Chapter 125: Side Story: Hyuga Affair Part-3
Inside the Hyuga Compound,
Hiruzen is sitting in front of Hiashi, Hizashi, and their father Hirashi as he discusses the proposal of Kumo Head Ninja joining the birthday party of Hinata.
"Hokage-sama are you sure this is a good idea?"
Hiashi questions him.
"Hiashi Konoha had signed a peace treaty with the Kumo. We have to show hospitality to their Head Ninja to strengthen the peace treaty"
Hiruzen rubs his forehead.
" Konoha suffered major losses during the war. We can''t afford to start another war."
"Well if you say so Hokage-sama then I trust your wisdom. Our Hyuga n will entertain the Head Ninja of Kumogakure." Hiashi agrees with Hiruzen.
Sigh
Hiruzen sighs and departs from the Hyuga n.
Hiashi turns to Hirashi and asks him.
"Father what do you think about this proposal?"
Hirashi rubs his chin as he ponders.
"There is something fishy about this proposal. During the previous war Kumogakure tried to obtain our Byakugan multiple times.
The incident of the Second Shinobi War is a stain on our reputation. The Byakugan of one of the main family members fell in the hands of our enemy.
So Keep your guard against the Kumo ninjas. I don''t trust them at all."
Hirashi suggests to Hiashi.
"Very well Father I will keep a lookout for any suspicious activity from Kumo ninjas."
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Later in the evening,
Hiashi and Hirashi stand near the entrance of the Hyugapound as they wee important guests.
Shibi Aburame carries a bouquet as he greets them.
"Aburame n is pleased to get the opportunity to attend the birthday party of Hyuga Princess."
"No the pleasure is all ours." Hiashi politely epts the bouquet and greets him back.
The leaders of the Akimichi, Yamanaka, and Nara n enter together and present their gifts to the Hyuga group as they enter inside the Hyugapounds.
"What a drag!" Shikaku scratches his head as he looks at the tedious task of greeting guests.
"Oh! Is this the reason Nara n barely holds any celebration?"
Izuna walks beside him and greets the group.
"Oh!... It''s you Izuna-kun."
Choza nods his head and introduces Izuna to Inoichi and Shikaku.
"He needs no introduction we all are aware of his talent."
The group chats for a while as Izuna notices the Kumo group at the entrance.
"I will excuse myself I just remembered some urgent work." Izuna politely walks away from the group.
Shikaku stares at Izuna''s back and mutters.
"Many elders in the council have termed him as ''The Second Coming of Madara Uchiha''."
"I think they are being paranoid chomp chomp"
Choza chomps arge piece of meat as he replies.
Izuna meets with Yugao and signals her.
"The target has arrived. Monitor his every activity and ry them to me."
He passes a smallmunication device to her.
"I hope these new toys of the R&D department work as they are intended to."
Yugao takes the earpiece and hides it underneath her long hair. She makes some hand signs and disappears from her ce.
''Hiding in the Shadow Technique''
At the Hyuga entrance,
Hiashi and Hirashi greet the Kumo Head Ninja with a polite smile.
"Our Hyuga n is pleased to have the Head Ninja of Kumogakure celebrate this auspicious asion with us."
Hiashi signals to one of the guards.
The guard walks towards them and politely asks them.
"Sorry for my rude behavior but we would have to do a thorough search of your garments to ensure the safety of the guests."
"Well that''s fair." The Head Ninja raises his head and allows the guard to search for his clothes.
The guard then proceeds to search the clothes of the escort guards of the Head Ninja.
"Well if everything is fine then we would like to see the princess of Hyuga n with our own eyes." He asks Hiashi.
"Very well the celebration is about to start soon. Please take a seat inside."
Hiashi signals to a Hyuga Elder. The Elder escorts the group to the VIP seating area.
"Uchiha n congrattes the Hyuga n on this auspicious asion."
Fugaku and the elders of the Uchiha n arrive at the Hyuga n. Fugaku passes arge bouquet to Hiashi.
"The pleasure is all ours." Hiashi epts the present.
Soon, all the guests arrive in the celebration with the entourage of the Konoha elders and Hokage being thest.
Inside the celebration hall,
A beautifuldy carries a cute little girl in a purple Kimono. The little girl is holding the finger of her mother as she looks around.
