Chapter 199: Chapter 199: Hanabi as a Younger Sister
Konoha Village has welcomed the liveliest day of the year.
Everyone was singing the praises of Natsume's achievements.
All the doubts that had ever existed have now vanished into thin air, leaving only excitement, admiration, and awe.
Ordinary villagers felt the first two emotions, while the major ninja clans added the last one.
Because the Hokage was too powerful, it would inevitably lead to a decline in the status and power of the ninja clans.
But they had no choice but to avoid conflicts as much as possible.
This was the reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi told the Sarutobi clan to behave.
With Natsume's strength, there was no need to give any face to the ninja clans.
While Konoha Village was bustling, the residence of the Sunagakure Village envoy group was extremely quiet.
Chiyo looked gloomy, and Rasa looked dejected.
Kanpo's angry mood suddenly subsided.
He had never seen the two of them in such a bad state.
"Sorry."
Rasa glanced at his son and daughter and uttered two words in a heavy tone.
Kanpo and Temari stood there in a daze.
In their impression, Rasa was always serious and calm.
He would never say sorry.
"I... I..."
Kanpo stammered and didn't know what to say.
"You don't have to be so pessimistic."
Chiyo looked up and forced a smile. "It's not so bad in Konoha."
"..."
Kanpo and Temari looked at each other and both showed disbelief.
Although Konoha was more prosperous, how could it compare to the comfort of Sunagakure Village?
It was easy to imagine.
Do you think three prisoners can really get any respect in Konoha Village?
"We've talked to Konoha Village. They won't reduce our mission volume. And although you'll stay in Konoha, you'll remain free as long as you follow the rules. Besides, you'll be allowed to return to Sunagakure Village every once in a while."
Chiyo sighed and said, "This is already the best outcome we could hope for in such an unfortunate situation."
Kanpo and Temari were silent.
The conditions seemed okay, but it didn't say when the three of them could really return to Sunagakure Village.
Maybe it would have to be after death.
"As a condition, the three of you must obey any order from Natsume."
Chiyo paused and then said, "Otherwise, Sunagakure Village will be affected."
"That bastard!"
Kanpo couldn't help but shout angrily. "Isn't this a threat?"
Temari looked at her naive younger brother and couldn't help but shake her head.
This wasn't a threat; it was a real possibility.
With the strength of Konoha Village and Natsume, it would be easy to control Sunagakure Village and them.
"Kanpo."
Chiyo stood up, jumped over, and patted him on the shoulder. She said earnestly, "All this is temporary. Natsume won't be the Hokage forever. You guys are younger than him. You can just outlast him!"
"A ninja has to endure what ordinary people can't."
Rasa's expression returned to normal. "When you come back, Sunagakure Village will be yours, including the position of Kazekage."
"Yes!"
Kanpo and Temari straightened up, and their spirits clearly picked up a lot.
At this juncture, struggling is futile.
Grandma Chiyo is right. They're still young. Who can foretell the future?
Hashirama Senju, who once ruled the ninja world, was assumed to have a long life, but he passed away prematurely.
So, hold onto hope and wait.
"I'll take you to meet Natsume," Chiyo said, casting a glance at Kanpo. "Remember to maintain the appropriate attitude."
"I get it," Kanpo replied, his voice quivering. "Who'd dare to act up in front of such a monster?"
He's been terrified of Gaara since he was a kid.
Because Gaara had Shukaku, the One - Tailed Beast, within him. He was an absolute monster.
But the monster he thought he could never vanquish seemed like a plaything in front of Natsume.
Hearing this, Temari also recollected that day's scenario. Her body went limp, and her heart pounded.
He was a good - looking teenager, yet he behaved like a fiend.
Even though Grandma Chiyo's words were reassuring, they didn't count for much when facing the facts.
The four of them, with varied emotions, made their way to the Hokage Building.
On the way, they were stared at by Konoha's villagers and ninjas.
But they could only clench their teeth and bear it.
This was the plight of a loser.
"Come in," Kurenai Yuhi, who was waiting at the door, said after glancing at them and then opened the door.
"Gaara?" Temari instantly spotted a familiar figure. She dashed forward and asked, "Are you all right?"
Unlike Kanpo, although she was also afraid, sisterly love took over.
In the original story, it was Temari who settled the conflict between Gaara and Sunagakure Village.
When it came to taking care of her younger brother, she was truly a kind - hearted sister.
In Gaara's mind, he had a different feeling towards Temari.
Even though they were siblings, he could strike Kanpo without a second thought.
Hearing this, Gaara looked up at Temari, who was full of concern, and said, "I'm fine."
He had witnessed Natsume's might, so he wouldn't make a fool of himself.
Most crucially, since that battle, Shukaku had given him the cold shoulder and didn't utter a single word.
