A few hours later, under Hinata and Hiashi's leadership, the Hyuga Clan assembly was successfully convened.
When Hinata proposed abolishing the Caged Bird system, it instantly caused a huge uproar at the assembly. Not only were the Main Family members shocked, even the Branch Family representatives stared in surprise.
As Jonin in the village, they were deeply dissatisfied with the Caged Bird system.
But they also understood the protection it provided to the lower-ranking clan members. Especially for those who accidentally awakened the Byakugan but were not ninja, only the Caged Bird could spare them from the danger of having their eyes stolen.
However, after joining Konoha Village, the dangers faced by the lower-ranking clan members had already decreased considerably.
The development of Chakra technology had also made bloodline leakage extremely easy. The Hyuga Clan had discussed many times whether the Caged Bird should continue to exist, and even the Fifth Hokage had been paying close attention.
After all, unlike the Third Hokage, the Fifth Hokage had no need to use the Caged Bird as leverage against the Hyuga Clan.
But tradition was not so easily challenged. Making the Main Family surrender its interests was no simple matter.
At this thought, the Branch Family Jonin and Main Family members all looked toward the Main Family Elder. After glancing at Hinata, the Main Family Elder waved his sleeve and said, "I am old and have no desire to involve myself in clan affairs. Leave it to Hiashi and Hinata."
With that, the Main Family Elder was the first to leave the Main Family estate, leaving behind a lonely silhouette.
After seeing Hinata and Naruto return alive, he understood that he could no longer control the affairs of the Hyuga Clan. The Caged Bird had originally been invented to deal with the