Konoha, Just Like Kizaru

"Don't worry, with Simu here, it will be a success."

Kushina held Lindy's palm tightly and comforted her.

Hyuga Lindy nodded heavily.

"Well, I trust Mr. Simu."

Simu on the other side began to prepare for the branch house ninja.

As for the Great Elder and Hyuga Hiashi, they have been locked up long ago.

They had no choice but to pray frantically to Simu that their operation failed.

Simu looked at the cyan mark in front of him, and let out a hard breath.

"It's really scary, this curse seal."

Simu sighed with emotion.

After checking the situation of this branch house ninja, Tsunade reminded again:

Simu, you must use your light-speed ability to remove the entire curse mark in an instant."

"Understood, leave it to me." Simu rubbed his wrist.

Although he said it easily, he was still somewhat nervous in his heart.

Keep calm.

A round of Observation Haki quickly spread out from him and penetrated into the body of the branch house ninja.

Hard bones, flowing blood, beating heart...

Everything is clearly reflected in Simu's mind.

Simu's focus remained on the curse seal.

The Caged Bird curse seal was like a massive tree deeply rooted in the branch house ninja's body.

The edges of the curse seal spread out in his head like numerous roots.

Any slight movement could turn the stored Chakra into a sharp blade, piercing the brain and eyes.

Simu's task was to use his light-speed ability to instantly remove these curse marks, including the fine roots.

It was like a delicate surgery, leaving no room for error.

Simu was the only one who could do it.

He possessed both the detection ability and the speed required to remove the curse seal.

Without either of these, it would be impossible to cut off the curse seal.

Without extreme speed, the host would die the moment the seal was cut.

Without powerful detection, the curse mark couldn't be fully removed, leading to death as well.

Only Simu could save Lindy.

He slowly extended his palm to cover the curse mark, while Katsuyu Sage positioned herself on the branch house ninja, ready to lend support.

With his mastery of life return, Simu had full control over the Chakra in his body.

He carefully injected Chakra into the branch house ninja's body, forming a protective barrier around the brain and eyes along the veins.

This would offer some protection in case the laser surgery failed, providing a chance to prevent a fatal outcome.

With all preparations in place, Simu focused his Observation Haki tightly on the area around the curse seal.

The energy from his Light fruit began to flow.

This situation was different from his usual battles.

In battle, it's about unleashing energy without hesitation.

Now, the test for Simu is controlling his own energy.

It doesn't require overwhelming power, but precision.

Simu gently placed his palm over the curse mark.

A golden light flashed from his hand.

In an instant, the light turned into intense energy, quickly burning away the curse seal on the branch house Jōnin's forehead.

In less than a second, every part of the curse mark was precisely destroyed.

Even with Simu's speed, the seal released its stored Chakra the moment the laser made contact.

The Chakra turned into two sharp blades, aimed at the brain and eyes.

However, because Simu was fast enough, most of the Chakra was absorbed by the flashes he released.

Less than a tenth of the remaining Chakra hit the protective barrier Simu had placed in advance.

Seeing this, Katsuyu Sage immediately released green light, channeling life energy into the branch house ninja's body.

The focus was on protecting the brain and eyes.

Thankfully, after the barrier was broken, there was only a small amount of energy left.

It had a very minor effect on the branch house ninja's body.

A burning smell lingered on his forehead, but soon, Katsuyu Sage's life energy healed the wound.

Such burns were nothing for Katsuyu Sage to handle.

The sharp sting woke the branch house ninja, and for a moment, he thought he was going to meet his end.

However, when he opened his eyes, he was surprised to find that he was still alive.

He stood up in shock and touched his forehead— it was gone.

It was really gone.

Though there was some lingering pain, he could feel the foreign sensation on his forehead had disappeared.

Simu had truly succeeded. He had managed to remove the Caged Bird seal from the Hyuga clan.

Tears began to flow uncontrollably from the branch house ninja's eyes.

He dropped to his knees and repeatedly kowtowed to Simu.

"Master Simu, please, help my family get rid of the Caged Bird!"

Simu looked at the weeping man, scratching his head.

