blogombal Chapter 187 Arrival
Chapter 187 Arrival
In the dense forest near the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Water, towering trees, like giant green canopies, completely blocked out the dazzling sunlight, casting only dappled light on the ground and making the environment somewhat dark and damp. However, these trees exuded a vibrant life force, with the chirping of insects rising and falling like a symphony of nature, breaking the original gloomy atmosphere.
Just then, a white figure flashed past like lightning. Its speed was as swift as the wind, completely unimpeded by the dense foliage, instead adding a unique brilliance to the green forest. This person was Hyuga Kanan, who had rushed from the Land of Iron. Normally, this journey would take at least 10 days, but with Hyuga Kanan's astonishingly high speed, she had approached this area in less than 3 days.
At this moment, he is less than 100 kilometers away from his destination, and it will take him at most another hour to reach the end of his journey.
Hyuga Kanan, a person who cherishes time immensely and averse to wasting it, maintained an astonishingly high pace of travel throughout. His decision to intervene this time stemmed solely from a promise he had made: to stand up for the Hyuga clan once more, to repay them for the care and support they had shown him in his childhood. Doing so would not only allow him to focus his mind and achieve inner peace, but also complete the crucial cycle of cause and effect.
Regarding the path of cultivation for a cultivator, Hyuga Kanan has always placed great importance on the cause and effect relationships in the world. He deeply understands that he was born into the Hyuga clan and raised by them, and he bears this debt of gratitude. Even though the main branch of the Hyuga clan has treated him rather badly, this does not change the fact that the clan raised him to adulthood, so he must repay this kindness.
Whether it was bestowing his meticulously researched cultivation method upon the Hyuga clan or readily agreeing to help them once, these actions were his way of severing the karmic ties between himself and the Hyuga clan. He firmly believed that only in this way could he truly have a clear conscience and continue to steadily advance on the path of cultivation.
As Hiyori Kanan drew closer to her destination, her divine sense detected the situation on the border. The Konoha border ninja forces and the Kumogakure forces were several kilometers apart, facing each other in a tense standoff. While no direct conflict had occurred, the atmosphere of war was growing increasingly intense, as if a major battle could erupt at any moment. However, the more rational leadership of both sides was suppressing any potential clashes. In this atmosphere, even the slightest friction could escalate into a more violent conflict or even a full-scale war.
According to the scroll sent by Hiashi Hyuga, the Hidden Cloud Village, using the pretext of war, pressured the Hidden Leaf Village leadership to pressure the Hyuga clan to hand over the so-called "murderer." Faced with such an unreasonable demand, Hiashi Hyuga remained unfazed, stating that he was prepared to sacrifice himself.
However, the Konoha village leadership did not accept his decision and insisted that Hyuga Hizashi, a member of the Hyuga clan's branch family, die in his place. Behind this decision lay a deeper conspiracy and calculation by the Konoha village leadership.
Hiashi Hyuga astutely discerned the true intentions of the Hidden Leaf Village's leadership. They intended to use this incident to incite conflict between the main and branch families, further escalating tensions between them. This would plunge the entire Hyuga clan into division and confrontation, allowing the Hidden Leaf Village leadership to better control and manipulate the Hyuga clan.
If this problem is not addressed promptly, more insidious and cunning tactics may emerge. At that point, the entire Hyuga clan will face annihilation, silently and invisibly wiped out by the Konoha village leadership.
Hiashi Hyuga decided to request Kanan Hyuga's assistance to break the Hyuga clan's current predicament. First and foremost, he needed to dispel the Kumogakure's threat of war, preventing the Hyuga clan from falling into Konoha's propaganda trap and maintaining their prestige and status within Konoha. If the powerful Kanan Hyuga could defeat the Kumogakure forces at the border, the resulting force would demonstrate to Konoha's leadership that the Hyuga clan was not one they could easily manipulate. Furthermore, it would make Konoha realize that Kanan's strength could threaten the existing government, thus abandoning any future plans against the Hyuga clan and allowing them more time to develop and grow.
Hyuga Kanan carefully examined the scroll, gaining a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the basic situation of Konoha Village. After learning this information, he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret: Hiruzen Sarutobi, after so many years, seemed to have made no significant progress.
