The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

The ninja world is in turmoil.

Konohagakure, still unaware of the impending war, remains in a state of needing to rebuild.

Regardless of the old village chief's domestic capabilities, at least when it comes to public relations and earning prestige, he is a true master.

His soothing words have mitigated the impact of leading Konohagakure to consecutive defeats, and he has even won over many hearts.

Although Konohagakure still feels the painful aftermath of the disaster, there is a trend of recovery, and the people have become subtly stronger.

But if you pay close attention, you'll find that this so-called strength is nothing more than a thin veil of modesty.

To tear off this hypocritical mask and reveal the feigned strength often only requires an inadvertent post-dinner chat.

"Can the Sarutobi's stench really hallucinate a Tailed Beast? Is that true?"

"Of course, it's true. You haven't teamed up with a member of the Sarutobi clan. That smell... it's hard to describe."

"What's so hard to describe? I had the honor of working with Sarutobi Shinnosuke on a mission. In short, after coming back, even stinky tofu mixed with fermented bean curd and anchovy cans didn't taste good."

"You really know how to eat, you little rascal!"

"Speaking of which, if we feel this way, then Biwako-sama, who shares a bed with the Third Hokage all year round, must have the Sarutobi stench deep in her bones, right?"

"It should be so, after all, it's the Sarutobi clan, not to be underestimated. And I heard that they use that move as their trump card. During a fight, they first hug the opponent's head, then stuff it into their own armpit. Few Genin in the world can withstand this move."

"Well, such tactics are not new in the ninja world; it's all about using one's own advantages."

"That's right, but I heard that during the birth of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, it was Biwako-sama who delivered the baby? Could it be..."

"Holy crap?? BIG courage! Speaking recklessly about village politics is a beheading offense!"

"Well, I was just saying, we're just boasting, and boasting isn't illegal, let's eat."

"..."

Perhaps a few words of post-dinner conversation won't attract attention.

But...

"The beginning of rumors is the start of lies."

"True and false, false and true, when people feel that the Sarutobi's stench causing hallucinations of the Nine-Tails is unreasonable, they will seek the truth themselves. Then, kind-hearted people will remind them of Orochimaru-sama's deeds, and everything will fall into place."

In the Hyuga clan, at the Patriarch's separate residence.

Hyuga Hitoshi is reclining on a lounge chair, with Hyuga Pakura pressing his calves, while in front of him, Hyuga Ushiuma, Hyuga Hizashi, and Hyuga Hiashi are listening to the teachings of the Patriarch. This is considered an internal meeting.

His collaboration with Fugaku has not been entirely hidden from his subordinates.

Growth can only be achieved through experience, and the task he has assigned to them is to coordinate well with Fugaku, ensuring he is not left unsupported.

"Of course, when rumors reach a certain level, they will naturally be taken seriously by the old village chief."

With a casual gesture, several masks appear.

Their patterns are even more eerie and sinister than those of the Anbu.

"When the time comes, you'll take a stroll around the root."

In the script of Hyuga Hitoshi, Danzo is clearly of great importance; he must do his duty well and carry the black pot he's supposed to bear.

"Patriarch, it seems you are not optimistic about our clan's future in Konohagakure?"

After digesting his task, Hyuga Hiashi's expression was slightly complex.

He had a premonition that, following the Patriarch's orders, the Hyuga clan and the higher-ups of Konohagakure would inevitably drift apart.

This was not hard to see.

After all, such actions by the Patriarch were tantamount to openly siding with the Uchiha.

If he were the Patriarch of the Hyuga clan, he would never dare to make such a move. He would choose to watch from the sidelines, even kicking the Uchiha when they were down.

That would be in line with the logic of being a rival protagonist in the 'Legend of the Eyes.'

"Anyway, you will eventually find out that I do indeed plan to lead the clan away from Konohagakure, and I have even found a temporary place to settle after leaving."

