Family Legacy, Eternal and Undying

Inside the Orphanage, the Kabuto Yakushi skillfully prepared Military Ration Pill.

In Konoha, the demand for Military Ration Pill is very high; basically, every ninja carries them on missions.

Thanks to the presence of the Yakushi Nonō, making Military Ration Pill became one of their sources of income at their Orphanage.

He has been doing this kind of work for many years.

"Kabuto, you're back?"

"Well, I didn't have much work today, so I finished class early."

The Kabuto Yakushi up.

Nonō waved her hand. "No need to get up, just sit down. I'll have some water first."

Kabuto Yakushi frowned slightly.

He sensed from Nonō's tone and emotions that she wanted to talk to him about something, so he didn't rush to continue making the Military Ration Pill, but instead got up to wash his hands.

When he returned, Nonō was looking down at the Military Ration Pill he had made.

"Have you been having something on your mind lately?"

No, why do you ask?

Dou glanced at the Military Ration Pill on the table, realizing that the quality of his Military Ration Pill might not be as good as before. He smiled and said, "It's nothing, just some problems with my studies."

Nonō was stunned.

Then she sighed softly, "You're such a smart child!"

He walked over and tidied the table.

Nonō whispered, "Kabuto, I heard that Lord Orochimaru admires you."

Dou stopped moving.

In less than half a second, he regained his composure and continued tidying the table.

Do you want me to go?

"I?"

Nonō was stunned for a long time.

She realized that Dou considered her a mother and family member, which was why he asked for her opinion.

Otherwise, how could a smart child like Dou not have his own ideas?

Nonō leaned against the table to the side.

"Child, this is a question you should choose for yourself. I have my own limitations and may not fully understand your expectations and aspirations..."

She spoke slowly.

Kabuto Yakushi sat in a chair, propped up with one hand, looking up at Nonō.

Only here could he let down his guard and enjoy the pleasure of relaxation without any defensiveness.

After listening to Nonō's explanation, Kabuto smiled restrainedly and said, "I'd like to hear your opinion."

"If it were before, I wouldn't have agreed to let you become that person's student. Back then, he was with Danzo, and he was incredibly cold and terrifying. He gave me the feeling of a venomous snake that could bite and kill you at any moment!"

Yakushi Nonō pushed up her glasses. "But now, he seems to have changed..."

As an intelligence operative, Nonō's long-term observation of people is undoubtedly quite accurate.

Now, with Orochimaru and Kyohiko suppressing Tsunade, Orochimaru's sinister aura has diminished considerably.

but.

Thinking about today's situation, she suddenly said, "It's fine for you to learn from him, but don't try to learn everything. Orochimaru has some really crazy ideas!"

"Crazy?"

The Kabuto Yakushi was taken aback.

Nonō nodded, her expression serious.

"In his pursuit of research and to uncover the secrets of ninjutsu and esoteric arts, he can be incredibly reckless and ruthless. He's a little better now, but he's still fundamentally the same person. You mustn't become like that!"

"Yes, I understand. I just want to become stronger so I can protect everyone and give them a better life."

Kabuto Yakushi was looking after the Orphanage.

Upon hearing Nonō fell silent.

After a long while, she sighed and said, "Smart children often endure more pain and make more choices. Dou, sometimes, I wish you were a little more naive and clumsy."

She touched the hair in her pocket, then squatted down.

"Have your eyesight deteriorated?"

"No."

"Let me check, this is very important!"

Inside the room, the two began their usual conversation.

On the way, Shisui hesitated, wanting to speak but holding back.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "Say what you want to say. If I wanted to wipe out your Uchiha Clan, I wouldn't have needed to go through all this trouble!"

"What?"

Shisui was somewhat puzzled.

Has Kyohiko been troubled by issues concerning his Uchiha Clan lately?

He can't feel it at all!

Kyohiko said, "Logically speaking, the best course of action would be to kill all those people imprisoned in the Anbu, because they are thoroughly traitorous ninja."

"However, this will greatly affect how you deal with your Uchiha Clan later."

"Do you understand?"

Kyohiko looked at Shisui.

After pondering for a long time, Shisui nodded slightly and began to describe the current situation within the clan.

Many of the surviving clansmen were followers of their faction, but many others participated in the events of that night. However, they were captured by Shisui and Fugaku before they could rebel.

The punishment is too severe, and these people may become very worried.

so.

