Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina-Chapter 59 - : Third Hokage : Hyuga Is Wrong in this matter

"You, the Hyuga clan, are in the wrong in this matter!"

The words hung heavy in the air, sending a wave of shock through the gathered Hyuga clan members.

They had come here demanding justice from the Third Hokage, expecting Uzumaki Kushina and Uchiha Mikoto to be punished for their actions.

And yet—how had the blame suddenly shifted onto them?

It was inconceivable.

The "Red-Hot Habanero" had killed one of their esteemed elders, Hyuga Takamaru.

A large number of their clansmen had been injured or worse.

How could the Third Hokage possibly stand in defense of Kushina and Mikoto?

Had he lost his mind?

This was the shared thought of every Hyuga present.

It didn't make sense. In the past, troublemakers would have been subdued and punished without question. The law was absolute.

But today, something was different.

The Hyuga clan had always served the village with unwavering loyalty. They were not like the Uchiha, always on the edge of rebellion.

And yet now, the Hokage stood against them.

It was incomprehensible.

Even Hyuga Hiashi, the clan head, found himself at a loss for words, confusion swirling in his sharp gaze.

Across from them, Kushina and Mikoto were equally stunned.

Kushina had outright killed a Hyuga elder.

She had fought and injured many Hyuga clansmen.

Mikoto had come today prepared to fight to the death if necessary.

And yet, the Third Hokage had not condemned them.

Instead, he held the Hyuga clan accountable.

It was surreal.

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The world had truly changed.

Then, a realization struck both Kushina and Mikoto.

Their minds flashed back to the words of Kurama—the mighty Nine-Tails sealed within Kushina.

The beast had already known.

Their respect for him deepened.

"No wonder Lord Kurama told us to act freely. He already knew this was how things would unfold!"

A rush of excitement coursed through Kushina.

She immediately reached out with her mind, connecting to the vast, dark chamber of the seal where Kurama resided.

Upon seeing him, she rushed forward and embraced the massive fox's snout.

"Wow, Lord Kurama, are you a fortune teller? Why is this old man Hokage suddenly on our side?"

She had fully expected to face severe consequences today.

After all, she had killed a Hyuga.

She had started a fight.

Kurama rumbled in amusement, his deep voice reverberating in the sealed space.

"Kushina, don't get too carried away. Handle this situation first. Your friends are still waiting."

"Mm!" Kushina nodded, her resolve strengthening.

Returning to reality, she stood firm, facing the Hyuga clan without fear.

Meanwhile, the Third Hokage's gaze remained resolute.

"Hyuga clan leader, it's time for your clan to abandon its outdated traditions."

The firmness in his tone was unmistakable.

There was no room for negotiation.

Hiashi clenched his fists, his mind in turmoil.

The Hyuga clan had followed these customs for generations, dating back to the founding of Konohagakure.

Neither the First Hokage nor the Second had intervened in their internal matters.

Even the Third Hokage himself had always turned a blind eye.

So why now?

Why today?

As Hokage, he had the power to interfere. But he never had before.

So what had changed?

In the original timeline, it was Naruto Uzumaki who eventually shattered the Hyuga's rigid system when he became Hokage.

But right now, this conflict between Kushina and the Hyuga clan was a direct threat to the village's stability.

A choice had to be made.

Between Uzumaki Kushina and the Hyuga clan.

And to the Third Hokage, there was no real choice at all.

No matter how powerful the Hyuga were, they did not compare to the importance of a Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.

And not just any Jinchūriki.

Kushina was well on her way to becoming a perfect Jinchūriki.

The Hyuga clan could not stop a rampaging Nine-Tails.

They didn't have the strength to contain it.

And if Kushina did achieve full control over the beast, her power would eclipse almost everyone in the village.

The Third Hokage was no fool.

Kushina's entire life had been dedicated to Konoha. She had been entrusted to them by the previous Jinchūriki, Uzumaki Mito herself.

A living weapon, forged in loyalty to the village.

Between the Hyuga and her?

The answer was obvious.

Everything was for the sake of the village.

The Third Hokage's voice rang out with finality.

"Hyuga clan leader, as Hokage, I decree that your clan is forbidden from detaining Hyuga Hikari. Furthermore, this archaic practice must be abolished."

His tone was calm, but there was a veiled threat beneath it.

This was no mere suggestion.

The Hyuga clan held significant influence, but they were still only one faction within the Hidden Leaf.

If they defied Hokage's authority, what was the point of his leadership?

If they pushed too far, the Third Hokage wouldn't hesitate to expel them from Konoha altogether.

Hiashi swallowed hard.

The will of Konoha was absolute.

Even if he despised it, he had no choice but to comply.

"Understood, Lord Hokage."

He forced the words out, his pride taking a bitter hit.

Konoha was strong because of its unity.

And the Hyuga clan alone could not oppose it.

Hiashi was not a fool.

A true leader knew when to yield.

But still...

Something felt off.

The Uchiha clan had already been at odds with the village for years. The Hokage's decision was certainly not for the sake of Uchiha Mikoto.

And it wasn't for Hyuga Hikari either.

Which left only one person.

Uzumaki Kushina.

Could it be...?

Was there something special about her?

Hiashi had once assumed that Hikari had refused his engagement proposal because she was in love with someone else.

He had ordered a private investigation.

Hikari had only two close friends: Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Kushina.

Besides a handful of classmates at the academy, she had no notable interactions with other men.

The clan knew Mikoto's origins well—an Uchiha through and through.

And they had also investigated Uzumaki Kushina.

She was just a transfer student from another land.

Or so they had thought.

But now, as Hiashi analyzed the situation, a chilling realization set in.

Had the higher-ups been hiding something?

Hiashi's sharp Byakugan eyes flickered toward the Third Hokage.

Then toward Uzumaki Kushina.

And yet...he still couldn't fully grasp the truth.

For now, the Hyuga clan had to swallow their pride.

The Third Hokage's voice broke the silence one last time.

"This matter ends here. Kushina, Mikoto, and Hyuga Hiashi—this conflict is over. War is on the horizon, and internal strife will not be tolerated. Continue, and the consequences will be severe."

A heavy tension lingered in the air.

Hyuga Hikari stepped forward, taking a deep breath.

Kushina and Mikoto had stood up for her today.

It was time she did the same for them.

With unwavering determination, she looked upon the gathered Hyuga elders and, word by word, declared:

"I will become the leader of this clan!"

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