The decision of all Konoha's higher-ups

Hyuga Hiashi suppressing his anger, said, "Fine, then how does the Hyuga Clan?"

He was perfectly aware that the arrival of these two, like the arrival of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, was to fulfill the unreasonable demands of the Hidden Cloud Village.

Therefore, he didn't even consider whether what the two said about the Hyuga Clan killing the Cloud Ninja was accurate.

The arrival of these two men proves that they are willing to sacrifice some of their interests to save the village.

Mitokado Homura: "It's not that we want anything from the Hyuga Clan Cloud Village clan, it's that Kumogakure is demanding the hand over a member of their Main Family, preferably... your beloved daughter."

Bang!

Hyuga Hiashi could no longer suppress his anger. He instantly opened his Byakugan and smashed the wooden table next to him to pieces with a single palm strike from a distance.

Then, he grabbed Mitokado Homura's collar and pulled him up.

With his feet almost off the ground, Mitokado Homura said calmly, "Is the Hyuga Clan also going to betray the village?"

Hyuga Hiashi merely mentioned him, but took no further action for a long time.

When he chose to smash the wooden table with his bare hands, reason had already triumphed over anger.

"Please return, gentlemen!"

Hyuga Hiashi loosened Mitokado Homura's collar and closed his eyes tightly.

Seeing him let go, Utatane Koharu to the side, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In her view, given the current situation in Konoha, both internal and external conflicts should be avoided.

"As a member of Konoha Village, please think it over carefully. I believe you will make the same choice as your brother."

Mitokado Homura smoothed out the wrinkles on her collar, and she and Utatane Koharu turned and left.

After leaving the Hyuga Residence, Utatane Koharu asked, "Do you think Hyuga Hiashi will compromise?"

"No, but what can he do? Our entire Konoha had no choice, so what choice does a clan leader have?"

Mitokado Homura walked ahead and answered calmly.

Looking at his back, Utatane Koharu vaguely saw half of Hiruzen Sarutobi's figure and half of Danzō Shimura's figure.

"Alas, I wonder when Jiraiya will return."

A few minutes later, two figures pushed open the Hyuga Hiashi's guest room.

The two who entered were the Second Elder and Neji Hyuga.

During the two days Hinata was unconscious, Hyuga Hiashi handled the aftermath of the Hyuga Clan's affairs properly.

He also handed over the scroll that Hizashi had left for Neji Neji, which recorded everything that had happened eight years prior.

Neji fell silent when he saw his father's last words and when he looked up to see Hyuga Hiashi prostrate on the ground, saying he had failed to protect his younger brother.

As the two approached and noticed the wood chips on the ground, they roughly guessed that the conversation had not been pleasant.

Not long ago, he had seen the wooden table that Hiashi had smashed.

The Second Elder spoke first, saying, "Clan Head Lord, the Elder's burial has been completed."

Hyuga Hiashi nodded with his eyes closed.

After the Elder's death, the Second Elder consciously chose to stand on the side of Hyuga Hiashi.

In the eyes of the Second Elder, who could see his own lifespan at a glance, the future of the Hyuga Clan no longer belonged to him; he only needed to enjoy his old age in peace.

"Regarding the abolition of the Caged Bird Seal, some members of the Main Family are dissatisfied but haven't dared to act recklessly, while most members of the Branch Family hold a skeptical attitude."

After regaining his composure, Hyuga Hiashi opened his eyes and asked, "What are you questioning me about?"

They believed that everything the Clan Head Lord said was merely to avoid putting his beloved daughter in Caged Bird Seal...

Hyuga Hiashi nodded. "I understand. In short, make it clear to the Main Family members that they are not allowed to control the Caged Bird Seal anymore."

"You may leave. Neji, Neji stay."

"Yes, Clan Head Lord," the Second Elder said respectfully as he withdrew.

Judging from his current performance, it's hard to imagine that he was the one who came to exert pressure with the Elder.

Neji, what are your thoughts on abolishing the Main and Branch Family system?

Neji Hyuga looked up and met his gaze. "I believe in the scroll left by my father, but I still don't think the Clan Head Lord can complete the reforms."

He then said, "If I were to show any murderous intent towards Lord Hinata, can the Clan Head Lord guarantee that he won't use the Caged Bird Seal to kill me?"

Faced with this pointed question, Hyuga Hiashi remained silent for a moment before replying, "No."

Even he, the clan leader who claimed to abolish the Caged Bird Seal policy, couldn't do it, let alone the other clan members.

As long as the Caged Bird Seal remains, the Main and Branch Family system will not truly disappear.

"Besides this, there's something else."

"Please speak, Clan Head Lord."

"The Konoha Elder just came by; their visit is similar to what happened eight years ago."

Neji Hyuga frowned. After seeing the scroll left by his father Hizashi, he began to doubt Hiruzen Sarutobi's so-called Will of Fire.

'It seems that the Third Hokage represented not just himself, but the decision of the entire Konoha higher-ups.'

Neji Hyuga harbored resentment.

He always felt that there was something very strange about his father being Hyuga Hiashi, but if it was a decision made by the entire Konoha higher-ups, then all the unreasonable parts would make sense.

Meanwhile, Mabui and the others who were talking with the two advisors, Mitokado Homura, also did not leave.

At this moment, Mabui, Samui, and Omoi were eating at a small restaurant in Konoha.

"Mabui, is it really appropriate for us to commit perjury?"

Omoi, sitting opposite him, couldn't help but speak up.

Upon Mabui took a sip of tea.

"Most wars between villages are like this. If it were our Cloud Village that were to be embroiled in conflict, the Konoha would definitely resort to the same methods."

Omoi was still unwilling to give up. "But what about the real murderer? Are we just going to let him get away with it?"

"What will you gain by killing him? You'll get what you want by putting pressure on the entire village."

Mabui remained remarkably calm in the face of Omoi's confusion and questioning.

"Let's eat. Five days isn't a long time."

Samui, rubbed her sore shoulders and said, "Why don't you take revenge yourself once you become Jonin?"

"Judging by that guy's strength, even Jonin wouldn't be enough."

When Omoi recalled the scene of being knocked unconscious by Kanami's punch, a bead of cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

"Didn't you say he was a teenager? He has the strength of Jonin?"

Omoi nodded solemnly. "I survived only because he was in a civil war with the villagers and managed to escape in the chaos."

"Really? A child prodigy? I'm curious, do you remember what he looks like?"

"In my opinion, you'd better not go; that guy is extremely strong."

"Now that you mention it, I'm even more curious, Mabui. Can we go and meet that guy?"

After swallowing a mouthful of noodles, Mabui said, "Don't forget the task Raikage gave you, hurry up and eat."