Hiashi's Vision Dwarfs Fugaku's!

The Hyuga Clan clan members lined up and gathered in front of their clan shrine.

Hizashi Hyuga wisely stood below, not daring to overshadow his older brother, quietly waiting for Hyuga Hiashi to arrive. As for the other Main House members...

Apart from Hyuga Kisai and a few others, the rest didn't come.

Hizashi sneered and ignored those fools.

Playing dead?

Would playing dead work?

These members of the Main House of the Branch House constantly claimed to be sacrificing for the greater good, but when they themselves became Branch House, none of them were happy about it.

The division of the Branch House and the resulting power split mean that members of the Main House are losing their secure positions. This is an unstoppable trend.

Hizashi's gaze was indifferent.

The tribespeople below all raised their heads and looked up.

At that moment, a person appeared in Body Flicker Technique.

Hyuga Hiashi arrived.

He glanced around, his expression cold, and looked at Hyuga Kisai: "Elder, is someone missing?"

"The elders are ill and are currently resting at home."

Elder Kisai said.

In reality, this is just a euphemism.

Although these elders were old, their ninja skills and physiques were far from being bedridden; they simply did not wish to protest in this way.

but.

Hiashi looked towards the side of Kisai.

The middle-aged man immediately stepped forward and said, "Master, my father is unwell and unable to get out of bed. He asked me to convey his apologies to you."

Although the eldest elder Hyuga Koukaku, did not come, all of his sons were present, including his eldest son, Hyuga Hui, who was not very hardworking.

Hiashi nodded slightly.

The Grand Elder is different from the other elders.

The others kept in touch secretly after returning home, while Hyuga Koukaku remained completely uninvolved.

This elder was utterly disillusioned with his subordinates and had no intention of protecting them anymore.

To put it simply...

I'm desperate!

Hiashi said, "The Elder has worked hard and dedicated his life to the family. Now that he is unwell, we, as his juniors, should show him our concern. I will send some high-mountain herbs from the Land of Lightning over later."

"Thank you very much, Master!"

Hyuga Hui thanked him respectfully, then retreated to Hyuga Kisai's side.

Below, the members of the Branch House looked at each other, not understanding what Hiashi wanted to say today.

Mainly...

Although some opinions were solicited Hizashi, they were mostly about secret techniques and the causes of casualties; no one knew anything about the reform of the Main House.

This is exactly the effect Hiashi wants.

He remembered the few elders who hadn't come, sneered inwardly, turned his back to everyone, and bowed to the shrine. Everyone bowed in unison, and then they heard Hiashi shout.

"To our ancestors."

"Our family lineage has been passed down for hundreds of years since our first ancestor..."

The Hiashi first recounted the history of the past.

This didn't surprise anyone.

These are the words we say almost every time we worship our ancestors, but as we keep saying them, everyone realizes that something's off.

"Times change."

"The ancestral laws are no longer suitable for the Hyuga Clan today. In order to maintain the clan's strength, the descendant Hyuga Hiashi boldly changed the ancestral laws and altered the Main House system..."

At this point, the entire audience erupted in uproar.

Did I hear that right?

Change the Main House system?

How could that be!

Hyuga Kisai remained calm, but the elder's sons were all stunned, especially the eldest son, Hyuga Hui.

This matter is most closely related to him!

He was stunned for a moment, then quickly looked up, his gaze fixed on Hyuga Hiashi.

"The Main House is now corrupt and despises its Branch House members, having long lost its original purpose, and the name of the Tenji has never been seen again. Therefore, I plan to change the Main House to a contribution system, so that in the future, anyone who makes great contributions to the clan will be remembered in Konoha and the Shinobi World..."

"Or, the child may possess exceptional talent, comparable to Tenji; in such a case, the offspring could become a member of the Main House!"

"May our ancestors bear witness!"

After speaking loudly, Hiashi bowed deeply.

Those below bowed in response, and then each member of the Branch House was stunned, their faces filled with shock.

Main House...

No longer will they always be the Main House; even those Branch House can become Main House?

This!

How could that be!

They were all stunned, exchanging glances, but in each other's eyes they saw hope, fervor, and ambition.

but.

Soon, some people sighed softly.

The policy is good, but their children have already missed their chance and have become members of Branch House.

The good news is that their children's next generation may have hope.

Hyuga Hui was completely dumbfounded.

He ignored Hyuga Kisai and strode forward.

"Master, this... this can't be done!"

He finished speaking, but then he fully understood why his father wasn't coming.

