Some of the elders from the Hyuga cn present naturally understood the Third Hokage's intention.

  What he said made sense, and perhaps this could even be an opportunity for the Hyuga cn.

  Sacrificing one Hyuga cn member in exchange for compensation from the vilge might lead the Hyuga to become one of Konoha's top noble cns in the future. Perhaps even taking the Hokage's seat wouldn't be impossible.

  At this moment, Hyuga Hizashi stood up and said, "Then let me act as my brother's scapegoat."

  Perhaps it was time for him to change his fate.

  As a branch family member, he had the duty to protect the main family, but this time, it was to protect his brother and the family.

  Besides, those hateful Cloud Vilge ninjas just wanted to obtain the Byakugan from the Hyuga family, didn't they?

  He was a branch family member, and since childhood, he had been marked with the Caged Bird Seal.

  Even if the Cloud Vilge obtained his body, it would still be useless to them.

  Hyuga Hiashi, hearing this, was visibly shocked. He hadn't wanted an ordinary cn member to take the bme for him, let alone his only brother.

  He quickly stepped forward to stop him, saying, "I don't agree with this. If that's the case, then I might as well sacrifice myself and apologize to the Cloud Vilge."

  This stirred up the elders of the Hyuga cn.

  "Impossible. The cn cannot do without you."

  "Since Hizashi agrees to take the bme, let him do it."

  "That's right. The branch family shoulders the responsibility of protecting the main family. Now is the time for the branch family to contribute."

  Hizashi, seeing his brother refusing to let him take the bme, felt gratified in his heart.

  Who said branch family members couldn't resist the main family? This was the path he chose.

  Hiashi, hearing the elders, remained resolute. It wasn't about branch or main family; to him, Hizashi was his brother. What he needed to do was protect his brother.

  "Stop talking. I'm the head of the cn, and I won't agree to this."

  Ryosuke, sitting quietly in the corner, watched this drama unfold. It was time for him to step in.

  He walked into the crowd, smiling as he said, "Is this the Hyuga cn?"

  "The Cloud Vilge ninjas tried to kidnap your main family's eldest daughter, and yet you can swallow this humiliation?"

  "You're even considering calming the Cloud Vilge's anger by sacrificing your cn members' lives? Isn't that a bit too disgraceful?"

  At these words, all the Hyuga cn members turned to Ryosuke, their eyes burning with anger.

  Especially the Hyuga elders.

  Although the Uchiha cn was now Konoha's top noble cn, they were being suppressed by the vilge.

  The signs of decline were faintly visible, while the Hyuga cn had already become one of Konoha's prominent cns.

  If they could get compensation from the Third Hokage, becoming Konoha's top noble cn in the future wouldn't be impossible.

  How could this Uchiha belittle the Hyuga cn like this?

  Immediately, an elder retorted, "How is the Hyuga cn disgraceful?"

  "We're sacrificing our cn members to maintain peace in Konoha. Isn't that noble enough?"

  Ryosuke burst out ughing. "Not disgraceful enough? The Cloud Vilge is clearly at fault. Yet you're, as victims, calming their anger?"

  "Who's calming your anger? Or are you saying the Hyuga cn has no temper at all? If this gets out, sure, some might think the Hyuga cn is noble, but more will think you're weak and easy to bully."

  "My Uchiha cn would never do something like this."

  The Hyuga cn members, hearing Ryosuke's words, were furious.

  As someone from the Uchiha cn, he certainly had reasons to look down on them.

  What he said made sense, but it was also infuriating.

  Because it made too much sense.

  If this incident became known, it would forever stain the Hyuga cn.

  Even if they became Konoha's top noble cn in the future, this disgrace would be hard to erase.

  The Third Hokage's face darkened. The situation was developing as he had pnned, with Hizashi taking the fall for Hiashi.

  For the Hyuga cn and the vilge, this matter could have been resolved smoothly.

  But this troublesome Uchiha was stirring up trouble again.

  He had no choice but to say, "Uchiha Ryosuke, you're going too far."

  "The Hyuga cn is contributing to Konoha. No one would look down on the Hyuga for this."

  Even though the Hokage said this, the Hyuga elders felt uneasy. They cared deeply about the Hyuga cn's reputation.

  If another cn faced a simir situation and followed the Hokage's suggestion, as outsiders, they wouldn't consider that cn noble.

  If they followed the Hokage's method now, this Uchiha would surely ridicule them.

  This was unacceptable to them.

  If it remained unknown, it would be fine, but not if it became known.

  Hiashi ignored the Third Hokage.

  What he said was correct, but Hiashi couldn't accept it, especially since this involved his brother.

  On the contrary, Hiashi felt deeply disappointed in the Hokage.

  Not only did he fail to seek justice for the Hyuga cn, but he also wanted them to pcate the Cloud Vilge's anger.

  Who could accept that?

  So, Hiashi no longer paid attention to the Third Hokage and instead turned to Uchiha Ryosuke.

  Though his words were harsh, this wasn't the time to care about that.

  "What do you think should be done to resolve this matter?"

  The Third Hokage's face grew even darker.

  He was speaking for the Hyuga cn, but Hiashi had turned to Uchiha Ryosuke for advice.

  This clearly showed disagreement with his proposal.

  His solution was already the best—did the Uchiha have a better one?

  Ryosuke was waiting for this opportunity.

  "This incident is clearly a plot by the Cloud Vilge, so they should be the ones giving the Hyuga cn an expnation."

  "Perhaps the Cloud Vilge isn't afraid of war, but do we in Konoha fear it? Even dying on the battlefield would be more honorable than sacrificing your people to appease others."

  "Moreover, if the Cloud Vilge dares to make such demands today, what about next time? Will you continue sacrificing your own people to satisfy others for peace?"

  "Therefore, my Uchiha cn is willing to take the lead in charging into battle and driving back the invaders."

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