Previously, it would occasionally threaten to emerge.
Now it was so tame that it seemed to be nonexistent.
Come out?
There was Hashirama Senju out there.
Shukaku naturally didn't dare.
"Lord Hokage," Chiyo bowed slightly and greeted.
After Natsume nodded, she looked at Temari and Kanpo.
"Lord Hokage," the two understood and quickly bowed to greet.
Although their expressions were rather stiff.
"Welcome to Konoha Village for the time being," Natsume said with a smile. "Don't fret. You'll be treated the same way here as in Sunagakure Village."
"Yes," Temari and Kanpo replied.
Gaara remained silent.
However, after getting beaten up, his face no longer showed indifference but calm composure.
He had grown up overnight.
"Now, let me introduce your team - leading teacher," Natsume clapped his hands.
Kakashi Hatake, wearing a green vest, appeared.
He looked at Gaara, Kanpo, and Temari, and a hint of annoyance flashed across his dead fish eyes.
These guys were really difficult to deal with.
Although he really wanted three talented students, who would have thought they were from the neighboring village.
"You... You are..."
Chiyo's face suddenly changed, and a killing intent appeared in her eyes.
But due to Natsume being in front of her, she didn't dare to make a move.
Kakashi Hatake was slightly stunned. What was going on?
After the initial surprise, Rasa and the others were scared.
Grandma Chiyo, what are you doing?
If you keep this up, someone might get killed.
Natsume remembered the reason.
Sakumo Hatake, the Legend of the White Fang of Konoha and Kakashi Hatake's father, had killed Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law.
It was normal for her to react this way.
"He is Kakashi Hatake, the Copy Ninja."
Natsume casually introduced, "You should have heard of his name, right?"
Chiyo was taken aback.
So it wasn't Sakumo Hatake.
Right, he had already died.
The wrongdoer should be held accountable.
Chiyo didn't intend to take out her anger on Kakashi Hatake.
On the contrary, Natsume's arrangement was undoubtedly a sign of importance.
After all, Kakashi Hatake was an elite among the Jonin.
For him to take Gaara, Kanpo, and Temari, the treatment was naturally different.
"Everything is up to the Hokage-sama's arrangement."
Chiyo was a bit scared at this moment. Fortunately, Natsume didn't pursue it.
Otherwise, her previous actions would have been enough to drag Sunagakure Village into the abyss again.
"You can leave now."
Natsume waved his hand and said.
After the six of them left, the Hokage's office returned to silence.
[Due to your actions, the fates of Kakashi Hatake, Gaara, Kanpo, and Temari have changed. You have gained a total of fifty destiny points.]
Natsume stretched.
The matter of Sunagakure Village was barely settled.
Next, he just had to wait for Rasa and the others to go back and distribute the Heavenly Network Log - in Devices.
Presumably, Kaguya Otsutsuki would be quite happy.
Well, what kind of reward should he ask for?
"Sister Kurenai."
Natsume sent a message to Kurenai Yuhi using his Heavenly Network bracelet.
Although it hadn't been popularized in Konoha yet, he had given one to her.
It was mainly for convenience.
Not long after, Kurenai Yuhi knocked on the door and entered.
She stood upright in high heels, with her stockings taut, highlighting the slenderness of her legs.
Natsume openly admired her for a couple of glances before saying, "Sister Kurenai, I'm going out. Please keep an eye on things for me if anything happens."
Kurenai Yuhi noticed his gaze, but her face didn't show any change. She just nodded.
"Notify me if there's an emergency."
Natsume smiled and disappeared in front of her using the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b].
Kurenai Yuhi let out a sigh of relief, reached out to tug at her stockings, and a faint smile curved her lips.
In the Hyuga clan.
In the courtyard, Hinata Hyuga was sparring with Hanabi Hyuga.
Actually, it wasn't really a spar; it was more like guidance.
After graduating early, Hinata Hyuga didn't have to go to school anymore.
But since her team leader was the Hokage, she had few missions, so she mostly stayed at home and played with her younger sister.
Hiashi Hyuga, who was not far away, thought it was a pity the more he watched.
Hanabi Hyuga's talent was no less than that of Hinata Hyuga and Neji Hyuga.
Anyway, there's a possibility for her to become the clan leader as she grows up.
But there could only be one clan leader.
"Hiashi, I have an idea," Rinka Hyuga, who was standing beside him, noticed his expression and said, "How about asking Natsume to take Hanabi as his younger sister?"
"Younger sister?"
Hiashi Hyuga was a bit stunned and subconsciously looked at her.
"If nothing goes wrong, Natsume and Hinata will tie the knot. Then, Hanabi will naturally become his younger sister," Rinka Hyuga showed a gentle smile and said, "But others don't know that. All we have to do is to make it happen earlier."
