"As for other villages trying to seize the Hyuga Clan's bloodline...
"Just look at how strong Konoha is now. Would those villages dare? Lord Hokage is even stronger than the First, but he isn't nearly as merciful." Hyuga Hiashi's expression turned complicated. In truth, he had wanted to mention Madara Uchiha.
After all, Madara Uchiha was the Uchiha Clan's forefather. Before Uchiha Yi appeared, Madara had been the clan's most prominent figure.
If Hiashi was going to draw a comparison, it should have been with Madara Uchiha.
But Uchiha Yi was the Fourth Hokage! Comparing him to Madara would be more than a little disrespectful.
What was Hiashi supposed to say about Uchiha Yi? That he had surpassed Madara in strength? No, that the student had surpassed the master?
The only person he could compare to Uchiha Yi now was the First, Hashirama Senju. Hashirama had been powerful, but something had seemed a little off about the way his mind worked. Uchiha Yi, on the other hand, had a sound head on his shoulders. Having studied under Mito Uzumaki since childhood, he was also a first-rate political mind.
A combination of Madara Uchiha and Tobirama Senju?
As long as Uchiha Yi never picked up Hiruzen Sarutobi's spinelessness, he had everything else.
And so far, Uchiha Yi had proved to be an outstanding Hokage. He had led Konoha from strength to strength, and every major clan had benefited.
At the thought of that terrifying Hokage, many of those present felt a chill. Why else had they refrained from opposing Hyuga Rinka's relationship with Uchiha Yi? His strength was simply overwhelming.
Besides, the Hyuga Clan now worked for Uchiha Yi. Of course, the benefits they received far outweighed what they contributed.
Without a doubt, siding with Uchiha Yi was practically the best