Hyuga Clan Aftermath
The vast majority of the Hyūga Clan were in a state of joy, because the Main Family members were only a small minority, while the majority were from the branch families.
The enormous shift from slavery to normal life still feels like a dream to them; this tradition, which has lasted for hundreds of years, is being shattered at this moment.
The other clans were all amazed, never expecting that the Hyūga Clan, which valued tradition the most, would now break free from its constraints. They didn't think that this would cause the Hyūga Clan to fall; on the contrary, they felt that the new Hyuga was rising.
Uchiha Kō left after finishing his business, smiling as he walked to the Hokage's office building. The guards at the entrance simply bowed and let him through.
Uchiha Kō walked into the Hokage Office and pushed the door open without knocking. Lu Ming, who was busy with official business, didn't even look up. Only Uchiha Kō would dare to push open the Hokage Office door like that without knocking.
"Lu Ming, I'm back." Uchiha Kō said with a smile. Nara Rokumei put down his pen and said calmly, "Our Lord Hokage really made a big move, directly resolving the conflict between the Hyuga Main Family. A grand gesture."
"Sigh~ Others may not understand me, but don't you understand me? Lord Shikamaru, I am the head of the Hyuga clan. Lu Ming Hyuga Hiashi." Uchiha Kō said helplessly.
Nara Rokumei felt a little disdainful. What a clever trick of shifting the goalposts. But it didn't matter. This matter couldn't be considered a bad thing. After all, even the Third Brother Hyuga clan wanted to intervene in such bad habits, but they didn't know where to start. Today, Uchiha Kō solved it, which was a good thing for the village and for the Hyuga.
"Lord Hokage, you've worked hard," Nara Rokumei said sincerely. Uchiha Kō waved his hand, "So-so, third in the world."
The two then discussed the recent political affairs of Konoha. After fully understanding the situation and the possible solutions, Uchiha Kō and Nara Rokumei left work together, departed from the Hokage Office, and walked out of the Hokage Building.
Just then, the two pushed open the door and found a group of people kneeling at the entrance, along with other families watching the commotion.
Uchiha Kō was taken aback. Upon closer inspection, he saw that it was Hizashi Hyuga leading the disciples of the Hyuga Branch Family kneeling on the ground, waiting for him to come out.
Someone exclaimed, "The door's open! The Lord Hokage's off-duty!"
"Lord Hokage! Thank you!"
"Lord Hokage, it is you who have given us the basic rights of being human!"
"Lord Hokage, thanks to you, my child is no longer a servant of the Main Family!"
"It was you, Lord Hokage, who gave us dignity!"
The Hyuga ninjas Hyuga were all weeping as they expressed their gratitude to Uchiha Kō, while Hizashi Hyuga, who was leading the group, declared, "From now on, the Hyuga Clan will absolutely support the Lord Hokage's rule!"
The others unanimously declared, "From now on, the Hyuga Clan will absolutely support the Lord Hokage's rule!"
Uchiha Kō smiled. "Everyone, get up! Get up! It's all in the past. From now on, everyone should live well. While taking care of your own families, don't forget to take care of our Konoha, our big family. Get up!"
Nara Rokumei was also surprised to see this, but considering what Uchiha Kō had done and who he was targeting, he felt that this was within his expectations.
The guards at the Hokage Building wanted to stop the Hyūga Clan members to prevent them from getting close to Hokage and causing trouble for his life and safety.
"Everyone, keep your distance!" The guard's words startled the Hyuga clansmen, who took a step back.
Uchiha Kō glanced at the guard, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "It's alright, these are all lovely people from Konoha." Then he added, "You're afraid of mass movements, but I'm not!"
Then Uchiha Kō looked at everyone with a smile, "I am happy for you all today. From today onwards, you are no longer powerless; your destiny is in your own hands."
"Great! This is how the Konoha should be," Uchiha Kō said sincerely with a smile.
His voice was very magnetic, and his smile was very kind. Someone shouted, "Long live the Hokage! Long live the Fourth Hokage!"
Everyone shouted, their voices hoarse but they didn't stop, yet no one stepped forward, clearly hesitant because of the guards' words.
Since the public has reservations, then I, Uchiha Kō, will take the initiative to approach them.
Uchiha Kō stepped forward and shook hands with a Hyuga ninja. "From now on, enjoy life to the fullest!"
"Yes! Lord Hokage, I will burn everything I have for Konoha!" The Hyuga ninja trembled all over, swallowing hard as he spoke, utterly excited.
Hokage Hokage shook hands with me! He shook hands with my right hand! I haven't washed this hand in a month, no, I haven't washed it in a year.
The other Hyuga clan members' eyes lit up. They hadn't expected the Lord Hokage to be so easy to talk to. He had put a lot of pressure on them when he was negotiating with the Main Family earlier!
Uchiha Kō saw another little girl struggling to squeeze in. He slowly walked Hyuga Clan her, picked her up, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Little girl, what's your name?" Uchiha Kō smiled slightly.
"Hyuga Ling, a former branch family ninja, hehehe, to thank the Lord Hokage, how about I marry you?" The little girl looked no more than three or four years old, speaking without restraint, and she looked earnestly at Uchiha Kō.
