"So what about the clan? You've listed all the benefits for the village. What are the benefits for the clan?" Xingzhuo asked.
"Actually, the village and the clan don't have entirely aligned interests in this matter. Do you understand?" Hyuga Yumiko said helplessly.
Xingzhuo suddenly understood. "You mean, if the Hyuga lead this, either the Hyuga reap the benefits, or they help the village reap them. We can't do both at once!"
"Exactly. Go on."
He continued, "If the Hyuga reap the benefits for themselves, then try to reap more for the village, the daimyo will think they're too greedy and won't agree."
"But if we secure benefits for the village, the Hyuga will become a thorn in the daimyo's side. If we don't withdraw our people from the Daimyo Palace afterward, we may face a reckoning."
"Clap, clap, clap." Hyuga Yumiko applauded, looking at Xingzhuo with approval.
"You're right, young master. So, will you choose the clan or the village?"
Xingzhuo looked at her, the corners of his mouth gradually curling up.
"The village is destined to be mine someday, so I choose to maximize our gains!"
Hyuga Yumiko's pupils contracted at his words. She seemed to have realized something, and her body trembled slightly.
"You... You intend to compete for the Hokage's seat?"
"Of course," Xingzhuo said firmly.
Then he suddenly thought of another question. "The village... I mean, will Lord Senju Hashirama mind us acting on our own?"
Hyuga Yumiko looked surprised. "Why would you think that? We're securing benefits for the village. Lord Hokage will be delighted."
"Besides, the Hyuga are both part of the village and its owners. Even if Lord Hokage disagrees with us pursuing these benefits, he has no grounds to criticize us. If you're worried, I can bring in the Uchiha to