Namikaze Minato moved through the crowded streets. Relying on his body techniques, movements, and precise control of chakra, he was not only extremely fast but also kept the meal box perfectly steady.
The corners of his mouth turned up in a smile. "The Hokage's meal? Really good, I will get to see the Hokage soon. I feel a bit excited,"
Minato thought.
Just as he passed by a dark alley, he saw a little girl with red hair being teased and humiliated by a group of boys.
"Haha, look at her, so soft and weak, definitely a goody two shoes."
"Hehe, little lady, don't move, let your big brother show you some affection."
"Are you guys crazy? We are here to rob, to steal money. If we try anything else and get caught, we will eat kunai. You two, rein in those thoughts right now."
Clearly, this man was quite experienced, the oldest and most seasoned among the three robbers. Real criminals know the law well, unlike animals who only think with their lower halves.
This little girl's hair clearly marked her as a member of the Uzumaki clan. They had observed her for a long time; she seemed like the obedient type. If they robbed her, she would not dare to tell anyone.
What they did not know was that this red haired little girl had deliberately lured them here to teach them a lesson.
"Wh, who are you people?" the red haired girl trembled.
"We just want to borrow some money from you. Be smart and hand it over," the one who mocked first grinned.
"Right, hand it over obediently, and you can avoid a beating," the second lecherous man narrowed his eyes, his wicked intentions still evident. He almost hoped the red haired girl would resist so he could take the opportunity to grope her.
"Second Brother, Third Brother, stop the nonsense. This is a dark alley, but someone might come by. Hurry up, grab the stuff and let's go. We are not shinobi, we have to move fast. We need time to escape, to leave Konoha Village," the leader said sternly.
Namikaze Minato, holding the food box, hid in the shadows, his eyes moving. He heard every word the trio of robbers said. He looked at the food box in his hand and the watch on his wrist, hesitating for a moment. But in an instant, his eyes became resolute.
He leaped up, placed the food box on the roof, then lay prone on the house, looking down. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. Now was the time.
The moment the lecherous robber licked his lips and charged towards the red haired girl, Minato moved.
A flash of golden hair. Although he did not have the Flying Thunder God Technique, he had gained the appreciation of Shimura Danzō, who taught him the Body Flicker Technique. His chakra reserves were relatively low, allowing only two or three uses.
But it was enough. Dealing with three adult non shinobi was easy.
The red haired girl, who had originally intended to act herself, felt a movement in her pupils. Her Divine Mind's Eye sensed someone on the roof using chakra. Although it was weak, she could tell they were here to rescue her.
Therefore, she merely channeled chakra to her hands as a precaution.
Swish. Namikaze Minato appeared in front of the girl, his right hand gathering wind attribute chakra. "Wind Style, Gale Palm." Colorless wind attribute chakra burst from his palm, striking the Third Brother in the abdomen.
Whoosh. The lecherous Third Brother was sent flying, vomiting a mouthful of blood. He flew out of the dark alley and landed with a thud on a vendor's cart opposite, flipping it over.
The vendor's face fell in misery. His oranges were imported from the Land of Lightning. This was going to be a huge loss.
The loud noise attracted the attention of the Security Force. Hyūga Hizashi's eyes focused, looking in the direction the man flew from. Byakugan, open.
The world turned black and white. He could see through the buildings, spotting Namikaze Minato shielding a little girl, staring intently at the two adult men opposite.
Those two men... Hiss... they looked familiar. Weren't they the Konoha Three Robbers? He immediately rushed towards the alley.
"Third Brother," the Second Brother shouted towards the alley entrance. The leader's face darkened. Idiots. Don't they know how strong Konoha's security is? This is bad.
If they won't listen, just abandon Third Brother. Even though we swore to die on the same day, in this situation, it has to be 'I will take care of your wife and children, do not worry.'
"Second Brother. Come with me," the leader said, grabbing the Second Brother's arm sternly.
"But, Third Brother..." Before he could finish, the leader slapped him. "If you don't run, think of your parents, think of your wife and children."
These words snapped the Second Brother back to reality from his thoughts of loyalty. He looked at his big brother. "Fine. But I want to avenge Third Brother." He turned to face Namikaze Minato.
"Such a young age, and you already know a ninjutsu like that, truly impressive. But you probably only have that one move. Hehe, since you decided to meddle, don't blame me for breaking one of your arms." The Second Brother pulled out a watermelon knife and swung it at Namikaze Minato.
The leader's eyes turned dark. This fool. Whatever. Let him draw attention for me. Thinking this, the leader slowly retreated, gradually moving out of the dark alley. He was about to run.
Then he heard a voice. "Eight Trigrams, Empty Palm." Hyūga Hizashi's face was grim. He raised his right hand, fingers curved, and fired a vacuum wave.
The leader was instantly sent flying. He vomited blood, his body slamming into a lamp post. He struggled to get up, the venom in his eyes unmistakable as he stared at Hyūga Hizashi.
"Heh, Hyūga Hizashi, as expected, you are strong. But what a pity. Just one second later than your brother being born, and you are relegated to the branch family, branded with the Caged Bird Seal on your forehead. Tsk tsk, if you ask me, you are clearly the Hyūga's true genius..." Knowing he could not escape, the leader decided to spite Hizashi.
Hyūga Hizashi nearly gritted his silver teeth to dust. He glared at the robber leader like a wild beast. The robber leader laughed. "Yes, that's the look. Hahaha, you want to kill me? Come on. I only attempted robbery, and it was failed attempted robbery. If you kill me, you will go to jail too. Come on."
The civilians watching the spectacle were stunned. This robber knew the law better than the Security Force.
Hyūga Hizashi took a deep breath. "Someone, tie him up for me. We will take him back for a thorough interrogation later."
"Yes," an Uchiha shinobi next to him glanced at Hyūga Hizashi, his gaze falling on the forehead protector covering Hizashi's forehead. He sighed inwardly and handcuffed the leader.
The leader, knowing he could not escape, continued to spite Hyūga Hizashi. "How pathetic. No matter how hard you try, what does it matter? A branch family member for a day, a branch family member for life. Your life is in the hands of the main family. They decide if you live or die, just like a dog. Hahahahaha."
Finally, the Uchiha shinobi could not take it anymore. A knife hand strike hit the robber leader's carotid artery. Instantly, the robber leader's eyes rolled back, and he passed out.
Then, he also handcuffed the Third Brother who was on the orange vendor's cart. Hyūga Hizashi took deep breaths to adjust his emotions, as if he had forgotten something.
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