The gaze of many strangers frightens her, and she hides behind her mother.
"Haha haha"
Indeed, the princess of the Hyuga n is as beautiful as described by the vigers.
The Head Ninjaughs as he converses with the Hokage. Hiruzen nods his head in agreement.
''So she is the Hyuga Princess. There is no cursed seal on her forehead.. which means it is an opportunity for Kumo.''
The Head Ninja cooks a devious scheme in his mind.
Izuna looks at the frightened expression of Hinata and thinks to himself.
"Hinatacks confidence even as a child."
After introducing Hinata, her mother carries her away from the crowd.
"I forgot to give her my present."
Izuna takes a small ice doll from his storage scroll. He walks towards Hinata and smiles at her.
"Happy Birthday Little Hinata!"
He presents the doll to Hinata.
"Oh! It''s you Izuna-kun." Thedy recognizes him.
"Will Tsunade-sama attend the celebration?" She asks him.
"I think she will" Izuna nods her head.
He had met with Hinata''s mother multiple times in the Leaf Hospital, and Tsunade was the one who delivered Hinata.
Hinata epts the doll and curiously stares at it.
"It it is made of popsicle I will have to freeze it or it will melt."
Izuna pats her head.
"No it is a special doll. It won''t melt so there is no need to freeze it."
Hinata cutely nods her head and runs towards Neji.
"Nii-san Neji Nii-san look at my new doll."
"Be careful Lady Hinata, or you will hurt yourself." Neji chases after her.
''I hope Tsunade will bring Naruto with her.''
Izuna stares at the interaction of Neji and Hinata. He notices the cursed seal on Neji''s head.
''Looks like Some changes are needed.''
***Bzzzt static noises.****
His earpiece crackles. Izuna receives the message as he creates a small illusion around himself.
"Captain! The escort guards of the Head Ninja just left his side. After separating from him they used a secret technique to hide their presence. But I can still sense their chakra."
"For now monitor their every activity and inform me. I will keep an eye on the Head Ninja. Over and out!"
***Bzzt***
Izuna silently flickers towards the Head Ninja.
''So he has sent his goons to map the Hyugapound. Thus making it easy for the kidnapping.''
Izuna hides his presence and continues to monitor the Head Ninja.
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Later at Night,
The party is finally over and one by one all the guests depart from the Hyugapound.
Hiashi and Hirashi bade farewell to them.
Outside the Hyugapounds,
The Head Ninja listens to the report of his guards and nods.
"Good we have mapped the entire Hyuga n it is time to put our n in action. You two depart for the Land of Hot Water and inform Raikage-sama. I will kidnap the Hyuga princess."
"Yes Sir."
The escort Ninjas bows their heads and flickers out.
The Head Ninja recalls the map of the Hyugapound and scales the wall.
He infiltrates thepound and lurks behind a tree as he eavesdrops on the conversation of servants.
"Haah it was such an exhausting event. There was so much work to be done for this celebration. My back is hurting from so much work." One of the servants rubs his back.
"Yes I am also exhausted. Even Lady Hinata fall asleep such a poor child she has to face so many strange people for the first time."
The servant continues to do their chore.
''This is my chance the elders of the Hyuga n are busy with the guests. I won''t get such an opportunity again."
The Head Ninja makes some hand signs.
''Hiding in the Water Jutsu''
His body turns into a puddle of water and disappears from the ce.
The Head Ninja arrives in front of Hinata''s room.
"So this is the location."
He enters the room and notices a sleeping Hinata. There is a peculiar doll in her hand.
He makes some hand signs and taps on Hinata''s forehead.
Fwoosh
He hears a strange noise and a sh.
''What was that?''
The Head ninja looks around.
''It must be my imagination.''
He shakes his head and picks up Hinata.
"Now she won''t wake up for a while. I can''t allow her to wake up and make any noise and ruin my n."
Whoosh
He jumps out of the window and flickers out from the Hyugapound.
Hmm
An uneasy feeling wells up in Hiashi''s heart.
"Byakugan"
Hiashi activates his Byakugan and surveys his surroundings. He notices the Head Ninja of Kumo running away from the Hyugapound with Hinata on her shoulders.
"This bastard!... How dare he? I knew it his intentions were not good."
Hiashi dashes after the Head Ninja of Kumogakure.