The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

After a while.

The firelight dissipates.

After their shock, the clan members furrow their brows, analyzing the principle behind this technique.

It's definitely chakra nature transformation, similar to the commotion caused by the Patriarch's previous teachings to the clan.

However, according to the Patriarch's previous statements, even this commotion was him holding back; otherwise, the training ground wouldn't be enough for his exertions.

They've long been astonished by the Patriarch's strength, so their frowning now is due to another issue.

So, this technique called Formless, is it Taijutsu or Ninjutsu?

Oh right.

Let's just add this technique to the Hyuga-style Ninja Taijutsu and then compile it.

Combining Ninjutsu and Taijutsu is perfectly fine.

"Ushiuma, come and give everyone a demonstration."

After executing the technique, Hyuga Hitoshi looks at his personal guard with a beaming smile.

Meeting the Patriarch's gaze, Hyuga Ushiuma is momentarily stunned, swallowing nervously.

For a moment, he doesn't know if the Patriarch is acknowledging his worth or intentionally putting him in an awkward position.

Snap!

No, that's not right.

Giving himself a firm slap, Hyuga Ushiuma's expression turns serious.

Why would he even entertain such thoughts?

When has the Patriarch ever made things difficult for his own people?

That's just not right!

Hyuga Ushiuma, reflecting deeply on his thoughts, quickly composes himself and then takes a deep breath, imitating Hyuga Hitoshi.

Just as Hyuga Ushiuma had thought, when he meets the Patriarch's eyes again, his mind is filled with techniques related to the beggar's version of the formless style.

Including the chakra flow paths and the techniques for exerting force!

This...

This is the Patriarch personally teaching him!

Ushiuma, with tears welling up in his eyes, bows deeply to the Patriarch.

He vows to live up to the Patriarch's nurturing, to be worthy of his name, and even in his next life, to carry on his parents' will and serve the Patriarch!

Even if his name is merely a combination of his father's and mother's, he will reinterpret it with force!

Teaching one person is far easier than teaching a group.

Hyuga Hitoshi isn't exactly hands-off, but once the principle is understood, this technique isn't hard to use.

The ninja world is a miraculous place.

Even with complex Ninjutsu, if you have the hand seals and the chakra flow paths, unless you're like Lee with a natural blockage, all the Hyuga elites here will see results with diligent practice.

As the creator of the formless style, Hitoshi isn't worried about his clansmen not learning this technique.

Considering the limited talents of his clansmen, who can't enter a state of enlightenment at will like he can, the techniques passed down are simplified versions, ensuring maximum power while being more convenient to use.

Even if they can't release the formless style, it's okay; they just need to get used to the transitions in battle.

For example, with the Gentle Fist technique - the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, if you have the time for sixty-four palms, can't you just launch a couple of fire punches at their face?

Not to mention anything else, just this element of surprise alone will cause great headaches for the enemies of the Hyuga clan.

Depending on each person's attributes, they can develop even more techniques, and even combine them with cooperative jutsu.

Clearly.

The limits of the Hyuga clan are not here. With him as the Patriarch to oversee, he will surely elevate the Hyuga clan's combat power to another level before the outbreak of war.

"This technique doesn't seem quite right for me to learn, brother Hitoshi."

Kurenai ponders deeply for a while, then sighs and shakes her head in resignation.

She's young, and her chakra reserves are what they are; managing to produce even a spark through forced learning would be quite an achievement.

"Once you master the beggar's version of Sage Mode, you'll be able to sustain the consumption," Hitoshi spoke gently.

The human body has its limits, which is why he chose to be a beast of burden.

But not so for his clansmen. The so-called beggar's version of Sage Mode is a small-scale utilization of natural energy, merely Hitoshi Patriarch's initial attempt in a state of sudden enlightenment, and it still has many shortcomings.

