Chapter 23: Backing out
"So far, almost half of our clan has been slaughtered and the rest are injured. It seems that the Senju clan is determined to destroy our Hagoromo clan…" Seeing Ryokawa, a man who gives everything for the good of the family and cares about it, it would be a lie to say that Shigeru was unmoved.
This type of person is worthy of respect at any time.
He looked at Hagoromo Ryokawa with a firm face. "Father, believe me, we will definitely win!"
Hagoromo Ryokawa shook his head "You don't have to comfort me anymore. What is the situation of our clan now? I am the leader of the clan, I know the situation better than anyone. I came to you tonight, not to seek your comfort but instead I wish to organize a retreat for the Hagoromo clan. Our clan has suffered many casualties at this time and everyone is exhausted physically and mentally, they are injured and in very bad condition, I have a feeling that the three clans will launch a general attack in a day or two. Therefore, it is time for our clan to organize the evacuation of the clan and preserve the future of the family."
"Evacuate?!" Shigeru looked at Hagoromo Ryokawa with a surprised look on his face.
Ryokawa nodded "Yes, there is a secret passage in our ancestral hall that can traverse the abyss and ravines in the south, north and west directions. Only the clan leader and elders know this secret. The Purpose of my visit to you today is because I want you to escape through this secret passage and continue the lineage of our Hagoromo clan, the second elder already went to look for Hagoromo Zetō, after the second elder gathers the generation younger, you will escape the secret passage together, when the time comes, you will make a detour towards the Country of Water and the Country of Thunder in the north and south directions respectively, divide your troops into two groups and you will have a higher chance of escaping the Country. of Fire, after all, our Hagoromo clan is a first-class ninja clan, any ninja clan in the Country of Fire can become our enemy by wanting to remove a piece of meat from our bodies. Therefore, we have no choice but to escape from the Country of Fire, only in this way can the lineage continue."
After finishing speaking, Hagoromo Ryokawa held the bed board with both hands with a tired look on his face and looked up at the ceiling of the tent.
I am a sinner of the Hagoromo Clan…
The Hagoromo Clan has lived for so long, and yet it will be exterminated at my hands.
I am ashamed before my ancestors!
Hearing Hagoromo Ryokawa's words to evacuate the Fire Country, Shigeru was speechless.
However, he will not retire no matter what.
Now that the war has lasted for a month, he believes that Zenitsu will soon be able to reach the level of a clan leader.
Seeing that Shigeru did not speak, Hagoromo Ryokawa stood up and said "Get ready the second elder will come to see you soon."
As he said this, Hagoromo Ryokawa walked towards the entrance of the store.
When he lifted the curtain of the tent and was about to leave, he stopped. "When you leave, try to protect your two younger brothers." This is the last thing you can do for your children as a parent. .
After finishing speaking, Hagoromo Ryokawa lowered the tent curtain and left there.
I don't know how much time has passed.
Just as Shigeru was silently condensing chakra, the curtain of his tent was raised.
When he opened his eyes, he saw that it was Hagoromo Zetō and Hagoromo Mizuki.
"Are they planning to escape?" Shigeru looked at the two of them.
The two of them had complicated expressions and neither of them spoke, but the answer was revealed in their eyes.
If it were possible, none of them would want to abandon the family and run for their lives.
However, as the second elder said, they cannot let the Hagoromo clan's inheritance end here.
They can't be the sinners who cut off the bloodline of the Hagoromo clan!
Shigeru is no longer condensing chakra, but lies down and closes his eyes to fall asleep, recharging his energy for the battle that may come at any moment. "Escape if you want, no one will blame you."
Hagoromo Mizuki raised his head and looked up at Shigeru and said, "Young patriarch, won't you come with us?"
Shigeru turned around and although his tone was calm, his voice was extremely firm: "I know that the Hagoromo clan will definitely win, so I won't run away."
Hagoromo Zetō's expression was complicated. "But…"
"Don't say anything else, I will stay here to witness the victory of the Hagoromo clan."
Hagoromo Mizuki clenched his fists "Young patriarch, you are the only one who awakened a Kekkei Genkai in our generation, the most qualified person to continue the family is you. If you don't leave, then what's the point of us leaving?"
Zetō heard Mizuki's words took a deep breath and said "Yes. If you don't leave, what qualifications do we have to leave?"
Shigeru opened his eyes and smiled "Zetō, you are the son of the second elder, how can you not be qualified? "Maybe it was because of what Shigeru said.
Affected by the calm but firm tone, Zetō crossed his hands over his chest and looked at Shigeru "Huh! "I admit that my strength is not as good as yours, but if you don't leave, I won't leave either."
"Hehe…" Shigeru couldn't help but laugh.
It was the first time my classmates praised me in person, which was really embarrassing.
He turned to look at Hagoromo Mizuki. "What about you?"
Mizuki is different from Shigeru and Zetō. His father is just a jounin, not like the two of them.
Their parents are the patriarch or an elder.
Therefore, when he faced Shigeru and Zetō, he instinctively felt weaker than the two of them.
Seeing the two people say this, Mizuki loosened his clenched fists. "Young patriarch, if you don't leave, how could I leave?"
Although his father was not a decision maker in the clan, he was very interested in the Hagoromo clan. His feelings are no worse than anyone else's.
If possible, he would never abandon his family to run away alone!
Seeing the scene in front of him, Shigeru suddenly laughed out loud "Hahahaha…"
The Hagoromo Clan has a bright future with these guys!
Seeing that Shigeru suddenly burst out laughing, Zetō couldn't help but say, "Hey, why are you laughing like crazy? "You better tell me what you're going to do next!"
Shigeru's laughter gradually stopped and then he raised the corner of his mouth and said "I am determined not to leave. "If you don't want to leave, then stay and witness the victory of the Hagoromo clan with me, as for the clan members outside, if anyone wants to leave, just return to the clan and wait for the news."
Shigeru had already sensed that the youths outside were waiting for the three of them.
Therefore, he also informed the two of his decision.
After hearing Shigeru's decision, the two fell silent.
After a while, they relaxed and laughed.
"In that case, let's stay together. As for the clan members outside, I will make arrangements."
After saying that, Hagoromo Zetō turned around and left the shop.
Mizuki looked at Shigeru and said "Young patriarch, I trust you!"
After saying that, he also followed Zetō.
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Senju clan camp.
After a month, the three ninjas with the power of a clan leader met again.
"Patriarchs, it is almost time. It is time for the Hagoromo clan to disappear…"