The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

Alright.

This was no mere bite from a dog. Just thinking about the way that woman named Hyuga Pakura had ordered her to warm the bed a few days ago made Yugito's face flush even more.

What was even worse was that Matatabi inside her seemed to enjoy this state. Now it was even trying to act cute on its own.

With her current mindset, she figured she might as well enjoy it since resistance was pointless. She knew she was already close to being completely defeated.

But the problem was, now Samui had been caught too.

That dog of a man seemed to have some twisted hobby, wanting Samui to see her like this.

As Matatabi "controlled" Yugito's body and planted a kiss on Hyuga Hitoshi's cheek, Yuki noticed Samui's face turn even darker.

"Do you think your loyal Raikage-sama believes you?" 

She knew it would be like this!

No matter what happens, even if she escapes back to the village, Yugito knows she'll lose their trust. The Jinchuriki will surely be replaced, and she'll definitely end up dead.

Thinking this, Yugito flopped down in Hyuga Hitoshi's arms, feeling defeated.

This wasn't her choice, but it was all because of that jerk; he had to take responsibility.

Just then, Samui arrived. Maybe she could persuade her friend to help share the burden.

Might as well fall together!

It would be even better if Mabui joined them to make it a sister trio!

Yugito's change was obvious, and Hyuga Hitoshi smiled as he stroked the cat, realizing how powerful subtle influences could be.

He believed that if he told Yugito now that he had already released her from the Two-Tails' control, and that her actions—whether feeding grapes or kissing—were just habits and muscle memory, not forced, her reaction would be quite amusing.

He really enjoyed seeing Yugito's reluctant face while her body obediently followed along.

But Patriarch Hitoshi had always been a kind person. He hoped Yugito would gradually realize this on her own and fully embrace it. It would be even better if, in a fit of anger, she willingly became his bed companion. Forcing a woman wasn't satisfying, and playing with a lifeless body felt meaningless. So for now, Pakura was just there to keep his bed warm.

Moreover, Pakura was genuinely looking out for Yugito. It might sound ridiculous, but as a fellow female ninja, Pakura understood what Yugito would face being trapped in a hostile ninja village, especially with these two villages clashing in battle. Plus, being the Two-Tails Jinchuriki with a sealed beast inside made her a prime target for venting frustrations!

Pakura noticed that her man seemed to have a thing for the little kitten, but he wasn't so obsessed that he couldn't let go. If Hyuga Hitoshi lost interest, it was easy to imagine what would happen to Yugito.

Since that was the case, Pakura might as well be the bad guy, providing Yugito with some support. The issue with Yugito's identity would soon fade, and within a few days, the little kitten would probably start to enjoy the perks.

So recently, Pakura shifted her focus and teamed up with Uzumaki Reina, whose Uzumaki clan background was also quite special, so she likely had similar thoughts.

Hyuga Hitoshi understood Pakura's intentions well.

Look at that—what is a good wife?

Hyuga Pakura was truly a model example!

As for Samui—

Hyuga Hitoshi looked at her, appreciating her tall, curvy figure, delicate features, and fair skin. She could even rival Tsunade in boldness. He gave her a warm look, but unfortunately, all he saw in her eyes was disgust.

Yeah.

Right now, they were enemies, and there was no need to show mercy to them. Yugito had experience in playing dirty. She could easily tame the little kitty and get her to brainwash her best friend.

With a wave of her hand, two of the Patriarch's maids took Samui away.

It wasn't the time to indulge.

Controlling Samui and playing a game of tug-of-war with her could wait; there was something more important to do right now.

Reaching out casually, Hyuga Ushiuma handed over a kunai.

In the next moment, under the startled gaze of the little kitty, the kunai was effortlessly pinched and broken by this man's fingers.

But don't get the wrong idea; Patriarch Hitoshi didn't use much force. The kunai breaking was entirely due to its poor quality.

So,

"This is the second batch of supplies being sent to the front line. Since our clan is the first to rotate in guarding the village, these will be our first weapons when we provide support."

Ushiuma Jonin said seriously.

"Also, after checking, not only the kunai but the quality of the shuriken is also concerning. Especially the explosive tags and the military rations; the explosive tags might explode occasionally, but the military rations could keep someone up for a whole day."

"That much?"

