2 Ch-2 The Plan in Motion

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Hiashi felt a slight confusion as to why Jiryoku would ask such a question, but he ultimately dismissed it as mere childish curiosity.

After delivering a speech to the young children, who were no more than four years old, on the importance of the branch family's contribution to the prosperity of the Hyuga clan, Hiashi, the leader of the clan, as well as all the elders present, departed from the gathering. The children followed suit and left with their parents, including Jiryoku, who was also among the group. It could be observed that the children were influenced by the speech, which can be interpreted as a form of indoctrination or brainwashing.

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Jiryoku was inside his house, focused on refining his chakra. It had been ten days since he began refining chakra. His first attempt at refining chakra had taken him only one day, and his mother had been overjoyed by his quick progress. She had also warned him not to disclose his newfound ability to anyone, as the village of Konoha had a dark side, and Jiryoku knew all too well the dangers of speaking out of turn.

Jiryoku's father had also been a prodigious genius who had developed a prototype for a wind chakra mode, akin to the Thunder Chakra Mode of the Raikage. Sadly, he passed away before he could perfect it. If he had succeeded, Jiryoku's father would have surpassed even the clan head in terms of strength.

Only Jiryoku's mother knew about his father's potential wind chakra mode, and he had kept it a secret from everyone else. He feared that if this information were to be revealed, the main family might feel threatened and resort to violence to maintain their dominance. The consequences could be dire, and Jiryoku's father was not willing to risk his life or the safety of his family.

Jiryoku stepped out of the chakra refining room after spending a strenuous two hours in there, his mind focused on his imminent plans. He made his way to the rooftop of his house and stared up at the vast expanse of stars twinkling in the night sky. A profound sense of sadness enveloped him, and he whispered to his parents, "I know this isn't what you both would have wanted for me, but I have no choice. I cannot let anyone control me or my destiny. I understand the gravity of what I am about to do and the consequences that will follow, but I am willing to face them all."

As he gazed at the stars, memories of his parents flooded his mind, and he felt a lump form in his throat. He knew that after tomorrow, he may have to leave the only home he had known for the past four years, a home that held so many cherished memories of his family. But Jiryoku was determined to see his plans through to the end and avenge his parents' deaths.

He continued, his voice barely above a whisper, "Leaving this house will be one of the hardest things I will ever have to do, but I promise you both that one day, I will take it back, and it will be a symbol of our family's strength and resilience. And I will make sure that your sacrifices were not in vain."

Lost in his thoughts, Jiryoku eventually drifted off to sleep on the rooftop, his body bathed in the cool night air. It was a peaceful sleep, perhaps the last he would experience for a while. He knew that after today, his life would never be the same, and he may not have the luxury of a peaceful slumber again. The weight of his impending actions weighed heavily on his mind, but for now, he allowed himself a moment of respite, a chance to gather his strength for what was to come.

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The following morning, Jiryoku woke up early, his mind resolved to execute his plan. He took a refreshing shower and then began packing all the precious memories of his parents, along with a few essential belongings such as clothes. As he packed, his mind wandered to the memories associated with each item, and his heart felt heavy with emotion.

Once he was finished, he took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves, and left the house. As he made his way through the familiar streets, his eyes scanned the surroundings, taking in the sights and sounds of the place he had once called home.

Jiryoku's destination was the Konoha hospital.

Jiryoku arrived at the Konoha hospital and quickly located a medical ninja. He approached her and inquired, "Excuse me, do you know where I can find someone with the best healing abilities in this hospital?"

The medical ninja regarded Jiryoku curiously, her expression a mix of surprise and suspicion. She wondered why someone from Hyuga clan would be asking about the best healer in the hospital. However, after a brief moment of consideration, she responded, "Yes, I do know who you're looking for. Follow me, and I'll take you to them."

Jiryoku followed the medical ninja as she led him through the winding corridors of the hospital. His heart raced with anticipation as he wondered if his plan would succeed. He knew that what he was about to do was risky, but he had no other choice if he wanted to achieve his ultimate goal.

As they walked for a few minutes, Jiryoku and the medical ninja eventually came across a woman in a white coat. The medical ninja approached the woman and pointed towards Jiryoku, saying, "Deputy Dean, he was looking for someone with the best healing ability, and there is no one better than you in all of Konoha. Moreover, he is a member of the Hyuga clan, so I brought him directly to you."

The woman, who was the Deputy Dean of the hospital, looked at Jiryoku with a mix of curiosity and concern. She could sense that something was amiss, and she wondered why someone from the Hyuga clan was seeking her out for healing. However, she decided to hear him out and asked, "What seems to be the problem? How can I help you?"

Jiryoku calmly addressed the Deputy Dean and asked, "Excuse me, I wanted to ask if you can heal someone who had their eyes gouged out?"

The Deputy Dean was taken aback by Jiryoku's question. She had never encountered such a request before and wondered who could have suffered such a horrific injury.

The Deputy Dean looked at Jiryoku with confusion and asked, "Yes, I can help with such an injury. But may I know why are you asking me this?"

Ignoring the Deputy Dean's question, Jiryoku proceeded to ask another one, "What will be your fees for this kind of procedure?"

Despite being confused by Jiryoku's previous question, the Deputy Dean responded, "The cost for such a procedure would be around 10,000 ryo."

Jiryoku nodded in acknowledgment and reached into his pants pocket, taking out the required amount of money. He handed it over to the Deputy Dean and said, "Please see if this is enough to cover the cost."

The Deputy Dean had a constant feeling of unease and asked, "Before we proceed, may I know the reason why you are giving me this money?"

Jiryoku responded calmly, "You can keep it. I just don't want the money to get dirty."

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