Just a few days ago, he had been an enemy, yet now he was calling Simu "Master."

Simu hadn't fully realized what unlocking the Caged Bird meant for the branch house of the Hyuga clan.

It meant they could no longer be bound as servants to the main family.

Most importantly, it meant their children would no longer be servants to anyone.

They wouldn't have to give up part of their rewards to the main family. They wouldn't have to constantly look over their shoulder, afraid of angering the main family. They wouldn't have to worry about dying from the Caged Bird if they made a mistake.

The Caged Bird was a sword hanging over their heads, a cage that trapped their freedom.

That's why it was called Caged Bird.

Simu casually put his hands back in his pockets.

"Sorry, I can't promise you this, at least not for now," Simu said firmly.

He was just a worker, after all.

Although he had taken Lindy from the Hyuga, that didn't mean he could overthrow the entire Konoha system.

If he returned and announced he wanted to liberate the branch house, the first person to oppose him would likely be his teacher, Jiraiya.

Simu had only gotten involved because the Hyuga clan had forced Lindy. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered provoking them.

Even though he had the strength to do so.

Upon hearing this, the branch house ninja's eyes immediately dimmed.

Hyuga Lindy, who had been quiet up until now, suddenly spoke.

"It doesn't work now, but that doesn't mean it won't in the future."

The branch house ninja raised his head in surprise.

The spark of hope flared up again.

Kushina and Simu looked at Hyuga Lindy, surprised.

Lindy turned to Simu and said with determination,

"Mr. Simu, I've felt the pain of the Caged Bird. Although we can't overthrow the Hyuga clan's system now, what about in the future?"

"I will work hard to become stronger, and I hope you will help me when the time comes."

This was the first and only time Hyuga Lindy had asked Simu for help.

Hyuga Lindy had always been a bit timid and reluctant to involve others. 

Even during the forced marriage, she was afraid of bringing trouble to Simu and others, which is why she never told him. 

She knew that if she asked, Simu would do anything to save her, even if it meant facing the entire Hyuga clan alone. 

It would be a hopeless situation.

However, Simu's strength was far beyond Lindy's expectations. 

Instead of feeling burdened by her request, he was actually happy. 

This was the real feeling.

Simu didn't want Lindy to become someone who just accepted everything without question. He scratched his head.

"It's really troublesome, but since it's Lindy's wish, I'll do my best."

"Okay," Lindy said, looking up at him and nodding firmly.

Seeing this, Hyuga Tokumitsu fell to his knees. "I, Hyuga Tokumitsu, pledge my loyalty to Master Simu!"

Simu glanced at him. "Swearing loyalty to the death is too serious, and it doesn't suit me."

He paused, thinking, then said, "Don't go back to Konoha for now. I'll call you when the time is right."

"Yes," Hyuga Tokumitsu replied, looking up once more.

"Master Simu, what should I do during this time?"

"..."

"Let's talk about it later."

Simu wasn't in the mood to deal with the Hyuga clan's mess right now.

Lindy's curse seal still needed to be fully removed.

After taking a short break, Simu proceeded again, this time more focused and careful.

Experience made him more confident.

With a flash of light, a burnt smell filled the air.

The Caged Bird curse mark on Hyuga Tokumitsu's forehead had completely disappeared.

Hyuga Lindy, who had longed for freedom, cried tears of joy.

Simu smiled and opened his arms, but unexpectedly, Lindy glanced at him, then crossed herself and hugged Kushina tightly.

Simu and Minato exchanged a look, then Simu shook his head with a wry smile.

At least the two sisters seemed to be getting along well.

...

At this time, the Hyuga clan's land, once prosperous and majestic, had become dilapidated.

Many ninjas were busy moving materials and repairing buildings damaged during the fighting, giving the place a post-war reconstruction feel.

The Hyuga clan members moved around with caution, frequently glancing outside, wary of another attack.

The ancestral hall had barely been repaired, and inside, the elders were gathered, discussing the next course of action.

Hyuga Teruchi, the patriarch, sat in his wheelchair. 

