Naruto: Hyuga Warlord

Every powerful ninja renowned in the Ninja World has been meticulously analyzed by those with hidden or open intentions—from the Five Kage down to young rising talents among the gennin and chunin ranks. No one is exempt.

This is precisely why ninjas regard intelligence as their most vital asset. Any ninja who doesn't value secrecy is asking to die—and never even get a grave!

After all, ninja intelligence collection and analysis can reach a level so detailed it determines preferences like favorite foods, initial combat moves, or even the color of underwear they prefer—based on which assassination strategies are specifically designed.

Now, Hyuga Soushu is facing exactly the same treatment—a classic case of a Hidden Leaf Village elite being schemed against by enemies and falling into a deadly trap!

According to collected analyses, Soushu's strength lies mainly in taijutsu: his mountain-splitting physical power, devastating hammer strikes delivered through his signature Torch Pole weapon, and ghost-like instantaneous speed via the Body Flicker Technique. He also possesses short-range fire-based secret jutsu capable of burning internal organs, most notably his summoning skill [Ignite], used publicly on several occasions.

That's why, when planning to kill someone like Hyuga Soushu in five minutes, you'd better neutralize his abilities first—especially that eerie Body Flicker Technique!

Otherwise, if he slips away, all that effort was just throwing good money after bad. After all, no noble lord could withstand endless surveillance and retaliation from a jonin—or an entire ninja clan.

Thus, a countermeasure-based battle plan came into existence accordingly.

The strongest assassin from the Iburi Clan will employ secret medicinal potions provided by Konoha's Root Division combined with the most profound genjutsu techniques mastered by the Guardian Ninjas of the Daimyo's court. Within the enclosed space of the monitoring room atop the Death Forest tower, these secret drugs will be slowly released into the air using the Iburi Clan's unique bloodline limit that allows them to vaporize into smoke, enhanced further by subtle manipulation and guidance from illusionary techniques, achieving the effect of silently eliminating the target.

Even if Soushu manages to break through both the potion and the genjutsu, during this period the potion would still have inflicted certain effects on his body; the semi-enclosed tower environment would significantly restrict his mobility; and for a martial artist, his body is his greatest asset. This effectively limits Soushu's physical strength and use of the Shifting Body Technique from an indirect angle.

In addition, just in case, a special unit from the Sealing Team has blocked the use of space-time ninjutsu or summoning techniques—including sealing scrolls. His signature Torch Pole weapon, specially designed for crushing skulls, is usually sealed inside a scroll. Without access to it, he loses one-third of his total combat capabilities!

Besides, everyone knows the Hyuga Clan's limitations in ninjutsu—they've never shown any remarkable skills outside of Gentle Fist and Byakugan techniques. Even the somewhat eccentric Hyuga Soushu proves no exception. Like worrying about ghosts in the wind—it's just not worth the sweat!

As for the massive explosion in Konoha and the various ninja clans going into lockdown or fortifying their clan territories for self-defense, while these events indeed reflected the current lack of unity between the village leadership and the clans, one must admit that as a diversionary tactic to draw attention, the explosion achieved remarkable results—part of the examiners overseeing the Chunin Exams had even been redirected away.

Therefore, with all factors considered, the situation could be summed up in a single phrase:

"The advantage is ours!"

Disguised as Sunagakure ninja, the leader of the Fire Daimyo's Guardian Ninjas roared and was the first to Body Flicker toward the central tower in Death Forest, catching it completely off guard!

Several dozen Guardian Ninjas, each nearly reaching the strength of a Tokubetsu Jonin, were also dressed as Sunagakure ninja. They followed closely behind him—some roaring wildly with battle cries, some grinding their teeth with murderous intent, others silently holding back like they were planning something big. Regardless of their expressions, all of them were filled with fighting spirit, determined to capture the head of the rebellious Hyuga Branch House who had once offended the dignity of the Daimyo, thereby winning fame for themselves and bringing honor to their families—a glorious legacy that would last for generations to come!

"Boom!"

Just as the leader of the Guardian Ninjas was about to leap through a window into the tower, the monitoring room inside suddenly exploded violently!

"Watch out! It's Explosive Tags!"

Although the quick reaction of the Guardian leader prevented any injuries, he still got quite a scare.

This was a confined space! Who in their right mind would set off explosive tags in a closed space like this?

Even the most reckless Uchiha warriors wouldn't go this far in recklessness.

Even Danzo, who was quietly eavesdropping through a crude listening device, was left dazed by the deafening blast and the nails-on-chalkboard shriek of shattered equipment.

"Quickly send someone to investigate! If necessary, finish the job without waiting for orders!"

With no way to keep track of the actual battlefield, Danzo became restless and immediately ordered his most trusted gray-clad Root member to deploy the fully prepared Root squad. If the fight between the Guardian Ninjas and Soushu ended in mutual destruction, they were to step in directly and eliminate Soushu for good, eliminating the threat permanently.

"At once!"

The eager gray-clad Root member immediately bowed in salute. Then with a sweep of his arm, he led four squads totaling twelve elite Root shinobi into action. This was the core combat force remaining at Root's underground base within Konoha.

