Chapter 251. Opportunity
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A few days later.
Yuto smiled as he watched the delivery workers in green vests with "Yuto Delivery" printed on the back walking through the streets. His face showed a look of satisfaction.
As expected, Might Duy was truly reliable!
Nowadays… the sight of green vests had become a common scene in many areas.
After all, Yuto Delivery was not limited to just Konoha. Many other places had also established delivery services, and this training was meant for the entire industry. Under the guidance of the chief delivery instructor—revered within the industry as the "God of Delivery"—Might Duy, the overall quality of delivery workers had improved significantly.
At the very least, all the necessary information had been standardized, and the relevant certifications had been issued.
Yuto Delivery was beginning to take over the ninja world!
Of course, the reform process was not without challenges. Many delivery workers initially disliked the standardized green uniforms that Might Duy introduced. There were numerous complaints and refusals to wear them, leading to considerable disputes. In the end, it was another representative of the delivery workforce, one of the former founders of the Root Studio—Sarutobi Hiruzen—who stepped forward with a suggestion.
Since many delivery workers in Konoha were also ninjas who occasionally took on delivery work, it made sense for the former Third Hokage, under whom many had once served, to act as their representative.
After discussions, they decided to modify the uniform—
The tights were changed to a vest.
It was now similar to the standard ninja vest.
This made it more acceptable to everyone.
However, compared to Konoha's ninja vest, the delivery vest was thinner. Instead of the Uzumaki symbol found on the ninja version, the delivery vest featured the logo of Yuto Group.
Before long, the sight of busy delivery workers in matching uniforms became a vibrant part of Konoha's landscape.
A sea of green.
Much like how ninjas once mobilized for war.
The training over the past few days had proven to be highly effective. Many customers remarked that Konoha's delivery workers had greatly improved in professionalism, leaving a strong impression. It seemed that Might Duy was indeed the perfect choice for the position of chief instructor.
Yuto sighed with admiration, "Look! Isn't it beautiful? Everything is getting better and better."
"…"
Hyuga Hanabi, standing nearby, smiled slightly but remained silent. She simply watched the waves of green moving through the streets, her gaze carrying a hint of complexity.
This... is not a big deal!
But—
Hanabi's expression grew serious as she carefully observed Uchiha Yuto, who was still admiring the scene.
[It seems like all the changes in Konoha are connected to him.]
Based on intelligence analysis, whether it was Danzo-sama running away, the Third Hokage being reduced to delivering food, or the waves of green now flooding Konoha, the shadow of Yuto or Yuto Group seemed to be behind it all.
Combined with her own investigations and observations—
Her suspicions grew stronger.
Could this man be the mastermind behind it all?
But what was his goal?
And where exactly was this place?
If this were an illusion, would taking action against him lead to an immediate counterattack from Konoha's ninjas?
After all, Itachi-senpai's Tsukuyomi could inflict real pain, even cause death within an illusion.
She hesitated, deciding to wait for the right moment to act.
"Hmph!"
Suddenly—
A cold snort interrupted her thoughts.
Yuto paused and turned around, only to see Uchiha Fugaku standing behind him, carrying a bento box and dressed in a ninja vest, his face expressionless.
It seemed he had just gotten off work.
But—
Why was he suddenly appearing behind him?
Before Yuto could ask, Fugaku spoke first in a calm tone. "The clan meeting will be tonight."
"???"
Yuto looked at Fugaku in confusion.
If he remembered correctly—
It had been a long time since Fugaku had held an Uchiha clan meeting.
"Wait, I'm not—"
But before he could finish, the prideful Uchiha Fugaku had already turned and walked away, leaving Yuto shaking his head in helpless amusement.
After thinking for a moment, he decided it wouldn't hurt to go take a look.
…
Not long after.
Following the scheduled time for the Uchiha clan meeting, Yuto arrived alone at the Uchiha compound.
Considering the dynamics between the Hyuga and Uchiha clans, it was better for him to come by himself.
Stepping into the Uchiha district, he noticed that the area was still brightly lit, with the Uchiha fan symbol hanging all around.
At this moment, many clan members were already making their way toward the meeting hall.
As soon as Yuto entered, voices calling him "Yuto-sama" echoed around him.
No doubt, people were wondering why he had shown up today.
Yuto-sama... why did you come today~
After all, it had been a long time since he last attended a clan meeting.
He also had no idea why Fugaku had called him here at this time.
Yuto made up his mind—he would make a brief appearance, then leave.
That way, he would at least be considered present.
It would also be a way of showing respect to Fugaku, as well as his two nephews.
"Hmph, you brat, you actually came too."
A familiar voice.
Yuto turned to see the Chief Elder, who looked even older than before, leaning on his cane as he let out a cold snort while sizing him up.
"A rare sight indeed!"
"…"
This old man…
They had known each other for so long—why was he still pretending?
Yuto lowered his voice and said, "The Hyuga clan's internal dispute between the main and branch families—Chief Elder, which side does Elder Hana support?"
The elder glanced at Yuto indifferently. "What do the Hyuga clan's affairs have to do with me?"
"Haven't you been talking with Elder Hana on the phone lately—"
Before he could finish, the elder quickly covered Yuto's mouth, chuckling, "I haven't seen you in a while, you've grown a lot! Not bad, not bad!"
Yuto: (﹁﹁)
Just pretend!
But seeing the elder's awkward smile, he lowered his voice again. "The Hyuga main and branch family dispute…"
"Ah~" The Chief Elder sighed, also lowering his voice. "We are the Uchiha. Best not to get involved."
"And Elder Hana?"
"I'm too old to meddle in these things. But that internal struggle… I didn't expect it to erupt now." A look of schadenfreude appeared on his face. "That Hyuga main family member died quite well—what a rare opportunity."
"Is that so?" Yuto nodded slightly.
He got the message.
The elder's implication was clear—why was he attending an Uchiha clan meeting? The Uchiha wouldn't interfere in this matter, but he… no one would stop him.
In short—
The Hyuga main family was doomed, and if Yuto wanted to make a move, this was his chance.
Yuto thought about it and found the logic sound. He had originally considered letting Hanabi take action, but unexpectedly, that girl had been too quiet lately. For some reason, she kept following him around.
And he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination—
Hyuga Hanabi's gaze toward him was getting stranger and stranger.
Like someone looking at an unfamiliar dish—curious to try it but worried it might upset their stomach.
How weird!
Shaking his head helplessly, he sighed and dropped the topic. He had only been asking casually—he had his own plans.
After a moment's thought, he turned to the Chief Elder, who had regained his authoritative demeanor, and to the Second Elder, who had now approached with a stern expression. He hesitated briefly before asking, "What is today's clan meeting about?"
"Fugaku didn't tell you?" The Chief Elder was momentarily surprised but then dismissed it. "It seems to be about the Konoha Police Force."
"???"
The Konoha Police Force?
Surely, at this point, there weren't still Uchiha planning to rebel, right?
Yuto frowned and was about to ask more—
"The time has come! Let's go inside!"
The Chief Elder's voice rang out.
Everyone began heading in.
With a sigh, Yuto had no choice but to follow.
…
Meanwhile.
At Yuto's residence.
Hyuga Hanabi took out the phone Yuto had given her and glanced at Hyuga Suzune, who was busy in the kitchen.
After a brief moment of contemplation, she murmured to herself, "Alone… should I give it a try?"
With those words, she hesitated for a moment, then her eyes filled with determination.
She stood up—without notifying anyone—and quietly slipped outside… disappearing into the night.
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