I Really Am a Mighty and Imposing Big Shot

Hinata was Tsunade in front of everyone, looked quite bewildered, and even had the nervousness of an elementary school student being called on by the teacher to answer a question.

I've been pretending to be invisible!

Is it because the radiance within me can no longer be concealed?

Hinata pushed her chair and stood up. Tsunade winked at Hinata, revealing an expression that said, "I'm waiting to see a good show."

In fact, if we were to raise some differences in interests... perhaps it's not so much about interests, but rather that the Hyuga Clan and Konoha pursue different things.

If we disregard these factors, the Hyuga Clan and the Konoha High Command don't actually have any major conflicts, far less intense than the irreconcilable differences Uchiha and Konoha in the past.

"Well..."

Hinata scratched her head, wanting to shout out loud, "I don't know anything!" But upon seeing Hyuga Hiashi's stern gaze, Hinata immediately backed down.

There's no way around it; Hinata doesn't usually do missions, and her daily expenses are supported by the family business. Hyuga Hiashi is in charge of Hinata's finances.

Furthermore, Hinata's research on puppets and herbs also relies on her family for funding.

If Hinata's source of income is cut off by Hyuga Hiashi, Hinata 'll really have to beg on the streets of Konoha.

"Uh-huh!"

Hinata clenched her right fist, coughed, and cleared her throat. Then, with a serious expression, she said righteously, "I... I think so too!"

When Hinata watched period dramas in her previous life, she often saw scenes where ministers would collectively say "Your subject seconds this" during court sessions.

Don't worry about what others say; as long as the other party is someone you can't afford to offend, just agree with them.

As soon as she finished speaking, Hinata sat back down in her chair, continuing to diminish her presence and remain an inconspicuous nobody.

Tsunade and Hyuga Hiashi, her expression shifting back and forth.

After a moment of silence, Tsunade said calmly, "Since everyone agrees that Hiashi's suggestion is worthwhile, then Konoha should wait and see for the time being!"

"The meeting is adjourned!"

After saying that, Tsunade got up and left the conference room with Shizune without looking back.

The group of Jonin looked at each other, paused for a moment, and then left the meeting room one by one.

Without a doubt, this Jonin meeting will cause a huge stir in the Jonin community.

Jonin, regardless of their official position, can be considered a high-ranking member of a ninja village.

While the Hokage's orders represent the highest decision-making authority of a village, it does not mean that the ninja village lacks measures to check and balance the Hokage's power.

Generally, if the opinions of the Hokage and the elders conflict, or if most of the Jonin in the village cannot understand the situation, a Jonin meeting is required for discussion and voting.

Even though Kakashi is Jonin of his caliber, he may seem carefree and doesn't hold a proper position, but Kakashi is qualified to offer suggestions or even question the Hokage.

Of course, even if a question is raised due to 'lack of understanding', it must be before the Hokage's official order is issued.

In today's Jonin meeting, Tsunade passed Jonin Hyuga Hiashi, which is clearly inconsistent with Tsunade's usual assertive style.

Although these Jonin may not participate in the village's power struggles, it doesn't mean they know nothing about it.

Clearly, today's Jonin meeting will lead some people to have all sorts of wild ideas.

Hinata returned to the Hyuga residence with Hyuga Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga. Hinata thought that Hyuga Hiashi would definitely hold a clan meeting to discuss the upcoming Jonin meeting.

However, as soon as Hyuga Hiashi got home, he went straight to his room to rest, and Hizashi Hyuga also looked indifferent, as if nothing had happened.

Hinata was the only one who was still a little confused.

"Uncle Hizashi!"

Walking along the path with Hizashi Hyuga, Hinata looked up at Hizashi Hyuga and asked, somewhat puzzled, "Is everything alright this time?"

Hizashi Hyuga smiled faintly and said gently, "It's alright!"

"We had already considered this when we made the decision within the clan."

"As long as an action is taken, it will leave a trace. These traces may not prove anything, but they can reveal the will behind the action."

Hinata nodded to indicate that she understood.

After becoming Jonin, Hinata also underwent Jonin behavioral trace analysis.

Since Hyuga Hiashi raised a different opinion, he must have had his reasons and purposes for doing so. And in Tsunade's eyes, these reasons were almost obvious.

Unlike Hyuga Hiashi's seriousness, Hizashi Hyuga was mostly easygoing.

"My elder brother doesn't want the village to get involved in the Shinobi World's conflicts, but he also hopes that the conflicts in the Shinobi World can continue..."

Hizashi Hyuga continued, "Just from these things, you can actually see a lot... especially since our Hyuga Clan members are currently taking secret medicine to train."

Hinata nodded again and gestured with her eyes for Hizashi Hyuga to continue.

"The Fifth Hokage is well aware of this as well. When she asks for your opinion, she doesn't really want to hear what you have to say; she just wants to use this opportunity to announce the end of the meeting."

Hinata was worried about this very thing.

Hizashi Hyuga chuckled, "Hinata, you really don't need to worry at all."

"Because your power is the key to ensuring that Konoha can continue to enjoy peace. The Fifth Hokage's actions were actually an attempt to test something."

Hinata nodded. "Oh! I think I understand now!"

Since Hizashi Hyuga has said so, Hinata has nothing to worry about.

On the way back, Hinata was worried that her decadent lifestyle would be affected.

Hizashi Hyuga explained, "Actually, things have come to this point, and in some ways, we and the village have no secrets left."

"Since we're going to get to that point sooner or later, there's no harm in bringing the conflict out into the open now."

Hinata could tell that Hizashi Hyuga still had deep feelings for Konoha, and there was a lot of reluctance in him when he said those words.

After all, Konoha was the village that Hizashi Hyuga had dedicated half his life to.

Some people control others with their interests, while others control others with their emotions.

In many situations, emotions are the hardest to betray. Betraying bonds often involves more inner turmoil than giving up significant benefits.

"We've come this far!" Hinata nodded seriously.

Hizashi Hyuga had three black lines hanging down his forehead.

Didn't we already discuss this at the family meeting a few days ago? You obviously didn't listen carefully, did you?

Hinata continued, "So, what is the Lord Hokage trying to test?"

Hinata didn't think that what happened at the meeting would allow Tsunade to find out anything.

Hizashi Hyuga patted Hinata on the shoulder and laughed, "Of course, it's to test the Hyuga Clan's attitude towards Konoha."

"Now that the conflict is out in the open, some hidden forces will gradually surface. Just how many Konoha ninja will support the Hyuga?"