Raider Your Own Daily Difference
"Blindly compromising will never end well. Retreat and weakness will only arouse the enemy's stronger desire to attack, making them more aggressive and putting us in an increasingly passive position!"
Xu Fan strode forward, his momentum overwhelming, his voice growing louder and louder.
He was not a native of this world. Before crossing over, he had been instilled with strong beliefs and shaped by a specific worldview.
Especially the humiliating history of his own country—it had solidified his ideas.
Even in the world of Naruto, the Village Hidden in the Clouds (Yunren Village) had a history of such actions.
When Naruto's mother, Uzumaki Kushina, was just a girl, Yunren Village had sent someone to kidnap her. Until her death, she believed they wanted the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan.
It wasn't until later that the Raikage of Yunren Village admitted they had kidnapped Kushina in an attempt to gain control over the Nine-Tails.
There was the Kushina kidnapping, and then later, Hinata was abducted.
This proved beyond doubt that Yunren Village was untrustworthy, and they would push further without remorse.
But the most baffling thing to Xu Fan was why Yunren Village had simply given up after obtaining Nisshō's body.
Konoha had essentially acknowledged its weakness, so why didn't Yunren push further?
After that, the Uchiha clan was annihilated, and the power gap widened even more.
When Konoha was strong, Yunren could kidnap at will, forcing deaths when necessary. Yet when Konoha was at its weakest, Yunren seemed to disappear entirely, doing nothing.
It wasn't until Killer Bee was captured by Sasuke that they reappeared.
Perhaps, from the perspective of the manga, the early writers didn't think so deeply. The Land of Lightning (Raikage's country) was just a background element, brought in only when necessary.
But the world he was in wasn't a manga—it was real.
Even in the original story, Hinata was kidnapped by a ninja from Yunren Village when she was three.
There were no visible Senju clan members.
Yet, after transmigrating, Xu Fan not only became part of the Senju clan, but even the timeline of Hinata's abduction had changed.
It felt like the butterfly effect was in motion.
"So, who can guarantee that Yunren Village won't continue to attack once they obtain Nisshō's corpse and realize they can't extract the secrets of the Byakugan?"
"If that time comes, and there are still disputes between Konoha and Yunren, wouldn't we have crippled ourselves first? Wouldn't that ruin morale?"
"Even among the Hyuga clan's main family, there are no more than five people stronger than Nisshō."
Xu Fan pressed harder, forcing Elder Hyuga to reconsider sacrificing Nisshō.
"Then what do you think should be done?"
At that moment, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had been silent, finally spoke.
"Huh..."
Seeing Hokage finally break his silence, Elder Hyuga let out a long sigh of relief.
If Xu Fan had continued to pressure him, he might have been forced to change his stance.
However, Elder Hyuga did not hate this situation.
Although Nisshō was from the branch family—a mere tool to the main family—he was still their tool.
And his strength was valuable. Keeping him alive could defuse this crisis without the Hyuga clan losing anything.
His only real concern was Konoha's leadership retaliating after he backed down.
Thus, Sarutobi Hiruzen's intervention had undoubtedly eased the burden on his shoulders.
As for the final decision, it was now between Hokage and Xu Fan—no longer his problem.
The Ultimate Choice
Xu Fan turned to face the Third Hokage.
"It's very simple."
"If we want peace with Yunren Village and even the Land of Lightning, humility will only make them press harder. But if we strike them first and show strength, they will respect us."
"I know that at my age, saying such things isn't very convincing. But Lord Hokage, if you give the order, I will take the lead!"
His words sounded noble, but the reality was simpler—this was a matter of choosing one path over another.
To ensure Nisshō's survival and gain rewards, they could compromise and avoid conflict with Yunren Village.
But in truth…
Of course, Xu Fan chose the first option!
Senju DNA, Wood Release—this was the power of the God of Shinobi.
If they didn't allow him to claim his rewards, he would simply force the issue.
Besides, none of them knew the future.
They believed surrendering Nisshō would resolve the crisis, but did they really know that?
And with his speech, he had already ignited the fighting spirit of the Hyuga clan—both the main and branch families.
Some were even ready to respond to his call.
As for Nisshō himself—
Tears welled up in his eyes.
He never imagined that when Yunren Village pressured them, the Hyuga main family would sacrifice him for their own safety.
That Konoha's leadership would abandon him for the sake of so-called peace.
Only Xu Fan had seen the unfairness of the world and stepped in to save him.
For this cause, Xu Fan had defied the main family and disobeyed the Third Hokage.
He had put himself in the line of fire!
What kind of spirit was this?
It was fearlessness.
At this moment, Hyuga Nisshō not only recognized Xu Fan but even wanted to follow him.
If conflict was inevitable, he would gladly give his life to protect Xu Fan on the battlefield!
A favor repaid a hundredfold.
And Xu Fan had not only saved his life but also Neji's future.
Perhaps… he could even change the fate of the entire Hyuga clan.
Yes, Xu Fan possessed that brilliance, that charm, that power.
But while Nisshō was moved beyond words, Xu Fan himself was thinking—
"Great, I've successfully fooled the Hyuga clan. No one will try to take Nisshō's life now."
"The ever-righteous Third Hokage won't oppose me for the sake of his political image."
"If nothing unexpected happens, Nisshō should be safe now."
"Now, what will my reward be? Byakugan?"
"Oh, right—when Naruto finishes school, I should take him out for some ramen."
For a moment, Xu Fan was lost in thought—completely detached from any deep emotions about saving Nisshō.
"Huh? Why is Nisshō looking at me like that?"