Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 80 Children shouldn't interrupt adults.

Those present without eye techniques only saw a fleeting afterimage of Bai Mo as he made his move, while those with eye techniques saw all of Bai Mo's actions.

That scene was outrageous.

His sheer power reminded Hiashi Hyuga of Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha.

It was previously mentioned that ninjas generally have high attack and low defense, where "low defense" is relative to "high attack".

Even with their "low defense," ninjas still demonstrate significantly greater physical strength than ordinary people.

To deliver a blow to the head or through the heart, rather than simply sending someone flying, requires an incredibly powerful and fast combination of strength and speed.

A fist is a blunt weapon, not a sharp one like a razor blade.

Even the AB brothers have to use the ultimate Thunder Plow and Hot Blade, exerting force from both sides simultaneously to sandwich the target in the middle, in order to have a chance to achieve a similar effect.

Of course, the AB brothers' target that time was Kisame, but Kisame's normal form did not have any defensive specialties.

The Hyuga clan's taijutsu is Gentle Fist, but that doesn't mean Hyuga Hiashi doesn't understand Hard Fist.

Bai Mo's punch was already terrifying in power, but what's even more terrifying is that it wasn't meant to kill the enemy. In a very short time, it also locked onto Hanabi's caged bird and took it away.

As for the final, never-before-seen "time reversal," Hyuga Hiashi could only assume it was Bai Mo's unique bloodline limit.

"Your strength is already comparable to the Sannin, so why are you so fixated on the Hyuga clan's Byakugan?"

Hijikata spoke with a wry smile.

"Who's obsessed with the Byakugan? Clan Chief Hiashi shouldn't be so self-important. Even if you gouge your eyes out right now and trade your main clan's Byakugan for Hanabi, I still won't agree."

"Hmm?"

Hearing this conversation between the two, Hanabi looked up at Bai Mo with wide eyes.

"Without being a caged bird, without restraints, and without protection, I hope you can protect Hanabi. This is my request as a father."

Hiashi Hyuga bowed to Bai Mo.

As a father, Hiashi Hyuga naturally hoped that his two daughters would have special privileges and not be branded with the Caged Bird Seal.

But he clearly couldn't do it on his own.

Now that Bai Mo has helped Hanabi break free from the caged bird trap, Hiashi is secretly quite happy.

At least in Hiashi's mind, Hanabi's talent and future achievements are definitely above those of his eldest daughter, Hinata.

Not many members of the Hyuga clan came to see him off today. The eldest elder was too old, and due to his status, he naturally did not come.

This gave Hyuga Hiashiraka room to maneuver.

Hiashi chose to leave the situation unresolved after Hanabi, who had already been confirmed as a member of the branch family, was caught in the Caged Bird Sequence.

Even when the other party suggested, "Should we go back and re-engrav it?", Hiashi pretended not to hear.

When the elder and others asked him about it after he returned, Hiashi only needed to have the Hyuga clan members who had come with him today repeat how Bai Mo had broken the Caged Bird Seal.

Even if they carve it again, they can simply wait until they leave Konoha to decipher it, and the result will be the same.

As Hyuga Hiashi bowed, Bai Mo looked at the members of the Hyuga branch family behind him.

Apart from Neji, who was somewhat agitated, the other members of the Hyuga branch family did not exhibit any particularly intense emotions.

This is normal.

Hyuga Neji wanted to defy fate; he had talent and dreams.

But the rest of the Hyuga branch family members either lacked talent and dreams, or their dreams had long been extinguished by reality.

For them, the caged bird is really just a cage that "protects" them.

A caged bird is simply entrusting its life and freedom to the main family.

Following the method Bai Mo used to help Hua Huo break the caged bird trap, if one wants to free the caged bird, then one needs to entrust their life to Bai Mo.

—Otherwise, what if Bai Mo punches their heads off and they don't recover?

For the members of the Hyuga branch family, Bai Mo is like Orochimaru. Unless one of them is like Sasuke, who craves power, they will remain content with the status quo.

"that."

Hanabi tugged at Bai Mo's sleeve, "Why are you so amazing? Did you train even harder than my sister and me?"

"Yes, it requires effort, but the main reason is probably 'bloodline'."

Bai Mo stroked his chin and said something that was completely contrary to the "Will of Fire".

"Bloodline? Bloodline limit?"

Fireworks was bewildered.

"More or less."

"I know that the power I have gained is something that no one else can replicate, it is unique to me, isn't that what 'bloodline' is?"

Even if I did put in the effort, I wouldn't tell anyone that you can become as strong as me just by working hard.

"oh."

Hanabi nodded thoughtfully.

Compared to Hinata, Hanabi is younger, but more intelligent, quick-witted, and rational.

Bai Mo's words were cruel, but they were the truth.

On the other side, Sasuke, who had been lost in thought, subconsciously glanced at Naruto beside him after hearing Bai Mo's words.

I'm guessing Bai Mo was referring to Naruto.

They certainly put in the effort, but the most crucial factor was "bloodline".

The ninja world does not reject the "bloodline theory".

After all, before Bai Mo appeared, daimyo could rely on bloodline inheritance to control the lifeline of a country for generations.

"Brother Bai Mo, I think you're wrong..."

"Children shouldn't interrupt when adults are talking."

Naruto took a step forward after hearing Bai Mo's words, and was about to retort when Hanabi glared at him and glared back.

Naruto instinctively let out a "whoosh" and retreated.

Then I realized something was wrong.

—Who called him a child? Who is the child here?

"I... um!"

Before Naruto could say anything, Sasuke used shurikenjutsu to throw a soldier's ration into his mouth, choking him.

"It's good to work hard, but the key is to work hard in the right direction."

"Two primitive men went to cut down trees. One of them kept punching the tree with his fist, while the other made an axe out of branches and stones."

In the eyes of the first primitive man, the second man had no effort and no perseverance.

Effort may not change your destiny, but knowledge can.

After Bai Mo finished speaking, he bid farewell to Konoha and the others, and left Konoha with Konan, Karin, and Hanabi.

"Strive in the right direction..."

Sasuke stood there, pondering the truth in Bai Mo's words.

Did his decision to stay in Konoha truly represent a positive step in his efforts?

"strangeness."

Kakashi picked at his teeth, feeling a bit strange after waking up from his coma.

After a slight hesitation, Kakashi bid farewell to the three-person team, returned to the medical department, found the hospital bed where he had been lying that morning, and lay down again.

Close your eyes, take a nap, and wait and see...

really.

After a while, footsteps were heard, and Kakashi woke up, but did not open his eyes.

"Kakashi-senpai, I'm here."

The masked ANBU member codenamed Tenzo, whose real name was Yamato, sneaked in and then pried open Kakashi's mouth.

—What are you doing?

Kakashi was completely bewildered.

The next second, a thick, hard piece of wood was shoved into his mouth.

"Kakashi-senpai, I can't think of any other way. Why don't you try eating some of my Wood Release techniques?"

"Ugh!!!"