Chp-132: "The Wind of Reform Blows Across the Land..."

Konoha.

More than a month after the end of the Third Shinobi World War, a bombshell of a message spread through the village, travelling at an astonishing speed.

Whether in bustling streets or the strongholds of major clans, everyone was talking in shock.

Konoha's prestigious Hyuga clan had undergone a coup, and the main family was abolished!

Because it happened in October, it was also called the October Revolution.

The entire village was in an uproar.

"Are you kidding me? The Hyuga clan that prestigious family, really had a coup?"

"Although it's really hard to believe, the news should be true. Many Hyuga ninjas have confirmed it. According to them..."

"The Hyuga... no longer has a main family."

"Wow! A clan with a legacy of nearly a thousand years, and... isn't there still the Caged Bird Seal?"

"I heard it was Hyuga Satoru. He didn't become a cripple and overturned the entire main family by himself."

"Oh, then it makes sense."

"If it's that monster, it's not that surprising after all."

...

Hokage's Office.

Bang!

The door was forcefully slammed open.

"Hiruzen, have you heard the news?"

Danzo, still catching his breath, looked anxiously at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who sat silently beside the Hokage's desk.

"The Hyuga... the Hyuga had a coup!"

"I know."

Hiruzen replied calmly without looking up.

"You know???"

"You know, and you can still be this calm? The main family was abolished, and the Caged Bird Seal was broken. Do you know what this means?"

Danzo yelled, almost screaming, slamming his palm heavily on the Hokage's desk.

"Don't forget, when the news came that he was crippled, we all made deals with Suigetsu. Now, Suigetsu's life and death are unknown. If he rises up in rebellion, how many people in Konoha can stop him???"

Hiruzen opened his mouth to say something but remained silent.

In the past, he would have said that Satoru was a Konoha ninja, and this was undeniable. But now, with the Caged Bird Seal broken and the main family gone, Hyuga Satoru was like a tiger newly released from its cage. What he would do next was unpredictable.

This was why he had been sitting silently by his desk since morning.

"Hiruzen, give him to me! Such a genius, without the restraint of the Caged Bird Seal, is too dangerous."

"My Root has seals not inferior to the Caged Bird Seal. As long as..."

Danzo stated but was impatiently interrupted by Hiruzen.

"Even if I agreed to hand him over to you, do you have the confidence to take him down?"

Danzo was at a loss for words.

Hyuga Satoru's performance during the war was too astounding. In terms of strength, there were probably only a few in the entire Konoha who could suppress him.

"Danzo, put away your petty schemes!"

Hiruzen's voice was icy.

"At least for now, Satoru is still a Konoha ninja and a war hero. If you provoke him..."

"Can you bear the consequences?"

Danzo was silent, but his expression was conflicted.

"Moreover, you should already know that Uchiha Rin has awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, and her strength is probably not much inferior to ours."

"You know her relationship with Satoru. If she rises up, it could further deepen the rift between the village and the Uchiha clan."

Danzo gritted his teeth in frustration.

"So we just let him do whatever he wants?"

Hiruzen sighed deeply, speaking helplessly.

"I plan to invite the current Hyuga clan head, Hyuga Hizashi, to a high-level meeting. First, to understand Satoru's thoughts through him. Second, to clarify the future direction of the Hyuga clan."

"Hmph! Hiruzen, you're still as indecisive as ever. Such a major issue, and you only think of resolving it through negotiation."

Danzo snorted disdainfully.

Hiruzen's face grew more complicated as he sighed.

"It's not indecision, but Konoha cannot afford internal strife right now."

This was indeed his heartfelt belief. The Third Shinobi War had just ended.

Konoha needed to rest and recover, to replenish its strength.

If they really forced the Hyuga clan into rebellion, the consequences were unbearable.

Danzo didn't want to hear any more and turned to leave.

Before leaving, he paused, his cold voice lingering in the Hokage's office.

"If he dares to cause a coup in the Hyuga clan now, he might cause a coup in Konoha in the future. One day..."

"Hiruzen, you will regret this."

Bang!

The door slammed shut, leaving Hiruzen in silence.

For a long time.

Hiruzen sighed deeply, habitually taking out his pipe. As smoke swirled around him, he looked wistfully at the blue sky outside the window.

Two months ago, from this very spot.

He had seen the flaming meteor descending from the sky.

Despite the distance of dozens of kilometres, the flames trailing behind the meteor seemed to reflect on his face.

Three hours later, information from the battlefield in the Land of Grass arrived.

His pupils trembled slightly.

Perhaps it was on that very day that he had already anticipated something...

...

Hyuga Clan Compound.

It felt like New Year's, as many clan members were taking down old items representing the main family and replacing them with newly crafted items.

The original main family residence was gone, replaced by a brand-new school.

The clan members laughed and cheered.

Everywhere was filled with the breath of freedom.

"Satoru, according to your instructions, the initial reformation of the Hyuga clan has been completed over the past few days."

Hyuga Satoru, with a faint smile, surveyed the newly reformed Hyuga. Behind him, Hyuga Hizashi, like a loyal follower, reported various matters to him.

"Additionally, I've selected a group of clan members with medical talents, and the list will be sent over later."

"Currently, those with strong combat talents are gradually starting their training with sniper weapons. Although the guns are harder to use than bows and arrows, many excellent clan members are already getting the hang of it."

"Good."

Hyuga Satoru nodded in satisfaction.

Choosing Hyuga Hizashi as the clan head was indeed the right decision. Just a simple instruction, and Hizashi would handle everything perfectly.

In the original timeline, Hizashi, who had spent his life in the agony of being in the branch family, never had the chance to showcase his abilities. Now, he could be put to good use.

"The new school textbooks are also finished." Hizashi looked curiously at Satoru. "But Satoru, who is this Marx person?"

"An amazing guy."

Satoru glanced at him.

"Oh, okay."

Hizashi responded quickly. If Satoru said he was amazing, then he must be amazing.

"By the way, Satoru."

Hizashi hesitated, then spoke.

"The Hokage suddenly sent someone to invite me to a high-level meeting. How should we handle this?"

"Go, of course. Why not?"

Satoru gave him a look.

"Not only should you go, but I'll also accompany you. It's time to meet Hiruzen Sarutobi."

Inviting Hizashi to a high-level meeting was a gesture of goodwill and recognition of his new status as clan head.

And Satoru needed this opportunity to negotiate a deal with the Hokage.

"Okay, I understand."

Hizashi nodded, hesitated, and asked.

"Um, Satoru, what about the Caged Bird Seal?"

This was his biggest worry. Although the main family was gone, the clan members still had the Caged Bird Seal.

He wasn't sure what Satoru planned to do about it.

"Don't worry about that."

Satoru smiled.

"The Caged Bird Seal has indeed protected the clan members to some extent. I will find an opportunity to uniformly remove the ugly mark and control effects, retaining only the ability to protect the Byakugan. The new Hyuga doesn't need such things."

"Really?"

Hizashi sighed in relief.

Opening the Byakugan was too easy for the Hyuga clan. This approach might be the best solution.

The two walked along the newly paved streets of the Hyuga compound, chatting and laughing about the future of the Hyuga clan.

Not far behind them.

The former main family residence, now the Hyuga school.

A group of newly enrolled Hyuga children hugged their new books happily and sang cheerfully. The sound of their voices shook the birds from the trees outside the school, sending them flying into the sky.

"Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves."

"Arise, ye who suffer from hunger and cold."

"The boiling blood in our hearts is already raging."

"To struggle for the truth."

"There has never been any saviour."

"Nor any deity or emperor..."