
Hyuga Makoto tilted his head, but he also reached out his hand.
"Don't be nervous. Activate your Byakugan and feel it carefully. This is breaking the cage of fate."
As soon as he finished speaking, his Chakra began to surge.
The three obediently activated their Byakugan. They were willing to trust Hyuga Makoto, because he was the pride of the Branch Family!
"Didn't Big Brother Makoto come over? Why is it so quiet?"
Outside, Hinata was leading little Hanabi toward the house, looking at it curiously.
But she didn't dare use her Byakugan to look inside; she knew that wouldn't be right.
However, in the next moment...
Bursts of wild laughter shattered the silence of the Clan Head's estate, giving Hinata and Hanabi a huge fright!
"Hahahahahahahahaha..."
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