The Hyuga Clan held a very awkward position in Konoha.
As a clan renowned for its Byakugan, it did not lack Jōnin, but awkwardly enough, it had no true powerhouse capable of supporting the clan.
Still, no ninja deliberately targeted the Hyuga Clan. After all, the Byakugan played an indispensable role, whether on the battlefield or during ordinary missions.
As a relatively traditional clan, the Hyuga family placed great importance on its bloodline. In other words, they were rather exclusionary.
Other than members of the Hyuga Clan, outsiders were rarely seen in this area.
The buildings here differed from those on ordinary streets. They resembled the standards of the Warring States Era, revealing the Hyuga Clan's respect for tradition—and even its stubborn adherence to old ways without understanding how to adapt.
"Are you impressed by our architecture, Mr. Muzan?"
Whenever he passed through the clan grounds, Hizashi Hyuga felt an inexplicable sense of pride. It stemmed from the bloodline passed down within them. Although the Hyuga Clan was divided into the Main House and the Branch House, some things were a shared source of glory.
"No."
After looking around, Muzan shook his head slightly and pointed ahead.
"Konoha has electricity now. These buildings are unsuitable for electrical wiring. I even saw places without electricity at all. What impresses you only represents backwardness and ignorance to me."
It was not that the buildings themselves were bad, but they were unsuitable for expansion. They could not even meet the most basic infrastructure requirements. Tangled electrical wires could be seen everywhere, posing considerable danger.
Tradition was all well and good, but it also required flexibility and some reform.
Muzan's words struck Hizashi's heart. He could not find any reason to refute them, and his steps unconsciously slowed as he led the way.
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