Although he appeared close to death, he insisted on surviving out of concern for the Hyuga clan. 

He wanted to at least get the clan back on track before his time came.

"Three days have passed, and there is still no sign of them?" he asked, his voice filled with frustration.

The elders were hesitant to speak, afraid that any mention of the matter might provoke another calamity. 

The terrifying strength Simu displayed that day had left a deep impression on them, silencing any thoughts of reconciliation.

Now, they could only hope for the intervention of Konoha's Anbu. 

This situation was too big to handle alone.

The news of the Hyuga clan losing their new leader and bride during the new leader's enthronement ceremony quickly spread throughout Konoha. 

They had lost all their dignity in one fell swoop.

As a result, the Hokage took immediate action, preparing to label Simu and his team as traitors. 

However, this still couldn't make up for the damage the Hyuga clan had suffered. 

The reputation they had built over many years was shattered in an instant.

To make matters worse, the new patriarch's whereabouts were still unknown.

"If this continues, the Main family and the Branch family will truly fall apart," one elder expressed with concern. His worries were not without merit.

Since the battle three days ago, the Branch House has maintained a respectful front, but privately, many are starting to show their dissatisfaction. However, due to the Caged Bird seal, they are unable to resist openly.

The Hyuga clan is now like a powder keg, held down by force. Even the smallest spark could set it off.

"No matter what, Hiashi must be brought back to stabilize morale," Hyuga Teruchi insisted.

However, some elders have put forward different ideas.

"Right now, the Hyuga clan is in turmoil. If a new patriarch isn't chosen soon, it will be hard to hold things together without leadership," said Hyuga Teruchi.

Hyuga turned to look at him sharply. "Are you suggesting that the Third House should provide the new patriarch?"

The third elder stroked his beard. "The Hyuga clan has a tradition. If the patriarch's line loses its heir, the remaining branches can elect a new patriarch from within the clan."

"you....."

Hyuga Teruchi was too angry to speak.

Hyuga Teruchi, severely ill, knew that since Hizashi, not Hiashi, had the Caged Bird implanted, he had lost his eligibility to be patriarch. 

What the third elder said was reasonable, but Teruchi never expected that, at such a critical time for the Hyuga clan, the elders would be focused not on helping each other, but on scheming and fighting for power.

Just as Teruchi was about to give up hope, a clansman rushed in.

"What are you doing? Didn't you report first?" Hyuga Teruchi scolded sharply.

The clansman didn't apologize but urgently shouted, "Hanyu Simu is here!"

The elders immediately stood up, pale with fear.

"What do we do?" they asked, looking at Hyuga Teruchi in panic, completely losing the confidence they had earlier.

Hyuga Teruchi sighed inwardly. 

Fighting back the discomfort in his heart, he stood up and walked out.

Simu, wearing his justice coat and holding Hyuga Lindy by his side, walked toward the ancestral hall.

But now, Lindy was different from before.

She no longer wore the Konoha forehead protector. 

The bandage that had covered her forehead was also gone, revealing her smooth, white skin.

Surprisingly, Simu faced no obstacles from the Hyuga clan as he walked. 

The clan members stood on either side of the road, watching him in surprise and hesitation.

Three days ago, Simu had caused a commotion, but he hadn't killed anyone.

At most, there had been serious injuries.

The Hyuga branch members didn't hate Simu, but they feared him.

Many people in the crowd also noticed Lindy's forehead, and upon realizing something, they covered their mouths in disbelief.

Several Anbu appeared in front of Simu, looking cautious, clearly wary that he might make a sudden move.

"Hanyu Simu, Master Hokage has ordered that if you're in Konoha, you must go to Hokage's office first," one of them said.

Simu scratched his nose, slightly amused.

"That old man, the Third Hokage, is really troublesome," Simu muttered.

"I'll leave after talking to the Hyuga Clan Leader."

Simu glanced past the Anbu ninjas and spotted Hyuga Teruchi walking out of the shrine.

"Hello, Hyuga Patriarch!" Simu grinned and waved.

It almost seemed like the person who had caused so much damage to the Hyuga clan three days ago wasn't actually him.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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