Patriarch Hitoshi twitched his mouth.

"Are those two advisors still in charge of logistics?"

Ushiuma nodded slightly.

"Alright, let's capture them. If they dare to resist, just beat them up, even to death."

Patriarch Hitoshi waved his hand in frustration, understanding what was going on. With those two geniuses, it was indeed tough for Sarutobi to hold up during the Third Ninja War.

"Also, tell the clan members to be ready to regroup and support the Uchiha."

The friendship between Patriarch Hitoshi and Fugaku was well known. Fugaku had previously led a team to provide support, and Hyuga Hitoshi valued that bond.

Although they had already sent clan members to inform the Uchiha about the supply issues, Hyuga Hitoshi estimated he wouldn't make it in time.

But that was okay; Fugaku was lucky and wouldn't easily die on the battlefield.

He still hadn't fulfilled Fugaku's wish to help him have a big son!

Fugaku would never willingly accept death!

Ushiuma received the order and turned to leave without looking sideways. As the Patriarch of the Hyuga clan, it was expected for him to play things a bit weirdly; he didn't dare to look around.

"How much can we earn this time?" 

In Konohagakure, at Mitokado Homura's home. 

A fierce match among the older generation had just wrapped up. Mitokado Homura's face was slightly pale, standing in stark contrast to Utatane Koharu, who wore an unhappy expression. Her loose defense was something Homura couldn't break through, proving to be utterly useless. 

After all, among the F4, Mitokado Homura was the weakest. Although Sarutobi was short, Enma's ability to change size made him very handy, and Danzo had his walking stick. 

Dealing with Utatane Koharu, however, always felt like a life-or-death struggle for Homura. 

But they had been through thick and thin together, and this time, the business was set to earn them quite a bit, thanks to the news brought back by Utatane Koharu. 

"It's no less than ten million ryo, and that's just for the first batch." 

When it came to profits, a proud look crossed Mitokado Homura's face. 

Most people might not grasp the significance of that number, but anyone who knew that Asuma, who would later become an elite Jonin, had a bounty of thirty-five million ryo would understand. 

Compared to that, ten million ryo was quite a lot, especially since this was just the first income. 

Usually, he and Utatane Koharu earned just a few million at a time, never exceeding ten million, so this deal was a big step up. 

"How could it be so much? Did you exchange the first batch of supplies as well?" 

Utatane Koharu frowned, feeling that this number didn't match her expectations. Having been in this business for years, they had established a pattern. The first batch of supplies was crucial and easily noticed. They wouldn't tamper with it, and Mitokado Homura should understand this too. 

"Not at all." 

Mitokado Homura shook his head slightly. 

Switching war supplies wasn't new for him and Utatane Koharu. With their positions, anyone who dared to complain would be suppressed by Sarutobi, who also turned a blind eye to such matters. The two had gained a lot of experience over time. 

However, according to Utatane Koharu, Sarutobi was to take the lead in this war, so the supplies from the Sarutobi clan couldn't be touched. But Mitokado Homura was ambitious. As Utatane Koharu said, how much could they earn just by scamming Konohagakure's Byakugan? 

Why not dig a little deeper? 

"Our biggest profit doesn't come from those weapons, but from the military rations." 

Mitokado Homura said with a mysterious smile.

"On the battlefield, the ones consuming the most military rations are the Akimichi clan's pigs."

"So I adjusted the ratio of fresh to expired military rations a bit, ensuring that each bottle contains at least two fresh ones. This way, not only can we maintain the Akimichi clan's fighting power, but we can also save more military funds."

At this, Mitokado Homura let out a slight sigh.

"I've been so worried for Konohagakure!"

Of course, he wasn't really saving money for Konohagakure; it would ultimately line his and Utatane Koharu's pockets!

As for the Akimichi clan's secret techniques?

A trace of disdain flashed in Mitokado Homura's eyes.

A pig is just a pig, no matter how many military rations they show off, it's a waste!

He had never understood why the clan that looked most like pigs in Ino-Shika-Cho was the Cho (Butterfly).

But after his explanation, Utatane Koharu, who realized they had made quite a bit of profit, looked at him with admiration, which made Mitokado Homura feel a bit restless inside.

With nothing much to do and the night still long, it seemed they might have to prepare for a second round.