The severity of punishments for those in the Anbu is a complicated matter.

We can't let them go, but we can't kill them all.

Shisui scratched his head. "Have you thought of a solution yet?"

"The Caged Bird is a good direction. If we can persuade the head of the Hyuga Clan, there might be a chance for things to turn around; otherwise..."

Kyohiko smiled. "I'm afraid some of your people will have to spend the rest of their lives in prison."

"Like, Uchiha Setsuna?"

Back then, a similar group of Uchiha clan members met the same fate.

Shisui remembered that name.

Uchiha Setsuna.

He hesitated, then fell silent.

A few seconds later, Shisui spoke in a low voice.

"My grandfather greatly admired the Second Hokage because of this incident. He said the Second Hokage had a very magnanimous heart and was definitely not targeting the Uchiha Clan!"

As a child, he didn't understand why the Second Hokage handled things that way, nor did he comprehend his grandfather's choice and the words recorded in the book.

Now Shisui understands a little better.

A matter is never simply a matter of right and wrong; it involves many complex factors.

Killing a group of people is easy; taking care of the overall situation is extremely difficult.

His Teacher was young, but possessed a magnanimity and a strategic wisdom comparable to Hashirama Senju and Senju Tobirama in their prime.

"Teacher, I deciphered an additional fragment of a word on that Stone Tablet, but I'm not sure if it will be helpful..."

"Mutually exclusive."

Shisui whispered what he hadn't said in the basement.

He was wary of Fugaku.

Having personally experienced this strange combination and power, Shisui worried that if Fugaku found out, he might have other ideas, causing the Uchiha to fall into the abyss of despair once again.

Kyohiko explained.

"I guessed it. Also, the cells in your body aren't from the First Hokage, but clones cultivated by Madara using some special method, so their effects are weaker."

"So, back then, Madara..."

Shisui hasn't been wasting his time lately; he's been secretly learning some basic medical knowledge and researching clan records, learning that the cells in his body are highly corrosive.

even.

According to some family records, Konoha may have conducted experiments with Hashirama Cells.

This was evidence and methods collected by the Uchiha Clan in an attempt to overthrow the Hokage Faction, but unfortunately, they were never used in the end.

so.

After comparing the two, he understood why Kyohiko had such a conjecture.

Everyone else would be corrupted, but the Uchiha could.

Mutually exclusive forces.

Does this refer to two families?

Shisui sorted out his thoughts, then a look of shock appeared in his eyes. "So, Madara did it on purpose at the Valley of the End back then!"

"Yes, it was a premeditated battle."

Kyohiko said, "However, I believe Madara truly wanted to settle things with the First Hokage, but in the end, he really did lose."

Shisui nodded in deep agreement.

Then, he looked at Kyohiko.

"That..."

"I'll take you back to the Police Force."

Kyohiko did not reply.

Shisui nodded.

"Yes!"

After sending the person back, Kyohiko Body Flicker Technique to the location of the Hyuga Clan.

The Hyuga Clan remains unchanged.

Like the Uchiha, they possessed their own vast clan territory, had customs and habits different from others, and even had their own streets.

but.

Upon returning to Hyuga Town, Kyohiko noticed subtle differences.

There were more stalls set up on both sides.

There were also more pedestrians.

Even more people were running along the streets, something the Hyuga Clan rarely allowed in the past.

As he walked along, he greeted several villagers who ran past him.

"Lord Kyohiko."

"What's going on...?"

Kyohiko pointed to the street.

Hyuga Shinji smiled and said in a low voice, "This street belongs to everyone, and the head of the family doesn't want us to be too far removed from the villagers."

Kyohiko seemed to be deep in thought.

He glanced at the passerby, then nodded slightly and smiled, "Very well! I'd like to see Hiashi- senpai; could you please inform him?"

"No need. The patriarch said that as long as he is home, you can go in directly if you need anything; there's no need to stop him or announce his arrival."

Hyuga Shinji smiled. "Of course, if you need me to show you the way, I can help you."

"No."

Kyohiko was quite surprised.

Hiashi has undergone a very thorough transformation!

He walked into the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings, and then he couldn't help but re-evaluate Hyuga Hiashi in his mind.

Less than two seconds.

Hiashi quickly recovered.

"Kyohiko, what brings you here today?"

"Hiashi, I've come to discuss something with you today..."

"I was just practicing, I hope you don't mind."

Hiashi answered with a smile.

