During the Warring States Era, and even at the beginning of the establishment of ninja villages, the profession of ninja was controlled by ninja clans.
It wasn't until the Second Hokage established the Ninja Academy that this monopoly was broken, and a large number of excellent ninjas began to emerge from among the common people.
During the reign of the Third Hokage, the Ninja Academy reached its peak.
The rise of commoner ninjas meant that the power of ninja clans in villages was being reduced.
But from another perspective, the rise of commoner ninjas also means that Konoha has a large number of cannon fodder available.
The Hyuga Clan had realized this a long time ago.
Since the Hyuga Clan's system involves the branch family protecting the Main Family, could the rise of commoner ninjas also protect the entire Hyuga Clan?
Yes!
Because of the Byakugan, even members of the Hyuga Branch Family are valued in their teams and protected by their teammates.
If they could also learn some Medical Ninjutsu, the Hyuga Clan's ninjas would be highly sought-after commodities.
Konoha was the first village established in the Shinobi World, and it has only been a little over sixty years since the ninja village era.
Out of jealousy and fear of bloodline power, countless powerful Kekkei Genkai clan were swallowed up by the tides of history.
There are many clans with secret techniques in the Shinobi World, but when it comes to Kekkei Genkai clan, it seems that only the Hyuga Clan stands out.
Just as the Great Elder said, when commoner ninjas rise up, the power of the Hokage lineage becomes unprecedentedly strong, and supporting the Hokage is the only way for the Hyuga Clan to survive.
The advantage of supporting the Hokage is that ordinary ninjas can be used to protect the Hyuga Clan.
The Great Elder glanced at Hyuga Hiashi said, "Hinata, you're doing very well..."
In fact, Hyuga Hiashi had discussed Hinata's situation with the Great Elder more than once.
After several incidents, Hinata gained great prestige in Konoha.
Hinata is not only the heir of the Hyuga Main Family, but also Kakashi's disciple and a direct descendant of the Hokage lineage.
But this is actually very dangerous...
Fortunately, Hinata's personality is very unreliable (as others perceive it), but this unreliability is actually a form of protection for Hinata.
Just like Jiraiya.
Jiraiya is very strong, but no one in the village's leadership thinks he is a threat.
Hyuga Hiashi dared to let Hinata gain prestige because he took Hinata's personality into account.
Hyuga Hiashi didn't want to use this to praise Hinata; he actually hoped Hinata could be more serious.
Hinata's expression turned serious as she earnestly pressed, "And then?"
"I know I'm great, but could you please stop praising me like this all the time?"
"It's not that I'm embarrassed!"
"But the compliments you use are so old-fashioned! Can't you be a little more original, or use some more fancy words?"
A clan that lacks innovation will inevitably be eliminated from the Shinobi World!
Hinata is not Sasuke, who lacked love.
Hinata, who had been praised since childhood, was already tired of hearing such compliments.
Isn't there any real benefit at all?
Hyuga Hiashi silent for a moment.
He felt that given Hinata's personality, all the lecturing he had prepared for so long would be completely ineffective...
"Hinata, you must remember that money isn't everything. You are the heir to the Main Family, and when you're out in the world... you should do what a heir to the Main Family should do."
Hinata said dejectedly, "I know money isn't everything, and I'm not that greedy! I just want money, I don't expect it to be everything..."
I make a living based on my looks, how can I take care of my skin if I don't have money?
Don't let my current youthful appearance fool you; when I get older...
"Never mind!"
Hyuga Hiashi and the Great Elder exchanged a glance. They had summoned Hinata today to explain some things.
After all, the Fifth Hokage is about to take office, and there are some things that Hinata, as his successor, needs to know.
But looking at Hinata like this, what difference does it make whether she says it or not?
They're about to invite the Fifth Hokage to dinner; could their relationship be any better?
However, Hyuga Hiashi still felt he needed to hold on for a while longer...
My retirement life in my later years!
After leaving the study, Hinata went back to her room and took a shower; the smell of the barbecue she had eaten at noon still clung to her body.
Around 6 PM, Hinata changed her clothes and arrived at the place she had arranged to meet Tsunade.
"Big Sister, Shizune- nee! Over here!"
Besides Tsunade and Shizune, Jiraiya also brought Naruto along.
The five of them entered a restaurant together, with Hinata walking in front, looking like an arrogant nouveau riche.
Having reserved a private room, Hinata took the menu and said to the waiter beside her, "I'd like this..."
Hinata's movements were so fast that the waiter couldn't immediately see which Hinata was pointing to, and couldn't help but ask, "Sir, what dish did you just order?"
Hinata glanced at the waiter and said with displeasure, "I want this... I want the whole page, do you understand now?"
Hinata flipped through the menu again and said casually, "I'll take this page too!"
Jiraiya he watched from the side. So, even though you're not paying, you can still order as much food as you want, huh?
Jiraiya's eyes flickered, and he suddenly thought to himself, "No one else should know about my agreement with Hinata, right? She herself said that she would treat us to this meal. If I leave early, won't she end up paying the bill in the end?"
"If I leave beforehand... Hinata still dare to spread rumors everywhere?"
Thinking of this, Jiraiya chuckled to himself, "Hinata, no matter how cunning you are, in the end you'll still fall into the hands of this sage, won't you?"
Shizune said somewhat embarrassedly, "Hinata, we've ordered so much food, are we all going to be able to finish it?"
Hinata patted her chest and assured her, "Don't worry! This might not even be enough."
Tsunade looked at Hinata with a hint of interest, her tone playful. "Hinata, you seem to be quite wealthy!"
"That's right!"
Hinata said generously, "I never look at whether my friends are rich or not, because none of them are as rich as me anyway. As long as they're my friends, they can just tell me if they ever run out of money, and I... I..."
Oh no! They've gone too far with their boasting!
Jiraiya smiled smugly. "Just say it," he said, "And I'll immediately ask you for money."
Hinata's eyes flickered, and she said with great confidence, "I can tell you how I survived when I had no money. You can learn from me."
"..."
Hinata, as the host, finished ordering and handed the menu to Tsunade, asking, "Big sister, is there anything else you'd like to order?"
Tsunade her head, glanced at Jiraiya, and said calmly, "A few more bottles of sake!"
Before the food was even served, Tsunade pulled a deck of cards from her pocket and said casually, "Want to play a few rounds?"
Chu immediately became interested. "Do you want to win money?"
Tsunade glanced at Hinata and scoffed, "Hinata, I feel like you've gotten a little too cocky lately!"
Hinata has indeed become a bit arrogant lately.
With the Hyuga Clan as their backer and Tsunade as their leader, wouldn't they be able to do whatever they want in Konoha from now on?
During the day, Hinata went to register Chunin Jiraiya her own. In order to protect Kakashi, Jiraiya told Tsunade about Hinata's past misdeeds word for word, and Naruto added fuel to the fire.
It is indeed true that Hinata fought Sasuke for six years at the Ninja Academy.
But the one who got hit was actually Sasuke.
That's terrible!
Hinata was so full after lunch that she had to beat Sasuke her digest.
As for the Hinata and Kakashi, that's completely fabricated.
Although Hinata usually seems indifferent to Kakashi, she often talks about Hinata behind his back, and many of the bad things she says about him are actually spread by Hinata Kakashi.
Once the truth was revealed, Hinata's soft and cute image in Tsunade's eyes instantly crumbled...