"What audacity!"

A pair of pale eyes bulged with visible veins and bloodshot rims. Leaping down from the ruined upper floors of the half-destroyed tower, Soushu no longer looked like a gentle and courteous Hyuga Branch House ninja. Instead, his appearance now bore an eerie resemblance to a Kaguya Clan member afflicted with a severe bone-wasting condition.

"He's dead! Get him!"

Dodging the explosion triggered by the explosive tags, the leader of the Guardian Ninjas didn't bother saying anything else. He simply waved his hand and ordered his fellow Guardians to charge forward and cut Soushu down before he could recover!

According to the initial plan, if removing the Body Disposal Squad's time for handling aftermath, the Guardian Ninjas only had about five minutes left to carry out their operation — every second was precious and couldn't afford the slightest waste!

Otherwise, if time dragged on without eliminating Hyuga Soushu first, leading to his discovery by other unrelated Konoha ninja, then the respected and great Hokage would have no choice but to order Danzo, the maggot lurking in darkness, to eliminate the witnesses!

In that case, it would be a losing outcome for both the Hokage and the Daimyo!

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Roar!"

First, five Guardian Ninjas simultaneously formed hand seals and unleashed "Fire Release: Fire Dragon Roar!" at Hyuga Soushu atop the ruined tower!

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

"Wind Release: Itachi Blade Dance!"

Then they followed up with "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough" to intensify the flames and "Wind Release: Itachi Blade Dance", sending spiraling wind blades flying in all directions, sealing off every possible escape route!

Well-trained as they were, the Guardian Ninjas opened with their ultimate techniques. Soushu had no choice but to withstand them head-on!

"No mere human body can stand up to the raw power of chakra."

A satisfied smile appeared on the Guardian Leader's face.

"Peng!"

Yet directly enduring the incoming jutsu, Hyuga Soushu ignored the fire dragons and wind blades completely, charging straight at the Guardian Leader!

Even the supposedly unevadable fire dragon was shattered mid-air as Soushu swung his arm, shattering its chakra-formed head!

"Hong Hong Hong!!!"

The colliding techniques erupted in a series of booming explosions — Boom! Boom! Boom!!!

However, unscathed despite his tattered clothes, Hyuga Soushu burst straight through the thick smoke toward the Guardian Leader, whose smile hadn't yet faded!

[Power Strike!]

[Jumping Slash!]

After using [Counter Storm] to endure the series of ninjutsu attacks, Soushu instantly activated [Power Strike] and [Jumping Slash], charging toward the Guardian Leader who was just preparing to command his subordinates into an encirclement.

"Ninjutsu: Poison Dragon Bullet Technique!"

Immediately waving both hands, the Guardian Leader unleashed "Ninjutsu: Poison Dragon Bullet Technique", releasing a large mass of blackish-yellow poisonous mist from machinery within his sleeves, propelled forward by Wind Release energy straight at Hyuga Soushu!

[Flash!]

But Soushu, determined to make an example of the Guardian Leader to warn others, had no patience for countering technique after technique — he directly used [Flash] to appear beside the Guardian Leader!

"This is—"

The Guardian Leader was stunned beyond shock!

Such an ability could only be explained by Space-Time Ninjutsu. However, wasn't Konoha's Sealing Team supposed to have sealed and nullified all such ninjutsu?

"Peng!"

Before the Guardian Leader could even finish his thoughts, Soushu's arm cannon already slashed downward toward his head!

"Body Flicker—"

Instinctively wanting to activate his commonly used Shunshin technique to escape the attack range, the Guardian Leader reacted accordingly.

But his paralyzed body shocked him at first — then realization slowly dawned...

The effect of Konoha's Sealing Team barrier formation was still active!

But by then, it was already too late!

With a crisp sound, the Guardian Leader's head exploded mid-air like a plump watermelon under tremendous force!

"Leader!"

All the Guardian Ninjas immediately turned pale with shock!

Meanwhile, Hyuga Soushu took advantage of the Guardian Ninjas losing their formation and charged into their ranks once again, unleashing a brutal massacre!

"Pow! Pow! Pow!!!"

Swinging his arms like deadly spears, he drove through the skulls of three frantic Guardian Ninjas, killing them instantly.

"Kill him!"

Fueled by anger instead of fear, the guardians turned even more aggressive, rushing toward Hyuga Soushu who was ready to unleash even greater carnage.

"Come on! Come all of you!"

The rage, fury, and pent-up frustration inside Hyuga Soushu boiled over into madness as he furiously channeled his chakra, charging headlong into the crowd!

[Counter Storm!]

Another surge of Wind Barrier blocked the hail of incoming jutsu and ninja weaponry. Like a tiger among sheep, Hyuga Soushu launched into a ruthless massacre at point-blank range!

His arms, as solid as steel, deflected direct attacks from various ninjutsu and ninja tools. Each move shattered stone and cut metal, sending wave after wave of charging guardian ninjas flying lifelessly away!

[Counter Storm Second Activation!]

As the E skill's second effect triggered, the guardian ninjas who had just rushed close to Hyuga Soushu were immediately stunned by the ability. Helpless, they were swiftly eliminated one by one!

