NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 26: The so-called will of fire
Hyuga Hizashi 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 could not 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 kumo 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 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 humble "scapegoat".
Originally, Hizashi did not associate the mysterious strong man with the masked man.
But after being reminded, now that he thinks about it...
The same coming out of nowhere, the same mystery, the same powerful strength.
..."The ballad is called "Caged Bird."
..."We will meet again soon."
…"I came here just to let the caged bird fly, but it seems like he doesn't want to leave."
The previous conversation resurfaced 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 hide his shock.
"Are you the shinobi 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 immediately picked up the unconscious Neji and sat down on the 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 bones and sat 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 too 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 yourgoal...
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 assistance from the Hyuga branch."
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 you all of the caged bird "freedom"?"
"Real freedom?"
Hyuga 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.
Hearing Menma mention 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 Neji 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. He has 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.."
Hizashi's eyes flickered, but he still gritted his teeth and said: "Neji is still young now. When he hits his head and bleeds, he won't..."
"Impossible."
Menma interrupted: "One day, he will break free of 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 conviction: "I can bring Neji true freedom without death, and all of this is within the thought of you, his 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 filled with emotion.
There is no doubt that Menma's words hit his weak spot.
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, and the numb tone became serious, and he said in a deep voice: "True freedom, of course, is to completely remove the seal of the caged bird and overthrow this obscurant and decadent family division system!"
"Let all members of the branch become complete human beings, not tools without thought and freedom of their own!"
"Your destiny is the destiny you choose. your destiny should be in your own hands not in the hands of others just like the other branch family their destiny should be in their own hands Aswell!!"
Menma's tone gradually became heavier, while Hizashi's face became paler and his eyes were full of struggle.
This guy wanted to use not only him and Neji, but he also wanted to use the entire branch family to stir up unrest in the Hyuga clan., and his purpose was not so simple.
If this happens, the Konoha high-level officials will probably never sit idly by and watch, which will inevitably affect the situation of the entire Konoha.
"Do you think the Third Hokage's Will of Fire is correct?"
Just as Hizashi was still struggling, Menma suddenly asked, interrupting his thoughts.
"Of course..."
Hizashi answered simply but suddenly got stuck.
The Third Hokage's, Will of Fire?
"Where the leaves of Konoha dance, the fire will continue. The flames will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout."
"Young people are the hope of the future. The older generation should trust and protect them. The sacrifice of the older generation is not meaningless but will inspire the young to become the pillars of the future."
Menma said this like reading aloud and exclaimed: "What a perfect will!!"
But his tone suddenly turned cold again.
"Then after the Third Ninja World War, how many of the names on the memorial tablets are children under the age of ten who can't even use the Three Body Technique properly?!"
Looking at those deep blue eyes, looking at the eyes that are approaching him little by little.
Hizashi stammered, unable to refute, and his body slowly retreated.
But Menma came close, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he asked sternly: "When the Tsuchikage, Raikage, Kazekage and others were active on the battlefield, the battlefield was already full of the cold bodies of those children!"
"And where were the Third Hokage and other Konoha high-ranking officials? Where were they? Where was the main family of your Hyuga clan?!"
Bang!!
Looking at the Hyuga Hizashi who fell to the ground in front of him, sweating profusely.
Menma slowly sat back in his seat, let out a long breath, and said coldly:
"Fate..."
"It's nothing more than a means for tyrants to restrain their thoughts and an excuse for fools to comfort themselves."
Unlike you I never let it restrain me
"you're a fool hizashi hyuga" Said the masked man.