The Hyuga Clan's Future Path

The conflict between individual and collective interests has always been an age-old problem.

There may be selfless people in this world, but most people are selfish. Making sacrifices for the collective is always done on the premise that one's own interests are not infringed upon.

To be fair, in the Shinobi World, which is full of hatred and fighting, the peaceful atmosphere within Konoha is indeed something to look forward to.

Countless people are willing to give their lives to protect this village.

Konoha has only been a village for 62 years, while the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi in battle.

The Third Hokage in his youth didn't even have the concept of a 'village,' yet he still deeply loved the village and was even willing to give his life for it.

Of course, the influence of the Asura's will cannot be ruled out.

In fact Hinata and Hyuga Hiashi are not entirely selfish. Before this, Hyuga Hiashi was willing to protect Konoha, Hinata also had the idea of retiring in Konoha.

In the Original Story Hokage manga, when the Kumogakure forced Konoha to hand over Hyuga Hiashi's body under the pretext that their group had been killed, Hyuga Hiashi also had the heart to sacrifice himself for righteousness.

Perhaps the village's higher-ups were pressuring him, but it also shows that in Hyuga Hiashi's heart, there were things more important than his own life.

However, the situation the Hyuga Clan is currently facing is completely different from what it was before.

Hyuga Hiashi said that Konoha couldn't tolerate the Hyuga Clan, he wasn't saying that Konoha would take action against the Hyuga Clan, but rather that Konoha, being a small village, could no longer accommodate the great Hyuga Clan.

When every member of the Hyuga Clan can master Sage Mode, it means that Hyuga Clan will have 'Kage' level combat power. At that time, how will Konoha treat the Hyuga Clan?

If this happens, there will definitely be some dissenting voices within the Hyuga Clan.

To make the position of 'Hokage' Hyuga Clan, and even go further to unify the Shinobi World.

Hyuga Hiashi originally had the same idea: as long as he had enough strength, all the power and status would follow.

The position of Hokage Advisor was originally not going to be held by Hyuga Hiashi. It was only because the village considered Hinata's strength that the position was given to Hyuga Hiashi.

Shikaku Nara, as the representative of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, was used to counterbalance the Hyuga Clan.

However, as Hyuga Hiashi's horizons broadened, the small Konoha of Hyuga Hiashi could no longer satisfy his ambitions, and the Hokage Position no longer held much allure for Hyuga Hiashi.

Perhaps only now can Hyuga Hiashi understand why Hinata was so dismissive of the Hokage Position.

Hinata and Hyuga Hiashi.

Although the father and daughter did not say a word, they understood each other's feelings through their eyes.

Hinata didn't want to forcibly seize the Hokage Position, and neither did Hyuga Hiashi.

The Hyuga Clan has been a member of Konoha for 62 years and has developed a certain affection for the village. However, the Hyuga Clan is not as extreme as the Uchiha clan; on the contrary, most members of the Hyuga Clan have a relatively peaceful mindset.

Rather than ending up in a bitter falling out with the village, or even resorting to violence to force the village to relinquish power, it's better to leave the village decisively and part ways amicably.

While Konoha continued to build up the village, the Hyuga Clan went off to pursue their own ambitions.

"Hinata... how much time do you have left?"

Hyuga Hiashi's question seemed nonsensical, but Hinata understood what he meant.

"About a year and a half, less than two years!"

Hinata stated, "Currently, the conflict between Akatsuki and the Five Great Shinobi Villages lies in the ownership of the Nine Tailed Beasts, but..."

"Nagato, the Nagato, was determined to quell the war, Obito Uchiha wanted to create a dream world with the 'Infinite Tsukuyomi,' Black Zetsu wanted to revive Kaguya Otsutsuki."

Hyuga Hiashi's expression darkened slightly.

None of these three objectives are acceptable to the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

To quell the war, Nagato needed to subjugate the Five Great Shinobi Villages and even make them obey Nagato orders. As for Obito's dream world, that goes without saying; no one wants to live in such a world.

As for Black Zetsu's purpose... just considering Kaguya Otsutsuki's strength, the Five Great Shinobi Villages would definitely intervene to stop her.

As the head of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Hiashi understood the mindset of those in power all too well.

If I cannot have something, I would rather destroy it than let someone else have it.

In a world where strength reigns supreme, the power of those in power often represents the limit to which a force can grow.

"So, does that mean the Shinobi World War will definitely break out a year from now?"

Hyuga Hiashi analyzed, "The members of Akatsuki are not a concern, Amegakure is even less significant compared to the Five Great Shinobi Villages."

"Orochimaru's Impure World Reincarnation is powerful, but Sealing Jutsu can counter Impure World Reincarnation. Orochimaru alone cannot cause any real trouble."

"As for the Ten-Tails..."

Hinata had to remind her, "White Zetsu has the ability to split. If the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path absorbs the Chakra of several Tailed Beasts and is then cultured with Hashirama Cells, White Zetsu can split into a large number of clones."

"White Zetsu is a weapon of war cultivated by Kaguya Otsutsuki. If the cultivation time had been sufficient, White Zetsu would definitely be much stronger than it is now."

"Once the war starts, Black Zetsu can mobilize tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of troops in an instant."

Hyuga Hiashi nodded solemnly and said in a low voice, "Our Hyuga Clan is caught between Akatsuki and Konoha. Although we can currently play both sides, we will have to make a choice once the two sides go to war."

Countless historical examples have proven that those who waver in the face of adversity never have a good ending.

"I see!"

Hinata nodded in agreement; Hinata had never been able to come up with a good solution to this problem.

Hinata even planned to assassinate the Five Kage during the next Five Kage Summit, leaving the Five Great Shinobi Villages leaderless.

Without a Kage making a direct decision, the Five Great Shinobi Villages will definitely need a lot of time to work things out if they want to unite again.

By this time, Kaguya Otsutsuki had already been resurrected.

Hyuga Hiashi voice, "Although our Hyuga Clan intends to break away from Konoha, we still have so many years of friendship with them. Unless absolutely necessary, I don't want to go to war with Konoha."

"Moreover, the Hyuga Clan still needs some time to develop. Only by staying in Konoha can we buy enough time for the clan."

"As for the great war to come..."

At this point, Hyuga Hiashi's expression darkened slightly, but he didn't continue.

No one can stop the rise of the Hyuga Clan; any force that stands in the Hyuga Clan way is Hyuga Clan enemy.

"Hinata, the next period of time is a crucial time for our Hyuga Clan to improve our strength."

"Not just those clansmen, but you, me, Hizashi, Neji... we all must seize this opportunity!"

"Try to make contact with Orochimaru as much as possible, just in case that guy tries anything funny. Orochimaru is not a peaceful person."

"As for Obito and Black Zetsu..."

At this point, Hyuga Hiashi frowned slightly. He had never met these two people and knew nothing about their personalities or temperaments, making it difficult for him to make a decision.