Lose the Temper
Diarrhea looked at Xu Fan but, in the end, did not refuse.
The decision to settle the dispute between Yunren Village had been made.
He died in place of Hyuga Hizashi and then delivered the body to Yunnin Village.
This incident had finally come to an end.
"Follow me."
Hizashi asked Neji to stay behind, guarding his sister Hinata, and then turned to lead the way.
"Thank you."
The two walked in silence, one following the other. Halfway through, Hizashi suddenly spoke up with gratitude.
Xu Fan glanced at him and simply said, "It's nothing."
"No."
Hizashi shook his head. "Lady Hinata is not only the hope of our family but also my brother Hiashi's daughter."
"And I was on watch that night... If only—"
"Stop talking about it."
Xu Fan immediately interrupted, stopping him from continuing.
"Maybe this is fate."
Although Hizashi did not have many appearances in Naruto, Xu Fan always saw him as a serious, unsmiling person.
Bearing the burden of the Caged Bird Seal, the pressure on him must have been immense, suffocating.
It was hard to imagine such a person forming any relationship with a stranger like himself.
"Well, I was the one who made a mistake." Hizashi was momentarily taken aback, then nodded and fell silent, leading Xu Fan toward the meeting hall.
Xu Fan did not speak either. Instead, his mind raced, planning what he would say.
After all, he was just an ordinary person. Though he possessed power, he was not skilled in strategy or political games.
If he were placed in the world of Death Note or Hunter x Hunter, where intelligence and wit were key, he would probably be lost immediately.
Who am I? Where am I? How did I die?
Figuring out how to convince both the Hyuga clan and Konoha's leadership to abandon the idea of sacrificing Hizashi was crucial.
Soon, Xu Fan followed Hizashi through the entrance and arrived at the meeting room where the Third Hokage and the Hyuga clan were discussing their decision.
What he didn't expect was that not only Sarutobi Hiruzen was there, but also Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.
When they noticed Xu Fan following behind Hizashi, a flicker of surprise crossed their faces.
"Why are you here?"
Seeing the displeasure among the Hyuga elders at Xu Fan's presence, Sarutobi Hiruzen took the lead, casting a glance at Xu Fan, signaling him to leave.
Although Hyuga Hiashi was grateful to Xu Fan for saving his daughter, it did not mean the elders shared the same sentiment.
Especially given Hinata's current perceived weakness, which had left them disappointed.
Most importantly, this was a discussion between the Hyuga clan and Konoha's leadership. Xu Fan, not even a ninja, had no place here.
"Hizashi, what is going on?" an elder of the Hyuga clan questioned, his face void of any guilt for sacrificing Hizashi. Instead, his expression was filled with arrogance.
"I..."
Hizashi was about to explain that Xu Fan had insisted on meeting the Third Hokage when Xu Fan spoke first, cutting him off.
"Are you really sending Hyuga Hizashi to his death?"
Xu Fan chose to go on the offensive.
Not only the Hyuga elders but even the Third Hokage, Koharu, and Homura were shocked.
Was this outsider questioning their decision?
And how did he even know about it?
Did Hizashi tell him?
Hadn't Hizashi just expressed his willingness to sacrifice himself to protect the Hyuga clan and the village?
Why would he reveal such a thing to an outsider?
"Hizashi!"
An enraged Hyuga elder slammed his palm onto the table, his temple veins bulging, glaring at Hizashi as if accusing him of betrayal.
Sarutobi Hiruzen also immediately stopped Xu Fan, warning him not to be disrespectful.
While he wasn't sure why Hizashi had told Xu Fan about this matter, it was certainly not something he should be interfering in.
As for Hizashi, who suddenly found himself under scrutiny, he was utterly confused.
He had never mentioned a word about this to Xu Fan!
How did this guy know?
Did he have mind-reading abilities?
More importantly, what was he supposed to do now?
"Elder, I—"
Just as he was about to explain, Xu Fan interrupted him again.
"So, this is the great Hyuga clan? Accusing someone without evidence? Hiding behind the Branch Family when things go wrong? Where is your sense of responsibility?"
Xu Fan's words hit the room like a boulder dropped into a lake, creating massive ripples.
Not only the Hyuga Main Branch but even the Branch Members glared at him.
What was wrong with Xu Fan today?
Sarutobi Hiruzen stared at him, utterly baffled.
"If Hizashi didn't tell you, then how did you know about this?"
The elder of the Hyuga clan remained composed despite his anger, unlike the younger members, whose tempers flared.
"As a member of the Senju Clan, you need to provide a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, an apology alone will not make this matter disappear."
The Hyuga elder met Xu Fan's gaze head-on, his words as cold as steel, pressing for an answer.
If it weren't for the Hokage's presence, Xu Fan wouldn't have been able to leave this room so easily after what he had said.
It wouldn't even be an exaggeration to say that the only reason Xu Fan was still standing was because of Sarutobi Hiruzen's influence.
"Why should I explain myself to you?"
Xu Fan stepped forward, shielding Hizashi behind him, and spoke boldly.
In sheer presence alone, he overwhelmed the entire Hyuga Main Branch.
But this was not mere recklessness or arrogance.
He had the confidence to back it up.
Not only did he possess Chakra reserves comparable to Hashirama Senju, but he also wielded the legendary Kekkei Genkai, Wood Release.
Chakra as vast as Hashirama's combined with Wood Release.
He was a walking, living legend.
An explanation?
He was already being polite by not crushing them with a Tree World Birth.
"Enough."
Seeing the situation escalating, Sarutobi Hiruzen had no choice but to interject loudly, silencing both sides.
Hizashi, who had intended to mediate, also stopped in his tracks.
"Hokage-sama, I cannot pretend I didn't hear what he just said," the Hyuga elder declared.
He had initially thought Xu Fan would back down out of fear.
If Xu Fan had simply provided a mild explanation, they could have let it slide.
After all, Hizashi's fate had already been decided.
But Xu Fan had instead thrown out a direct challenge.
If they tolerated this, what would stop others from undermining the Hyuga clan in the future?
Even if they wanted to endure it, their status as the Main Branch wouldn't allow it.
The Hyuga elder signaled his subordinates, and in an instant, numerous Hyuga clan members surrounded Xu Fan.