Uchiha Yi had once been able to say with certainty that he and Hyuga Rinka were nothing more than good friends. Rinka was a partner he could trust, and with that connection between them, the Hyuga Clan would not stand in his way if he sought to become Hokage someday.
After all, Rinka was bound to rise through the Hyuga Clan's ranks. With her there to mediate, the clan would at least not become an obstacle to him.
The Hyuga Clan and the Uchiha Clan had never gotten along particularly well. In fact, most clans had a poor relationship with the Uchiha Clan.
Almost no one wanted an Uchiha to become Hokage.
Yet somewhere along the way, something seemed to have changed between him and Rinka.
Girls really did mature early.
Rinka was a little like Hinata in that respect. Was it because they were related?
Or did all the girls in the Hyuga Clan develop this well?
"Are you still planning to focus on Taijutsu?" Yi asked curiously.
Rinka nodded slightly. "The Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist is an ancient, mysterious art. It has a strong foundation and plenty of room to grow. I believe I can become stronger through the clan's teachings."
Rinka had clearly remembered what happened earlier. While she was injured, there had been nothing romantic about it, but once her treatment was over, things had felt different.
"Yes. According to my information, the Hyuga Clan has ancient roots. You're descendants of the Sage of Six Paths' younger brother.
"I don't know the details, though. If you need anything, tell me anytime." Yi nodded slightly. For now, there was little he could do to help Rinka.
Unless he could get something from Otsutsuki Toneri and obtain the Ōtsutsuki Clan's teachings through him, there truly was not much