Hyuga Affair (Part 3)

When Hiruzen and Hiashi arrived at Zhang Miao's residence, the ninjas from Kumogakure also arrived. Seeing this scene, Hiruzen's expression suddenly changed.

"It seems that the news has been leaked. This is troublesome. It seems that today's matter is not going end in a good way."

The truth was just as Hiruzen expected. As soon as he appeared, the leader of the Kumogakure entourage, Karai, came over and bowed to him.

"Hokage-sama. One of our comrades disappeared last night. This morning, I heard that his corpse is now in Konoha's intelligence department. I wonder if the Lord Hokage himself can give us a reasonable explanation?" Karai's voice was very calm.

Hearing the Karai's question, Hiruzen was not in a hurry to answer. Instead, he first picked up his pipe, put it in his mouth, and took a puff. Then, he spat out a long string of smoke.

"There will be an explanation for this matter!"

After saying that, Hiruzen no longer paid any attention to Karai and walked directly to Zhang Miao's door. His sharp eyes stared straight at Yuji.

"Yuji, I have a very important business with Ryunosuke. This is related to the Hyuga clan and the entire village. Don't mess around anymore. Get out of the way!"

Hiruzen's voice was not loud, but his tone was very sharp. If other Konoha ninjas were in Yuji's place, they would definitely obediently move aside and even take the initiative to call Zhang Miao.

However, it was different for Yuji.

As a recruited ninja, Zhang Miao had absolute importance in his heart, so after hearing Hiruzen's words, not only did he not move aside, a mocking smile flashed on his face.

"The Hyuga clan? The village? Compared to the boss's precious resting time, these things are all irrelevant. Hokage-sama, before the boss opens his eyes, please wait a little, otherwise..."

When he said this, Yuji glared fiercely. The corners of his eyes suddenly showed blue veins. At the same time, he put himself in the Gentle Fist's starting stance. His eyes also showed a hint of determination.

"Please step over my body!"

Hiruzen: "..."

Everyone: "..."

"F*ck, is there something wrong with this guy? He only need to wake up his boss. Is there a need to do this?"

Hiruzen was not too surprised by the situation in front of him, because he had long known that the people around Zhang Miao were a group of religious fanatics.

However, what the others did not know was that after hearing Yuji's words, Hiashi immediately walked forward, "Yuji, do not be rude to Lord Hokage. You should..."

"Hiashi!" Before he could finish his words, Hiruzen directly grabbed his hand and shook his head at him. "Don't be impulsive, this kid is serious!"

"Uh..." Hearing Hiruzen's words, he was stunned at first, then frowned. "Hokage-sama, what should we do now?"

"Just wait!" Hiruzen picked up his pipe and took a puff, then looked up at the sky in the distance.

"The sun will rise in an hour at most. Anyway, now that the people of Kumogakure are here, they don't care about the time!"

"That..." Seeing that Hiruzen had said so, Hiashi could only nod, "Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Seeing this scene, a strange look flashed through the eyes of the several ninjas from Kumogakure. However, none of them said anything, and only cast their gazes on their leader, Karai.

Facing the gaze of his subordinates, Karai nodded slightly and then turned his gaze to Zhang Miao's room, secretly speculating in his heart.

"This Ryunosuke is getting similar treatment to the Eight-tails' Jinchuuriki of our village. Is he Konoha's jinchuuriki?

Everyone had different thoughts. The only similarity was that they did not speak but waited quietly.

The sun rose very quickly.

When the first ray of sunlight shone on the window of the house, Yuji, who was originally standing at the door of the house, moved.

He quickly poured water into the basin and used his hand to test the temperature. After that, he put his hand on his face to make sure that there was no problem. Then he picked up the basin and walked to the door of the house, lowering his head.

"Boss, Yuji's here!"

As soon as Yuji's voice fell, Zhang Miao's voice quickly came from inside, "Come in!"

"Yes!"

After getting Zhang Miao's permission, Yuji walked in with water basin. Seeing this scene, the people outside the door immediately looked at each other.

"Damn it, he even had a personal ninja to help him wash his face. The famous people of the five great countries don't even have this kind of treatment, right?"

Just as they thought of this, Zhang Miao's conversation with Yuji could be heard.

"Yuji, I just heard Grandpa Third's voice outside the door. What happened?"

"Sorry for disturbing your rest, Boss. Do you need me to drive them away?"

"Well... Forget it. I have a good relationship with him. Invite him in!"

"Yes, boss!"

Hearing the conversation inside, everyone at the door revealed an awkward expression, while Hiruzen revealed a bitter smile.

Others might not know Zhang Miao's character, but Hiruzen knew it very well. So when he heard Zhang Miao's words inside, he shook his head helplessly.

"This kid will never lower his guard, will he?"

About a few minutes later, Zhang Miao, who was wearing a white home robe, came out of the house and raised his chin to Yuji behind him.

"Yuji, go make two cups of tea!"

"Yes, boss!"

Yuji nodded and left, while Zhang Miao casually sat down in the corridor and grinned at Hiruzen and Hiashi.

"Hokage-sama, Uncle Hiashi, don't be so polite. Please, sit down."

Hiruzen: "..."

Hiashi: "..."

"Damn, this is really casual!"

Hiruzen shook her head helplessly again and then spoke to Zhang Miao.

"Ryunosuke, let me ask you, is Hinata here?

"Yes!" Zhang Miao felt that there was no need to hide this matter, so he nodded immediately. "But she is still not awake!"

"Is that so?" Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Hiruzen immediately nodded and then narrowed his eyes. "Then, can you tell me why she was here with you?"

"I snatched her!"

Just as Hiruzen finished speaking, Zhang Miao shrugged his shoulders. "Last night, there was a bastard from Kumogakure who tried to kidnap her, but I bumped into him. So I taught him a lesson and snatched her from him!"

"Uh... snatched her?" After hearing Zhang Miao's words, the corners of Hiruzen's eyes could not help but twitch. "Since you have already saved her, why not send her back to the Hyugas?"

"Are you an idiot?" As soon as Hiruzen finished speaking, Zhang Miao immediately rolled his eyes at him. "Why should I return the person I snatched with my own strength?"

Hiruzen: "..."

Hiashi: "..."