Kyohiko shook his head. "How could that be? Training is something every ninja has to do."

Led by Hiashi, he entered the house and surveyed his surroundings.

The Hiashi's training room has undergone some changes since the last time.

The feeling of oppression has decreased.

Outsiders will feel more relaxed and comfortable inside.

This means that Hiashi is making changes to align with the current trends within the Hyuga Clan.

Hiashi himself may not really like this development, but once the situation takes this direction, he can quickly adjust and cater to it, making the Hyuga Clan turn in this direction.

Not simple!

He withdrew his gaze, bowed, and said, "Hiashi, since there's no one else around, I'll speak frankly."

"Yes, we both have things to do, so it's best to just say so."

Hiashi smiled.

Kyohiko explained to Hiashi the matter of the Uchiha Clan being imprisoned in the Anbu, while also observing Hiashi's expression and emotions.

Very stable!

Hiashi listened patiently, then nodded gently.

"I see."

He pondered for a moment and then smiled, "Kyohiko respects my Hyuga Clan, which I am very pleased about. Otherwise, with your talent and ability, I don't believe you wouldn't have developed a method similar to Curse Mark."

Hiashi respectfully, then remained silent for a second or two.

Kyohiko knew.

It's impossible to get the other party to make a decision on something like this all at once.

He chuckled and said, "You can take your time to consider it. Besides, this might reveal your family's secrets, so I'm just giving it a try. If it doesn't work, we'll try another method."

No, you've misunderstood.

Hiashi.

He pondered for a long time before saying, "My Hyuga Clan also yearns for an opportunity for change. Your strength and talent have shown me the chance for change... In fact, this has indeed helped me achieve my goal."

"The existence of Caged Bird is essentially to prevent their eyes from being taken, not to enslave their people."

"So..."

The Hiashi didn't finish speaking, but his gaze and expression made it very clear.

"You want me to improve?"

Kyohiko was somewhat taken aback.

Hiashi nodded. "The Caged Bird has a major flaw; it leaves a blind spot in the Byakugan. If it could be improved, retaining the sealing ability without leaving any aftereffects..."

Kyohiko tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

Is Hiashi trying to gradually reform the Hyuga Clan from a family-based inheritance system to an electoral system?

Does he have that much determination?

No way?

and.

No matter what, Kyohiko didn't believe that Hiashi would hand over the lifeline of the Hyuga Clan to outsiders.

Even myself.

"You want to learn Sealing Technique?"

"As expected of Kyohiko. Also, I heard that the Second Hokage did some research on the soul back then. I wonder if I could borrow his notes on that?"

Hiashi was referring to was, of course, the "Spirit Transformation Technique".

Back then, Dan became a Jonin who struck Jonin of his enemies thanks to his Spirit Transformation Technique. Unfortunately, he eventually died because of this forbidden technique.

After a moment's thought, Kyohiko said, "I cannot guarantee that."

"It's alright. As for your request, I can certainly help. However, the Curse Mark is in the hands of the Hyuga. Can they rest assured?"

Hiashi was referring to the Uchiha Clan.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "Therefore, the choice is in their own hands."

He stood up and nodded slightly.

"Since you've agreed, I'll take my leave now. I'll also discuss your request with the Lord Hokage. This is something I can't decide on my own."

Kyohiko smiled helplessly.

Knowledge of forbidden techniques is something even Hiashi, let alone now, would find difficult to access.

As for Orochimaru...

Then there's no need to even mention it.

Orochimaru is now the most dangerous person in the village. If it weren't for Kyohiko and Tsunade, he would probably be living a life under surveillance.

After leaving, Hiashi quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

He stood up, looked at the Hyuga Clan's territory, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

Hyuga, Kaguya...

Previously, Kyohiko had made grand promises, and now, several pregnant women from the Kaguya Clan have given birth one after another. However, the contact and integration between the two clans remains a major challenge.

After all, the Kaguya Clan still has two men, and with Konoha's support for independence, they can't possibly annex it...

Take your time, take your time!

Hiashi muttered to himself.

If one generation isn't enough, then two or three generations. As long as the Kaguya Clan continues to thrive and spread in Konoha, maintaining a bloodline connection, they will undoubtedly be the closest allies.

As for Kyohiko...

Powerful and terrifying.

But the Senju Clan has already disappeared, so what can Kyohiko, a descendant from a different generation, do?

"Only family traditions are truly eternal."