The difference between Hyuga and Hyuga 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 can't 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 Yunyin 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...
Half Moon Valley 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 I think about it...
The same falling from the sky, 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 unclear now suddenly had an explanation.
Any coincidence is inevitable in chance. When a coincidence has 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 conceal his shock.
"Are you the strong man 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 directly 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 the goal...
Knowing that the other party would not accept 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 set the separated caged bird free?"
"Real freedom?"
Hinata 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 Ningji 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. What flows in him is 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. Son."
Hizashi's eyes dodge, 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 bewitching: "I can bring Neji true freedom without death, and all of this is within the thought of you, my 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 was 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 their numb tone became serious, and they said in a deep voice: "True freedom, of course, is to completely remove the seal of the caged bird and overthrow this decadent and decadent family division system!"
“Let all members of the branch become complete human beings, not tools without thought and freedom!”
"Destiny is our own destiny, and our own destiny should be in our own hands!!"
Menma's tone gradually became heavier, while Hizashi's face became paler and his eyes were full of struggle.
This guy wanted to use more than just him and Neji, and his purpose was definitely not simple.
He wanted to use the entire branch family to cause turmoil in the Hyuga clan.
If this happens, Konoha's top management will never sit back and watch, and it will inevitably affect the entire Konoha situation.
"Do you think the Third Hokage's Will of Fire is correct?"
While Hizashi was still struggling, Menma suddenly asked, interrupting his thoughts.
"certainly……"
Hizashi answered simply, but suddenly got stuck.
The Third Hokage's Will of Fire?
"Wherever the leaves are flying, the fire will continue to grow. The fire will continue to illuminate the village and let the new leaves sprout."
"Young people are the hope of the future, and the older generation must trust and protect them. The sacrifices of the older generation are not meaningless, but will inspire young people to become the pillars of the future."
Menma said this passage as if reading it, and exclaimed: "What a perfect will!!"
But his tone suddenly became cold again.
"Then after the Third Ninja World War, how many of the names on the commemorative tablets were children under the age of ten who couldn't even use the Three Body Technique?!"
Look at those dark blue eyes, look at the eyes that are getting closer to you.
Hizashi pursed his lips, unable to refute, and his body slowly retreated.
But Menma came closer suddenly, with a hint of coldness in his eyes, and asked sternly: "When the Tsuchikage, Raikage, Kazekage and others were active on the battlefield, the battlefield was already filled with the cold corpses of those children! "
"As for the Third Hokage and other high-level officials of Konoha, where are they? Where are your Hyuga clan clan members?!"
Bang! !
Looking at Hinata Hizashi who fell to the ground in front of him, sweating profusely.
Menma slowly sat back down, took a deep breath, and said coldly:
"destiny……"
"It's nothing more than a tyrant's way of constraining his thoughts, and an idiot's excuse to comfort himself."