"Wow! "Nara Rokumei's eyes lit up, as if he had stumbled upon some juicy gossip. From somewhere, he pulled out a small notebook and began recording Uchiha Kō's next answer.
Hizashi Hyuga's lips twitched. Cough cough, how incredibly embarrassing! Whose child is this? How could he be so brave!
Uchiha Kō's lips twitched. Everyone says that children in the Ninja World mature early, but only when it came to him did he realize how true that statement was.
"Ahem, I'm already married, and you're still young, you don't understand what marriage is." Uchiha Kō put her down.
Hyuga Ling Rei pouted. She knew! Her mother had said that if a handsome man saved her, she would have to repay him with her body; if an ugly man saved her, she would have to repay him by being his slave in the next life.
She was doing it the way her mother taught her!
The other Hyūga Clan ninjas scratched their faces, coughing awkwardly, but the matter of Uchiha Kō joking around was forgotten.
Next, Uchiha Kō shook hands and chatted with the Hyuga ninjas Hyuga, completely captivating them.
Let's put it this way: if Uchiha Kō were to say who should be the clan leader right now, 70% of the Hyuga Clan's ninjas would support him!
Uchiha Kō's status within the Hyuga Clan was like that of a god!
Two hours later, the crowd finally left. Uchiha Kō rubbed his face, his smile frozen. Nara Rokumei, that heartless fellow, seeing there was no more gossip to share, put away his notebook and pen, said he had something to do at home, and left.
Having left Uchiha Kō to face all of this alone, it's over now. Uchiha Kō stretched and then walked home.
As soon as the door opened, Tsunade was sitting on the sofa, looking at Uchiha Kō with a playful expression.
"Hmm? You didn't bring me back a little sister? I heard there's a Hyuga Clan girl who wants to marry you?" Tsunade said casually.
Uchiha Kō's heart tightened. "Wife, let me explain! I..."
Tsunade suddenly laughed. "Don't be nervous. I know you haven't accepted yet; I just wanted to see your reaction."
Uchiha Kō breathed a sigh of relief and sat down next to Tsunade.
Tsunade suddenly grabbed Uchiha Kō's hand. "It seems our Lord Hokage's charm is truly remarkable; he's loved by men, women, young and old alike!"
"Ahem, I only love you, my wife!" Uchiha Kō coughed twice and said seriously.
"Alright, you pass~ Honey, the baby's due in a month. Have you decided on a name yet?" Tsunade leaned on Uchiha Kō's shoulder and spoke softly.
After hearing this, Uchiha Kō thought about it carefully and then said, "The boy will be named Xuan, and the girl will be named Rou."
"Uchiha Gen, Uchiha Rou ~ Nice names~" Tsunade chuckled, enjoying the fragrance emanating from Uchiha Kō. She was content and relaxed, and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep.
Uchiha Kō smiled, then closed his eyes, and the two of them fell asleep sitting on the sofa in the villa.
Hyuga Clan
In Hyuga Great Elder's residence, Hyuga Kyo and Hyuga Yun sat there. Originally, the Great Elder's gate was always bustling with people, including those from branch families and other ninja clans, but now it was deserted.
The two smiled wryly, lamenting the stark contrast between being lauded to the skies and their current state of being.
Having enjoyed the taste of power for a full 50 years, neither of them had any regrets.
"Great Elder, Second Elder, the Clan Chief and Deputy Clan Chief say that the two elders are advanced in years and have made many contributions to the Hyuga Clan. They will take care of you in your old age from now on." A Hyuga ninja arrived and delivered the Clan Chief's message.
The two men were taken aback, feeling a strange mix of emotions. They understood that Hiashi's actions were intended to ease tensions and reorganize the Main Family, and also to tell the two old men that if they behaved themselves and acted honestly, they could still become wealthy men.
Great Elder Hyuga Kyo spoke first, "Go back and tell the clan head that Hyuga Kyo is willing to obey all the clan head's arrangements and follow them."
Those who understand the times are wise; besides, things have come to this point, being able to live the life of a wealthy man is already quite good.
"Yes!" The ninja did not leave after saying that. Instead, he stood up and looked directly at the Second Elder, waiting for his answer. There was a reason why the clan leader sent him. He could understand Hiashi's unspoken meaning.
Therefore, he was waiting for the Second Elder's reply. The Second Elder's expression changed. He knew that before, this junior had no right to look him in the eye. He was trembling slightly, and just as he was about to angrily rebuke this guy...
The Great Elder roared, "Second Brother!"
Boom! The Great Elder's voice exploded in the Second Elder's mind like a thunderclap. The Second Elder looked at the Great Elder and saw that the Great Elder's face was very serious.
The Second Elder finally realized what was happening. "My thoughts are the same as the Great Elder's!" He sighed, as if saying these words had drained all his strength.
"Yes! Please, elders, hand over the elder's token." The true intentions were revealed, and the Hyuga ninja calmly stated.
The two reluctantly handed the two jade tokens to the ninja, who examined them and then left satisfied.