Hiashi Hyuga was slightly stunned when he heard that.
It made sense.
If Natsume publicly announced that Hanabi would become his adopted younger sister.
Then the pressure would be on the elders of the Hyuga clan.
Would it anger Natsume if Hanabi were marked with the [Caged Bird Seal]?
With his terrifying strength, once he got angry, the Hyuga clan would hardly be able to bear it.
"The only trouble now is whether Natsume will do it," Hiashi Hyuga scanned Hinata Hyuga and Hanabi Hyuga with his eyes and said, "He's the Hokage, and he's at the peak of his popularity right now. Taking Hanabi as his younger sister would undoubtedly be a great benefit to the Hyuga clan."
"If it were The Third, he might not do it," Rinka Hyuga pondered for a moment and then said, "I think, given Natsume's personality, he'll help Hanabi."
Hiashi Hyuga looked at her in surprise.
He didn't expect her to have such a good impression of Natsume.
This mini - chapter is not over yet. There's more exciting content later!
When did that happen?
"Would it be better if Hinata went to talk to him?" Hiashi Hyuga thought for a moment and asked.
To be honest, he was afraid of his future son - in - law.
Especially since he had been threatened before.
"No," Rinka Hyuga quickly shook her head and said, "At Hinata's age, how could she understand these things? If you ask her to talk to him, isn't that just telling Natsume that you're behind it? What do you think he'll think?"
"You're really thoughtful," Hiashi Hyuga was suddenly taken aback, and then said with a sense of fear.
Just then, a clan member rushed in from outside the door.
"Clan leader, the Hokage - sama is here."
"I'll go right away," Hiashi Hyuga glanced at Rinka Hyuga and quickly headed for the gate.
"Uncle Hiashi," Natsume greeted him actively.
"Welcome, Hokage - sama," Hiashi Hyuga showed a slightly stiff smile on his face.
Natsume nodded and walked into the courtyard.
Hinata Hyuga instinctively wanted to step forward but stopped when she realized her parents were there.
However, Hanabi Hyuga waved to him and shouted with a big smile on her face, "Brother Natsume."
"Natsume," Rinka Hyuga stepped forward a few paces and asked, "It's rare for you to come. Have a meal here today. Aunt will cook by herself."
"Thank you, Aunt," Natsume wasn't polite either and said, "I'll trouble you today."
"What's the big deal?"
A gentle smile spread across Rinka Hyuga's face. "Take your time talking. I'll go cook," she said.
She turned around and made her way to the kitchen, taking Hinata Hyuga and Hanabi Hyuga with her.
In the meeting room, Hiashi Hyuga poured a cup of tea for Natsume.
"Lord Hokage, what brings you here today?"
"A small matter."
Natsume took a sip of tea and asked with a smile, "Uncle Hiashi, can you let me have a look at all the ninjutsu and secret techniques of the Hyuga clan?"
Hiashi Hyuga was stunned.
You call this a small matter?
A look of hesitation appeared on his face.
Normally, ninja clans or ninjas who joined Konoha Village would hand over the ninjutsu they had learned.
But the Hyuga clan didn't.
First, without the Byakugan, the power of techniques like the Gentle Fist[b]Gentle Fist[/b] would be greatly reduced.
Second, the successive Hokages had shown respect for the Hyuga clan.
Now that Natsume asked for the secret techniques right off the bat, it put Hiashi Hyuga in a difficult position.
If the ninjutsu or secret techniques were known to others, even if they couldn't be learned, it would still be a blow to the Hyuga clan.
If they were leaked, it would be even more troublesome.
"Uncle Hiashi, don't worry. I won't show them to outsiders," Natsume said.
Natsume wasn't really interested in the so - called Gentle Fist[b]Gentle Fist[/b].
He planned to give them to Kaguya Otsutsuki, have her modify them, and finally teach them to Hinata Hyuga.
In other words, the Hyuga clan would be the ultimate beneficiaries.
Hiashi Hyuga sighed silently.
Could he refuse? No.
"I have a condition," Hiashi Hyuga said, having an idea. "I hope that Lord Hokage can take Hanabi as his adopted sister."
"Hanabi is already my sister," Natsume said, looking a bit confused.
"Lord Hokage, you should know something about the main family and the branch family of the Hyuga clan, right?" Hiashi Hyuga reminded.
"Oh," Natsume immediately understood his intention.
He was planning to use Natsume to help Hanabi Hyuga get rid of the Caged Bird Seal[b]Caged Bird Seal[/b].
"No problem," Natsume agreed right away.
It was such a trivial matter that he naturally didn't care.
Moreover, having an adopted younger sister seemed quite interesting.
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