A few days later, on a day off, Liuxia took Kushina to visit the Hyuga Clan compound as promised. The compound covered a vast area and housed a large population. This was only the branch family's outer compound; the Main Family resided in its central area.
Liuxia and Kushina stood before the gates of the Hyuga Clan compound, gazing at the magnificent complex and the constant flow of people. They couldn't help thinking, So this is what a great clan looks like. As one of Konoha's prestigious families, the Hyuga Clan was every bit as influential and imposing as its reputation suggested.
The Hyuga Clan compound was utterly different from the Senju Clan compound Kushina knew. It possessed a unique air of solemnity and mystery. The grounds were vast, and the buildings were laid out in an orderly fashion. Every brick and tile spoke of the clan's long history and deep roots. High walls surrounded the compound, protecting the clan while also asserting its status in Konoha.
Inside the compound, the ninja on the training grounds were full of energy. Their movements were precise and powerful; every punch and every leap reflected the strict standards the Hyuga Clan upheld for the art of the ninja. The light of the Byakugan flashed now and then during their training—the Hyuga Clan's unique Kekkei Genkai and a source of pride for its members.
By contrast, the Senju Clan compound where Kushina lived had long since blended into civilian life, thanks to Tobirama Senju's open and inclusive policies. The Senju Clan had given up its surname and family prestige, truly integrating with Konoha's civilians and enriching the village's foundations. As for those clan members unwilling to assimilate, they had gradually faded from public view for one reason or another.
As Liuxia and Kushina strolled