Hyuga does not have a strong presence in the middle and later stages of the plot. Except for the scene where Neji died, Aoba basically has no impression of their performance in the later stage.
But when he was in Shinobi World, Aoba realized that he could not ignore the existence of Hyuga.
Even Hyuga is the most important part of his subsequent plan.
In the evening, Hyuga Hiashi prepared a family dinner for Aoba. He knew that Aoba did not like grand banquets, so the several invitations were all small family banquets.
In fact, at this time, Hyuga's position over Konoha has begun to become more and more embarrassing.
What Hyuga is most proud of is Byakugan's reconnaissance ability. Even Aoba admits that this ability is more valuable than Sharingan on the battlefield.
But the current situation is that because of the results of the research institute, Konoha has now begun to form a new Sensory Division.
Naturally, a normal sentient ninja cannot be compared with Byakugan.
But if combined with Chakra Cloak, many traditional sensing ninjas can ignore the consumption of chakra and maintain their own Sensory Ninjutsu without limit. In this way, even if it is not as good as Byakugan, it is not much different.
Aoba has been weakening the influence of the ninja clan for no reason.
Most of the various results produced by the institute are directed at the secret arts of various families.
The reason why the ninja clan can survive forever is because the secret techniques of each ninja clan have some irreplaceable effects.
Such as the detection of Byakugan, the tracking of the Inuzuka Clan Ninja Dog, the Mind Transfer Secret Technique of Yamanaka, etc.
The institute immediately focused on these secret techniques and studied alternative methods that ordinary ninjas could use.
Hyuga Hiashi is now Hokage Advisor, and most of the information can be seen. It is natural to understand the current policy of Konoha.
These days, Aoba Kamikawa does not seem to continue to target the Ninja clan, but in fact it is already digging into the roots of the Ninja clan.
Once there is a more common substitute for one's own secret technique, the status of the ninja clan will naturally be greatly weakened. It may even disappear completely from history as time goes by.
"Aoba, you and I have known each other for a long time. I, Hyuga, am currently at a turning point. I need a little... help from you on where Hyuga should go."
It can be seen from the plot that Hyuga Hiashi is not the kind of wise and arrogant clan leader. In fact, in a ninja clan like Hyuga, it is impossible for a person with that kind of personality to become the clan leader. What they want is a conservative like Hiashi.
However, due to the current situation, Hiashi also realized his own shortcomings in ability, so he sought advice from Aoba more than once.
Well, before he was asking for advice, but this time he was asking for help.
"Have you thought about it, Hiashi? If I interfere in Hyuga's affairs, many things will be beyond your control."
"Haha, you may not believe it, but now the family is beginning to lose control. Because of Konoha's reforms, the family's interests have been greatly weakened. There is even a voice in the family that Hyuga should leave Konoha and go to other ninja villages to continue our status."
Aoba's expression immediately became serious. Hiashi It's easy to say that, but from the sound of Aoba's Konoha High Command, it means that Hyuga is showing signs of defecting. This is no joke.
It seems that Hiashi is indeed somewhat unable to control the situation within the clan.
"Hyuga The biggest question is known to everyone. I want to know, are you ready, Hiashi?"
"... Do you have a way to solve Caged Bird?"
"Not yet, but with the current technical reserves of the institute, it is not impossible to really solve this problem."
To be honest, Caged Bird is also an application of Sealing Jutsu. Even according to some speculations on the Internet in previous lives, Caged Bird may involve souls.
It is not that the current research institutes do not study souls. Solving a Sealing Jutsu from hundreds of years ago is not as difficult as imagined.
The reason why this thing in the plot has no solution is that Konoha has no position and concentrates its efforts to solve this problem.
And now that Hyuga Hiashi is speaking, it actually gives Konoha a reason to intervene in Hyuga.
Of course, this is also the result of Aoba's constant pressure over the years.
He has long wanted to enforce those stupid rules of Hyuga. Now that Hiashi has spoken, he has a reason to officially intervene.
"What do you need me to do?"
"First of all, all Hyuga children cannot be labeled Caged Bird. After that, I need you to provide all information about Caged Bird."
"No problem."
"Also. During this period, please control the situation within the clan and avoid causing trouble."
Aoba has enough things to deal with now. Hyuga's Caged Bird concerns his own needs, so he can serve some snacks.
But Hyuga has no desire to deal with the internal opinions. Hyuga Hiashi also understands this and said that he can suppress it for a while.
"Very good, then there is only one last question left. I need Hanabi to cooperate with my research."
Hanabi Hyuga may be the purest clan member among Hyuga and Byakugan. It may even be higher than Hinata.
But this does not mean that her overall talent is stronger than Hinata. Hinata's talent is actually more reserved or hidden.
Mainly because of her personality problem, she looks a little weak. In fact, Aoba is very optimistic about her. As long as she can overcome her personality problem, or beat Naruto badly enough, this girl will definitely be able to burst out with strong enough energy.
Moreover, in the movie version, Toneri kidnaps Hinata and prepares to marry her, which is also very strange.
Because Otsutsuki Toneri follows the will of a so-called ancestor and wants to destroy the world left by Sage of Six Paths.
This is actually one of the important factors why Aoba is interested in Hyuga, and even Hinata.