Hyuga Clan Ancestral Hall.
What are your thoughts on this matter?
Seated at the head of the table, the Hyuga Hiashi head of the Hyuga Clan, Hiashi Hyuga, asked with an air of authority.
The question asked was, of course, whether or not to participate in the Konoha Clan Alliance led by Tsunade and the Senju Clan.
The Hyuga Hiashi order, consisted of several elders from the Hyuga Main Family and several powerful Jonin Hyuga Clan both Branch Family main and Main Family families.
Although the Hyuga Clan is divided into the Main Family and the Branch Family, the Branch Family disciples, if they possess sufficient strength, can also participate in clan councils. After all, in the Shinobi World, strength ultimately determines everything.
"Clan leader, I still suggest that the Hyuga Clan observe the situation for the time being. After all, given the strength and resources of our Hyuga Clan, there's no need to take such a risk."
Two of the elders nodded in agreement. As long as they did not participate in the election for the Hokage Position, the Hyuga Clan could maintain its bloodline and remain the number one clan in Konoha.
Look at the Senju Clan. Although they produced two Hokage, they're no longer even a clan now, just a handful of big and small members. Then look at the Uchiha Clan. They were powerful and had many members, but because they wanted to seize the Hokage Position by force, their entire clan was wiped out overnight.
The annihilation of Konoha's most powerful clan overnight is a truly lamentable situation.
The Hyuga Clan must not follow in the footsteps of the Uchiha Clan. Although Tsunade currently holds an absolute advantage on the surface—one of the Sannin, a medical genius in the Shinobi World, and a direct disciple of the Third Hokage, her strength is undeniable.
If he were to gain the strong support of the major clans and secure political power in one fell swoop, the Hokage Position would seem to be within his grasp. However, Danzo of Root, a disciple of the Second Hokage, is also a strong contender.
Moreover, the Third Hokage's biological son, Asuma Sarutobi, has already been discharged from the hospital. Although it is rumored that he has some health problems, his strength has begun to improve by leaps and bounds, and he is within Elite Jonin of becoming an elite Jonin. With his strength and status, he is also a strong contender for the Hokage Position.
The elders who held differing opinions quickly countered:
"I disagree. If the Hyuga Clan continues to cower and stagnate, they may indeed retain their title as the strongest clan in Konoha, but does Konoha even respect their own clan? Even a powerful Uchiha was wiped out overnight. Who can guarantee that the Hyuga won't be the next Uchiha?"
"Today, Root just lost a Hyuga Clan Jonin for no apparent reason, and Danzo still can't give a convincing explanation. What about tomorrow? Who can guarantee that none of you here will suddenly die in Root's base for no apparent reason?"
This... Everyone was speechless, especially the younger Hyuga Branch Family Jonin, who almost wanted to applaud. Although Root couldn't provide a reasonable explanation, they would still conscript him. If nothing unexpected happened, he would be the next one forcibly conscripted by Root...
"You're worrying unnecessarily. Not participating doesn't necessarily mean we'll become the Uchiha Clan, but if we do participate and fail, we'll be the second Uchiha!"
"You are all stubbornly unyielding. What's the point of maintaining the status of Konoha's number one clan even temporarily? We're still just dogs under the control of Konoha High Command, ready to be disposed of at any time. We're better off without this false prosperity and peace."
As the two sides argued, Hyuga Hiashi raised his hand and pressed down, instantly silencing the situation. His ability to easily control the situation stemmed from Hyuga Hiashi's impeccable strength and the Byakugan, which was the strongest and purest in the generation.
" The Hyuga Clan should look forward and not continue to be complacent."
These simple words brought the meeting to a close. The elders who had proposed joining the alliance were thrilled; their fighting spirit had not been completely worn away, and they still possessed the courage to fight back.
Hyuga Hiashi glanced at Hinata, who was hiding timidly by the door, and instantly felt immense pressure. He knew that Hinata's shy personality was definitely not going to be of any use.
"Arrange for Neji to go to the Senju Clan Compound tonight for initial contact. He and Naoki Senju are teammates, so if the alliance is indeed reliable, we can discuss it further."
Hinata was eavesdropping, couldn't help but lower her head in disappointment, her eyes brimming with tears. She also wanted to go to the Senju Clan Compound with Naruto-kun...
Seeing Hinata, the elderly father, Hyuga Hiashi, finally softened and added:
"Let Hinata go too. Without the Hyuga Main Family present, Tsunade might mistakenly think we're underestimating her, which would hinder the formation of the alliance."
Hinata outside the door, forcing back the tears welling up in her eyes.
Great, I get to see Naruto-kun again today...
I wonder if Hyuga Hiashi, knowing the real reason for his daughter's emotional change, would rush over and break Naruto's legs, or even his third leg...
At 3 PM, under the command of Naoki Senju, Naruto led the young disciples of various clans in a grand procession toward the Senju Clan Compound.
The Hyuga Clan, the Nara Clan, the Akimichi Clan, the Yamanaka Clan, the Inuzuka Clan, the Aburame Clan...
Although Shino Aburame was forgotten by Naruto Uzumaki, the Inuzuka Clan, which had a good relationship with the Aburame Clan, still notified the Aburame Clan to join the clan alliance. Otherwise, clans outside the alliance would definitely be targeted.
Naruto Uzumaki felt a resentful gaze secretly watching him, but when he turned around to look for it, he found nothing, which sent chills down his spine.
Shino Aburame, walking behind Naruto, adjusted his sunglasses, his psychological trauma deepening. "Even standing right behind him, he still can't see me? Is his presence really that weak?"
As for the Sarutobi Clan and Shimura Clan, even after Naruto Uzumaki notified them, they didn't send anyone over. Who would create their own rebellion...?
It's better if they don't come; otherwise, the key figures present would be staring at each other in bewilderment.
The Inuzuka Clan sent Hana Inuzuka as their leader, while Kiba Inuzuka, who seemed to have ADHD, was just there to have fun.
The Hyuga Clan is Neji Hyuga, the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans is jointly led by Shikamaru Nara, Aburame Clan... chose to follow in everyone's footsteps, since they were never good at negotiation anyway.
Sasuke, whom Ino had been eagerly anticipating, and Sakura, Naruto had been hoping for, neither of them came. This was because Naruto was neither able to Sasuke nor liked by Sakura. At the Senju Clan Compound gathering, Sakura chose Sasuke over Sasuke and stayed with him to study hard at the Ninja Academy.
Although Sasuke never gave her a friendly look, Sakura just loved that aloof, god-like persona.
Despite numerous setbacks, a clan alliance powerful enough to reshape the political landscape of Konoha is slowly taking shape. Faced with this change, Hiruzen Sarutobi is gradually aging and nearing death, is already feeling powerless.
But Shimura Danzō, whose ambitions had been thwarted before they could be realized, felt an unprecedented rage, even more so than when his plans to assassinate Naoki Senju had repeatedly failed.
"Damn it, damn it! Send a message to Orochimaru saying he'll fulfill all his demands, but his ' Konoha Crush Plan ' must be implemented within six months, and it must include Naoki Senju and Princess Tsunade —I want them dead!!"