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Chapter 287 Intimidation
Inside the meeting room, Nara Shikaku's gaze swept around before he slowly walked out. His deep, resolute eyes sent a chill down the spines of those present, causing them to involuntarily shrink back. However, when they noticed Shimura Danzo still seated firmly in the main seat, his expression serious and composed, their unease gradually dissipated. With this unfathomable, shrewd figure in charge, they were confident they wouldn't be blamed, no matter what the village ultimately faced. After all, in such a complex and ever-changing situation, who could guarantee everything was under control? As long as Shimura Danzo was willing to take responsibility, they could confidently transfer the pressure to him.
Seeing Nara Shikaku leave the meeting room without hesitation, Shimura Danzo's eyes flashed with a fierce killing intent. He never expected Nara Shikaku to be so disrespectful, daring to leave so abruptly. However, his purpose in coming to the meeting room was to deal with the Hyuga clan's affairs, so he decided to settle things with the Hyuga clan first before pursuing Nara Shikaku's matter.
With Nara Shikaku's departure, the conference room instantly transformed into a one-man show by Shimura Danzo. Under his command, orders were swiftly relayed to every ninja. The Konoha ninjas acted without hesitation, converging on the village gates. In a short time, over two thousand ninjas formed a disciplined force, their faces fierce, ready for battle.
The Hyuga clan had already noticed the gathering of Konoha ninja, but they showed no sign of stopping. They pressed forward resolutely, their resolve unwavering. If the Konoha ninja dared to attack, they would show no mercy, demonstrating the power of their prestigious clan. For a long time, the Hyuga clan had suffered oppression from Konoha; had it not been for the strong dissuasion of their clan leader, Hiashi, they would likely have already clashed fiercely with the Konoha ninja. Now, they resolutely decided to retreat, even to leave Konoha. However, if the Konoha ninja persisted in their pursuit, they would no longer consider past ties.
The Hyuga clan ninjas gripped their weapons tightly, their gazes resolute; they had prepared for the worst. No matter the adversity they faced, they would uphold their beliefs and defend the dignity of the Hyuga clan.
Hiashi Hyuga sighed. He had done his best, but he understood that the pent-up emotions of his clansmen wouldn't be so easily quelled. For years, the Hyuga clan had suffered oppression and bullying from the outside world, with Konoha Village intensifying its pressure. Now, the clansmen's anger had finally erupted, and this anger could not be easily quelled.
Meanwhile, Hiashi Hyuga himself was filled with anger. The Konoha leadership was becoming increasingly arrogant and disrespectful towards the Hyuga clan, treating them as pawns to be manipulated at will. This unfair treatment infuriated Hiashi, and he resolved to make the Konoha ninjas realize the dignity of their thousand-year-old clan.
Despite his decision to confront Konoha, Hiashi Hyuga harbored a lingering apprehension. After all, Konoha possessed formidable strength, and a conflict could result in heavy losses for the Hyuga clan. However, the presence of Kanan Hyuga gave him some confidence. He believed that with Kanan's support, they could stand a chance against Konoha.
Hiashi Hyuga knew this struggle would be arduous, but he had no other choice. He had to defend the dignity and rights of the Hyuga clan, letting those who looked down on them know that the Hyuga clan was not to be trifled with. He firmly believed that through this struggle, the Hyuga clan would regain the respect and status it deserved.
However, the vast majority of Konoha ninja clans chose to remain silent, taking no action and observing the situation. This was because they had learned of Nara Shikaku's angry departure from the Konoha high-level meeting and clearly realized that the village was now controlled by Shimura Danzo and his incompetent superiors. These clans were unwilling to risk their ninjas provoke the Hyuga clan for the sake of these people. Furthermore, they felt extremely disappointed with Konoha and began secretly seeking a way out for their clans. After all, since the Hyuga clan had managed to evacuate Konoha entirely, they must have found a safe haven. If Konoha remained unchanged, their own clans might consider aligning themselves with the Hyuga clan! This idea spread among the various clans, becoming a common sentiment.
Hundreds of Hyuga clan members were surrounded by Konoha ninja before they even reached the gate. Leading them were Root ninja, their faces cold, their eyes indifferent, devoid of any emotion. They made no attempt to communicate with the Hyuga clan, instead directly ordering an attack, and a swift, merciless massacre.
"Kill! Leave no one alive!" The leader of the Root ninjas coldly issued the massacre order.