But it wasn't over yet—

[Weapon Master!]

Hyuga Soushu inhaled deeply, then activated his ultimate R skill—[Weapon Master], the namesake of the mastery itself!

"Roar!"

With his attack speed and strength further boosted, he crushed another guardian ninja's skull with a single palm strike!

Spraying blood and gore scattered across the battlefield, shocking the hearts of the remaining guardians!

"Crash!"

Without missing a beat, Hyuga Soushu blasted a guardian with a brutal side kick, launching another stunned enemy flying.

[Blood Slash!]

At the same time, he activated the innate skill of the [Hunger Hydra] equipment, unleashing a crimson ripple that violently radiated outward, indiscriminately attacking nearby guardian ninjas!

"Puk puk puk!!!"

Any Guardian caught in [Blood Slash]'s range felt a crushing blow to the chest, immediately coughing up blood before being easily pounded to death by Hyuga Soushu, whose basic attacks had been reset for another round.

Though he was missing his trusted Torch Pole weapon—which greatly reduced the damage output of his Weapon Master skills—it was still way beyond what this pack of weaklings could ever handle!

"Quickly take the secret potion! Even if you die, the Lord's estate will see to it that your families are well taken care of!"

One guardian shouted loudly before promptly leading his men in gulping down vials of the secret medicinal potion.

Instantly, their limbs turned bright red, eyes bulged wildly, and drool dripped from their mouths—they had completely descended into madness!

Then, the potion-enhanced guardian ninjas roared furiously and charged recklessly toward Hyuga Soushu!

"You're begging for it!"

Hyuga Soushu barely gave them a second thought, figuring they were probably brain-dead anyway—he actually preferred mindless, frenzied enemies since they were easiest to deal with!

Unexpectedly, however, this group of crazed, potion-driven guardians suddenly became extremely difficult to handle!

His physical strength had suddenly surged as if multiplied tenfold. The arm-blade strike from Hyuga Soushu, which incorporated part of the Gentle Fist technique, could no longer inflict serious damage. Meanwhile, his fearless and aggressive fighting style surrounded Soushu from all directions, making it hard for even a fully activated Byakugan to keep up.

As for the Guardian Ninjas who hadn't taken this special secret medicinal potion, some had already started forming hand seals to prepare other secret techniques, while others were reorganizing their formation for a decisive lightning strike. As for Hyuga Soushu, trapped in the encirclement, he'd already been regarded as a fish in a pot!

"Teacher!"

At that moment, a shout suddenly echoed from the forest at the edge of the tower!

"Might Duy!"

Hyuga Soushu felt somewhat surprised as he was fending off attacks.

How could he be the first to reach the perimeter of the tower? That just didn't make sense logically or by any ninja standards!

"Kill this kid!"

The Guardian Ninja who'd taken command had no time to dwell on these details. He waved his hand, sending three Guardian Ninjas rushing toward Might Duy, who stood startled but visibly outraged.

Eight Gates: Life Gate!

Faced with his approaching enemies, Might Duy didn't have time to think much. Purely by instinct, he immediately initiated his ultimate taijutsu.

[True Reverse Lotus!]

Moving at nearly the speed of sound, he burst through the ranks of the three charging Guardians. Like a cannonball, Might Duy's kick smashed into the frenzied Guardian Ninjas who were surrounding and attacking his teacher, Hyuga Soushu!

"Bang! Bang!"

Two consecutive explosive sounds rang out as two enraged Guardian Ninjas were mercilessly crushed into blood mist under his immense force!

With these two eliminated, the enclosing formation around Soushu loosened enough for him to break free!

Thirty-two Palms of the Gentle Fist!

Under a relentless barrage of palm strikes further amplified by the Tri Force, Hyuga Soushu relentlessly struck down the disoriented and chaotic group of wild Guardian Ninjas.

Might Duy's arrival acted like a miraculous game-changer, allowing Soushu—who had barely been able to catch his breath—to launch a counterattack!

"Where the hell did this brat come from?"

The acting commander of the Guardian Ninjas, once confident in victory, was now deeply shaken!

But he wasn't the only one shocked.

"How can this Genin possess such power!"

Even the experienced Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, watching Might Duy's feat—knocking out three and kicking two to death—through the crystal ball, couldn't hide his surprise.

Although these Guardian Ninjas from the Daimyo's court weren't particularly skilled, they shouldn't be easily defeated by a mere Konoha Genin!

If it was really that easy, Soushu wouldn't have been surrounded in the first place!

"Quickly investigate this green-clad Genin's background!"

Ordered the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Now we've got trouble!"

Thanks to Might Duy's disruption, Soushu shifted from disadvantage to counterattacking desperately, while the gray-cloaked Anbu unit, which had just arrived nearby, found themselves caught between a rock and a hard place!

Besides, the Sealing Team's five-minute combat concealment field has already been active for over three minutes. Within just another minute or so, the squad from the Sealing Team won't be able to sustain the special sealing barrier. If it drags on past that point, even the least observant ninja clans in Konoha will surely notice this abnormal battle.

What are we going to do now?!

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