"Training in natural energy? Have you discussed this with your main family?" Oto Uchiha asked.
"No." Zou Hyuga shook his head lightly. "I plan to have the Uchiha train in natural energy first. But to prevent any secrets from leaking, I may have to place cursed seals on them. I'll need your prestige to make that happen."
It wasn't that Zou Hyuga had never considered having his own clansmen train in natural energy, but the branch family, the main family, and the Caged Bird Seal remained major obstacles. The branch family couldn't betray the clan or leak secrets, but interfering with them would inevitably encroach on the authority of the remaining main family members.
Though he held a special position among the Hyuga, he couldn't influence the entire clan.
Oto Uchiha frowned. "The cursed seals won't restrict their personal freedom, will they...? And is training in natural energy safe?"
Oto trusted Zou Hyuga, but training in natural energy was extremely dangerous. As a representative of the Uchiha, she had to take responsibility for her clansmen.
Zou Hyuga smiled. "It's somewhat dangerous for ordinary people, but any Uchiha who has awakened the Sharingan won't be risking their life. Natural energy can greatly improve their strength, and the cursed seal serves as an extra safeguard."
"All right..." Oto Uchiha nodded. "I'll bring it up with them. Given how much our clansmen crave power, they should readily agree."
With that, Oto Uchiha rose from the sofa, then stopped just before leaving the room.
"Since you're back, you have to take part in the exercise three days from now, too... You're still a member of the Fire Squad, after all."
"Yes, Captain..."
Zou Hyuga watched Oto's retreating figure and answered in a lazy tone.
Before he knew it, Oto had become his captain. The