However, Ushiuma Jonin kicked the door open, clearly not giving them that chance.

Feeling a bit uncomfortable, he ignored the furious shouts of the respected elder and waved his hand to take them away.

These two were real pests.

If they were enemies, he would gladly let them keep their lives to continue harming the village.

But Hyuga Hitoshi's actions this time were clearly not aimed at cleaning house for Konohagakure.

Though the Hyuga clan was stationed in the rear, they would also go to the battlefield after the rotation. The supplies provided by the village were prepared by these two old fools.

When that time came, the Hyuga clan would also have to use these low-quality weapons and expired military rations.

Anyone who plotted against the Hyuga clan would be on the path to death from the moment they had that thought!

Hyuga Hitoshi's arrest was very high-profile, even forcing Ushiuma Jonin to pin them at the village entrance and making them kneel on the ground facing the village.

It was easy to foresee that when the villagers saw this scene the next day, it would definitely cause a huge uproar.

But the village's uproar was nothing compared to what was happening on the front lines.

On the battlefield.

At the border of the Land of Fire.

Shimura Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen exchanged excited glances. 

"Just as I expected! If we keep attacking, we might break through their defenses and completely wipe out Kumogakure Village and Iwagakure Village's ability to fight back!" 

The Sarutobi clan, Shimura clan, and the main forces of Ino-Shika-Cho were currently facing the Earth Release ninja from Iwagakure Village, while the Uchiha clan successfully held off the reinforcements from Kumogakure Village. 

If they put in a little more effort, they could crush Tsuchikage's side before the Uchiha faltered, and then go after Raikage. Victory would belong to Konohagakure! 

Sarutobi would also stabilize his position due to this war, and Danzo could redeem himself! 

Even Oonoki, within the defensive line, didn't expect Konohagakure to be so decisive. 

The reason was simple; after multiple encounters with Konohagakure, he had come to understand Sarutobi Hiruzen's character. He never expected this attack to be so bold, going all out without any hesitation! 

This was a completely different style from before, without that previous hesitation. Konohagakure was indeed a tough opponent. 

"This Third Hokage does have a bit of his teacher Senju Tobirama's spirit." 

Inside the stronghold, Oonoki, who was reinforcing the defenses, wore a serious expression as he thought of Konohagakure's iron-fisted Hokage, feeling a bit worried. 

The support troops from the Land of Earth had not yet arrived, and it seemed he couldn't hold out much longer. 

As the new wave of attacks approached, Oonoki, feeling reluctant, started to think about retreating. If the defenses couldn't hold and a breach occurred, it would be hard to patch it up. Once he retreated, Raikage would likely struggle to keep up, and the tide of war would turn instantly. 

He had underestimated the Fourth Kazekage; Rasa truly hadn't gotten involved in this war. 

Well, he might have been too caught up with the One-Tail Shukaku recently to pay attention to other matters. 

"Our defenses can't hold!"

As the new wave of attacks approached and the Akimichi clan's Patriarch appeared at the front, Onoki felt a slight change.

After all, Iwagakure Village was a bit short on strong forces, lacking various bloodline clans. Besides his Dust Release, he only had two Jinchuriki to rely on.

But with Roshi and Han still not arrived with reinforcements, he could only rely on himself, and even at full power, he wouldn't last long.

Dust Release is powerful, but using it consumes a lot of chakra, and if he hurt his back...

Thinking of this, even though he was reluctant, Onoki knew retreating was the best choice.

With a slight sigh, he unwillingly stared ahead and began to speak.

"Retreat? Wait a minute!"

Just as he was about to give the order, Tsuchikage suddenly froze and quickly grabbed his binoculars, focusing intently.

It looked like something was wrong on the Konohagakure side!

In his narrow field of vision, Onoki noticed something strange.

He watched as Akimichi Chouza gulped down a bottle of military rations to regain his strength, then used Multi-Size Jutsu to turn into a giant, planning to break through Iwagakure Village's defenses.

Onoki had seen this scene countless times recently, but aside from him, there was no one else in Iwagakure Village who could stop it. If he went up, he would be tied down, making it difficult to handle.

But then Onoki noticed something odd. Just as Akimichi Chouza was about to succeed, his expression suddenly changed, and he pressed his huge hand tightly against his stomach, then bent over.