Hyuga Hitoshi thought for a moment and then nodded quite decisively.

He used the word 'temporary' after careful consideration.

The moon is not bad, but using it as an ancestral land is somewhat petty. Combined with the twisted thoughts of the Otsutsuki clan, it's easy for Patriarch Hitoshi to wonder if they've been affected by the Six Paths Chibaku Tensei, becoming strange one by one.

Moreover, that little place is just a larger cage. Staying there too long is not conducive to development.

In summary, Hitoshi plans to use the moon as a training ground, a sacred place for the clan to hone their skills. After all, there lies Hamura's legacy about the Byakugan. Combining the lost legacy with Hyuga Hitoshi's sudden enlightenment, he is confident that he can transform the Hyuga clan again in a short time.

The current Hyuga are strong, with Hitoshi's guidance, their combat power is already above the average ninja clan, but this is not enough to dominate on their own. A brief period of settling is necessary.

There are many ways to become stronger: Hamura's legacy, the golden Tenseigan, the living Byakugan purifier.

Just waiting for the right moment.

Hitoshi himself is also confident in his invincibility in the ninja world, calmly facing all challengers.

In any case, he will not let his people follow Hamura's old path. Sooner or later, he will find a suitable stepping stone to lead the Hyuga clan to reign supreme once again.

"This..."

The words of Hyuga Hitoshi left the brothers stunned, exchanging glances, somewhat confused.

"Uh, Brother Hitoshi."

Hyuga Hizashi scratched his head, looking cautiously at Hitoshi.

"Cooperating with the Senju clan and joining Konohagakure was the decision of our ancestors."

He spoke very tactfully.

But Hyuga Hitoshi still understood his meaning.

The Patriarch smiled and then nodded naturally.

"So, I made a decision that goes against our ancestors!"

As he said this, Pakura, who was massaging him, twitched the corner of her mouth.

A decision that goes against the ancestors sounds absurd.

"I know what you're thinking."

Hyuga Hitoshi sighed faintly, then pointed naturally at the imposing Hokage Rock, finally aiming at the face of Senju Hashirama.

"In fact, when the Senju clan merged into Konohagakure and now there is no one holding that surname in our village, so our Hyuga clan had to consider our own future."

And that's perfectly reasonable.

Senju Hashirama was noble, remarkable indeed. He broke the vast umbrella of protection that was the Senju clan, concealing their surname and allowing them to integrate into the village in various ways. He let the Senju become the nourishment for Konohagakure, vainly trying to cultivate generations of elites.

But the Hyuga clan couldn't do it!

It has been proven that Senju Hashirama's decision was also wrong. Among the civilians of Konohagakure, the geniuses who could truly stand up were terrifyingly few, and the Senju bloodline wasn't outrageous enough to change the genes of ordinary people.

Not to mention, under the old village chief's efforts, the integration of the Senju clan into Konohagakure was so smooth. That order was issued during the Second's reign, how long has it been since then?

Take a look, do the civilians of Konohagakure have even a trace of the Senju anymore? It's feared that those with a bit of talent all perished in the Second Great Ninja War!

In such a large village, apart from a few mascots bearing the Senju clan's name in the ninja school, it seems like the shadow of that clan can no longer be seen.

To be honest, this is even worse than the Uchiha.

Afraid of retaliation against the Senju after the First Hokage's death?

With this, the Senju clan would have been better off fighting honorably on the battlefield, never falling to today's state.

However, the affairs of another's household are not for Hyuga Hitoshi to judge.

He uses this as a cautionary tale for his subordinates, facilitating the arrangement of upcoming tasks.

Without a doubt, he is a qualified Patriarch.

At the right time, he provided the right education to his clansmen, and his golden touch also gave the correct feedback.

Feeling the sense of fulfillment from the increase in chakra reserves, Hyuga Hitoshi smiled slightly, happily summarizing this internal meeting to his bewildered Hyuga brothers.

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