Ch 238 : Toneri and Tenseigan
Konoha Hospital.
"This child has a very unique constitution. The nerves in his eye region were partially absent from birth. Even if we were to perform an eye transplant, it wouldn't work."
After completing his medical examination, Toneri sat on the operating table while the doctor spoke with Makoto.
Hearing this, Makoto nodded thoughtfully. "I see."
Despite lacking eyes, Toneri's daily life was unaffected.
He possessed a unique sensory ability, as if he had a mind's eye that allowed him to perceive everything around him.
"Lord Makoto." Seated there, Toneri spoke softly.
"I'm fine."
His small, delicate face carried a maturity far beyond his years.
Makoto simply reached out, gently ruffling his soft hair, and smiled. "Come on, let me introduce you to some friends."
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Back at the Hokage Residence.
Everyone in the household was surprised to see Makoto return with a child.
Ayari frowned suspiciously. "Who is this kid?"
"His name is Toneri—Hyuga Toneri," Makoto replied.
"Hyuga…?" Ayari and Ayano exchanged glances.
Over the past two years, there had been several newborns in the clan, but neither had ever heard of a child by that name.
While everyone scrutinized him, Toneri remained expressionless, standing quietly at Makoto's side without any sign of discomfort.
"Call Neji out," Makoto said.
Neji was soon called from his room.
Upon seeing his father, the little boy's face lit up with joy, and he ran over excitedly.
"Daddy!"
Neji was already three years old—about the same age as Toneri.
Makoto introduced the two children to each other, then let Neji take Toneri to play.
Once the children had left, Ayari finally spoke up. "That child's eyes..."
Makoto replied, "Toneri was born without eyes. He wasn't originally part of the Hyuga clan, but he shares the same lineage as us—and his bloodline is even purer."
He briefly explained to the women present that Toneri's entire clan had perished, leaving him as the sole survivor.
His father had entrusted him to Makoto, and from now on, he would live in Konoha under the name Hyuga Toneri.
Hearing this, Ayari couldn't help but sigh with sympathy. "What a tragic fate."
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By the afternoon, Hakumen returned with a report—most of the valuable items from the moon had been successfully retrieved.
The Otsutsuki clan, with its thousand-year heritage, possessed strength rivaling any major ninja village.
Their unique ninjutsu and culture were priceless treasures to Konoha.
To ensure their practicality, Makoto decided that Hakumen would first study some of these techniques before gradually passing them on to the clan if they proved useful.
One thing that particularly intrigued Makoto was the puppet servants.
He sent several specimens to the Mechanical Science Research Institute and the Scientific Craftsmanship Division for further study.
However, there was one crucial item they had failed to bring back—
The Tenseigan within Hamura's Temple on the Moon!
That was no ordinary artifact, and only those with Hyuga lineage could even approach it.
Makoto had tried various methods to move it, but none had worked.
After settling all matters concerning the moon, he finally found time to focus on his next research—unlocking the ultimate evolution of the Byakugan: the Tenseigan within the human body!
A Byakugan of sufficient purity, combined with Otsutsuki chakra, would undergo multiple transformations—eventually culminating in its perfect form.
According to Kaname, the Hyuga clan on Earth no longer possessed Otsutsuki chakra.
This was indeed true.
Before Kaname and Toneri's arrival, Makoto had been troubled by this very issue.
Toneri had Otsutsuki chakra but lacked the Byakugan, so he needed a suitable offering—someone who could provide him with a pair of Byakugan.
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Makoto headed to the Research Institute, which had now been renamed the Biological Science Research Institute.
Tobirama was no longer there—he had been traveling the world for years with Uzumaki Shirou.
To replace him, Makoto had established a Department of Biotechnology, with Tobirama as its honorary head.
The actual deputy head was a young Yakushi Kabuto, who had once trained under Tobirama and was now capable of leading research on his own.
Makoto brought in Toneri's DNA, Kaname's corpse, and the DNA of his own Hyuga clansmen, requesting Kabuto to compare them and determine if the Otsutsuki on the Moon and the Hyuga on Earth were still the same bloodline.
The conclusion?
The differences were significant.
Toneri's cells were far more active, indicating that the Otsutsuki clan was physically superior to the Hyuga clan.
Kaname's Byakugan, however, was no different from an ordinary Hyuga Byakugan—its purity was merely average.
This surprised Makoto.
If the Otsutsuki clan had purer blood, shouldn't their Byakugan also be stronger?
Yet, judging from the findings, the Byakugan and the bloodline seemed like two separate factors.
Thinking carefully—if the Otsutsuki already had a powerful Byakugan, why would Toneri need to come to Earth to seek out Hinata and Hanabi's eyes in the original story?
The Hyuga clan had been reproducing on Earth for over a thousand years, and although they strictly controlled bloodlines, insisting on internal marriages, it was inevitable that outsiders had occasionally married in.
This dilution of lineage led to the loss of the Otsutsuki chakra within their bloodline over time.
In the original story, Hinata and Hanabi's Byakugan were exceptionally pure, but now that Hinata was his daughter, carrying his bloodline instead—
Was her Byakugan still pure enough?
Makoto had no definite answer, but he already had a backup plan in mind.
Hyuga Hizashi, the twin brother of Hyuga Hiashi.
He didn't need Hizashi's eyes, just his DNA.
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A long time ago, during the reign of the Third Hokage, Konoha conducted large-scale human experiments.
