blogombal Chapter 208 Giving Up
Chapter 208 Giving Up
The splitting headache gradually subsided, and Hyuga Kanan's consciousness slowly returned. He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling once more on Uchiha Shisui. At this moment, an uncontrollable killing intent surged within him, as if he wanted to tear this man, who had once completely looked down on Uchiha Shisui, to shreds.
This was the first time Hyuga Kanan had encountered such a perilous situation since achieving mastery of his training; he had almost been caught off guard and capsized. He couldn't help but fall into deep reflection. Over the years, with the continuous improvement of his training, his strength had become exceptionally powerful. However, it was precisely this power that had subtly altered his mindset. He had become arrogant and complacent, losing the necessary vigilance and caution towards the ninjas around him. He had always believed that the other ninjas in the ninja world were of limited strength and posed no threat to him; he only needed to be wary of the hidden forces behind the scenes. However, Uchiha Shisui's appearance today had served as a wake-up call.
This clash with Uchiha Shisui was like a resounding slap in the face, waking Hyuga Kanan from his daze. He realized that no matter how strong he was, he could not afford to be careless. Every opponent might be hiding hidden strength and schemes, and if he wasn't constantly vigilant, he could find himself in a desperate situation without warning. This lesson taught Hyuga Kanan that even when facing seemingly weak enemies, he must never underestimate them, because any negligence could have fatal consequences.
At the same time, Hyuga Kanan realized that he needed to re-examine his training path. In the past, he had focused too much on improving his strength and neglected the cultivation of his mind. Now he realized that mental stability and humility were essential qualities for a true strongman. Only by possessing a calm and resilient heart could one remain composed when facing various challenges and unleash one's true strength.
Hyuga Kanan took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil within him. He resolved to adjust his mindset from this moment forward, to rediscover his awe of his enemies. He would approach every battle with greater seriousness, no longer underestimating his opponents, no longer being arrogant. Because he knew that only in this way could he remain invincible in the perilous ninja world.
However, Uchiha Shisui, standing before Hyuga Kanan at this moment, would show absolutely no mercy. His eyes flashed with a chilling light, and an intense killing intent swept over him like a surging torrent. This killing intent even began to erode and distort the surrounding air, filling the entire space with a suffocating atmosphere of tension.
At the same time, Hyuga Kanan exuded an unparalleled and powerful aura, like a volcano about to erupt, constantly accumulating energy. This expanding aura instilled an unprecedented fear in the Konoha ninjas watching from the sidelines. They felt as if they were being locked onto by a ferocious and terrifying beast, their bodies trembling involuntarily.
Uchiha Shisui, positioned directly in front of Hyuga Kanan, was even more unable to withstand such overwhelming pressure. His legs went weak, his body swayed precariously, and he was ultimately overwhelmed by the terrifying aura, collapsing to the ground in a disheveled state. He tried to struggle to his feet, but each effort ended in failure, leaving him helplessly watching Hyuga Kanan approach step by step.
"Excellent, truly excellent, Uchiha Shisui! I have always shown leniency towards you and Konoha, yet you have been ungrateful and continued to scheme against me. Is it because I have been too lenient with Konoha that you and the likes of Hiruzen Sarutobi behind you have mistaken me for weak and easily bullied?" At this moment, Hyuga Kanan exuded an intense and suffocating killing intent, and his tone was filled with boundless killing intent.
However, although Uchiha Shisui was pinned to the ground and unable to move, he still managed to lift his head with difficulty, his gaze fixed on Hyuga Kanan, and he kept muttering to himself, "This is impossible... How could this be? My eye technique... It's an invincible eye technique! Absolutely no one can withstand its power..." His eyes were filled with disbelief and astonishment, as if he could not accept what was happening before his eyes.
Hyuga Kanan did not respond to Uchiha Shisui's intentions, because he had truly narrowly escaped being ambushed. Uchiha Shisui's timing in using his eye technique was perfect, precisely at the moment when Kanan had defeated his opponent, rendering him incapacitated and lowering his guard. This prevented Kanan from immediately mobilizing his spiritual power to resist the attack, and he was almost controlled by Shisui's eye technique. Fortunately, his own spiritual power detected an abnormal fluctuation deep within his consciousness, giving him the opportunity to use his spiritual power to diminish Shisui's eye technique.
