"This matter!"
The Clan Elders of the Hyuga Clan hesitated. Gu Sheng's initial demand had naturally been unreasonable, but if what was recorded above was true, then it was not impossible to negotiate. In fact, they might even be the ones asking Gu Sheng to negotiate.
If this child named Toneri truly came from another branch of the Byakugan clan, then Hyuga absolutely could not allow his bloodline to flow outside the clan.
The reason Hyuga's Byakugan stood proudly above the nations was that it was easy to awaken and not weak. Although it could not compare to the Sharingan developed beyond the second Magatama, the Byakugan was far easier to awaken. It was the standard equipment of every clan member, whether from the Main Family or the Branch Family.
"Acting Hokage, could you let us examine this child's Byakugan?"
After discussing it among themselves, several Hyuga Clan Elders respectfully addressed Gu Sheng. They needed to confirm whether this was genuine. If it was, then Gu Sheng's proposal would instead be a good thing, as it would prevent the Byakugan from leaving the clan.
"This is the other matter I wanted to discuss. His parents and clansmen all offered up their own Byakugan to deal with their enemies. Using a secret technique, they formed a Formation and became people without eyes."
Gu Sheng held Otsutsuki Toneri in his arms and said solemnly, "This child seems to have been affected by the Formation as well. As the last descendant, he was born without eyes.
"However, his bloodline and constitution are far superior to those of the Hyuga Clan."
Gu Sheng's earlier words made the Hyuga Clan suspicious once more. A person born without eyes? What kind of joke was this? Could he have simply found a child to pass off as