The auspicious hour had arrived.
The master of ceremonies called out loudly.
The apprenticeship ceremony officially began.
Under everyone's gaze, Hinata took tiny steps, making her way onto the platform one difficult step at a time.
She came before Uchiha Yao and, following the ritual, knelt down, picked up the prepared teacup, and offered it with both hands.
"Master... please have some tea."
Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, trembling uncontrollably.
Uchiha Yao took the cup and drained it in one gulp.
Then he gently set the teacup back onto the tray.
That gesture signified the formal establishment of their master-disciple bond.
From this moment onward, Hinata was Uchiha Yao's first personal disciple.
Ding! The host has successfully taken in S-rank potential disciple Hinata Hyuga. The disciple cultivation function has officially activated!
Today truly was a good day.
Once the ceremony ended and the guests had departed, Uchiha Yao returned to his study.
The first thing he did was open the brand-new "Disciple Cultivation" panel.
A virtual 3D miniature Hinata appeared before him, nervously poking her fingers together.
Disciple: Hinata Hyuga Current Strength: Has not reached Genin level Potential Rating: S (can be raised to SSS rank) Bloodline Limit Mastered: Byakugan (Purity: 92%) The disciple possesses the Byakugan bloodline and meets the evolution requirements. Clan Honor Points can be consumed to gradually evolve it into—the Tenseigan!
The Tenseigan!
That was an ultimate dojutsu on the same level as the Rinnegan!
"Interesting."
Uchiha Yao could already foresee the look on Hyuga Hiashi's face when that timid little girl one day appeared before him with a pair of Tenseigan radiating destruction.
Uchiha Yao closed the system panel and instructed the guard outside the door.
"Go bring Hinata here."
The study door was gently pushed