Chapter 193: The Arrow Is on the Bow and Must Be Released
Though Hinata now possessed extraordinary power, she lacked the mental state to control this power, only able to be manipulated by clan elders.
Under a group's escort, Hinata came to the rear mountain's secluded area. With Konoha Village people cooperating, she began demonstrating the Tenseigan's abilities.
Starting from the most basic perception power, then following with mental control, chakra absorption, attractive/repulsive force manipulation, puppet reincarnation and other abilities—all tried once.
These abilities were varied and super powerful, making all present shinobi open their mouths wide, unable to close them.
After Hinata attempted entering Tenseigan Chakra Mode, things became even more incredible.
Chakra orbs flew everywhere through the sky. Wherever they landed produced violent explosions. One person was more terrifying than an entire army.
When Hinata further used Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion and Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, the entire field momentarily fell completely silent—not even anyone breathing heavily.
After Konoha people's hearts pounded with fear, they couldn't help cheering and jumping excitedly, celebrating that these powerful eyes belonged to their side rather than enemies.
"Wonderful, Senior Hishi!" Nara Shikaku was always calm but now became somewhat excited. "Indeed where Konoha flies, fire also lives endlessly."
"Our Konoha's next generation has such a powerful child—successors are secured!"
"With such a trump card existing, even if the Five Kage Summit negotiations fail, we're not afraid!"
Hyuga Hishi was also very happy, especially thinking these eyes would soon become his own—that made him even happier.
He waved his hand grandly, loudly declaring:
"Lady Hinata achieving today's accomplishments is inseparable from all family members' contributions."
"Tonight the family will hold a celebratory feast, thanking all compatriots who contributed to the family."
With his words, present Branch House shinobi also became happy, linking shoulders and backs, rejoicing together.
But they didn't know—right after finishing thanking compatriots, Hyuga Hishi turned and quietly called over a Main House confidant, whispering in a low voice:
"Quietly calculate how many more Tenseigan we can currently assemble from Branch House shinobi. Later everyone will meet to discuss, arranging proper order so we don't hurt internal harmony."
"Also tell everyone—recently treat Branch House more kindly. Commend their family contributions more."
"Especially those who have previously donated their eyes — they should not be denied proper recognition and rewards. They should serve as examples for those who follow."
After commanding all this, Hyuga Hishi turned back around, extending invitations to Nara Shikaku and others.
Many accepted, but Nara Shikaku politely declined:
"Oh, such wonderful news should be celebrated."
"Unfortunately Lord Hokage is absent. I bear heavy responsibility—truly inconvenient to attend. Otherwise I'd definitely visit to request a cup of water wine."
If he wouldn't come, Ino-Shika-Cho sharing interconnected breath definitely wouldn't come either. Other people watching the wind direction—many also wouldn't attend.
Hyuga Hishi knew other families historically deliberately maintained distance from the Hyuga clan, so he didn't force them.
"Alas, that's truly regrettable. Then let's gather when there's opportunity later."
After a few more polite exchanges, he sent Konoha Village people away.
But in places he didn't notice, Neji and other "Revive" organization members all departed the scene with grave expressions.
They didn't attend any feast. Instead they again gathered at Neji's home, beginning to discuss the current unexpected development.
Once seated, someone said with a trembling voice:
"Those eyes are truly too terrifying. Can we really quickly kill all Main House members under those eyes' watch?"
"We only have one chance. If we fail, there'll never be a second opportunity."
"I'm not afraid of death. I fear dying without value—fear our resistance instead makes the Main House vigilant, making success even harder for those following."
Everyone listened, expressing their attitudes, all showing concern about those Tenseigan's might.
Neji remained silent a while, knocking the ground and asking the surfacing White Zetsu:
"Can Lord Yasushi arrive in time?"
"No way." White Zetsu shook his head. "Yasushi went to the Land of Iron. He can't return that quickly."
Seeing everyone's bleak expressions, White Zetsu suggested:
"Perhaps you could wait more days before launching."
"After Yasushi returns, naturally he'll handle those eyes."
Everyone immediately turned their gazes toward Neji. But after careful consideration, Neji shook his head:
"Right now the village is at its most vulnerable—the best opportunity to launch a coup."
"If we wait for Lord Hokage and them to return, Jiraiya and Uchiha Itachi will also return with them."
"Then once we launch, the village will mostly stand with the Main House. Even with Lord Yasushi's support, we mostly won't be able to kill all Main House members."
"As long as the village randomly hides even one Main House member, all our efforts will fail completely."
"I see. Then I have no solution." After White Zetsu finished speaking, he sank down.
After hesitating repeatedly, Neji finally gritted his teeth, withdrawing a scroll from his chest.
"Previously Lord Yasushi gave me this thing. But after reading it, I've always hesitated, unable to make a firm decision."
"But current circumstances no longer permit my retreat."
"Things have already reached this point. Nothing can stop us!"
Everyone immediately perked up, all casting their gazes toward that scroll.
But this time Neji had no intention of explaining. Instead he directly commanded:
"Currently we're arrows on the bow that must be released. We must proactively create an occasion where all Main House members gather together, then launch in one move."
"My preparations require leaving the village for a while. If anything happens, have White Zetsu notify me."
"After I leave, everyone spread word among friends using 'strengthening family cohesion' as pretext. Have the Main House organize a Family Heroes Grand Memorial to mourn and pray for family heroes sacrificed in war."
"We'll formally launch during the memorial assembly. Success or failure hinges on this moment."
"Either successfully overturn to become masters, or simply finish everything once and for all—die cleanly!"
"Good! We're going all out!" Everyone also became excited, determined to carry the coup through to the end.
The second day, everyone in the Hyuga clan learned that Hyuga Neji went missing during last night's patrol, whereabouts unknown.
Though many felt very regretful, recently people disappeared daily. Neji's disappearance didn't create any ripples in the clan.
All clan members cared about Lady Hinata. Who had time to worry about a Branch House minor character's life or death?