Chp-154: Danzo Takes Action

Konoha.

Hyuga Compound.

Satoru Hyuga was inspecting the troops during the Hyuga Army's parade.

Numerous Hyuga shinobi, dressed in formal attire and holding metal sniper rifles across their chests, marched with impeccable precision.

Their impressive appearance surely made many shinobi curious.

What kind of severe missions would such handsome shinobi undertake?

"Satoru, as per your instructions, the Hyuga troops have completed their initial training. They're ready to be deployed at your command."

Hizashi Hyuga, following closely behind Satoru, introduced the troops with some excitement.

"Not bad."

Satoru nodded with satisfaction.

Under his guidance, these Hyuga shinobi had truly mastered the art of stealth and surprise attacks!

Even that night when they faced Pain, they showed no fear and sent the invaders fleeing in disarray!

In the future, Satoru planned to develop large-scale electromagnetic cannons and space-based electromagnetic cannons...

Fully embodying the Hyuga development strategy based on technology.

The Hyuga clan would become a sharp blade in his hand, striking wherever he directed!

"Clan leader, I heard your son is about to turn one year old?"

Satoru suddenly asked.

"Indeed," Hizashi Hyuga sighed with emotion. "Neji will turn one in a few days. Being born in the new Hyuga, it's truly his good fortune!"

Hizashi thought of the old, abolished traditions of the Hyuga clan.

Caged Bird Seal, serving the main family, sacrificing one's life for the main family...

In the newly reformed Hyuga, such traditions seemed chilling even to recall.

If his son had lived in the old Hyuga, what terrifying fate would he have faced?

Fortunately, Satoru had reformed the Hyuga clan, ensuring that the new generation wouldn't endure such things.

Satoru smacked his lips.

The night of the Nine-Tails had passed, and the contemporaries of the future elite Twelve Guardians were being born one after another.

Hinata should be born soon, right?

He had indeed heard about Hiashi Hyuga's wife expecting recently.

So, it should be these few days that Hinata would be born.

As for Hiashi Hyuga, Satoru had always let him be.

The Hyuga had been reformed, and the clan members' minds were liberated. There was no need to pay much attention to the former clan leader.

As the older brother of the current clan leader, Hiashi's living conditions hadn't changed much, and his wife remained the same, so Hinata's birth was inevitable.

But what about Hanabi? Would she be born?

Satoru pondered.

Should he implement a two-child policy for the Hyuga, using Hiashi as an example, and force them to have a second child?

I'm doing this for the future of the Hyuga clan.

It's definitely not because I'm fond of Hanabi's cuteness!

Just then, Hizashi sighed emotionally.

"In such a great era, I hope Neji can become a great ninja like you, Satoru."

A ninja?

Satoru's expression turned odd.

It seemed the times had changed.

Especially for the Hyuga...

"By the way, this is a gift for Neji's first birthday."

Satoru took something out of his pocket and handed it to Hizashi.

Hizashi accepted it curiously.

"This is…"

"A handgun! It's a smaller version of the electromagnetic sniper rifle. Gunfighting skills should be cultivated from a young age to give Neji a head start."

Satoru, acting like a concerned uncle, was looking out for Neji.

One Nine-Tails attack, one brother, and even centuries-old problems from the past!

What could Neji use to compete?

Sigh!

As an elder, I can only worry more.

"Oh, oh."

Hizashi quickly accepted the handgun. He had already seen the power of the electromagnetic sniper rifle.

This electromagnetic handgun seemed like a new version. Even if it weren't a gift from Satoru, he would want Neji to learn how to use it.

...

After the parade, Satoru walked back home.

Because he was developing new weapons, he currently lived in the northern part of the compound, some distance from the centre.

About halfway there, he felt the familiar sense of being watched again.

Satoru's mouth curled slightly, and he continued walking.

Over the past week, he had almost daily felt unknown presences hiding at the edge of the compound, seemingly watching him.

At first, he didn't pay much attention.

This wasn't the first time it had happened.

But with Orochimaru now in power and a new batch of ANBU members, it had become rare.

Yet recently, the surveillance had become more frequent, and the observers seemed confident he wouldn't detect them, even entering the compound more brazenly.

Satoru clicked his tongue.

They had techniques to avoid the Byakugan, but he could still see biological magnetic fields!

Those unfamiliar magnetic fields were like searchlights; they were hard to ignore!

Undoubtedly.

Orochimaru wouldn't send ANBU to watch him, leaving only Danzo's Root as a possibility!

Were they planning to make a move against him?

Why choose this time?

Did they think he was weak now?

Satoru's mouth curled slightly. He started acting weak, mimicking the post-tyrant state.

He appeared so feeble that it looked like his body had been drained.

Little Danzo, come to me...

Satoru could hardly wait.

...

Root.

In a dark environment.

Danzo sat in his place, listening to a half-kneeling Root member's report with a grim expression.

"Lord Danzo, just as you predicted, Satoru Hyuga is indeed in a weakened state. However, we haven't determined how long this will last."

"Of course!" Danzo sneered, narrowing his eyes. "After the Third Great Ninja War, there were always rumours of him becoming a cripple. Although it was later confirmed false, it indirectly proves the side effects of that technique."

"This is the best time to act!"

The half-kneeling Root member hesitated.

"But Lord Danzo, if he stays within the Hyuga compound, we…"

"Don't worry," Danzo said coldly. "I've already planned everything."

Everyone has weaknesses, and once you grasp them, even the strongest shinobi can be defeated!

Danzo thought.

Satoru Hyuga's displayed strength was impressive, but he also had weaknesses.

Firstly, he wasn't skilled in genjutsu.

There are no all-around shinobi, and genjutsu is Satoru Hyuga's Achilles' heel!

Whether during the Third War or the night of the Nine-Tails, Satoru had never shown any genjutsu capabilities. Not being skilled in genjutsu also meant weaker resistance to it.

This provided an opportunity.

If they could use genjutsu to control Satoru beforehand, it could be a decisive move, allowing them to act within the Hyuga compound.

Secondly, Satoru wasn't skilled in sealing techniques.

Although it was unclear how he removed the Caged Bird Seal, like with genjutsu, Satoru had never shown any sealing technique capabilities. He even used a physical sealing technique to seal the nine nails.

"You broke the Caged Bird Seal? Then I'll just put it back!"

Danzo narrowed his eyes and said coldly.

He didn't plan to kill Satoru; that incredible magnetic release was something he had coveted for a long time.

Once he controlled Satoru, he would use a curse mark to forcibly extract his bloodline.

There were many young women in Root...