Hyuga Makoto

Hyuga Makoto was an unlucky transmigrator.

Even now, he still remembered how, thirteen years ago, he had been walking down the street while playing on his phone, watching the Armored Titan next door get struck by the Socialist Iron Fist and watching America's Kill Line.

Then a burst of intense light flashed before his eyes. When he woke up, he realized that he had already arrived in this world...

"As expected, don't play with your phone while walking!"

Every time he thought of it, he regretted it so much that he bared his teeth.

Fortunately, the time he transmigrated wasn't too bad.

He was a year older than Uchiha Itachi, and had been "subjected to countless Byakugan" ever since birth.

But at least he had avoided that vibrant, flourishing land of the Third Shinobi World War!

Over the past few years, he had witnessed some "minor incidents" take place in Konoha.

For example, Uchiha Obito's filial devotion, and the Fourth Hokage and his wife's passing.

There was also Orochimaru making his escape, as well as Kumogakure kidnapping Hinata...

The incident involving Hinata had especially shocked him.

That was because his parents had once been subordinates of Hizashi Hyuga, and after they died in battle, he had genuinely lived in Hizashi Hyuga's home for several years!

Before the incident, it wasn't as if he hadn't thought about helping Hizashi Hyuga.

But he had been less than ten years old at the time, and his words carried no weight. Most importantly...

"They all have Caged Birds branded on their foreheads!"

Even the Clan Head's younger brother was treated this way. The feeling of having one's fate out of one's own hands was truly unbearable.

And the ninja world wouldn't be peaceful in the future, either. Pain's "A Bag of Rice" at least came with a Revival Ticket.

But Orochimaru's Konoha Crush, all kinds of missions, the Fourth Great Ninja War, and the possibility that the Main Branch might once again stop acting like human beings...

If he wasn't careful, he might very well have to launch in Gundam Form!

Fortunately, he was also a cheater.

His system had only one main quest: to become the world's Core.

This quest possessed the beauty of "go eliminate Tang Sanzang and his disciples." Just looking at it made his vision go black!

He was just a tiny member of the Hyuga Branch Family, and they wanted him to do something like that?

That was even more terrifying than eating a Candied Apple while assembling a Gundam, only to suddenly discover that the apple in his hand was actually a Gundam Part...

If he hadn't still had some side quests and exclusive quests, he probably would have exploded together with the system!

"It's just that these types of quests are somewhat abstract..."

Side quests appeared based on people or events, and offered two completely opposite choices.

For example, "replace Naruto and beat up the little bastard bullying Hinata," or "become the little bastard bullying Hinata and Naruto."

There was also "Delicious Sisters," as well as "Both Widowed"...

Exclusive quests worked the same way. These quests were obtained based on the progress of the main quest.

His first exclusive quest was to choose between "Be a Dog for the Main Family" and "Break Free from Main Family Control."

Although he could choose not to accept it, he would miss out on the reward if he did!

"No matter what, it's still better than that main quest."

[Name: Hyuga Makoto]

[Age: 13]

[Bloodline: Hyuga Clan (Branch Family)]

[Dojustu: Byakugan]

[Chakra Nature: Earth]

[Skills: Body Flicker Technique, Shadow Clone Technique, Gentle Fist (omitted)...]

[Items: Moon Otsutsuki Template (unused) (omitted)...]

[Main Quest: Become the World's Core (one percent)]

[You already have a decent little circle. Everyone likes to gather around you, but you are far too insignificant.]

"It took me so many years to complete one percent, and this is how you evaluate me?!"

After leaving the Hokage Office Building, Hyuga Makoto glanced at his status panel and nearly laughed from anger.

He had worked so hard for so long, and the system couldn't say one nice thing about him?

Still, he couldn't be bothered to bicker with the system. He wanted to hurry up and try out that Moon Otsutsuki Template.

With that thought, he briskly ran toward the Hyuga Clan Compound.

But as soon as he entered, he heard a voice.

"Brother Makoto."

"Huh?"

He turned around and saw little Hinata walking toward him. He immediately stopped, then smiled and said,

"Is that Miss Hinata?"

