The next day.
The Konoha Crush Plan was completely over.
Due to some unexpected events, the brave Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Konoha high-ranking officials Shimura Danzo, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane all bravely sacrificed themselves.
This news plunged the entire Konoha into grief.
As the saying goes, a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, and a village cannot be without a Hokage for a day, so Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, temporarily took on the role of Hokage.
...
At the Hyuga clan compound, Yang Tao led a reluctant Naruto to the impressive entrance of the Hyuga.
"Sir, how could Hinata like me? She barely spoke to me when we were at school."
Yang Tao grabbed Naruto, who was trying to escape, and said, "She's just shy. She's been secretly liking you for many years, but you're like a block of wood, completely oblivious."
"Sakura is good, but she just doesn't have feelings for you."
Naruto still said with a reluctant expression, "But I don't like Hinata either..."
"Alright, then when I go back, I'll turn you into a girl so you and Sasuke can be a happy couple. You're so skilled at using the Sexy Jutsu, it's clear you really enjoy becoming a woman."
Saying that, Yang Tao pulled Naruto and was about to leave.
Naruto immediately flailed his limbs and struggled, saying, "No way! No, Sasuke and I are just good friends."
"It's fine. Once you become a woman, your relationship will quickly change."
Unpleasant images flashed through Naruto's mind, and he struggled even harder, saying, "Sir, I was wrong, I'll listen to you."
"No need. I feel that instead of letting you marry Hinata and use the Hyuga clan's power to secure the Hokage position, and then have a kid named Boruto, I think it would be more fun to let you marry Sasuke."
Bang...
Naruto used the Substitution Jutsu, turning his body into a log, escaping Yang Tao's clutches. However, he didn't flee the area but instead ran directly towards the Hyuga clan compound.
But as soon as he ran into the ancient mansion of the Hyuga clan, he saw a figure rushing towards him. In a hurry, a crimson Chakra erupted from Naruto's body, and in an instant, the Hyuga clan members who had experienced the Nine-Tails attack instantly recalled some unpleasant memories.
A blue orb appeared in Naruto's hand; it was the Rasengan, Naruto Uzumaki's signature ninjutsu.
"The Fourth Hokage's Rasengan?!"
The one who attacked Naruto was none other than Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga clan. With his status, he naturally recognized this as the Rasengan, a hand-seal-less ninjutsu jointly developed by Minato and Jiraiya.
The principle of the Rasengan is extremely simple: it is to condense Chakra in the hand, making the Chakra flow continuously in different directions and compressing it, forming a high-rotation density "Chakra sphere."
This move is purely about brute force; as long as there is enough Chakra and strong control, it can evolve into Great Ball Rasengan and Super Great Ball Rasengan at any time.
Others might know the principle but might not be willing to waste so much.
Hyuga Hiashi immediately unleashed a palm without hesitation, and an invisible shockwave erupted from the meridians in his hand. Naruto, caught off guard, was directly sent flying out of the main gate, and the Rasengan also smashed into the stone ground, creating a large pit.
Hyuga Hiashi looked at the deep pit, nearly two meters in diameter, and slightly narrowed his Byakugan. In fact, he had long since discovered Naruto's presence; in his Byakugan, Naruto was as dazzling as a light bulb in the dark night.
Whether it was the Nine-Tails' Chakra or Naruto's Chakra, in his eyes, it had already overflowed from his body.
Naruto, who had been attacked, flipped over and jumped up from the ground. Hiashi's attack just now was like a tickle to him. Looking at Hyuga Hiashi, who was standing at the entrance with a serious expression, he loudly shouted, "Hey, old man, you suddenly ran over and scared me!"
Yang Tao stepped forward and slapped Naruto on the head, then smiled apologetically at Hyuga Hiashi and said, "Clan Head Hiashi, I'm sorry, this kid Naruto is a bit impatient... We came here mainly to discuss some matters with you."
Hyuga Hiashi glanced at Yang Tao and said, "This is the Hyuga clan, and I'm not deaf, and I also heard your speech yesterday."
"I only have one condition: as long as Naruto can defeat Hyuga Neji."
Isn't this a freebie?
Defeat Hyuga Neji? Even if Hyuga Neji's strength was Kage-level today, Naruto could still exhaust him to death.
Hyuga Hiashi's demeanor made him feel like he was being given a way out, and that he had actually already accepted what he said yesterday.
Yang Tao immediately smiled and said, "Good."
Naruto looked at Hyuga Hiashi and spoke straightforwardly, "Old man, I am..."
Thump...
Yang Tao, exasperated, reprimanded him, "Stop talking nonsense. Show off your strength properly. It's a good opportunity for Clan Head Hiashi to guide you today."
Leading Naruto, they followed behind Hyuga Hiashi and walked together towards the Hyuga training ground. It was Naruto's first time visiting the Hyuga clan, and he curiously looked around at the surroundings, then said to Yang Tao with an envious expression, "Sir Yang, the environment here looks really nice."
"Do you think the title of Konoha's top clan is just for show?"
Yang Tao lowered his voice and whispered into Naruto's ear, "As long as you perform well, starting today, you'll have a luxurious house and a loving wife."
Naruto reached out and scratched his head, saying in confusion, "How do I feel like my whole life has been planned out?"
"An illusion, your illusion."
Inside the training ground.
Naruto looked at the young man already standing in the field; the other party was also sizing him up.
Hyuga Hiashi looked at his brother's child and said solemnly, "Neji, he's yours."
Neji nodded slightly, then took a stance, a disdainful smile appearing on his face as he said, "Naruto Uzumaki, right? Those who can become Hokage are born with that destiny; it's not something you can just become because you want to... Now, accept your destiny."
Hearing Hyuga Neji's words, Yang Tao suddenly realized what he felt was missing. The current Hyuga Neji had never been beaten by Naruto yet, his ideology hadn't been corrected, he was a complete problem child.
However, his words weren't wrong; everything was the arrangement of fate.
However, Hyuga Neji didn't know that Naruto Uzumaki was not only the son of the Fourth Hokage Minato but also the Child of Prophecy mentioned by the Great Sage Toad, and even the reincarnation of Asura's Chakra, the son of the Sage of Six Paths.
Naruto heard Neji's words and a very infectious smile appeared on his face as he said, "Destiny? Perhaps."
"Although I don't know what you've been through, I know that as long as you find the right method, destiny will change. Out of respect for you, I will defeat you with all my strength next."
Hyuga Neji chuckled and said, "Destiny cannot be changed..."
After saying that, veins instantly bulged around Hyuga Neji's eyes. The next second, Hyuga Neji couldn't help but inwardly exclaim, 'This... Is this really the amount of Chakra a human can achieve?!'
Before he could steady his mind.
One by one, fiery red tails appeared behind Naruto, and long whiskers and golden vertical pupils gradually grew on his face.
In an instant, Neji saw a giant fox head, filled with an evil aura, appear behind Naruto, baring its fangs and growling at him.
"If that's the case, then I'll break it for you to see!"