Chp-128: No One Will Harm Satoru! Not Even the Hokage Can Save You! I Promise.

Konoha.

Hyuga Clan Territory.

"Open the door! Open up right now!"

The deafening banging echoed throughout the Hyuga clan's territory at dawn, startling many Hyuga ninjas from their sleep and making them shudder.

"Patriarch, Patriarch! Something terrible has happened!"

In the main house of the clan, the recently awakened Hyuga Suigetsu looked displeased, frowning at the anxious branch house guard who had rushed in.

"Why are you in such a panic? Don't you have any discipline?"

The branch house guard panted heavily.

"It's that... that Uchiha woman again."

Hyuga Suigetsu, who had been scolding loudly a second ago, suddenly shrivelled up like a dog with its tail between its legs.

"Didn't the Hokage already talk to her? Why is she here again? Doesn't she care about the honour of noble families at all?"

"Quickly gather the guards and come with me!"

"Yes, sir!"

...

Hyuga Clan Territory.

Uchiha Rin had already fought her way halfway through the Hyuga clan territory.

Behind her, a group of Hyuga ninjas lay on the ground, groaning in pain.

In front of her, a cluster of Hyuga ninjas assumed Gentle Fist stances, nervously swallowing.

With each step Uchiha Rin took forward, they retreated a step, often stepping on their comrades' toes and causing a commotion.

"Uchiha ninja, you've crossed the line! If you continue, do you intend to provoke a war between the Uchiha and Hyuga clans?"

A branch house Jonin shouted, trying to muster courage.

Being overpowered by a single Uchiha within their own territory, toppling more than a dozen of their clan members, was humiliating for the strict Hyuga clan.

"I came for Hyuga Satoru. As long as I see him safe and sound, I'll leave immediately."

Uchiha Rin glared coldly.

The branch house Jonin swallowed hard and stammered.

"Hyuga Satoru is a member of our Hyuga clan. He has nothing to do with you, an outsider."

"Whether I'm an outsider or not is beside the point. If I find out you have any ill intentions toward Satoru..."

"Not even the Hokage will be able to save you. I promise!"

Uchiha Rin's domineering declaration silenced the dozens of Hyuga ninjas around her. They looked at each other, but no one dared to make the first move.

"Are the rumours in the village true?"

Uchiha Rin narrowed her eyes.

The leading branch house Jonin took a deep breath and, gathering his courage, said, "You should know, Hyuga Satoru is already crippled. The Hokage even agreed upon the arrangements for him!"

"Bastards!"

Uchiha Rin gritted her teeth, her eyes reddening as she recalled the rumours circulating in the village.

Hyuga Satoru, due to overextending his life potential, was now considered a cripple. However, his Magnetic Release Kekkei Genkai could still be inherited through his bloodline, so...

Not only the Hyuga clan but also other clans were interested in his extraordinary Kekkei Genkai and intended to negotiate with the Hyuga.

"Move aside! I must see Satoru today..."

Uchiha Rin's voice turned icy, her Sharingan spinning into complex spiral patterns.

Chakra surged, and crimson skeletal structures formed around her, enveloping most of her body.

"What technique is this?"

"What a terrifying pressure..."

The appearance of Susano'o shocked the surrounding Hyuga ninjas, overwhelming them with fear.

"Enough!"

An angry shout broke the tense atmosphere.

"Patriarch!"

"The Patriarch is here..."

The branch house members felt a slight relief as Hyuga Suigetsu arrived. Surely, with the Patriarch present, this Uchiha ninja wouldn't dare continue her rampage.

Hyuga Suigetsu eyed the crimson skeletal structure around Uchiha Rin, gasping at the sight.

This is...

This little Uchiha girl had awakened the legendary Mangekyou Sharingan.

As the clan head, he recognized Susano'o at a glance.

A 13-year-old with a Mangekyou Sharingan...

Such terrifying talent.

No wonder she could push their clan members to this extent.

"You're here for Hyuga Satoru, right?"

Hyuga Suigetsu spoke gravely, realizing he had to find a way to placate Uchiha Rin.

"What have you done to Satoru?"

Uchiha Rin glared coldly.

Hyuga Suigetsu's face grew complicated, remembering the arrangements made with Hiruzen Sarutobi. Plans were in place for Hyuga Satoru's bloodline to mix with the Sarutobi lineage.

Even Danzo had secretly approached him, discussing sending some young women from Root...

Of course, this information was impossible to disclose to Uchiha Rin.

If she found out, she might raze the entire Hyuga territory!

"Come with me. I'll take you to his residence."

Hyuga Suigetsu sighed helplessly.

Uchiha Rin's heart leapt with joy as she deactivated Susano'o, feeling slightly dizzy.

Using Mangekyou Sharingan's techniques was still too taxing for her.

...

A quaint house.

Uchiha Rin anxiously pushed the door open.

"Satoru! Are you okay?"

She saw Hyuga Satoru reclining on the bed, casually reading a book. Surprised, he looked up at the commotion.

"Rin, why are you here?"

This isn't what I expected.

Uchiha Rin stood stunned.

She had imagined Hyuga Satoru enduring some cruel torture, being whipped and burned by shirtless, vicious women.

"You... you're okay."

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Hyuga Satoru's expression turned odd.

"Because... because of some nasty rumours outside, so..."

Uchiha Rin blushed, stammering. If the Hyuga ninjas she had beaten up saw this, they might be shocked and speechless.

Is this the same person who just pummeled us?

"Oh, you mean that!"

Hyuga Satoru sighed.

"Rin, you know me."

"After using that technique, I need to rest for a long time. Strange rumours started popping up, but I don't care."

"Oh."

Uchiha Rin nodded lightly. Knowing Hyuga Satoru was safe, she felt relieved.

Hyuga Satoru's eyes flickered.

That was only part of the story. The most crucial reason couldn't be disclosed to Rin yet.

After using the Tyrant Mode, he indeed needed rest, but a week was enough.

The main thing was the setup.

The Third Great Ninja War had ended completely, and the future of the ninja world would be entirely different.

Creating an alias to infiltrate the Akatsuki was a preparation for the future.

Additionally, he had secretly established an underground lab with the Zero clone, where the experiment to modify the Caged Bird Seal was complete. Soon, he could initiate the transformation!

The Hyuga clan would undergo a revolution!

While it seemed like he was resting, he was preparing for the clan's transformation and planning its future path.