These experiments were personally approved by the Third Hokage and carried out jointly by Orochimaru and Danzo.
Their goal?
To replicate the First Hokage's secret Wood Release technique through cloning experiments.
However, because the costs far outweighed the results, the Third Hokage eventually deemed the project too cruel and ordered its termination.
This imperfect cloning technology was still sealed within Konoha's classified archives.
Makoto planned to have Kabuto utilize this technology to clone a pair of Byakugan eyes.
It would likely be a long process, but Makoto wasn't in a rush—he had plenty of time.
Meanwhile, Konoha's biotechnology and mechanical technology research were progressing simultaneously—
One for the Tenseigan, the other for puppetry.
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Three years had passed.
Konoha had recovered its strength.
The only lingering issue was the number of active ninja, but such matters couldn't be rushed—nurturing new ninja required time.
As Makoto left the Biological Research Institute, an ANBU arrived with a message—
An envoy from the Daimyo's palace had arrived again.
This envoy had come to request Konoha's aid in suppressing the rebel forces that had emerged within the Land of Fire.
These rebels had only appeared this year, mostly peasants who had taken up arms in rebellion.
The Daimyo, neglecting state affairs, had let the imperial court fall into chaos—
Excessive construction projects, harsh taxation, and oppressive policies had caused unrest to spread like wildfire.
A few months ago, a highly respected minister had been executed after speaking out against the Daimyo.
His death became the catalyst for uprisings across the country.
At the heart of it all…
Was a single woman—
The Daimyo's new concubine, Princess Kushinada
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Suppress the rebellion?
Slaughter desperate civilians who had no choice but to take up arms to survive?
Makoto had no intention of doing so.
The Daimyo's palace had sent envoys several times, but each time, Makoto had easily brushed them off.
Not only did Konoha refuse to intervene, but Makoto had also secretly ordered all mercenary ninja organizations within the Land of Fire to stay out of the matter.
In Makoto's eyes, this was the perfect opportunity to take full control of the Land of Fire—
and to do so with a just cause.
Since the Daimyo was willing to abandon power for the sake of a woman,
how could Makoto politely refuse such a gift?
After sending away the Daimyo's envoys, the next day, a new group of people arrived.
Leading them was a general who commanded the Land of Fire's military forces— Oda Isamu
But unlike the previous envoys, this general had not come to plead for Konoha's help in suppressing the rebellion.
Instead— he had come to discuss an entirely different matter:
Purging the treacherous woman from the Daimyo's side!
The Daimyo was guarded by the Twelve Guardian Ninja, making it impossible for ordinary soldiers to get close to him.
And since the Guardian Ninja were all elite shinobi, any rogue ninja the general had hired stood no chance against them.
Thus— he believed only Konoha had the strength to eliminate the woman who had bewitched the Daimyo's heart!
Makoto chuckled and said, "General Oda, are you planning a coup?"
Oda Isamu answered without hesitation:
"If it means saving the Land of Fire, I am willing to bear the title of a traitor."
Makoto continued,
"And what happens after you succeed, General Oda?
If Lord Minamoto bears a grudge against you and seeks your life, what then?"
Oda Isamu's face remained unshaken as he declared:
"If I must die for my country, so be it."
Makoto sighed.
"You are truly a man worthy of admiration, General Oda.
Konoha wishes you success in saving our nation from its crisis."
Oda Isamu's expression froze, then darkened with frustration.
After a long moment, he let out a sigh of his own and said:
"In that case, I shall take my leave."
This world was, in reality, a world dominated by ninja.
Although ninja did not directly hold political power, they were undoubtedly the strongest force in existence.
Placing strength above authority was not a difficult thing to achieve.
No matter how chaotic the Land of Fire became, as long as Konoha remained standing, no other nation would dare make a move.
Thus, Makoto had no reason to concern himself with the struggles of generals and ministers— he could simply sit back and enjoy the show.
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When Yahiko saw Oda Isamu and his entourage arrive from so far away,
he was quite surprised.
But when Oda revealed his true intentions, Yahiko was utterly shocked.
He wanted Amegakure to send people to eliminate the Guardian Ninja protecting the Daimyo.
Had Oda Isamu gone mad?
Oda spoke calmly yet firmly:
"Please rest assured, Mr. Yahiko. Our country will handsomely reward your village once the deed is done."
Yahiko's smile stiffened, and he asked,
"I've heard some things about your nation's situation, General Oda.
But why have you come to us, instead of consulting Konoha's Hokage?"
Only a fool would take on such a reckless job.
In truth, many mission requests involved meddling in political struggles— but only in smaller nations.
The internal affairs of the Land of Fire?
Who dared interfere without Konoha's approval?
Moreover, Amegakure and Konoha had a close relationship.
In Yahiko's eyes, this General Oda must not be very bright.
Yahiko only wanted to send him away immediately
and then write a letter to Konoha explaining the situation.
Oda Isamu, however, had no other options left.
Konoha refused to assist, and for some reason, every mercenary force within the country avoided them like the plague.
With nowhere else to turn, he had come to Amegakure— only to be rejected once more.
Just as Oda prepared to leave in disappointment, a figure approached him.
"General Oda, regarding the matter you seek assistance with— I may be able to provide some help."
Oda turned to look at the man.
"And you are…?"
The stranger smiled faintly.
"My name is Hakuryu. Just a nameless nobody."
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