Chapter 365: Chapter 363 : Mizuki!!
Genya?
Even the members of the Hyuga clan were a bit surprised—Genya actually spoke up to stop Neji?
Could it be that Genya also thought Neji was going too far?
Those who came with Hyuga Choryū looked at Genya with some astonishment.
They never expected Genya to defend Choryū.
Maybe Genya believed that if things went on like this, it could seriously damage the relationship between the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan.
After all, Choryū was the son of the Eight Elder.
If this incident became public, the two clans would likely be at war to the death.
Unfortunately,
Neji seemed to have already fallen into a blind rage.
It was uncertain if Genya could calm him down.
If he couldn’t, then... their lives might all be lost here!
If Choryū died, both Neji and Genya would have to cover up the incident.
The only way out was to run.
But... could they really escape? Neji was just too strong.
Right now, they only hoped Genya could persuade Neji to give up his murderous intent.
That way, there might still be a chance to ease the tension between them.
"Genya... You want to plead for them too? Do you even know how cruel the main family has been to the branch family all these years?" Neji said, confused, turning his head slightly.
His grip on his weapon loosened a bit.
He was unwilling to back down, but if Genya really told him to let them go, he would obey.
After all these years, he had nearly come to see Genya as his leader and his pillar of support.
Hyuga Choryū, lying on the ground, finally noticed Genya again.
A light appeared in his eyes, even a hint of gratitude.
Though Genya had ruined his plan, as long as the mark was not stamped, Choryū was still a member of the main family.
"I know what the main branch of your clan did to you, but I also understand what the Hyuga main family did to your entire household!" Genya slowly nodded under Neji’s watchful gaze.
Over the years, he had never forgotten how the Hyuga main family forced Neji’s father to die for the clan, and all the harm they caused his mother.
"If you know, then you shouldn’t let him off so easily!" Hyuga Neji looked at Genya, his tone anxious. But after a moment of looking at him, his anger softened. "But if you insist on sparing them, I will obey."
After saying that, Neji stood up and stepped back three paces from Hyuga Chōryū.
Yet his eyes, staring at the Hyuga clan members, were filled with rage and unwillingness.
He really wasn’t ready to let them go without punishment.
Some were happy, others worried. Compared to Neji’s reluctance, the other Hyuga clan members wore smiles.
Uchiha Genya had truly stopped Neji. It seemed Neji listened closely to Genya’s words.
As for Genya, he still had concerns—probably afraid the relationship between the Uchiha and Hyuga clans would deteriorate further.
So, Genya decided to let him leave.
"Thank you!" The Hyuga main family member cupped his hands toward Genya. Two of them quickly stepped forward to help the bone-fractured Hyuga Chōryū up.
"Don’t worry. Once I return, I will inform the family about this matter. It won’t involve the Uchiha clan!"
"The Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan must maintain peace through generations!"
A member of the Hyuga main family said this, but his eyes sparkled with a hidden meaning.
Those present who coveted the moment could only bow their heads in submission, but... what would happen after they left?
The Hyuga clan would definitely seek justice from the Uchiha clan. The young Uchiha clan heir was openly protecting a Hyuga criminal!
"Don’t rush to thank me. I actually want to ask you all for a favor!" Genya calmly said as he noticed the change in everyone’s expressions.
His slightly youthful face showed a faint smile, but the Hyuga clan members who saw Genya’s smile felt a chill run down their spines.
"Genya, what do you want us to do?" The main family member frowned. He had a feeling that Genya’s smile was not sincere, and even his right eyelid started twitching!
He couldn’t shake the feeling that Genya had bad intentions.
In fact,
He wanted to get away from here.
"There’s nothing too difficult," Genya said slowly, looking at the group. His eyes blinked once.
"You all know how much effort it takes to free Neji’s ’caged bird.’ It requires constant experiments and trials. So... I want you to be those test subjects."
Genya’s words sent a cold shiver through everyone.
Test subjects?
Hearing this, Neji’s eyes turned to Genya again. The frustration he had felt eased, and a smile appeared on his face.
So that’s why Genya was doing this—for him!
"Test subjects? Uchiha Genya, do you mean to trap us here and never let us leave?" The faces of the Hyuga main family and the entire Hyuga clan changed drastically.
They originally thought Uchiha Genya was weak, but now it seemed they were mistaken.
Genya was even more ruthless than Hyuga Neji.
He actually treated them like test subjects, all for the purpose of helping the branch family members unlock the "Caged Bird" curse!
"Why do you say that? As long as you can hold on until Neji breaks the curse, you’ll be free to leave!" Genya pretended to be puzzled as he spoke.
"Hmph. Once the Caged Bird curse is placed, it can never be removed. I advise you not to waste your efforts!" Hyuga Choryu was being supported, but his tone was extremely cold and sharp.
"If you don’t want to let us leave, then just kill us already!"
"Please don’t think of me as that cruel. I, Uchiha Genya, am not a killer by nature," Genya said gently.
"Neji, bind all your clan members securely, then take them to the lakeside laboratory. And remember, especially those two from the main family—do not let them die, and do not brand them with the Caged Bird curse."
Genya spoke with a playful tone in his voice.
The reason the two main family members couldn’t die was because the Hyuga Byakugan was valuable.
The main family didn’t have the Caged Bird curse restriction, so their eyes could be transplanted to others.
I guess Kimimaro would be very curious about the Byakugan.
Neji agreed with a nod.
In an instant, he appeared in front of the group, his chakra swirling through his body.
A strong wind blew.
In no time, Neji and a few clan members engaged the captives. After just a brief moment, they had no strength left to resist.
"What should we do next?" Neji asked Genya after the fight was over.
"Take them to the laboratory," Genya said, looking at Neji. But then he stepped forward again and added, "Actually, to avoid being discovered, I’ll take them to the lab myself."
As he spoke, Genya placed his palms simultaneously on the two people’s bodies—space began to fluctuate!
In the blink of an eye, Genya and the two people he touched vanished completely.
Left behind, Hyuga Choryū stared at the disappearing figures, his pupils suddenly widening. "Space-Time Ninjutsu?"
Uchiha Genya is not useless!
In Konoha...
Recently, Mizuki had been tailing Naruto, but since Naruto was always surrounded by watchers, Mizuki hadn’t had much chance to get close to him.
But this time, the Anbu member following Naruto had left.
Mizuki knew this was the perfect chance to make contact with Naruto!
Everything
whether it succeeds or fails
depends on this moment!
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