After all, Ayane's situation has already been communicated with the Hyuga side. Once Ayane's identity is made public, their clan will handle minimizing the impact.
We cannot let internal chaos break out in the village—that's the top priority.
"The Hyuga Clan has never had a case of a renegade ninja before, so the village's tactics for restricting the Byakugan haven't been deeply studied. Looks like things in the Land of Grass are going to be troublesome."
After listening to Mitokado Homura's words, Utatane Koharu nodded in agreement.
Although Jiraiya wants the village to quickly come up with counter-strategies against the Byakugan, the Byakugan is not an ordinary Kekkeigenkai.
Even using Genjutsu: Darkness Path Jutsu from the Sealing Book can't cut off the Byakugan.
The Byakugan is the most advanced X-ray Dojutsu capable of seeing the body's chakra network; unless the network itself does not exist in the body, any chakra movement can be detected in advance by a Byakugan Ninja.
This is also why so many villages covet and envy the Byakugan.
"Right now, most of the Uchiha Clan's ninjas are stationed in the Land of Rain, working with Orochimaru against the Hidden Sand. A few are concentrated in the Land of Hot Water to guard against the Hidden Cloud. Even if we use Byakugan against Byakugan, the Hyuga Clan is in chaos internally; who knows when they'll stabilize."
"If only support had come sooner and the Wood Style plan was completed, we wouldn't be troubled like this now. Even if the opponent has the Byakugan, there's nothing to fear."
Danzo spoke, his eyes cold and his obsession with Wood Style clear.
"But that experiment itself was far too unstable; so many excellent ninja sacrificed for it. We can't make the same mistake again."
Upon hearing Hiruzen say that, Danzo snorted coldly.
"Hiruzen, is there anyone in the Anbu who can counter the Byakugan?"
Utatane Koharu asked.
Anbu gathers many elite ninja of the village; whether Kekkeigenkai or Secret Techniques, they're well represented.
Hiruzen replied, "There are a few candidates to restrict the Byakugan, but none can completely block it. Besides, Hyuga Ayane isn't just an ordinary Hyuga Ninja; like Uchiha Ruri, she's a genius who became a Jonin at sixteen. She's powerful not only because of the Byakugan."
When Uchiha Ruri was mentioned, Danzo and the others fell into thought.
Even among ninja of the same clan, there are enormous differences.
The night of the defection, Ruri's strength was evident to all—able to confront Hiruzen himself, the Hokage, in direct combat. Long-term battle was hard to judge, but in the short term she could hold her own.
If Ayane is at a similar level, it's no wonder the Land of Grass needed additional support.
It's not just a matter of the Byakugan, but of Ayane wielding it—she can't be viewed as just another Hyuga Ninja, or else there'll be big losses.
"I remember that Genin named Might Duy... He might be suited to this task."
Suddenly reminded, Danzo brought up the name of the ninja who made a deep impression on him.
The night of the defection, the Genin called 'Might Duy' also performed impressively, making Danzo quite interested.
Unfortunately, after some contact, it was found that such exceptional talent wasn't suitable for development in his Root division.
He was afraid that bringing such a hot-blooded fool into Root would turn it upside down—imagine donning that bizarre green jumpsuit...
Thinking of this, Danzo's eyelids twitched.
"Duy is currently in special training."
Hiruzen said.
"Special training?"
"Intensive taijutsu training. I've assigned an Anbu squad to assist him."
Hiruzen answered.
Originally, he intended to develop Might Duy in all respects, but except for taijutsu, his talent in Ninja Techniques and Illusion Techniques was so dismal, he gave up the idea.
"His taijutsu is strong enough to counter Hyuga's Gentle Fist. Let him go with my Root division to the Land of Grass front. Don't even mention the Sharingan—since the Byakugan is involved, it must be reclaimed as soon as possible!"
Danzo's gaze was sharp as he stared directly at Hiruzen.
Sensing Danzo's resolve, Hiruzen was silent for a moment, then nodded solemnly.