He has already made many improvements, and the new version of the Hyuga-style Sage Mode has been almost fully developed. While reducing the learning difficulty, he has also developed techniques like the Sage Strike, tailored to individuals. However, there's no rush to teach it to the clansmen just yet; they can learn the beggar's version without form first.

In fact, combined with Sage Mode, this technique can unleash greater power. It's because the Hyuga clan has an innate strong control over chakra; otherwise, this technique could easily harm oneself. After learning Sage Mode, one can throw it out like tossing dumplings, significantly reducing safety hazards.

If dumplings can be thrown, why not hand grenades? It makes perfect sense!

However, Hyuga Hitoshi didn't deceive his clansmen. The so-called chakra nature transformation is indeed basic.

He hasn't spoken about some of the more profound content.

For example, the Tenseigan Chakra Mode could probably be considered a type of chakra transformation, but it involves Yin-Yang Release, which is likely even more difficult.

He is preparing for when his eyes surpass their limits and gain new power, laying the foundation for guiding his clansmen through a comprehensive evolution.

After all, there's a ready-made purifier on the moon. He plans to discuss with that blind child, to study the mutation process of the Byakugan. Even if they can't all achieve Tenseigan, a bit of purification would be good.

Well done, me!

Even this spirit of scientific research is worthy of respect.

Hyuga Hitoshi patted himself on the back. If Orochimaru hadn't already defected, he would have definitely invited him for a drink to discuss his latest research findings.

But alas.

In this world, Mr. Snake defected much earlier than in the original story.

It's somewhat his fault.

If he hadn't gone to show off to Orochimaru after each sudden enlightenment, boasting about his research achievements, Orochimaru wouldn't have defected early, and Jiraiya wouldn't have chased out of the village prematurely, without even seeing his disciple for the last time. 

Poor Mr. Snake.

At that time, he prided himself as a Ninjutsu genius and a great researcher, unmatched in this field. Yet, a person named Hyuga Hitoshi appeared, who would occasionally come to show off to him. What's worse, that person's talent in Ninjutsu and views on research were even deeper and more scholarly than his.

According to Orochimaru's thinking, what's yours is mine. It wouldn't be wrong to kill you and see how your brain is structured.

But he couldn't beat Hyuga Hitoshi, which was very frustrating. Neither openly nor secretly was he a match for him, and after several encounters, he almost had a spiritual breakdown.

In anger, he swore to Hyuga Hitoshi that he would develop research results that would impress him and slap Hyuga Hitoshi's face with them.

And so, his human experiments were exposed, and he embarked on the path to immortality ahead of time.

"Actually, I still respect your master quite a bit."

Inside a newly built dumpling shop in Konohagakure, Hyuga Hitoshi, who had taken Kurenai out for a stroll and a meal, said to Anko, who was enjoying her dumplings.

The Patriarch's work was done. He would occasionally glance over at the training grounds, leaving the rest to Hyuga Ushiuma without much concern.

Relationships need maintenance, and Kurenai, the young lady, has been very worry-free. So, Hyuga Hitoshi doesn't mind accompanying her on a walk, even if Konohagakure is in ruins, it doesn't affect his mood.

"Heh."

Anko sneered, giving Hitoshi Patriarch nothing but a disdainful look. She couldn't even be bothered to expose Hyuga Hitoshi's facade.

Who knows how Orochimaru-sensei managed back then, hiding away in his lab every day, shuddering at the mere mention of Hyuga Hitoshi's name. If it hadn't been for the disruption to his experiments, perhaps her teacher could have stayed a few more years.

Rumors stop with the wise, and idle chat ends with a laugh.

Seeing Anko's reaction, Hyuga Hitoshi knew any explanation would be futile.

He was telling the truth. Despite how Mr. Snake might appear, he surely admired him deep down; he was just not good with words.

After all, in the realm of knowledge, the accomplished lead the way!

While munching on dango, Hitoshi raised an eyebrow and looked into the distance, then smiled.

It seems the day when Brother Fugaku charges forward is not far off!

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