Neji Hyuga was utterly stunned, his body and mind completely numb.
He could not accept that Yemu had outclassed him in every possible way.
Originally, Neji had only thought Yemu was far stronger than him. But now, it seemed Yemu surpassed him not only in strength, but also in perspective, foresight, courage, and every other respect.
Was he really the same age as me?
Neji could not help marveling inwardly. Yemu was a monster, nothing like an ordinary person.
Once, Neji had considered Yemu his rival.
But after what had happened today, Yemu was no longer his rival. He was someone Neji had to chase after or look up to.
"So, Yemu, what exactly are you planning to tell us?" Hyuga Hiashi's voice trembled slightly, deep concern showing in his eyes.
He had already more or less guessed what Yemu wanted to do.
But those ideas were far too radical, completely at odds with the Hyuga Clan's longstanding restraint and obedience.
A general's triumph was built on countless bones.
Hyuga Hiashi knew full well that if they followed Yemu's ideas, the Hyuga Clan might end up just like the Uchiha Clan.
In the end, they would become nothing but dust in history.
All that responsibility and pressure seemed to weigh heavily on the young man standing beside him.
Yemu, are you truly capable of shouldering the entire Hyuga Clan's future?
Hyuga Hiashi silently asked himself.
"Abolish the Branch Family system and take control of Konoha."
Those few words struck like lightning splitting the night sky, shocking everyone present.
They exchanged glances, momentarily at a loss.
Many looked at Yemu and felt that he was not joking, that he truly possessed the resolve and ability to do it.
His words left them stunned, a surge of wonder rising within them.
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