Without further ado, Shinsei greeted his parents and, under his mother's strange gaze, followed Hinata toward the Hyuga Clan.
As they walked and talked, Shinsei understood what had happened.
The matter is not complicated. It all started with the tradition of the Hyuga Clan. At some point, the Hyuga Clan was divided into the Main Family and the Branch Family.
As Branch Family, one is destined from birth to be labeled a " Caged Bird Seal," with their life in the hands of the Main Family from then on.
Shinsei knew about the origins of the Hyuga Clan and that their " Caged Bird Seal " was originally meant to protect Byakugan, but they turned it into a tool to enslave their clansmen.
Hinata didn't say why her father carved " Caged Bird Seal " on Hanabi Hyuga's name, but Shinsei could guess the general reason.
Branch Family Hyuga Clan 'Main Family system of selecting the eldest brother from the Main Family to become the Main Family member and the youngest brother to become Branch Family of the branch Hinata Hyuga is already 13 years old and does not have the " Caged Bird Seal " tattoo on her head, making her an obvious choice for the Main Family member.
However, because Hyuga Hiashi, as the clan head, disliked Hinata's timid personality since childhood, he intended to choose Hanabi Hyuga as the new Main Family. This was undoubtedly a challenge to the selection system of the head of the Main Family, and naturally it was opposed by the clan elders.
As the clan leader, Hyuga Hiashi undoubtedly had the most say. If he insisted on his position, Hinata would ultimately not escape the fate of being branded with the " Caged Bird Seal " mark.
In the original story, Hinata became Naruto's wife, so no one dared to carve " Caged Bird Seal " on the Hokage's wife's forehead, and Hanabi Hyuga became the new head of the Main Family.
However, Hinata is no longer the Hokage's wife, but she has become the Hokage's disciple. With this status, Hyuga Hiashi is not so stubborn as to dare to carve " Caged Bird Seal " on the Hokage's disciple.
Moreover, given Tsunade's temper, if she dared to carve " Caged Bird Seal " on Hinata, she would mercilessly tear the Hyuga Clan apart.
Therefore, with the Main Family member already chosen, Hanabi Hyuga will naturally be destined to split into the Branch Family.
Although she is still quite young, she is already old enough to depict Caged Bird Seal.
Hinata dared not defy her father, but she also did not want her younger sister to be branded with the caged bird.
As the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Main Family, she understood the cruelty of Caged Bird Seal.
If Hanabi Hyuga were to be depicted Caged Bird Seal, she would gain a seemingly loyal servant, but forever lose a dear and lovable younger sister.
The Hyuga Clan's territory covers a large area and has a very traditional style.
Two members of the Branch Family who were guarding the gate saw Hinata leading a boy toward them. One of them immediately ran into the mansion, while the other blocked Shinsei's way.
"Excuse me, Assistant Hokage! This is the Hyuga Clan's territory. Outsiders are not allowed to enter without permission!"
Hinata stepped forward and whispered to the Hyūga clan member, " Shinsei- kun is my invited guest, could you...?"
"It's alright, Hinata. Someone has already informed your father. We'll just wait a bit." Shinsei interrupted Hinata. The others were just doing their duty, and there was no need to make things difficult for them. If they let him in, he would be punished by the Main Family later.
The Hyuga Branch Family family member looked at Shinsei with gratitude. He naturally understood Shinsei's identity and knew that this was a guest invited by the eldest daughter of the Main Family.
But if he doesn't stop Shinsei, the Main Family has plenty of ways to deal with him severely.
A short while later, Hyuga Hiashi hurriedly Earth Flow out and immediately bowed to Shinsei, apologizing, "I'm so sorry, Shinsei- kun, for keeping you waiting."
After saying that, he turned to look at the Hyuga Branch Family member beside him and said sternly, "This is the Lord Hokage's assistant. Why did you stop him from entering? The Hyuga Clan is part of Konoha. There is no place that Shinsei- kun cannot go, and the Hyuga Clan is no exception."
After saying that, he formed a hand Hand Seals, and the Hyūga clansman instantly collapsed to the ground, convulsing in agony.
Shinsei quickly stopped him. " Hyuga Hiashi, stop! He was just doing his duty."
Hyuga Hiashi quickly withdrew his hand and made an inviting gesture. "I'm very sorry, it's just that I've been lax in managing my clan members. I didn't mean to keep Shinsei- kun out of the gate."
Shinsei helped the Hyūga clansmen up from the ground and followed Hyuga Hiashi into the mansion.
Hyuga Hiashi's attitude was a bit too humble, or rather, a bit too deliberately cautious.
Although he became Tsunade's assistant, strictly speaking, Shinsei belonged to the elders of Konoha, or rather, held the same authority.
However, due to Shinsei's young age and the lack of a clear statement, coupled with his apparent lack of concern about his actual status, he was not particularly concerned about his position.
In the world of Hokage, as long as you possess great power, you will naturally see the smiles of those around you.
Hyuga Hiashi gave Shinsei the impression that he cared a lot about the order of seniority, or rather, he deliberately tried to please Shinsei's status.
What is the reason for this? The Hyuga Clan was one of the powerful clans of Konoha, or rather, after the Uchiha Clan was wiped out, the title "one of" can be removed.
However, as the head of the Hyuga Clan and Hinata's father, he didn't need to be so deliberate in his attitude towards Shinsei. Treating him normally would have been more effective.
Was it because of the Uchiha Clan Massacre that he made some connections?
If so, it would make sense, since besides the Uchiha Clan Massacre, the Hyuga Clan also experienced Hinata's kidnapping.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was the Hokage at the time, also had an interesting attitude towards the Hyuga Clan.
The three of them arrived at a room, Hinata turned around and went out to bring in a pot of tea.
A cute little girl peeked out from outside the room. Shinsei had seen this little girl before; Hinata had taken her out to play before.
Hyuga Hiashi face, said to the little girl, " Hanabi, close the door. I need to talk to this older brother about something."
"No need, Hyuga Hiashi. My purpose in coming here is also related to Hanabi." Shinsei beckoned to Hanabi, signaling her to come in.
Hinata took the little girl's hand from outside the door and led her into the room, where they sat down.
Hyuga Hiashi poured tea into their teacups.
"I didn't quite understand what Shinsei- kun meant. I don't know what could possibly be related to my youngest daughter?"
Shinsei sat up straight and said seriously to Hyuga Hiashi:
"To be honest, this is a private matter of the Hyuga Clan, and I have no right to make any demands. However, Hinata is my classmate and also a disciple of our teacher, so I naturally have to take her request seriously."
Hyuga Hiashi, would you like to have ' Caged Bird Seal ' engraved on Hanabi Hyuga?