text [The host has altered the fated path that would have led to Hizashi Hyuga's death, indirectly changing Neji Hyuga's fate. Reward: Hyuga Clan bloodline (30% development), one pair of Byakugan]
"Hyuga Clan bloodline and Byakugan? That's quite a reward!" For Shisui, it was an absolute surprise, making up for the regret of not being able to use Eye Technique: Yamata to seize Hyuga Hiashi's bloodline just now.
Just moments ago, Hyuga Hiashi had ultimately chosen to cooperate with Shisui, hastening the formation of a defensive alliance between the Hyuga Clan and the Uchiha Clan while publicly declaring his support for the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze.
Thus, Hizashi Hyuga, who in the original story had died in Hyuga Hiashi's place, had escaped his fate of dying young.
Hizashi Hyuga was the younger twin brother of Hyuga Hiashi and the father of Neji Hyuga. Because he had been born just a little later than Hiashi, he had been destined to become a member of the Branch Family. The Main Family had branded his forehead with the "卍" symbol of the Caged Bird, condemning him to a life under their control.
Hyuga Main Branch: The true heirs of the Hyuga Clan, charged with protecting and advancing the clan.
Hyuga Branch Family: The guardians of the Hyuga Main Branch, charged with protecting its members.
There could only be one heir to the Hyuga Main Branch. If the Main Family had several children in the same generation, only one could inherit the position; all the others became members of the Branch Family. In other words, there could only be one person from each generation in the Main Family.
By this system, even after a thousand years, the Hyuga Clan would still have only one Main Family, while the Branch Family would forever serve