Today is not a good day.

What are you doing here?

Hyuga Hui's abilities are not bad, but only not bad; he's not even Jonin yet, just a Special Jōnin.

Within the entire Hyuga Clan, he is considered a relatively weak type.

The position of the Main House...

He definitely can't save it.

Hiashi looked at him, his gaze cold.

"Why not? The main branch of the Main House is lazy and corrupt, and both they and their descendants are from the branch Branch House. Those from the Branch House are hardworking and make great contributions to the family, so it is only right that their descendants become the Main House."

"Branch House doesn't determine birth, can't we at least gamble on the next generation's birth?"

Hiashi's words left Hyuga Hui speechless.

Below, the Branch House members discussed amongst themselves, each hesitant and uncertain.

They were more incredulous, fearing it was a trap to lure them into making a mistake. After all, the Hyuga Clan's system had remained unchanged for thousands of years, only to suddenly change in this generation...

It was something they simply couldn't believe.

Can.

What if it's true?

Everyone looked at Hizashi Hyuga.

Hizashi was undoubtedly the most prestigious member of the Branch House.

Everyone trusted him.

Kisai sighed inwardly.

He really is an incompetent fool!

Hiashi was just missing this one target, Hyuga Hui jumped out impatiently, becoming the very object of Hiashi and Hizashi's attempt to establish their authority.

really.

The next moment, Hizashi stepped forward, filled with righteous indignation.

"Hyuga Hui, you bully my Branch House members all the time, acting arrogantly and domineeringly, enjoying the peace and status that your clan sacrificed for."

"You always talk about the big picture and the greater good when you're talking about Branch House, but now that it's your turn to Branch House, are you unhappy?"

His words were like a stone thrown directly into the hearts of the members of the Branch House, instantly igniting their anger.

Yes!

These people...

In the past, they would often use the system of Main House and Branch House to pressure them.

When it came to their turn to split up the Branch House, none of them were happy about it?

"Yeah, why should we!"

"Why should we?! We also deserve the opportunity to become a member of the Main House! This is a right bestowed upon us by the head of the family!"

"That is!"

The Hyuga Clan's noise was deafening.

Hyuga Hui's face turned deathly pale.

At that moment, he finally realized he had done something foolish.

He handed a knife to Hizashi Hyuga, and then stabbed himself with it.

"Hyuga Hui, your abilities and achievements are known to everyone in the clan. Today, I will personally place the Caged Bird Seal you. Do you submit?"

"I..."

Hyuga Hui gritted his teeth.

He really wanted to say, "I disagree."

On what grounds?

Why should our generation be forced to separate into Branch House?

but...

In the end, he became timid.

Because of Hiashi's eyes, those were murderous eyes.

Secondly, my father and the others must have known about this beforehand. If they had a way to oppose it, they would have done so long ago. That's why Hiashi's attitude is so firm now.

Oppose it or die!

A pleading glint flashed in his eyes. "I've lived half my life as a member of the Main House, can't I..."

"Having lived half your life, you're still just a Special Jōnin. Your Gentle Fist is even worse than that of Branch House member. You dare to talk about the Main House's status?"

The next second.

Hiashi appeared beside Hyuga Hui in an instant.

Then, his hair grew wildly, like needles piercing Hyuga Hui Teru's acupoints, each one sealed, instantly rendering him unable to resist.

Her hair completely enveloped Hyuga Hui, weaving it into a cocoon-like state.

Following that, Hiashi dragged him into the clan shrine.

No one dared to follow.

Several seconds later, Hiashi carried him out, the familiar mark had appeared on Hyuga Hui's forehead.

The Caged Bird Seal!

Hyuga Hui's face was deathly pale, and he dared not utter a word.

The Hiashi is too strong!

In that instant, he barely had time to react before he was subdued. By the time he came to his senses Hyuga Hiashi the Caged Bird Seal on him.

"Don't worry, you're not the only one going to Branch House; there are many more!"

"Of course, your children still have a chance this year..."

Hiashi continued to explain the Hyuga Clan's new policy.

Those who had Branch House below cheered and jumped for joy, shouting in unison.

But elsewhere.

Hiashi's Shadow Clone, along with his loyal subordinates, went one by one to control the elders and members of the Main House who had not yet arrived.

Although only the elders have mastered the method to activate the Caged Bird, no one can guarantee that these people won't pass it on to their own children, which is why Hiashi wants to control them.

and.

He secretly placed Curse Mark on unqualified people.

