The Hyuga Heiress

Konoha

Hokage Building

Hidden Sand, a Yashamaru Jonin Sunagakure, arrived in Konoha with two guards to pay his respects to the Hokage. As he approached the Hokage Office, a man dressed in a white robe with pure white eyes tinged with purple emerged from the Hokage Office.

The Byakugan Jonin and Hidden Sand, a Jonin from Yashamaru, exchanged a glance before passing each other.

"The Hyuga Clan of Konoha, the Byakugan..."

Yashamaru recognized those eyes; they were the Kekkei Genkai that had caused headaches for various countries on the battlefield, and the Byakugan Dōjutsu Hyuga Clan Konoha.

"Yashamaru- sama?"

The deputy envoy beside Yashamaru called out softly.

"Ah, let's go."

Yashamaru snapped out of his daze and replied softly, then walked towards the Hokage Office and knocked on the door.

"Please come in."

Hearing the sounds coming from the office, Yashamaru pushed open the door and entered.

"Yashamaru, a Jonin from Sunagakure, greets the Hokage."

"Yashamaru, Jonin, welcome!"

The Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Naraku, looked at Yashamaru, a Jonin from Sunagakure, and greeted him gently with a warm expression.

"Lord Hokage, this is a letter from our Lord Kazekage. Please take a look."

Yashamaru handed the letter to a guard standing nearby, who then presented it to Naraku with both hands.

Naraku took the letter, opened it, and quickly skimmed through the contents, saying softly:

"The Chunin Exams? Not bad, not bad, good suggestion."

"The Kazekage's idea is exactly what I wanted. The Fire and Wind nations have friendly relations and should therefore jointly host this event."

"So, Lord Hokage, you agree?"

Upon hearing this, Yashamaru smiled and asked softly.

The Chunin Ninja Exams are a platform for countries to flex their muscles. Most of the Genin who participate in the exams are the elite children of their respective countries. Although they are called Genin, in reality, as long as these elite children mature a little, they can be promoted to Chunin or Jonin at any time.

"Ah, Yashamaru, I think it's very necessary for the two kingdoms of Fire and Wind to jointly hold the Chunin Ninja Exams. Since the Kazekage has made the offer, I naturally agree."

Naraku Sunagakure's little scheme at a glance.

The Daimyo of the Land of Wind is not very supportive of Sunagakure and is very strict with its finances. It is said that the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure, Fourth Kazekage Rasa, pans for gold in the desert every day using the Gold Dust Ninjutsu.

The Fourth Kazekage alone made a huge contribution to the finances of Sunagakure.

The invitation to Konoha to Chunin Ninja Exams was largely intended to demonstrate the friendship and solidity of the alliance between Hidden Sand and Konoha. After all, Sunagakure is the only country that has signed a treaty of mutual defense with Konoha.

"Alright, then I will submit the Chunin Ninja Exams questions to you Lord Hokage, for your review before June next year!"

Yashamaru bowed slightly, his attitude respectful.

"Alright, I understand. I'll arrange for the Genin go then. You can take a stroll around Konoha and experience Konoha prosperity."

"Hi!" X3

Upon hearing the order to leave, Yashamaru and the others bowed slightly, murmured their agreement, and turned to depart.

Naraku watched the three Hidden Sand members leave, recalling the Hizashi from earlier.

"It's about Hyuga Clan Compound."

Konoha

Hyuga Clan Compound center

The Hyuga Clan a grand banquet to celebrate the third birthday of Hyuga Hinata, the eldest daughter of Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the main Main House.

Unlike the tables set up outside, the dining room at the Clan Head Residence features a very old and traditional individual serving system where the Hyuga Clan.

The clan leader Hyuga Hiashi, sat on the steps as the host, with Hyuga Hinata beside him.

Below the steps, the Hyuga Clan's main Main House leaders and elders sat comfortably as guests, with small tables placed in front of them. Servants poured wine and added dishes for the Hyuga Clan leaders from time to time.

Seated at the head of the lower seats was Hyuga Ten, the Great Elder of the Hyuga Clan. Having finished his meal, Hiashi Hyuga Ten glanced at Hiashi on the steps and said in a deep voice:

"Hiashi, now that Hinata is three years old, it's time to establish the Main House and Branch House. As for the other children, it's time to imprint the Caged Bird Seal."

After the Hyuga Clan establishes a successor, all other members of the same generation are to be branded with the Caged Bird Seal and placed under the successor's control.

This applies to the heads of each faction; each faction has only one Main House, who is passed down through generations.

"Yes, I know."

Hiashi raised his glass, took a small sip, and glanced down at Hizashi Hyuga and Neji Hyuga.

Neji Hyuga, unaware of his Destiny, savors a delicious meal beside his father, Hizashi.

At that moment, a Hyuga Clan ninja ran in from outside, bowed slightly to Hiashi on the steps, and said:

"Clan Chief, the Lord Hokage has arrived!"

"OK"

After the Hiashi responded, they stood up, and the elders of the Hyuga Clan in the arena said in deep voices:

"Everyone, the Lord Hokage has arrived. Please come with me to greet him."

"Hi" x15

Hiashi led Hinata down the steps and towards the door, with the other elders also getting up and following behind.

Hizashi's tense heart relaxed a little, and he took Neji Hyuga's hand and followed behind the group.

Hyuga Clan Compound streets

Naraku was with Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin. Obito and Rin were on a date when Naraku encountered them and captured them to be his servants. The two followed Naraku listlessly.

"Yondaime"

"Lord Hokage" x15

Hyuga Clan the Hyuga high-ranking members even reached the entrance to the clan's territory, they encountered the Fourth Hokage, Naraku, on the road in the middle of the territory.

Naraku, no Hyuga Clan ninja could stop him; even the news had to be relayed to the Hyuga Clan by fast horse.

"Hiashi, I'm late, please forgive me."

Naraku softly, his face gentle.

"It is an honor for the Hyuga Clan that the Fourth Hokage has come to visit. Please come in, Fourth Hokage."

The Hyuga Clan ninja parted to make way, Naraku, smiling, led Obito and Rin deeper into the Hyuga Clan.

Hiashi, who was half a step behind, guided them as they followed, and soon the group arrived at the Hyuga Clan's reception restaurant.

In the short time since the Hyuga Clan Hyuga Clan's senior management left, the tables and chairs in the reception area of the Hyuga family have been cleaned up.

Hiashi invited Naraku to the upper seat on the steps, while he and Hinata sat at the head of the table below. After Naraku finished, Hiashi clapped his hands.

Soon after, numerous Hyuga Clan servants entered carrying wine and delicacies, and began to serve the food.

Naraku glanced at Hinata, Hinata was sitting properly next to Hiashi. Hinata seemed to sense Naraku's gaze, turned her head to look at Naraku, and then shyly hid behind the wide sleeves of Hiashi's robe.

"Hinata, hahaha, I wonder if Hinata will like the gift I gave her."

Although Naraku arrived rather late, he did send gifts to congratulate Hinata third birthday: some fine ninja tools and various special effects talismans, as a way of wishing the Hyuga successor good fortune in the Hyuga Clan.

"The Hyuga Clan is a ninja clan with a long and distinguished tradition. Hinata will surely love your gift."

Hiashi gentle reply, then glanced at Hinata.

Among the people seated below, Obito and Nohara Rin were sitting at a small table. It was lunchtime, Obito seemed to be hungry, so he ate rather heartily.

Seeing Obito's rough eating habits, Nohara Rin worried that Obito choke, so she gently poured Obito a drink.