329.The Awakened Free Spirit (Part 2)

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Hearing Hyuga Shohei's words, a slight smile curved Aizen's lips as he softly said,

"Kill you?"

"Is death what you've been seeking all this time?"

Shohei's face stiffened, his eyes dimming as he bitterly replied,

"No."

"No matter what you've done, for someone like me, your actions are beyond my reach."

Upon hearing this, Aizen's eyes glimmered slightly as he looked down at Shohei, his words carrying a hint of allure,

"Don't you hate me? As a traitor of Konoha, shouldn't you, a Konoha ninja, loathe me?"

Shohei's face darkened, showing a mixture of confusion and struggle, his voice trembling as he said,

"Although your actions betrayed the village, I can understand that feeling."

He cautiously glanced at Hyuga Saki, who stood calmly beside Aizen, a determined look flashing in his eyes as he spoke in a firm voice,

"And since Saki-sama follows you, everything now proves Saki-sama's choice was not wrong."

Remembering something, a look of pain crossed his eyes, his voice sorrowful as he continued,

"For those left in that family, there's only endless darkness awaiting the branch family. Those guys from the main family would never give us a chance."

The hatred between the main family and the branch family stemmed from the main family's relentless use of the Caged Bird Seal to enslave the branch family. This hatred had grown over time like an ever-expanding dark abyss, filled with the deep resentment of the branch family against the main family.

Listening to Shohei's words, a smile flickered in Aizen's eyes as he formulated a plan. He turned to Saki and said with a light laugh,

"Saki, do you plan to kill this guy?"

Saki was slightly taken aback but quickly responded softly,

"I will follow all your commands, lord Aizen. I wouldn't dare make decisions on his own."

Aizen nodded slightly and then looked at the kneeling Shohei, a smile on his lips as he softly said,

"Raise your head and tell me your name."

Hearing Aizen's words, Shohei trembled all over, hurriedly raising his head with a look of astonishment still on his face. After a brief pause, he stammered,

"Hi-Hyuga Shohei."

Aizen's serene smile remained as he slowly reached out his hand, gently touching Shohei's forehead.

Shohei watched in shock, his white eyes widening to the extreme, his body stiffening as he watched Aizen's movements in a daze.

"Snap."

In the silent moment, Aizen's pale fingers lightly touched the mix of blue curse marks and red blood on Shohei's forehead, emitting a crisp sound. Instantly, a blazing white light erupted from Shohei's forehead where Aizen touched, like the scorching sun. The blue seal that shackled Shohei disintegrated into black smoke, gradually dissipating in the light.

Even after it ended, Shohei remained dazed, seemingly unable to accept the reality.

The Caged Bird Seal... was dispelled...

Still immersed in his complex emotions of shock and joy, Shohei heard a deep, magnetic voice in his ear,

"Hyuga Shohei, I grant you freedom and even the honor of following me. Can you do something for me?"

Aizen's words brought Shohei back to the present situation. Trembling with excitement, he fell to the ground, his voice quivering,

"Th-thank you, Lord Aizen. I... I am willing to follow your orders!!"

Aizen smiled slightly, and Saki, standing beside him, breathed a sigh of relief. Aizen looked at Shohei with a gentle smile and said calmly,

"There's no need to be so formal. Stand up. As my follower, I grant you this right."

Shohei stood up respectfully, though he seemed a bit unsure, not understanding why this powerful lord chose someone as ordinary as him.

Aizen didn't care about these details. With a mysterious smile, he looked at Shohei and softly said,

"I need you to infiltrate the Hyuga clan and gather the branch family members together for me."

Though Shohei was slightly taken aback by Aizen's request, he quickly realized the significance of it. Newly freed from the Caged Bird Seal, he felt a surge of hope for the future and immediately nodded in agreement.

Seeing his reaction, Aizen smiled gently and spoke in a warm tone,

"I leave this task to you. I believe you can accomplish it."

Then he glanced at Saki and turned back to Shohei, saying softly,

"Unlike Saki, you should understand the living conditions of the branch family within the Hyuga clan the best. With this understanding, you have the advantage to spread my tales among the branch family."

"I don't particularly care about the strength of the Hyuga branch family, but they are Saki's former clan. I promised Saki to give him a completely different Hyuga clan in the future, and perhaps you can shorten the time to achieve this."

Hearing Aizen's words, Saki's usually calm face showed a hint of emotion. He wanted to say something but couldn't express it. For him, the best way to repay Aizen's grace was to dedicate his life completely to Aizen's cause. With this thought, Saki's eyes gleamed with determination.

Meanwhile, Shohei was overwhelmed with emotion, feeling immensely honored to be recognized by such a powerful figure. He nodded heavily, his white eyes full of deep loyalty as he looked at Aizen.

Remembering something, he hesitated for a moment before speaking,

"Lord Aizen, what should I do when I return? After all..."

He glanced at Naimu and the Cloud ninjas, making his concern clear.

Konoha and the Cloud Village had formed a joint force, with many members being Hyuga and Cloud ninjas. If Naimu and the others returned alive and reported the situation, Aizen's plan for Shohei would be impossible to execute.

Understanding Shohei's concern, Aizen's lips curved slightly, his eyes shimmering as he laughed softly,

"Don't worry. I'll clear the obstacles for your return. After that, everything will depend on you."

"Once the task is complete, the power of the Hyuga clan will be distributed between you and Saki. After all, a new clan needs one or two heroic figures to showcase their power."

Shohei's eyes gleamed with excitement at Aizen's words. He respectfully nodded, his mind now fully focused on how to carry out Aizen's plan.

At this moment, Aizen turned his attention to Naimu and the Cloud ninjas, speaking with a light smile and curiosity,

"It's hard to imagine Konoha joining forces with the Cloud Village. If it's just to counter the alliance of the Sand and Stone Villages, Konoha's current strength shouldn't require such a move. So, what led to this unwise alliance?"

"Could it be... because of their fear of my existence?"

Though Aizen's face bore a light smile as he spoke, Naimu felt a chill, as if he were falling into an ice water. His expression grim, he looked at Aizen from afar, feeling a cold sweat on his back as he trembled inside,

How did this guy know about Lord Raikage's instructions to us!?

Did he deduce all this just from speculation...!?

With such terrifying power and a keen intellect, what kind of horrifying enemy has Konoha provoked!?

Was it really the right choice for the Cloud Village to get involved with this guy...!?