Chapter 102: Chapter 102: Talented Individuals Arise in Each Generation of the Ninja World, Each Leading the Way for Decades
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Staring at the young man in the courtyard, Hyuga Tenjin's eyelid twitched as he thought to himself, He really came quickly.
Hyuga Yayoi was also a bit surprised, though her expression carried more joy than shock.
Thank goodness, he's really not dead.
Her fleeting reaction vanished in an instant. By the time the clan leader's gaze swept over her, her expression had already returned to calm and unshaken composure.
"Yayoi, why aren't you inviting Kyosuke in?"
"There's no need." Ignoring Yayoi's invitation, Kyosuke strode boldly into the room and plopped down unceremoniously across from the Hyuga clan leader.
"I heard you ran into some trouble earlier, and I—" Hyuga Tenjin began, slipping into his usual diplomatic tone.
Unbeknownst to him, the person sitting before him was far from an ordinary youth.
Trying to play politics with me? Kyosuke had no intention of going along with his script.
"I heard the Senju brothers are currently guests of the Hyuga clan?" Kyosuke cut straight to the chase.
Tenjin, taken aback by his directness, paused for a moment before nodding. "Yes, the Senju and our clan are—"
Before he could finish, Kyosuke interrupted again, his tone sharp. "So, has the Hyuga clan agreed to the Senju's alliance proposal?"
He deliberately stressed the word "proposal", making his disdain for the Hyuga clan's hesitance evident.
As the host, Kyosuke's bluntness was undoubtedly disrespectful. However, Hyuga Tenjin suppressed his anger with considerable restraint.
What could he do? Argue with Kyosuke and risk breaking ties then and there?
That would be akin to openly siding with the Senju clan.
Serving under them was something Hyuga Tenjin would never agree to—not in this lifetime.
If he didn't have ambitions to rule, why would he go to such lengths to research the Tenseigan?
From the start, an alliance between the Senju and Hyuga clans was never on the table.
Kyosuke had a fair idea of the situation. Of course, his confidence came not just from understanding Tenjin's thoughts but from the broader circumstances.
Both the Uchiha and Hyuga clans were facing threats from the Land of Rain.
A second alliance was inevitable; otherwise, let him ask Senju Butsuma if he was willing to step up and help the Hyuga deal with their troubles.
Suppressing the rising anger in his heart, Hyuga Tenjin shook his head and said in a deep voice, "My clan has no intention of forming an alliance with the Senju. Kyosuke, you can rest assured."
"That's for the best."
Casting a glance at Hyuga Yayoi nearby, Kyosuke gave her a questioning look.
Seeing this, Hyuga Tenjin immediately understood his meaning. "No need to worry. Yayoi is already aware of everything she needs to know."
So, her level of trust hasn't diminished, Kyosuke smiled inwardly, satisfied.
He then began explaining in detail the situation concerning the Otsutsuki clan on the moon.
"They've… descended?" Hyuga Tenjin was momentarily dumbfounded.
Weren't they supposed to be holding the fort on the moon? Now, instead of him going up to them, the enemy had come down on their own.
The benefit of this is that he no longer had to ask Kyosuke for help to go to the moon, but the downside was that the situation was getting out of his control.
Taking the documents Kyosuke had brought, Hyuga Tenjin meticulously reviewed each piece of data.
"Capable of converting enemy corpses into puppets…"
"Combat power exceeding that of clan leaders…"
The most crucial part was that the enemy had repeatedly declared their intention to wipe out the Hyuga clan and had even vowed to skin and torture Hyuga Tenjin alive.
"Absurd!" With a slight surge of chakra, the documents in his hands instantly turned to dust and scattered in the air.
Kyosuke's eyelids twitched slightly. He thought to himself that this old man's strength was becoming more and more formidable.
From Kyosuke's first impression, Hyuga Tenjin, usually so reserved and unassuming, likely possessed strength surpassing most clan leaders.
"The time is not yet ripe. Hyuga Yayoi must continue to endure for a few more years."
Kyosuke refrained from intervening further. Tenjin was a shrewd man; he knew exactly what needed to be done.
Given the Otsutsuki Tsukigakure clan's overwhelming strength, the Senju would undoubtedly remain on the sidelines. Butsuma would gladly see both the Uchiha and Hyuga clans destroyed.
At that point, the Senju would make their powerful entrance, defeat the already exhausted enemy to dominate the Land of Fire.
Not only that, but they'd also gain a reputation for fostering peace and unity.
Why wouldn't they?
If it were anyone else, even knowing the chances were slim, they would likely try to test the waters and see if they could extract something from the Uchiha.
For example, "If I don't act, you're doomed," or "I'll side with the Senju," and other such threats.
But Hyuga Tenjin was a different breed of leader—a schemer and opportunist. While he lacked moral virtue, he knew how to secure the things that truly benefited him.
Without any preamble or excuses, he directly stated the core issue: "After we win, the Tenseigan is mine."
"No problem." Kyosuke nodded with a smile. This was the bargaining chip intended to lure the Hyuga clan into action.
As for whether Clan leader Uchiha Tajima would agree…
That man was narrow-minded and had an "I betray the world, but the world cannot betray me" mentality.
But he wasn't a fool. Tajima knew exactly how important the Hyuga clan was.
The Tenseigan, while valuable, was ultimately unsuitable for the Uchiha to wield.
Rather than waste time exploring it, it was better to focus on how to unlock the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Hyuga Tenjin understood this as well, which was why he didn't doubt Kyosuke's promise.
Glancing at the beautiful disciple beside him, a sudden thought emerged in Hyuga Tenjin's mind.
Just like Senju Butsuma, if the Hyuga clan had decided to align with the Uchiha, it was only logical to solidify their alliance.
Kyosuke, with his high status and extraordinary strength, would be the perfect match for Yayoi.
However, before he could speak, hurried footsteps echoed from outside.
Looking up, Tenjin saw none other than the Senju brothers.
"Kyosuke."
"Uchiha Kyosuke!"
Two shouts echoed, but the emotions behind the words were completely different.
Seeing his old friend, Hashirama was very excited. If it weren't for the inopportune timing, he would have rushed forward to hug his old buddy.
Meanwhile, Tobirama made no attempt to hide the killing intent in his voice.
"How dare you show your face in front of me?!"
"Give me back my uncle's life!"
With that, he drew the blade at his waist and charged into the hall.
"Impudent!" Hyuga Tenjin roared in fury—though much of it was for show.
No matter what, Kyosuke was currently in his territory. As host, Tenjin couldn't sit idly by while his guest was attacked.
Dashing in front of Tobirama, Tenjin struck out with a palm, intending to teach the unruly youth a lesson.
At that moment, however, Hashirama suddenly appeared between them, crossing his arms to block the attack.
"Hahaha, Clan Leader Tenjin, please calm down," Hashirama said with a sheepish laugh, struggling to find a way to defend his brother's actions.
Finally, he mumbled awkwardly, "They haven't seen each other in a long time. Maybe they just want to spar and bond a little."
Tenjin, of course, didn't believe this nonsense. What truly made him stop wasn't the excuse but the fact that Hashirama had blocked his strike.
Even though Hashirama crossed his arms and seemed to be using all his strength, Tenjin knew it wasn't the case.
The reason was simple: under the appearance of Hashirama exerting his full strength, his legs remained firmly planted, unmoving like the roots of an old tree.
Taking a direct hit from him and remaining rooted in place—such a feat could only be accomplished by a fellow clan leader-level powerhouse.
Senju Hashirama… this young man is too terrifying.
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