The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

In the reception room.

Fugaku stared at Kakashi for a long time before he came back to his senses, speechless.

For a moment, he even doubted his own Uchiha bloodline. He truly hadn't expected Kakashi, who had donned the Sharingan, to be even more extreme than him, a legitimate Uchiha Patriarch.

Far more radical than the hawkish young members of his own family.

"Brother, this is it."

After a moment of silence, Fugaku sincerely gave Hyuga Hitoshi a thumbs up.

A loyal dog who takes the blame for the Hokage, in just a few days, he's been trained as if under a Genjutsu, truly a product of the dark-hearted Patriarch Hitoshi.

Can I say it has little to do with me?

Hyuga Hitoshi remained calm, giving Kakashi a nod of approval.

At least he's no longer a zombie, knowing what he should do.

Thinking about it, Kakashi's change was inevitable.

Especially these past few days, with Hyuga Hitoshi's "help," Kakashi learned some truths about his father's suicide, which made him despise the village even more.

Then, at the perfect time, the old village chief made Kakashi choose, making him realize his worth in the eyes of others.

Under multiple blows, the bewildered Kakashi's thoughts became extreme, which is understandable.

But...

"Your life isn't that worthless."

Hyuga Hitoshi shook his head.

"And as I said, Danzo's schemes are just side effects when it comes to external affairs."

"Keep your useful self alive, there will be a chance for you to shine later, for now, don't always think about opposing the old village chief."

Is that so?

Kakashi nodded thoughtfully, it seemed like Lord Hitoshi planned to play a big game with the Third Hokage and would need his cooperation later.

Kakashi, finding his purpose again, got up to leave, but as he turned around, he saw a strange puppet floating in the air.

The puppet exuded an oppressive aura, its movements carried a divine air, even its leisurely floating made people want to bow their heads, unable to look directly.

The Goddess of the Dawn was showing off again.

Most likely, she looked down on people through her nostrils a thousand years ago, so even after coming out from the moon, she still treated everyone but Hyuga Hitoshi with the same attitude.

Gradually, under everyone's ashamed gazes, Kaguya floated next to Hyuga Hitoshi, then slowly extended her fair, jade-like hand from her sleeve to tug at Hyuga Hitoshi's sleeve, pointing towards the entrance of the reception room.

...

Hyuga Hitoshi fell silent, not quite understanding the Goddess of the Dawn's body language.

Come to think of it, whether inside the moon's seal or after coming out, Kaguya only ever let out cold hums, never speaking a word.

That shouldn't be.

This was his meticulously crafted perfect proportion puppet, capable of making sounds.

He did want to peek into Kaguya's thoughts, but copying answers wasn't interesting, it was more fun to ponder the Goddess of the Dawn's mental state.

Foolish blasphemers indeed cannot understand divine will.

Seeing Hyuga Hitoshi's puzzled face, Kaguya stopped moving with a cold snort.

The atmosphere grew silent, Uchiha Fugaku and Kakashi exchanged glances, both doubting the origin of the puppet.

The arrival of the Goddess of the Dawn made the atmosphere in the hall much more solemn.

However, this atmosphere didn't last long, as Tsunade, pale-faced and leaning on the door frame, appeared, and Hyuga Hitoshi finally understood Kaguya's intention.

She probably came to remind him to go and receive someone!

Hyuga Hitoshi, pleasantly surprised, glanced at the Goddess of the Dawn, about to ask about the situation, but then he saw Hyuga Ushiuma, sweating profusely, suddenly appearing at the door.

After walking past Tsunade, he respectfully bowed to Hyuga Hitoshi.

"Hitoshi-sama, the Third Hokage is sending word to all department heads, calling for a gathering at the entrance of Konohagakure Village to welcome a hero!"

A hero?

Who could that be?

Hyuga Hitoshi scratched his head in confusion,

"Aren't I right here? Who is he welcoming?"

He was a true hero, having captured the Two-Tails, an epic feat, yet he didn't need the old village chief's welcome. After all, he had no plans to hand over the wooden figure as a public asset.

Could there be anyone in Konohagakure more deserving of being called a hero than himself?

"You released the two wooden figures like balloons, how many in Konohagakure could recognize them? Probably no one knows you've captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki."

Tsunade, fighting against her weakened body, walked up to Hyuga Hitoshi and grabbed his arm with effort.

"It must be Danzo that the old man is talking about!"

Feeling the pressure from the top healer of the ninja world, a suddenly enlightened Hyuga Hitoshi steadied her, waiting quietly for what was to come.

"Let's leave the thanks for later, can you take me with you?"

A plea flashed in Tsunade's eyes.

"The village built by our grandfather, the situation he worked so hard to create, we can't let them mess it up anymore."

What has become of the Land of Fire now?

She swore, if her granduncle were still alive, he would be infuriated by his disciples!

The land earned through the sacrifices of countless ancestors, given up without hesitation, and they call this a brilliant plan?

At this moment, Tsunade-hime's eyes were filled with a plea, "Take me there, I need to give Danzo a slap to bring him to his senses."

To this, Hyuga Hitoshi gladly agreed.

He knew Tsunade wouldn't disappoint him, she was truly worth saving. He guessed the old village chief would be happy about Tsunade's return as well.

"Let's go, since the old village chief is making such a fuss, planning to welcome the hero of Konohagakure with the highest honors, we should go and see."

Hyuga Hitoshi, ever amiable, helped Tsunade and walked outside.

And it was only then that Fugaku finally snapped out of his shock.

Well then.

It seems that when Hyuga Hitoshi returned to the village, everyone's attention was on Tsunade behind him, while the wooden figure released like a balloon didn't attract much notice.

After all, compared to the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, known mostly through rumors and portraits, more people recognized Tsunade.

Fugaku himself had just learned of this news and took half a day to digest it.

The Hitoshi brothers went out for a stroll and not only brought back a beauty but also captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki?!

This...

It seems there's no need to surrender now. With allies becoming stronger, the Uchiha benefit as well.

Fugaku's eyes twinkled, and he hurriedly chased after the departing figures.

The old village chief was quick to act.

At the entrance of Konohagakure Village, many people were already eagerly waiting.

Waiting for the hero of Konohagakure, as mentioned by the old village chief, to appear.

From the looks of it, the old village chief spared no expense this time to give Danzo face!

But essentially, he really didn't want to indulge Danzo like this.

However, there was no choice.

Since the war began, Konohagakure had not received any good news, and the pressure on him was growing. Now, with the hero who turned the tide on the battlefield returning to the village, even if it's just Danzo claiming his strategy was successful and victory is near, a grand celebration is a must! 

Konohagakure was in dire need of some uplifting news.

And he also needed to use this opportunity to show his strength to certain people.

Glancing over the gathered Konohagakure leaders, the old village chief's gaze finally passed over Uchiha Fugaku and landed on the late-arriving Hyuga Hitoshi, followed by Tsunade, who was being "embraced" by Hyuga Hitoshi.

The Hyuga and the descendants of the Senju had come together!

An invisible pressure mounted again, and the old village chief, with a solemn expression, turned his gaze into the distance.

Finally.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the great hero of Konohagakure appeared in everyone's sight.

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