Puff~!

Bang!

Pfft~

Boom!

Some strange substance mixed with an unknown gas exploded from the enlarged Akimichi Chouza's rear, sending the Sarutobi clan members charging behind him tumbling to the ground. The gas spread with the wind, and the Konohagakure ninjas fell one by one, convulsing on the ground, with some even foaming at the mouth and stopping breathing!

What the hell?

Onoki was taken aback, and to be cautious, he looked again. But when all the Akimichi clan members couldn't stop clutching their stomachs, the entire battlefield turned quite comical.

His gaze accidentally met the furious Shimura Danzo. Watching Danzo's lips, Onoki, who understood a bit of lip reading, slowly began to translate Danzo's words.

"Akimichi. Akimichi Chouza, you bastard! Did you eat... eat shit?"

There's really only this one explanation for such a strong smell!

The situation in the war was always changing rapidly.

And Onoki was clearly not the type to miss out on an opportunity.

Over the years, Tsuchikage had proven his abilities with his own skills, earning the respect of everyone in Iwagakure Village. 

So, when he saw the chaos in Konohagakure, he immediately ordered the remaining Iwagakure ninjas to break through the defenses and switch from defense to offense. He personally flew out, ready to give it his all. 

However, the performance of Konohagakure surprised Oonoki. 

It seemed that apart from the Sarutobi clan, the weapons of the others were somewhat lacking. For a moment, he thought Raikage had secretly used some strategy to cause this situation. 

This was a golden opportunity! 

The Akimichi clan suddenly faltered, and after the new wave of attacks, the poor quality of their equipment made Konohagakure's offense falter greatly. Everyone was caught up in the chaos, and what had been an unstoppable assault suddenly evened out. 

Sarutobi and Danzo turned pale at this sight. He remembered his other two partners and rushed over to check on his clan's weapons. 

Good news: no shortcuts were taken. 

Bad news: no shortcuts were taken! 

On the battlefield, the leaders of the various ninja clans looked grimly at their respected Third Hokage, recalling how Sarutobi Hiruzen had earnestly asked them to trust him before they went all in. 

"We treat you sincerely, and this is how you repay us?" 

"What do you really want, Third Hokage?" 

"Are you planning to use Kumogakure Village and Iwagakure Village to eliminate your loyal supporters?" 

There was no way around it; everyone's equipment was terrible, except for the Sarutobi clan's, which was still reliable. Doesn't this say something? 

For the Third Hokage, this was truly bad news! 

It was a disaster! 

If he didn't want to be overwhelmed by the angry supporters, he had to set an example. 

At this point in the war, it was no longer about breaking through the defenses but about calming those people's anger! 

And there was only one way to do that. 

"Stand your ground! Cover for the others to retreat!" 

With red eyes, Sarutobi Hiruzen issued the most heart-wrenching command. 

Right now, he had no choice but to let his clan members risk their lives to show their stance and then go back to punish the logistics personnel to minimize the impact of this situation! 

Receiving the orders from the Hokage and Patriarch, the Sarutobi clan members could only brace themselves and press forward. 

The ultimate storm led by Konohagakure F4 had truly begun. 

At this moment, Shimura Danzo on the battlefield was pounding his chest in regret, filled with remorse.

"Such a wasted effort!"

It really was a wasted effort.

Under the wise leadership of the Hokage's advisors and the logistics chief, Konohagakure finally fell just before dawn, and the only chance for a major victory slipped completely from their grasp.

He lost, and this time, it was to his own people!

Meanwhile,

On the other side of the battlefield,

The Uchiha clan, led by Fugaku, was tangled up with Kumogakure Village. 

Patriarch Hitoshi's message did get through, but unfortunately, Kumogakure Village was advancing aggressively, leaving no time to wait for new supplies. The Uchiha clan members, fired up from battle, couldn't control their excitement.

At first, Fugaku didn't take Kumogakure Village's taijutsu fighters seriously. After all, if his brother Hitoshi could lead the Hyuga clan to hold off Kumogakure, there was no reason the Uchiha couldn't do the same!

The situation turned out to be just as Fugaku thought. Initially, the Uchiha clan held their ground, and the injured Raikage couldn't use his full strength, so he couldn't break through Fugaku's Susano'o. The best he could do was knock Fugaku down due to inertia.