Standard: Jonin.

In Hiashi's eyes, Main House the family that cannot produce Jonin is a waste of the family's resources and is not qualified to stay in the Main House at all.

In the distance, the two stood in one place, their auras shielded by the surrounding Amber, but through their respective Ninjutsu, they could still get a general idea of the situation in the distance.

"What a magnificent ceremony! The Hiashi brothers have shown much more spirit than before."

"Really."

Kyohiko nodded slightly.

It has to be admitted.

After Konoha became strong enough, Hiashi's transformation and spirit were equally astonishing.

Then he smiled.

"There is one thing that Hiashi -senpai truly excels at compared to Fugaku- senpai."

"Oh?"

Orochimaru smiled slightly upon hearing this.

After a moment's thought, he said, "It's definitely not about strength. In terms of strength, the two are at most evenly matched, with Hiashi currently having a slight edge."

Over the years, after Kyohiko cooperated with the Hyuga Clan, Hiashi's abilities have indeed been continuously improving; otherwise, Hiashi would not be as good as Fugaku Uchiha.

It's not about strength...

Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile.

"You mean, his judgment?"

"Yes! Or rather, if Fugaku Uchiha had learned a few tricks to make this decisive choice after taking sides and understanding the situation, I wouldn't have needed to clean up the mess left by the Uchiha."

"What a mess, hahaha!"

Orochimaru laughed loudly.

He wasn't laughing at Kyohiko, but rather at Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō.

It can be said that...

Orochimaru is the one who knows the Third Hokage and Danzo best.

He knew all too well how these two people viewed the Uchiha.

The current state of the Uchiha is the Shimura Danzō. According to Danzo's calculations, in a few years, the Uchiha only have two paths.

Either submit completely.

Either they'll be eliminated by Konoha!

These steps were intended to drive the Uchiha into a corner, but in Kyohiko's eyes, the current situation was an absolute mess.

Ridiculous!

Orochimaru laughed so hard he leaned against the Amber wall.

"Kyohiko, do you know what the biggest difference is between you and them in my eyes?"

"It's definitely not about strength."

Kyohiko answered with a smile.

Orochimaru nodded slightly.

"Strength can be increased through various means, and while it may not necessarily reach your level, in my opinion... it's not that important."

Wasn't the First Lord strong enough?

"If it's just about strength, the Impure World Reincarnation can achieve that."

Orochimaru chuckled.

"I believe the biggest difference between you and these mediocre people lies in your vision and perspective!"

"They always focus on one village, one place, including Jiraiya who kept saying he wanted to find a path to peace, but your vision extends to the entire Shinobi World!"

"Therefore, there are many things they cannot see or understand."

Orochimaru was deeply impressed.

Kyohiko remained silent for a moment.

Although he had overestimated Orochimaru's abilities and intelligence, it turned out that Orochimaru's keen insight still exceeded his expectations.

Vision and perspective.

This is indeed the biggest difference between me and Hiruzen Sarutobi Jiraiya.

They always believed that this was how the Shinobi World should be.

Including Hashirama Senju then.

People from multiple countries and multiple ninja villages interact in this way.

but...

Is it right to always do things this way?

Kyohiko looked into the distance, not answering directly, but smiled and said, "Then, Orochimaru, what about you?"

"I don't care."

Orochimaru said indifferently, "Unlike you, I don't have high pursuits and ambitions. My wish is to master the method of immortality and then continue to research the mysteries of Ninjutsu."

"What if one day you discover that the truth about Ninjutsu isn't actually that complicated, and it's not worth spending so many years pursuing it?"

Kyohiko countered with a question.

Orochimaru remained silent.

He pondered for a long time, then finally sighed, "I might be very disappointed!"

When that time comes, he might voluntarily give up eternal life.

The loneliest thing is having no ambition.

Orochimaru shook his head.

"Let's go. The Hyuga Clan."

The Hyuga Clan is now under the control of Hiashi and Hizashi; the Uchiha clan is the one that needs to be worried about.

Orochimaru took a few steps, then suddenly said, "By the way, something's strange."

"Uchiha?"

"Yes, it's been too quiet around the Uchiha. I think they might be preparing something; you should probably keep an eye on them."

Orochimaru reminded him.

The current Konoha is not what he had envisioned, but it is indeed very good, and he doesn't want any changes to occur.

Kyohiko nodded.

"I've been keeping an eye on the Uchiha. There's someone there who seems to be a problem. I'll have someone keep an eye on him."