Hiashi's wife passed away due to illness a few months after Hanabi was born.
His father was also a useless... mediocre head of the family, and did not have the courage to fall out with other members of the Main Family.
Hiashi looked through Ancient Text and found other excuses, and prepared to implement a relatively peaceful plan to protect Two Daughters from being engraved with Caged Bird Seal.
He poured all his efforts and expectations into Two Daughters.
Watching them grow from swaddling babies to graceful girls and become outstanding Ninja...
They are the most important pillars and continuation of his life.
And now, the two most precious pearls in his life are about to be "taken away" by the same person.
Even though that person is good enough, even though this may be the best destination for his daughters, as a father, behind the joy of "having a daughter grow up in my family", the sourness and emptiness of "the daughter will eventually become someone else's family" is so real and strong.
"Two Daughters is cheaper than Brat..."
Hiashi squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth, his voice was muffled and full of reluctance.
Although he started to do psychological construction very early and kept convincing himself that this was a good thing, when it came to the moment of witnessing it with his own eyes and the emotional impact, the old father's heart was still sour and unspeakable, as if he had been soaked in old vinegar.
Inoichi Yamanaka looked at his old friend's appearance, sighed in understanding, and stopped trying to persuade him.
He knew that at this time, any words of comfort would be in vain.
He can also understand the complicated emotions of "marrying a daughter".
He patted Hiashi on the shoulder, picked up his things and stood up:
"Okay, you eat slowly. I have to go find Rino, otherwise she will be angry."
"Remember, Hiashi."
Inoichi turned around and said before leaving, with a serious smile on his face.
"The happiness of our children is our greatest wish, isn't it?"
After saying that, Inoichi Yamanaka's figure merged into the crowd of Festival and went to find his wife.
Only Hyuga Hiashi was left on the bench. He sat alone in the shadow on the edge of the hustle and bustle, looking at the main road with bright lights and laughter in the distance, looking at the vague figure of Naruto surrounded by Girls, and then looked down at the empty wine glass in his hand...
Finally, he let out a long sigh.
Another Timeline.
Amidst the bustling crowd, a man with white hair on his temples was walking on the busy street with his two children.
He was wearing a dark gray Traditional Kimono, and his face was scarred by the years, but his pure white eyes were still bright, revealing the wisdom and peace that had gone through vicissitudes of life.
It is Hyuga Hiashi, who was once the patriarch of the Hyuga Clan, but is now a retired old man who enjoys the pleasure of teasing his grandson Tianlun.
His Left Hand is holding a girl wearing Yellow Eyes with Himawari pattern Yukata.
Girl has black hair inherited from his mother and Byakugan is Himawari Uzumaki.
In the crook of his right arm, he was holding a little boy who looked to be only Three or Four Years Old.
The little boy also has Hyuga Clan's iconic white eyes, his hair is Golden, and his chubby face. He is looking at everything around him curiously with his big eyes open.
This is the son of Sota Naruto and Hanabi, Grandson of Hiashi.
The combination of one old and two young, grandfather and grandson Third, looks particularly warm among the crowd of Festival.
"Grandpa, Grandpa! I want that!"
Little Sota suddenly twisted in Hiashi's arms, stretched out his fleshy little fingers, and pointed accurately at a steaming, fragrant Takoyaki stall on the side of the road.
His big white eyes were full of desire, and his small mouth pouted unconsciously.
Hiashi lowered his head and looked at Grandson's greedy little face. The vertical and horizontal wrinkles on his face suddenly relaxed, revealing a smile full of love and happiness.
That kind of pure family happiness that came from the heart shrouded his whole body in a soft halo.
"Okay, okay, grandpa will buy it for you!"
Hiashi happily agreed, his voice loud and cheerful,
"Himawari, do you want to eat Takoyaki?"
"Think!"
Himawari immediately responded sweetly and pointed his little hand towards the stall, "I want more bonito flakes!"
"Haha, okay!"
Hiashi was in a good mood, holding Sota firmly in one hand and holding Himawari in the other, walking towards the familiar Takoyaki booth.
The owner behind the stall seems to have changed a generation, but his enthusiasm remains unchanged.
Hiashi said to the boss angrily:
"Boss, here are three copies of Takoyaki."
"One portion is normal, one portion is added with Bonito Flakes, one portion is added with bonito flakes."
"Okay! Just wait a moment, you'll be fine soon!"
The young boss quickly started production.
While Hiashi and two Grandson were waiting for the food, not far away, another pair of grandparents and grandchildren were also enjoying the fun of Festival.
Inoichi Yamanaka also has some white hair, but he is energetic and well-dressed. Deep Blue Kimono can still vaguely see how smart and capable he was back then.