When Fugaku felt that his eye power was draining too much, he sent Shisui to take over. The two took turns applying pressure on Raikage, tiring him out.

However, there was a problem: Killer Bee from the AB duo was still stuck in bed. According to Killer Bee, his last injury didn't just hurt him; it also affected the Eight-Tails inside him, which hadn't recovered yet.

The Tailed Beast Bomb wasn't easy to withstand. Naruto could use the Rasengan to challenge Toneri because, at that time, Toneri's eye power was weak and couldn't unleash the full strength of the Tailed Beast Bomb. What he released was barely effective.

Plus, Naruto's Nine-Tails was simply not something the Eight-Tails could match. Killer Bee didn't have the same crazy protagonist aura as Naruto.

So, after fighting Hyuga Hitoshi and covering Kumogakure Village's retreat, surviving a Tailed Beast Bomb was lucky for Killer Bee. The front lines could no longer be relied upon.

However, Raikage still didn't give up the fight and planned to stand his ground against the Uchiha, but he gradually began to recognize their combat strength. It was no wonder Oonoki was so obsessed with the Sharingan; there was a reason for it! 

In the previous battle, not only Raikage but many from Kumogakure Village were shocked by the Uchiha's wild fighting style. Their self-destructive moves caught everyone off guard, as they often ended up trading blows in a way that was hard to predict. 

But war is war, and they had long prepared for its brutality. Today, many Kumogakure ninjas were even ready to take down the Uchiha at the cost of their own lives. 

But as they clashed, they suddenly sensed something was off. 

The Uchiha today were unexpectedly ruthless. 

Some were fighting erratically, some couldn't swing their weapons properly, and others had their chakra in disarray, shooting Fire Release from odd places and accidentally injuring their teammates. 

In short, it was very strange. 

Fugaku also noticed something was wrong, but it was too late to do anything now that the battle had started. 

When the blood-red sun rose and set again, the sounds of fighting finally stopped. 

Realizing they couldn't take advantage of the time difference to win the war outright, Konohagakure made a difficult decision. 

They had to retreat! 

If they didn't retreat now, they would all die here when the reinforcements from Iwagakure arrived. 

Fortunately, since the reinforcements hadn't shown up, Kumogakure and Iwagakure lacked the strength to pursue them, giving Konohagakure a moment to breathe. So, after getting the news, Hyuga Hitoshi also abandoned his idea of going to assist Fugaku and instead prepared a generous gift for Hokage-sama at the village entrance. 

On the main route of the Land of Fire, 

the entire army slowly retreated. 

On the way back, everyone's faces were extremely heavy. 

They understood what it meant that they hadn't completely won the war this time. 

The tug-of-war would begin, and the brutality of the war would only escalate, with more people dying. 

This kind of drawn-out battle would greatly deplete the village's resources, and in the end, the outcome would depend on which side couldn't hold on any longer. 

In front of the Sarutobi clan, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo looked lost. 

When they arrived, they were filled with fighting spirit, but returning felt like being a lost dog. 

To calm the angry ninja clans, the casualties in the Sarutobi clan could only be described as tragic. After the battle, their numbers had dropped by a full third, with countless others injured or disabled. 

Fugaku's face was ashen as he rubbed his nearly blinded eyes, listening to Uchiha Satoshi report the losses, filled with deep bitterness. 

He was not like Hitoshi; he couldn't defeat the enemy with a single blow. During the retreat, the Uchiha clan paid a heavy price. The fact that he could still stand was thanks to Shisui blocking a shuriken for him. 

Looking at the Uchiha boy on the stretcher, Fugaku clenched his fists, flames of anger burning in his eyes.

But his anger didn't last long.

When the battered soldiers returned to the village entrance, everyone saw the ragged, detestable couple kneeling on the ground.

Patriarch Hitoshi, who was defending the village, still maintained his elegance.

In front of everyone, he stepped forward to Sarutobi and handed him a kunai.

Along with that came Patriarch Hitoshi's devilish whisper.

"Go ahead and take care of things, Hokage-sama."

Meeting Sarutobi's confused gaze, Patriarch Hitoshi pointed at the respected advisor-senpai.

"Please personally send them on their way!"

"After all, this is your duty as Hokage."

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