Chapter 146

"I am very sorry to have disturbed you, Lord Hokage."

"But this matter is too serious; the Hyuga clan must investigate it thoroughly."

"If we cannot figure out the opponent's methods, then if the Hyuga clan can lose them once, I fear there will be a second, a third, or even countless more times."

"Therefore, I ask for your forgiveness, Lord Hokage!"

Hiss!

Following Hyuga Hiashi's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen and his group were stunned.

Good grief.

Losing a full nine pairs of Byakugan—this was a major event!

If these Byakugan were obtained by other ninja villages, it would not be a good thing for Konoha.

No wonder!

Before coming, Sarutobi Hiruzen had heard reports from the Anbu that the entire Hyuga clan was acting like they had gone mad, jumping around all over Konoha.

Now, he understood.

If he had lost nine pairs of Byakugan, he would probably go mad too.

"Hiruzen, this matter must be investigated strictly." Mitokado Homura spoke up: "We must catch this person and interrogate them to find out their method of infiltration."

"Indeed, Hiruzen, otherwise other ninja clans will also feel insecure." Utatane Koharu also spoke up quickly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a moment.

After a long while.

He took a deep breath and spoke directly.

"So, that is how it is."

"I truly did not expect that someone could infiltrate Konoha and even steal nine pairs of Byakugan."

"The two elders are right; this matter must be investigated strictly."

"I will have the Anbu cooperate with the Hyuga and provide some necessary assistance."

"By the way, Hiashi."

"Do you have any clues on your side?"

Hyuga Hiashi breathed a sigh of relief.

Sarutobi Hiruzen being willing to let the Anbu help was definitely a good thing for the Hyuga clan.

However, as for clues.

After deep thought, he shook his head.

"None at all!"

"In the entire ninja world, there are too many forces eyeing the Byakugan."

"Anyone could be responsible!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen fell silent.

This was actually the most troublesome part.

If there were clues, they could investigate in a targeted manner.

But with not even a single clue like this, it was highly probable that they wouldn't find anything in the end.

But, forget it.

Do what one can and leave the rest to fate!

After shaking his head helplessly, Sarutobi Hiruzen took his leave.

Yes.

The Hyuga losing their Byakugan was serious if one said it was serious, and not serious if one said it wasn't.

Compared to the battlefields of the Rock, Mist, and Cloud, the Hyuga clan's affair was simply much smaller.

One could even say.

In Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart, it wasn't as important as dealing with the Uchiha!

He had too many things to busy himself with every day; he had no time to waste on such trifles.

Being willing to let the Anbu cooperate was already quite generous.

Time passed slowly.

As Sarutobi Hiruzen had thought, a full week had passed, and the matter of the Hyuga losing their Byakugan had become the talk of the town in Konoha.

But, there was no way around it.

No matter how the Hyuga clan and the Anbu investigated, they couldn't find even a single clue.

Coupled with the fact that they were currently in a period of war, the vast majority of the energy of all departments in Konoha was focused on the war.

Therefore.

The matter of the Hyuga losing their Byakugan was eventually left unsettled.

Konoha returned to calm once again.

And, on the other side.

Land of Grass, Kannabi Bridge.

Inside a massive underground cavern.

An elderly man with white hair, despite his aged and withered appearance, still exuded an immense sense of dominance.

His body was covered in various tubes, the other ends of which were connected to a giant statue behind him.

Yes.

The old man was Uchiha Madara, and behind him was the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

Just at this moment.

A lump of mud-like substance emerged from the ground, gradually forming a humanoid creature.

This was White Zetsu.

"Lord Madara, good news!"

"I have discovered another Uchiha in Konoha. This person is much more powerful than Obito; he has already awakened the Mangekyo."

"He is truly worthy of being your clansman, Lord Madara. Would you like to make contact?"

"I have performed another meritorious deed. Lord Madara, can I watch you take a dump?"

Uchiha Madara opened his eyes.

A cold glint shot out, and a ferocious smile appeared on his lips.

"Oh, Mangekyo, is it?" Uchiha Madara looked disdainful: "I truly did not expect that such a rotten village and a rotten clan could still produce a Mangekyo."

"Let me see his information."

White Zetsu dared not delay.

He quickly handed over the information on Uchiha Jin. After reading it at a glance, Uchiha Madara couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

After a long while, he spoke softly.

"An Uchiha who is like a Nara, heh!"

"And they evaluate Uchiha Jin as not being like an Uchiha?"

"Bullshit!"

"Who decreed that an Uchiha cannot use their brain?"

"However, he really is like Izuna!"

"But everything is irrelevant now. As long as my plan can be completed, I will eventually see Izuna again!"

"There is no need to contact this Uchiha Jin; we cannot deceive such a clever fellow!"

"Let's settle on Obito and proceed according to the original plan!" ===== CHAPTER 147 =====