Naruto: Dual System Power At The Beginning

On the other side, Kakashi had already arrived at the Hokage's office to report back to the Third Hokage.

"Hokage-sama, everything has been taken care of."

The Third Hokage smiled warmly and said, "Kakashi, you've done well."

Now all that was left was to finalize the peace treaty the day after tomorrow. Once that was accomplished, the external war would be over.

The war had consumed too much of Konoha's strength, and within the village, there was still the ticking time bomb that was the Uchiha clan. Ending the war was undoubtedly a great benefit to the village.

At this moment, Kakashi looked at the Third Hokage and offered a suggestion.

"Hokage-sama, should we send the Anbu to keep a close watch on the Hidden Cloud Village's envoy group?"

After all, they were outsiders, and Kakashi was concerned they might be plotting something.

The Third Hokage's smile faded slightly as he looked at Kakashi.

"There's no need. I can see they came here with genuine intentions for peace talks."

"If we send people to monitor them, it would show a lack of respect, which could be detrimental to the negotiations."

"Besides, this is Konoha's stronghold. They won't be able to cause any significant disturbances here."

"If they're smart, they won't do anything reckless."

Hearing this, Kakashi said no more.

Indeed, this was Konoha's stronghold, home to countless powerful shinobi. It seemed unlikely that the other party would act irrationally.

Moreover, the two individuals leading the envoy group this time, while appearing capable, didn't seem overwhelmingly strong.

If they were planning something, they probably wouldn't send people with such limited strength.

Meanwhile, to avoid arousing Konoha's suspicion, Samui and Dodoi had even taken the time to bathe and change into clean kimonos before strolling through Konoha's streets.

They didn't head straight to the Hyuga clan's territory to scout it out initially.

As they walked through Konoha's bustling streets, they couldn't help but notice how much more prosperous it was compared to the Hidden Cloud Village.

Perhaps this prosperity was exactly what had lulled the people of Konoha into a sense of complacency.

After wandering aimlessly for a while, they began moving, seemingly casually, toward the area surrounding the Hyuga clan's territory.

From a distance, they started observing the surroundings, planning their infiltration and escape routes.

While they were circling the Hyuga clan's territory, they happened to spot an Uchiha clan member.

The fan-shaped crest of the Uchiha clan was known throughout the shinobi world.

Seeing this individual in the vicinity of the Hyuga clan's domain made them both uneasy and intrigued.

At the same time, a spark of desire ignited in their hearts.

The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan was just as powerful as the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan.

In terms of battlefield utility, the Byakugan's ability to scout long distances might have an edge.

However, the Sharingan could greatly enhance personal combat abilities.

For instance, the Copy Ninja Kakashi, who had escorted them to the inn, was living proof of the Sharingan's game-changing potential.

It could copy ninjutsu—an ability that was practically overpowered.

Still, obtaining a Sharingan wasn't part of their current mission.

They quickly pretended to be nonchalant and continued their leisurely stroll.

Of course, Ryosuke had already noticed these two individuals. Though he hadn't met the leaders of the Hidden Cloud envoy group before, there was no mistaking Samui—golden hair, fair skin, and an undeniably striking figure.

Her presence was even more commanding than Tsunade's.

She certainly seemed like an ideal candidate for breeding, given her physique.

Judging by the original storyline, these two were likely scouting the area, which meant the subsequent events would likely unfold as expected.

However, Ryosuke had no intention of interfering with their plans.

In fact, he intended to let events play out according to the original narrative, where Hiashi Hyuga would end up killing the leader of the Hidden Cloud envoy group.

This would force the Third Hokage to sacrifice Hizashi Hyuga, fueling the Hyuga clan's resentment.

The proud Hiashi Hyuga was sure to harbor a deep grudge over being forced into such a humiliating position.

At that point, it would be Ryosuks's time to step in.

How could he simply watch the shinobi of Konoha die such unjust deaths?

This way, not only would he follow the original storyline by sowing discord between the Hyuga clan and the Hokage, but he could also gain favor with the Hyuga clan.

While it wouldn't make them subservient, ensuring they didn't oppose the Uchiha clan during their conflict with Konoha would already be a significant advantage.

For now, all he had to do was wait for the show to start and then make his entrance.

After circling the Hyuga clan's territory for a while, Dodoi and Samui eventually moved on to other parts of Konoha.

This wasn't just to mislead Konoha's shinobi but also to gather more information for future operations.

They couldn't believe how generously the Third Hokage had allowed them to wander freely through Konoha, practically inviting them to gather intelligence.

It was utterly absurd.

There weren't even shinobi assigned to monitor them.

The occasional encounters with Konoha shinobi seemed purely coincidental, not intentional.

This allowed them to move freely, even verifying their escape routes from Konoha.

By nightfall, they returned to their inn.

Having scouted both the infiltration and escape routes, they found them highly feasible.

Dodoi said with excitement, "Samui, we will act tomorrow night. You head to the northern part of Konoha first. After I capture Hinata, we'll rendezvous and escape together."

"Then, we'll flee Konoha and regroup at the border, where someone will be waiting for us."

Even if Konoha responded, it would already be too late.

Samui agreed with the plan.

There was no need for a golden-haired beauty like her to remain in Konoha once the mission succeeded.

"I'll wait for you at the designated spot and then quickly leave Konoha, heading for the border where we'll meet our contact."

"Even if Konoha reacts, it'll be too late."

———

The next night, approaching midnight, Konoha's streets were eerily silent.

Almost all the households were dark, their inhabitants asleep.

Ryosuke had already positioned himself far from the Hyuga clan's territory, patiently waiting for the Hidden Cloud envoy group to make their move.

Considering the timeline, the peace treaty was set to be signed the next day.

This meant the other side would act tonight, and their timing would undoubtedly be during the late-night hours.

The dark, windy night provided the perfect cover for their operation.

Once they kidnapped Hinata and attempted to escape, Ryosuke planned to intervene and rescue her, earning goodwill from the Hyuga clan.

After all, Hinata was the Hyuga clan's publicly acknowledged heir, making her of immense importance.

Helping the Hyuga clan in this way would ensure they wouldn't stand against the Uchiha clan in the future.

While they were one of the most proud clans after the Uchiha, preventing them from becoming adversaries was already a significant victory.

Now, all Ryosuke had to do was wait for the play to unfold and step in at the right moment.

Two hours later, in the dead of night, the Hidden Cloud envoy group prepared to act.

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