Naruto: Linked to Kaguya, Corrupting the Ninja World

The Uchiha and Hyuga clans lived in the same area, sharing a common road everyone had to pass through.

Itachi and Sasuke walked at the front.

Hiroki and Hinata silently trailed behind, keeping their distance.

Up ahead, Sasuke chattered nonstop, excitedly sharing his Academy experiences with Itachi.

Though he acted cool at the Academy, before Itachi he was just a talkative kid always seeking recognition.

Itachi listened carefully, occasionally nodding, though his heart felt heavy with sorrow.

Sorry, Sasuke... you'll end up completely alone...

After fulfilling this promise today, he would have to do something hurtful to Sasuke.

His gaze swept over the large trees lining both sides of the road — Itachi knew several Anbu were hiding there, watching their every move.

Returning from his meeting with White Zetsu Hyuga, Hiroki learned about the clone's recent experiences.

Nothing significant had occurred — mostly staying within the Hyuga compound, occasionally joining missions and only showing off his skills after his teammates had already completed most of the work.

Walking through Konoha's streets, Hiroki keenly noticed a decrease in the presence of Uchiha police officers.

This made him suspicious — had the Uchiha Clan become complacent like the Kaguya?

Or perhaps they grew too confident?

Appearing less frequently would naturally invite suspicion regarding secret activities.

On this popular Konoha food street, Hiroki Hyuga met many one-sidedly familiar faces — he recognized them, but had never interacted closely.

To him, any of them might become enemies someday — no need cultivating close relationships.

Several Akimichi clan members wearing "food" symbols moved busily between various shops.

At a dessert shop, Anko Mitarashi and Kurenai Yuhi sat at one table, enjoying sweet red bean soup and three-color dumplings.

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Hiroki merely glanced curiously before heading toward Ichiraku Ramen.

Suddenly realizing he actually shared few intimate bonds with anyone — whether Kaguya, Hinata, Tsunade, or others — their connections seemed forcibly created.

Finding amusement in seeing them fail or ordering them around gave him pleasure, but true emotions — those were harder to define.

Inside Ichiraku Ramen, Hiruzen Sarutobi warmly greeted owner Teuchi.

Lifting the curtain, Hiroki entered.

Seeing Hiruzen's back silhouette momentarily surprised him, but Hiroki maintained respectful demeanor while greeting, "Lord Hokage."

Hiruzen turned toward Hiroki with a kind expression, eyes briefly flickering strangely.

Was this really who he seemed to be?

Nodding amicably, Hiruzen adjusted his hat and calmly exited Ichiraku Ramen.

Should I let Danzo Shimura test whether Hiashi knows about Kaguya Otsutsuki as Jiraiya described?

These thoughts occupied Hiruzen's mind.

Although many disliked Danzo Shimura,

But for Hiruzen Sarutobi, it was merely a sharp sword—and he himself was the scabbard.

If there was ever a problem too tricky to handle normally, he'd just let Danzo deal with it. By eliminating troubles through nothing more than slaughter.

Danzo could never truly surpass him.

Hyuga Clan.

Hiashi Hyuga walked deep into the library's furthest chamber and picked up an old, yellowed book. As he opened it, dust scattered into the air, making him frown repeatedly. Yet true to his dignified nature, the clan head patiently continued flipping through the pages.

After a long while, disappointment appeared in his eyes—he hadn't found what he sought within the book.

"Exactly what is the secret of the [Moon Ninja] (a mysterious group said to hold ancient records)?"

When he was still young, he had once asked his father—the previous clan leader—why the Hyuga didn't adapt like other ninja and learn elemental release techniques.

Later, his father severely reprimanded him: "The traditions passed down by our ancestors are the most suitable for the Hyuga."

He had always been deeply intrigued by the identity of those ancestors. His father only replied with a gloomy expression: "Only the Moon Ninja have records of that. We've long lost all ours."

"[Moon Ninja]?" Hiashi questioned again at that time.

His father then began recounting something even more ancient: "The Hyuga do not originate from the same lineage as many existing clans. Our chakra cultivation methods differ significantly. Therefore, during early times, we fought against many other families..."

"We originated from the Moon, where the ultimate secrets of the [Byakugan] are inscribed. Perhaps, the potential of the Byakugan extends far beyond what we currently know..."

Hiashi kept these words firmly in his heart.

Now, he was thinking about how to give Hinata a power boost.

As the eldest daughter of the Main House and future heir, she must be stronger than members of the Branch House—especially Hiroki Hyuga. He must be kept under control so he could obediently serve as a subordinate.

Sighing, Hiashi once again retrieved a dirty, grimy book and started flipping through it page by page.

Outside a ramen shop, Hiroki exited with a full stomach.

A little kitten kept hopping around restlessly, and behind it carefully followed a genin trio.

Hiroki showed an odd expression on his face—could this possibly be Lady Hanako's frequently missing cat?

It seemed that future generations, like those during Naruto's time, had also undertaken similar missions.

Looking toward the three-genin team, Hiroki noticed someone quite familiar.

A certain girl bore a noticeable tear mark-like mole beneath her eye.

Hiroki paused briefly. Wasn't this girl one of Itachi Uchiha's biggest admirers?

According to intel, although Izumi Uchiha was still just a low-ranking genin, she had already awakened her [Three-Tomoe Sharingan].

Fated to experience love and hatred, admiration and disillusionment, she would ultimately meet her end at the hands of Itachi Uchiha.

She seemed quite suitable—should he choose her?

Hiroki pondered internally, sighing involuntarily. Secret love, youthful crushes, unreturned longing—all doomed to end in tragedy.

To fall for someone whose fate they cannot control—that is tragedy upon tragedy.

The Uchiha Clan—a clan destined for tragedy.

Friendship, love, family — forming overly deep emotional ties with members of the Uchiha Clan is never a wise choice.

As a clan whose kekkei genkai activates through intense emotions, the closer one is to an Uchiha, the more likely they are to become a tool for that person's ocular evolution.

Perhaps in their hearts, they truly hope that they and those they care about can live better lives.

But no matter what, the pattern always repeats — the more tragic the lives of their friends, family, and lovers become, the deeper the emotional scars, and the stronger the Uchiha becomes.

The more suffering, the stronger they become.

What's worse, it's almost impossible to know if an Uchiha will deliberately hurt those they care about in order to grow stronger. Could their innocent friends, lovers, or family members become mere pawns?

Take their ancestor Indra, who killed two companions — individuals who had trusted him completely — with his own hands, all just to obtain the power of his eyes.

Hiroki didn't go up to start a conversation. As he passed Izumi Uchiha, he simply kept shaking his head.

The passing Hiroki left Izumi Uchiha completely baffled. She glanced at him carefully, trying to remember if they'd ever met before.

"..."

After spending the day outside, Hiroki returned home and immediately began looking into spatial ninjutsu.

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