Hyuga Makoto had a pretty good relationship with Hinata. Or rather, he also had a good relationship with the future Konoha 11 of his generation.

After all, he had to become the world's Core. Besides, as a transmigrator, he rarely harbored ill will toward anyone except a very small number of people.

On top of that, his personality was "sunny and cheerful," which had earned him many friends.

Even if some of them were only fair-weather brothers, once they sat down together, they could go from stealing erasers in elementary school to discussing where to choose a grave site in their old age...

"Brother Makoto... just call me Hinata..."

Little Hinata's face immediately flushed, and she lowered her head. Seeing her like this, Hyuga Makoto couldn't help scratching his head.

"But that's the rule."

"But... Brother Makoto has helped me so much..."

Little Hinata stammered a little, but she still raised her head and looked at Hyuga Makoto.

"Back then, Brother Makoto was the one who found me and took me home. Brother Makoto was also the one who stood up for me whenever I ran into trouble..."

"You forgot a certain Blondie."

Hyuga Makoto couldn't hold back and interrupted her. He absolutely didn't dare let Hinata continue.

"Also, did you need something from me? Do you want to train?"

"No."

Although little Hinata's face was still red, there was now a hint of fear in her voice.

"It was Father. He wants to see Brother Makoto after dinner..."

"The Clan Head?"

Hyuga Makoto nodded in understanding. That really wasn't unexpected.

Actually, his meeting with the Third Hokage had been tacitly permitted by Hiashi Hyuga.

After Hinata was kidnapped, security within the Hyuga Clan had been greatly increased.

If he wanted to do anything, it was impossible to hide it from them.

It was just that, because of what had happened to his younger brother, Hiashi Hyuga had already begun considering abolishing the Caged Bird.

During the Fourth Great Ninja War, he had been even more outspoken about it. It was truly completed during Madara Uchiha's era.

Not only had Hyuga Makoto lived in Hizashi Hyuga's home for several years, he had also found Hinata and brought her back when she ran away from home. At the same time, he had helped Hinata out of quite a few scrapes.

This gave Hiashi Hyuga a good impression of him. Along with some thoughts he held in his heart, he naturally pretended not to know.

But now that he had already gone to see the Third Hokage, he would certainly need to understand the situation.

"I understand. I'll be there on time."

"Then... then I'll wait for you to come, Brother Makoto..."

After finishing what she had to say about her father, little Hinata immediately became tongue-tied again.

"Also... from now on, just call me Hinata..."

After saying that, she didn't even wait for Hyuga Makoto to say anything else. She turned around and ran into the compound.

"..."

Seeing this, Hyuga Makoto bared his teeth. He felt as though he had somehow screwed over that Blondie, Naruto.

"But I bought him things he couldn't buy, and took him to eat things he couldn't eat. That counts as making amends!"

Fortunately, Hyuga Makoto quickly recovered. He decided that the next time Naruto wanted to buy makeup for his dad, he would give him plenty of financial support!

"I'd better go back first and take a look at this Moon Otsutsuki Template."

Hyuga Makoto shook his head and continued running toward his own house.

He was both pleasantly surprised and somewhat disappointed by this reward.

The Otsutsuki were unquestionably the "long-lived race" of the ninja world, not to mention the strongest and most powerful beings around!

It was just that this "Moon" version seemed a little too much like a bootleg...

But no matter what, it was still better than being a pack mule from the Hyuga Branch Family.

"If its upper limit can reach Otsutsuki Toneri's level, then I've struck gold!"

After returning to his room, Hyuga Makoto calmed himself down before speaking in a low voice.

"Use the Moon Otsutsuki Template."

In an instant, he suddenly felt his body stiffen.

A massive amount of Chakra surged through his body. He could feel his physical constitution and mental strength rapidly improving.

Most importantly, that energy was continuously gathering toward his eyes!

Under such a powerful impact, he felt dizzy and light-headed.

Just as he was about to topple headfirst onto the floor, the system's crisp voice rang out.

[Moon Otsutsuki Clan bloodline successfully adapted]

[Bloodline upgrade in progress]

[Dojustu upgrade in progress]