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Nikka looked at Xu Fan and ultimately did not refuse.

The discussion about the decision to quell the strife between the Cloud Ninja Village had already concluded.

He himself would die on behalf of Hyuga Hinata, and then his body would be handed over to the Cloud Ninja Village.

This matter had already been settled.

"Follow me."

Hinata instructed Ningji to remain behind and guard his sister, Daisada, before turning around to lead the way.

"Thanks."

The two of them walked in silence, with Hinata eventually offering another cold "thank you" halfway through their journey.

Xu Fan glanced at him, indicating that it was nothing.

"No."

Hinata shook his head. "Miss Daisy is not only the hope of the clan but also the daughter of my brother, Hinata. And I was also the one in charge of the vigil that day. If..."

"Let's not talk about this matter anymore," Xu Fan interrupted, signaling Hinata to stop.

"Perhaps this is the death of a man."

Although Hinata's appearances in Naruto were few, Xu Fan felt that he was a man who rarely smiled. The immense pressure of bearing the Caged Bird Seal had always left him breathless.

It was hard to imagine that such a person would open up to a stranger like himself.

"Well, it was my slip of the tongue," Nikka said after a moment of hesitation, nodding and continuing to lead Xu Fan to the conference room in silence.

Xu Fan didn't speak either, his mind racing as he planned the words he would say.

In the end, he was just an ordinary person. Although he had power, he wasn't skilled in scheming or political maneuvering.

If he were thrust into a world like Death Note or Hunter x Hunter, where battles of wits were paramount, he would likely find himself quickly overwhelmed.

Who am I? Where am I? How did I die?

How could he convince the Hyuga family and the Konoha executives to abandon their plan to sacrifice Hinata? This would require careful wording.

Soon, Xu Fan followed Hinata through the entrance hall and arrived at the meeting room where the Third Hokage and the Hyuga clan were discussing their decisions.

What Xu Fan did not expect was that not only Sarutobi Hiruzen but also Koharu and Homura Mitokado were present.

When they noticed Xu Fan following behind Hinata, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

"Why are you here?"

Noticing the Hyuga Clan Chief's dissatisfaction with Xu Fan's arrival, Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly intervened, glancing at Xu Fan and subtly urging him to leave.

Although the clan chief, Hyuga Hiashi, was grateful to Xu Fan for saving his daughter, the elders did not share the same sentiment.

Especially with Daisada's recent timid behavior, they couldn't help but feel disappointed.

Most importantly, this was a high-level discussion between the Hyuga clan and the leader of Konoha. What right did Xu Fan, who wasn't even a ninja, have to be here?

"Hinata, what's going on here?"

A Hyuga elder snapped, his face showing no guilt for sacrificing Hinata but instead a condescending arrogance.

"It's..."

Hinata began to explain that Xu Fan had insisted on meeting the Third Hokage for an important matter, but before he could finish, Xu Fan's voice cut in.

"Are you really going to let Hinata Hinata go to his death?"

Xu Fan's words stunned everyone in the room.

Not only the Hyuga clan but also the Third Hokage, Koharu, and Homura were shocked.

Was this guy questioning their decision?

Moreover, how did he know about this?

Did Hinata tell him?

Hadn't Hinata just agreed to sacrifice himself for the sake of the Hyuga clan and the village?

How could he have revealed this to an outsider?

"Hinata!"

The elder slammed his palm on the table, his face flushed with anger. The veins at his temples bulged as he glared at Hinata, demanding an explanation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also immediately intervened, telling Xu Fan not to be reckless.

Although it wasn't clear why Hinata had shared this information with Xu Fan, this was not a matter for outsiders to meddle in.

Hinata, now the center of attention, was at a loss.

From start to finish, he hadn't said a word to Xu Fan!

How did this guy know about the plan?

Could he read minds?

And now, how should he handle this situation?

"Elder, I..."

But before Hinata could explain, Xu Fan interrupted again.

"Is this the Hyuga clan? Making baseless accusations, hiding behind the branch family when things go wrong, and clinging to each other for warmth? Where is your honor? Is this it?"

Xu Fan's words were like a boulder dropped into a lake, stirring up a thousand waves.

Not only the main family but even the branch family members glared at Xu Fan in anger.

What was wrong with Xu Fan today?

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Xu Fan with disbelief.

"You said Hinata didn't tell you. So how do you know about this?"

The Hyuga elder, though furious, remained composed.

"As a member of the Senju clan, if you don't have a reasonable explanation, this isn't a matter that can be brushed aside with a simple apology."

The elder's gaze locked onto Xu Fan, his words cold and threatening.

If not for Sarutobi Hiruzen's presence, Xu Fan might not have been able to leave the room alive after such remarks.

"I, a member of the Senju clan, act as I see fit. Why should I explain myself to you?"

Xu Fan took a bold step forward, shielding Hinata behind him, and spoke with unwavering confidence.

In terms of presence alone, Xu Fan overshadowed the entire Hyuga clan.

This wasn't recklessness—it was confidence.

The current Xu Fan not only possessed Hashirama-level chakra but also the Senju's unique Kekkei Genkai, Wood Release.

Chakra plus Wood Release—he was essentially a reincarnation of the First Hokage.

Explain?

He was already being generous by not unleashing a Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence on them.

"Enough."

Seeing the situation escalate, Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his voice to stop both sides.

This interrupted Hinata, who had been preparing to intervene.

"Hokage-sama, I can't pretend I didn't hear that," the Hyuga elder said, his tone heavy with frustration.

He had expected Xu Fan to back down under pressure, offering some explanation to defuse the tension.

That would have allowed both sides to save face.

After all, Hinata's sacrifice was part of a larger plan, and there was no need to dwell on it further.

But what the Hyuga elder didn't expect was Xu Fan's continued defiance. If they let this slide, it would set a precedent where anyone could disrespect the Hyuga clan without consequence.

Even if he wanted to let it go, his position wouldn't allow it.

With a gesture from the elder, numerous Hyuga branch family members moved toward Xu Fan.