It's important to understand that even someone like Hyuga Kanan, who has absolutely no interest in politics, clearly grasps one crucial principle: throughout the ninja world, every ninja village must rely on its own strength as a solid foundation to ensure the stability of its regime. Within each ninja village, the ninja clans act as vital cornerstones; the stronger their clans, the greater their deterrent power over the ninja world.
However, the Kage of each ninja village is usually one of the most powerful members within that village. Their position as Kage isn't solely due to family background or political maneuvering, but rather their exceptional strength. This is because ninja villages, as the core of a nation's military power, require overwhelming force as a deterrent, not political maneuvering. After all, a ninja village is not a nation, but rather the military core of a nation, and political intrigue is the last thing it needs.
In this environment, any ninja village that attempts to maintain its dominance solely through political maneuvering is essentially courting disaster. Only by continuously enhancing its own strength can it truly remain invincible and earn the respect and awe of other ninja villages.
Hiashi Hyuga's intention was very simple: to use Hyuga Kanan's formidable strength to break the political persecution by the Konoha village's leadership and make them realize that a ninja village's strength as a national military unit is fundamental. The threat of Hyuga Kanan, with his immense power, easily replacing Konoha's ruling class would make the Konoha leadership realize how ridiculous and powerless their schemes were.
What's needed most right now is for Hyuga Kanan to demonstrate overwhelming strength, the stronger the better. This would not only make Kumogakure realize Konoha's power, preventing them from using war as a pretext to coerce Konoha again, but it would also make Konoha's leadership realize that the Hyuga clan is not something they, who rely on political maneuvering, can easily manipulate.
Knowing this perfectly well, Hyuga Kanan didn't contact the Konoha border forces this time. His intention was to use his overwhelming strength to single-handedly defeat the Kumogakure forces, demonstrating the Hyuga clan's power and strength to all the other ninja villages and dissuading them from plotting against the Hyuga clan. This was also the last thing Hyuga Kanan did for the Hyuga clan.
Without concealing his presence, Hyuga Kanan charged towards the Cloud Village troops with overwhelming momentum, drawing the attention of all the ninjas at the border with a tremendous sense of oppression. He intended to use his formidable strength to lay the final groundwork for the Hyuga clan, ensuring that most of the ninja world recognized the Hyuga clan's prestige.
At that moment, as Jianan marched south, his aura was like a surging torrent, impossible to ignore. He approached the location of the Cloud Village army with unparalleled majesty. At this instant, almost all the ninjas in the area focused their attention on him.
The armies of Kumogakure and Konoha, in particular, immediately recognized Kanan's distinctive Byakugan eyes and knew he belonged to the renowned Hyuga clan. Considering the root of the conflict, Kumogakure immediately went on full alert, ready to meet any potential attack from Kanan. However, the Konoha troops showed surprise, clearly unaware of Kanan's true identity. They only knew that their orders from higher-ups were to remain in place and await reinforcements. Could this Hyuga clan ninja be the reinforcements they were promised?
A tense atmosphere instantly filled the room, with everyone filled with doubt and anticipation. What changes would Jianan's appearance bring to this battle? How would he deal with the current situation? These questions troubled everyone present, and it seemed that only time would tell.
As Hyuga Kanan approached the Cloud Ninja's guard force, his eyes were cold, and he uttered no words. He took a deep breath, channeled the immense energy within him, and slammed his hands into the ground.
In an instant, the earth trembled, and countless trees sprouted from the ground like bamboo shoots after a spring rain! These trees grew wildly at an astonishing speed, their branches and leaves swaying as if they had come to life, and swept straight toward the Cloud Ninja guard force not far in front of them.
Compared to the battle on the border between Konoha and the Land of Iron years ago, this one was far larger in scale and number, leaving everyone speechless. Moreover, thanks to the Byakugan's precise targeting, almost all the wildly growing trees accurately attacked the direction of the Cloud Ninja. In just an instant, this Cloud Ninja patrol force of over a hundred men was swallowed up by the endless sea of trees, completely losing their lives.
However, for Hyuga Kanan, merely eliminating this small guard force was far from enough to satisfy his expectations. He knew that only by giving Kumogakure a painful and unforgettable lesson could this powerful ninja village truly recognize the majesty of the Hyuga clan, thereby completely dispelling their covetousness towards the clan.
At the same time, through this awe-inspiring operation, he also wanted to make it clear to the spies of other ninja villages and the ninjas of Konoha that the Hyuga clan was not someone to be trifled with! Anyone who dared to infringe upon their interests would pay a heavy price!