- Hizashi-sama, there's a Hokage near the barrier, and by the looks of it, they intend to force their way through," one of the chunin, who were assigned to watch the outside world during the change of power, broke through the crowd.
- Iiro-san, you have the prisoners until the sealing procedure is complete, and I want you to fill them in on the details of what happened.
- Will do," the shinobi nodded.
Temporarily putting the sensitive issue aside, Hizashi turned to the surrounding fighters.
- All jonins follow me, it's time to meet the Hokage and explain to him that new times have come and there are no more elders dancing to his tune," he waved his hand, moving through the crowd towards the gate. The yellow protective barrier that covered the entire clan allowed the wielders of the Byakugan to see what was going on outside, but it didn't allow those on the other side to see in, so he could be sure that all the recent events on the clan's territory were completely unknown in the village. And the new head was not going to enlighten anyone about the coup yet, regardless of the status of the person asking. This news, as well as the abolition of the internal division of the clan into branches, would be better announced at the meeting, surrounded by other heads, when the Hokage would have a minimum of opportunities to interfere in the internal affairs of Hyuga and somehow influence the situation. So he was going to keep his communication with Hiruzen to a minimum.
As he approached the gate, Hizashi gestured for it to open and nodded to the shinobi responsible for activating the barrier. The defense disappeared and the dozens of Anbu fighters gathered before them, with Hiruzen Sarutobi at their head, saw almost all of the strongest Hyuga of the side branch in front of them.
- 'Hokage-san, good afternoon,' Hizashi bowed politely, 'what business brings you here?
- Hmm, Hizashi-kun? - Sarutobi, dressed in his combat uniform, raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by the identity of the person he was meeting. - Your defense barrier was suddenly activated, and considering the recent attack, it has alarmed everyone.
Indeed, in addition to the old shinobi's subordinates, Hyuga noted the presence of fighters from other clans as well.
- Don't worry, Hokage-san, it was just a test activation of the defense and no one attacked us," the young shinobi reassured him and looked around at the dozens of masked fighters that were near the tall guest and on the nearby rooftops, adding, "and we don't need Anbu's help.
- Sarutobi shook his head, squinting suspiciously at the crowd of clan jonins standing behind Hizashi, who looked more curious than if they were forcefully supporting the young man. - May I speak to your head?
- You're already talking to him, Hokage-san," Hizashi snorted.
- What? Your head is Hozu-san!?!? - The Professor opened his eyes a little wider, clenching his staff with his hand. - How did this happen!!!
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