Standing next to him is Rino Yamanaka, who is also aging but still has her charm. Time seems to be treating her especially well. Her silver hair is meticulously combed, and her temperament is more gentle and graceful. Although there are fine lines in the corners of her eyes, she still has the temperament of a lady, which truly proves the saying "Time never defeats beauty".
Standing in front of them was Young Naruto, who was tall and straight, with a handsome face and resolute eyes.
He is about ten Three or Four Years Old years old, with dazzling blond hair and green eyes that are very similar to his mother, but his temperament is more calm and restrained, less out-of-the-box and more self-disciplined.
At this moment, Inoichi Yamanaka is looking forward to his outstanding Grandson Yuto with even a hint of "please".
He was holding a Fox Mask in his hand and tried to hand it to Yuto:
"Yuto, look how interesting this mask is, try it on?"
However, Yuto frowned slightly and rejected grandpa's kindness:
"Grandpa, no need. I'm not a child anymore."
As the sons of Naruto Uzumaki, especially Eldest Son, Yuto has lived under his father's legendary aura and achievements since childhood.
He had heard from his mother and countless people how many hardships his father had gone through and how many incredible feats he had accomplished at this age.
The heights my father reached and the responsibilities he assumed when he was ten Three or Four Years Old are like towering mountain peaks, standing in front of Yuto.
This is both a supreme honor and pride, but also a heavy pressure and spur.
Although his current father is nothing like the great figure in the legend, after what happened last time, he has understood how powerful his father is.
Therefore, Yuto started to set strict demands on himself from a very early age.
He worked hard Training, improved Ninjutsu diligently, learned Statecraft knowledge, and worked hard to temper his character.
He tried to erase the label of "child" on his body, eager to prove that he was mature enough and strong enough to be worthy of the name "Son of Naruto Uzumaki", and even... in the future, he could become a pillar of Konoha and peace like his father.
Seeing Grandson's serious and self-disciplined look like a "little adult", Rino Yamanaka couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She stepped forward, stretched out her still well-maintained hand, and took Yuto's hand gently but unwillingly.
"What are you talking about?"
Rino's voice is gentle and full of love, with wisdom accumulated over the years.
"In the eyes of grandpa and grandma, no matter how old you grow or how great your achievements are..."
She raised her eyes and looked at each other with Inoichi. They both had the same smile and love in their eyes.
"You will always be our beloved 'child'."
Rino gently patted the back of Yuto's hand, and his tone became serious and concerned:
"We know that you really want to be like your father and want to grow up quickly and become stronger. This is good and ambitious."
"But, Yuto," she looked at Grandson's eyes that were very similar to Naruto, but more calm.
"Growth takes time, and it also requires relaxation. Today is Festival, a day to relax and enjoy happiness.
Occasionally acting like a 'kid', trying snacks, playing with masks, and looking at Fireworks will not affect your determination to become stronger."
"We have all seen the intensity of your training recently. Listen to grandma and don't push yourself too hard."
"Your father didn't become so strong just by practicing hard. Even if he wanted to Training, he had to pay attention to the balance between work and rest.
Your father has a heart that cherishes his companions, protects the bonds, and knows how to stop and enjoy the beauty that life has to offer at the right time."
Rino's words are like a trickle of water, moistening things silently.
She gently put the Fox Mask into Yuto's hand. She didn't force him to wear it, but just let him hold it.
"This should be considered as a memorial to Festival."
Yuto looked down at the Fox Mask in his hand, then looked up at grandma's gentle eyes, and then at grandpa's face full of expectation and kindness... Young Naruto's tight heartstrings, eager to prove himself, seemed to have been lightly plucked.
His tense shoulders relaxed slightly, the corners of his mouth curved upwards almost imperceptibly, and finally, he nodded slightly.
"Well... thank you, grandma and grandpa."
He didn't put it on, but he didn't refuse anymore. He just held the mask carefully in his hand.
At this moment, Hiashi bought Takoyaki, and Sota couldn't wait to pick one up with Bamboo Skewer and took a bite. The cute look of him gasping for breath but reluctant to spit it out made Himawari giggle.
Hiashi also laughed and carefully helped little Grandson cool down.
Inoichi and Rino looked at the warm scene over there, and then looked at Yuto who began to relax next to them and whose eyes were attracted by the excitement of Festival, and smiled at each other.
"Brother! Grandpa Inoichi and Rino Grandmother!"
At this time, Sota also noticed the three Yuto people behind Hiashi. He took Bamboo Skewer and crossed a Takoyaki and handed it to the three people.
"Eat!"