This kind of insidious eye technique is simply impossible to defend against! Even the battle-hardened and powerful Hyuga Kanan couldn't escape it. One can imagine the unimaginable consequences if this eye technique were used on anyone else. After all, there are very few people in the entire ninja world who can withstand this eye technique. Perhaps, this is why Hiruzen Sarutobi dared to scheme against me. No, I have to teach him a lesson, let him know that I, Hyuga Kanan, am not someone to be trifled with! Otherwise, he will definitely scheme against me even more ruthlessly in the future. After dealing with this Uchiha Shisui, I'll settle accounts with Hiruzen Sarutobi and make sure those Konoha high-ranking officials learn their lesson!
Just as Kana was about to kill Uchiha Shisui, he suddenly saw two figures rushing towards him from a distance, shouting at the same time, "Kana, wait!"
Hyuga Kanan slowly raised his head, his gaze fixed on the approaching figure. At the same time, he subtly concealed his powerful aura, allowing the two figures in the distance to close in more quickly. His eyes were sharp and perceptive, as if they could see through everything.
As the approaching figures drew closer, Hyuga Kanan already knew their identities. As expected, the newcomers were none other than Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga clan, and Uchiha Fugaku, the head of the Uchiha clan. Their coming together surprised Hyuga Kanan. After all, everyone in Konoha knew that the Hyuga and Uchiha clans had a strained relationship and almost no contact with each other.
Recalling his time at the Ninja Academy, Hyuga Kanan couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion. Back then, the children of the Hyuga and Uchiha clans couldn't stand each other and often clashed fiercely. This tense relationship was deeply rooted between the two clans, becoming an insurmountable chasm. However, the fact that these two clan heads were now appearing together here, as if by exception, raised serious questions about the reasons behind it.
After Hyuga Kanan withdrew his oppressive aura, Hyuga Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku suddenly increased their speed, seemingly traversing space in an instant, arriving beside him in the blink of an eye. Fugaku merely glanced at Uchiha Shisui before looking away. Although Shisui was a genius meticulously cultivated by the Uchiha clan with considerable resources, he now not only disobeyed the clan's commands but also pledged allegiance to the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, thus no longer being considered a member of the Uchiha clan. Fugaku understood the implications and was unwilling to offend a powerful figure like Hyuga Kanan because of Shisui, lest he bring endless trouble to the Uchiha clan and damage their alliance.
Hiashi Hyuga was acutely aware that if Kanan Hyuga were to kill Shisui Uchiha at this moment, it would have severe consequences for the Hyuga clan. This would not only lead to a complete rift between the Hyuga clan and the Konoha leadership, triggering a fierce conflict, but would also jeopardize their future in Konoha. After all, Shisui Uchiha was currently a member of the Anbu directly under Hiruzen Sarutobi's command; killing him without trial would undoubtedly shake the established rules of Konoha.
Furthermore, the Hyuga clan is currently negotiating an alliance with the Uchiha clan. Although Uchiha Shisui has not obeyed the Uchiha clan's orders, he has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, and the Uchiha clan will not easily give up such a powerful asset. If Hyuga Kanan acts rashly at this time, it will inevitably provoke the resentment of the Uchiha clan, causing the two clans to miss a golden opportunity to form an alliance.
Taking all factors into consideration, Hiashi Hyuga believed that restraint was the wise course of action. He knew that any hasty decision could bring irreparable damage to the Hyuga clan. Therefore, he had to handle the current situation carefully to ensure that the interests of the Hyuga clan were protected to the greatest extent possible.
"Kanan, please! Please stay calm! The future of our Hyuga clan depends entirely on you! For my sake as your older brother, please consider the long-term interests of the clan! I promise you, I will give you a satisfactory explanation!" Hyuga Hiashi looked at his younger brother Hyuga Kanan with a pleading expression, even showing a hint of pleas in his eyes.
Hyuga Kanan stood still, first glancing at Uchiha Fugaku, then shifting his gaze back to his elder brother. He stared at Hyuga Hiashi, noticing the undisguised pleading on the latter's face, and his initial urge to immediately kill Uchiha Shisui gradually faded. Although he didn't have much deep affection for his Hyuga clan, the person pleading before him was, after all, his own brother and the clan head. Faced with this situation, Hyuga Kanan ultimately decided to do him a favor.
He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Alright, since you've put it that way... then I'll put this matter aside for now. However, I hope you remember the promise you made today!" With that, he turned and walked away, leaving Hiashi Hyuga and Fugaku Uchiha standing there, looking at each other with heavy hearts.