These Root ninjas were ordered by Danzo Shimura to slaughter all members of the Hyuga clan in order to intimidate other ninja families. In Danzo Shimura's mind, he wanted to take this opportunity to wipe out the Hyuga clan, a powerful family in Konoha, just like the Uchiha clan had done in the past, so that all Konoha families would know who controlled Konoha.
The Hyuga clan members also showed anger. They hadn't expected Konoha to attack them directly without even exchanging words. They all activated their Byakugan, preparing to defend against the Konoha ninja's attack. However, even facing a large group of Konoha ninja, they showed no fear. Over the years, the Hyuga clan had been practicing the techniques left behind by Hyuga Kanan, resulting in a comprehensive improvement in their strength. Any ninja who awakened the Byakugan had at least the strength of a Chunin.
In the fierce battle, the Hyuga clan members displayed immense strength, their blood staining the ground crimson. However, they refrained from killing the Konoha ninja, only injuring them. The Konoha ninja, however, showed no mercy, fighting to the death.
The Konoha ninjas attacked mercilessly, their faces filled with coldness and ruthlessness. Once members of the Hyuga clan suffered casualties, they disregarded years of camaraderie and began a slaughter. But the massacre didn't last long. Hyuga Hiashi intervened, unleashing his full power from the outset, instantly killing several of the strongest Root ninjas and repelling any approaching Konoha ninjas. Having silently trained for many years, Hyuga Hiashi's strength had already reached the mid-Kage level. Combined with his years of training and improvement with the Byakugan, at his full power, no one in Konoha could now stand against him.
However, seeing the Konoha ninja continuing their charge, Hiashi Hyuga's expression was extremely grim. He didn't want further bloodshed in Konoha; after all, he had lived there for so many years and had deep feelings for the village. He knew his actions might have angered some, but he wasn't a heartless person. He hoped to find a peaceful way to resolve the issue, rather than resorting to violence.
However, reality left him feeling helpless and powerless. The Konoha ninjas showed no sign of stopping their attack; they continued their relentless charge, attempting to break through the Hyuga clan's defenses. Hyuga Hiashi knew that if this continued, it would cause immense damage to the Hyuga clan. Especially the women, children, and elderly hiding in the rear; they were unable to fight, and if they were drawn into the battle, the consequences would be unimaginable. Thinking of this, Hyuga Hiashi's heart grew heavier; he didn't know how to protect these innocent people.
Just as Hyuga Hiashi hesitated, Hyuga Kanan slowly walked over from behind. He approached Hiashi's side, his brow furrowed as he watched the Konoha ninjas still charging towards them. However, Kanan wasn't as indecisive as Hiashi, nor did he harbor any goodwill towards Konoha. Nevertheless, Kanan didn't want to inflict heavy losses on Konoha, as he still had to give Orochimaru face. So, Kanan stepped forward, taking his place at the forefront. He coldly looked at the charging Konoha ninjas and calmly said, "Anyone who dares to lay a hand on me will have Konoha wiped out forever!" Although his voice wasn't loud, it clearly reached the ears of every Konoha ninja. At the same time, a powerful aura emanated from Kanan, rendering all the surrounding Konoha ninjas immobile.
Seeing that the Konoha ninjas had ceased their attack, Hyuga Kanan turned his gaze towards the Hokage Building in the distance. His eyes were filled with profound meaning, as if he could see through the obstacles to the person hidden behind the scenes. He spoke again, "Shimura Danzo, for Orochimaru's sake, this is the last time. If you dare to let the Konoha ninjas take action again, then I will make Konoha the first ninja village to completely disappear from the ninja world. This is my final advice to you."
His voice was calm yet firm, but it contained an immense pressure. Every word was like a heavy hammer, striking the heartstrings of those who spoke. As he finished, his aura surged once more, becoming like an unshakeable mountain, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.
As his aura intensified, the surrounding air seemed to grow heavy. The roads and surrounding buildings, unable to withstand the immense pressure, cracked open in countless places, as if they were about to collapse at any moment. The Konoha ninja before him were completely crushed to the ground by his overwhelming aura, unable to even move a finger. They stared at Hyuga Kanan in terror, their eyes filled with fear and helplessness.
Meanwhile, Danzo Shimura, atop the Hokage Building, wore a horrified expression. This was the first time he had truly experienced Hyuga Kanan's strength. Even from this distance, he could still feel that overwhelming aura. Moreover, he could sense from this aura that if Hyuga Kanan were to actually make a move, Konoha Village would likely be destroyed.