Taking Neji as a Disciple

Upon hearing Hyuga Hiashi, Uchiha Nara, picked up his teacup, and his eyes darted around as if he were deep in thought.

"If Uchiha Nara could become Hokage, Hizashi's son were to Uchiha Nara his apprentice, perhaps his Destiny as Branch House could be changed."

"Hizashi, I was born a few minutes earlier than you; this is the only thing I can do to help you."

Thoughts flashed through Hyuga Hiashi's mind, and he nodded:

"We need to get the Hizashi's opinion on this. If the Hizashi agrees, I have no objections."

As a fellow clan leader, Hiashi Naraku's meaning. Often, such words were used as excuses, but Hiashi's words were probably sincere, since Uchiha Nara had no bad reputation.

"Alright, how about we invite Mr. Hizashi to meet you now?"

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Hiashi gave a polite reply, clapped his hands, and a servant entered.

"Summon the Hizashi."

"Hi!"

After the servant entered, upon hearing the clan chief's instructions, he bowed respectfully in agreement and then turned to leave.

"The Hyuga Clan is quite traditional, with a clear hierarchy."

Naraku his teacup and scraped the tea, observing the differences between the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha.

Naraku's mansion also had servants and maids, but Naraku many affairs, so sometimes he slept at the headquarters of the Military Police Force, and sometimes at the Clan Affairs Hall.

Although he often went to his own residence to rest, each time he stayed there, he made a mess of the residence while practicing Ninjutsu, and now the residence is under renovation.

While Naraku was deep in thought, Hizashi arrived soon after, accompanied by servants from the Clan Head Residence.

"Chieftain."

Hizashi Hyuga respectfully greeted Hiashi, then glanced at the situation and noticed Uchiha Nara. Naraku and gave him a reserved greeting.

Naraku raised his hand in return.

Hyuga Hiashi nodded indifferently and said softly:

"Hizashi, please sit down."

Upon hearing Hizashi respectfully took his seat.

Watching the two brothers communicate, Naraku couldn't help but think to himself, "What kind of brothers are these? This is just a simple superior-subordinate relationship."

"Hizashi -kun, it's been quite a while since we fought side by side on the Hidden Mist battlefield. How have you been?"

Naraku adjusted his mindset and greeted Hizashi with a smile.

"Naraku, thank you for your concern. I am doing well."

Hizashi Hyuga, within the clan's territory, appeared slightly reserved, responding with a smile.

"Hizashi, Naraku- kun is the head of the Uchiha Clan. He fought alongside you on the East Coast and greatly admires your character."

Meanwhile, Naraku- kun, upon hearing of Neji's birth, wishes to take Neji as his disciple. What are your thoughts on this?

Hyuga Hiashi, however, adopted a dignified demeanor and spoke rather seriously after Hizashi.

Hizashi Hyuga was somewhat surprised upon hearing Hizashi. He glanced at Uchiha Nara, who Naraku and nodded in acknowledgment. Then he looked at Hyuga Hiashi, who remained expressionless. Hiashi gritted his teeth and said:

"It's entirely up to the clan chief to decide!"

Hyuga Hiashi glanced at his younger brother and sighed inwardly.

Within the Hyuga Clan, etiquette and hierarchy are strictly observed. When Hiashi summoned Hizashi, it was a clear indication that he had agreed to the matter, but Hizashi interpreted it as Hiashi trying to suppress him.

"Hizashi, if you have no objections, then I agree."

Hyuga Hiashi understood the helplessness of the Branch House and their fear of Branch House Main House. Although his expression was serious, he was in charge of the Uchiha Nara's apprenticeship.

Hizashi Hyuga looked at his older brother Hizashi with some surprise. Hizashi had thought that his older brother disagreed with the matter, which was why he had been called here.

Uchiha Nara is the leader of the Uchiha Clan, a man of noble status. He also serves as the head of the Konoha Military Police Force in Konoha, wielding considerable power. Furthermore, he is a leading candidate for the Fourth Hokage, and it's quite possible that the next Hokage will be none other than Uchiha Nara.

If Uchiha Nara take Neji as his disciple, it could be a turning point in Neji's Destiny. Hizashi knew that his older brother, Hyuga Hiashi understand the pros and cons, but he didn't expect Hiashi to agree to it.

"It's all up to you, elder brother!"

Hizashi Hyuga was deeply moved and called out "Big Brother" after a long time.

Hyuga Hiashi felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing Hizashi's words, but he glanced at Hizashi and corrected him:

"Within the Hyuga Clan Compound, it's best to address him as the clan head."

After Hiashi finished correcting Naraku, he looked at him seriously and said:

"Naraku- kun, Hizashi has no objections. Neji is still an infant. Once Neji's older and able to train his Chakra, you can teach him then. From now on, I'll leave Neji in your care."

After speaking, Hyuga Hiashi Naraku stood up and bowed slightly to Naraku. As the head of the Hyuga Clan and Neji's uncle, Hiashi showed some concern.

Seeing Hizashi Hyuga 'Hiashi actions, Naraku also stood up and bowed deeply to Naraku:

"Neji's future is in your hands!"

Naraku quickly stood up, bowed slightly in return, and said solemnly:

"Please have a seat, both of you. Is the child's name Neji? I can sense that he will definitely become a powerful ninja in the future. Thank you both for entrusting Neji to me. I will certainly teach him carefully and help him grow into a great Neji as quickly as possible!"

"Thank you! Thank you!"

Hizashi Hyuga saw his son, who had found a powerful backer right after birth, and smiled, thanking him twice.

Hyuga Hiashi the future of his younger brother's child had been settled.

"Naraku- kun, I will fully support you in the election for Fourth Hokage, but that doesn't represent the entire Hyuga Clan. I hope you can understand."

"It's alright, Hiashi- kun. I'm very happy to have accepted Neji as my disciple today."

As for the struggle for the Fourth Hokage, it's a matter of whoever is capable. I believe the ninjas of Konoha will have their own opinions and choices."

Land of Rain

A secluded hideout, its Daimon open, revealed three people.

A strange man wearing a white mask with only his right eye showing, a strange man with black and white hair and a pitcher plant on his body, and a blue-haired woman walked into the stronghold.

Am I right?

The strange man wearing a white mask, revealing only his right eye, was Uchiha Obito, who spoke coldly to the red-haired man inside the stronghold.

"Yes, I finally understand."

The red-haired man sat inside a strange puppet device and nodded in response to the three people who opened the door.

"The selfish will to maintain peace will lead to war, and hatred will arise in order to protect love. In this cursed world, there is no true peace."

The red-haired man not only understood Uchiha Obito's philosophy, but also developed his own understanding.

That's it.

Obito that Nagato had fallen into darkness, Obito felt relieved. His right eye, visible from under his mask, emitted a distorted Uzumaki, and he quickly disappeared as the Uzumaki twisted around him.

The pitcher plant monster Zetsu, who was standing nearby, also sank into the ground when Obito Kamui, leaving with Uchiha Obito.

The stronghold appeared somewhat dim under the light shining outside the door. A man emerged from the light and walked methodically into the stronghold.

Nagato, with his red hair, and Konan, with her blue hair, watched the man approach. The man Orange-haired Man, wore a black robe embroidered with red clouds, and had peculiar, wavy eyes.

"You will always be the leader of Akatsuki, Yahiko..."