The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

The night envelops everything.

Hitoshi, the Patriarch well-versed in Konohagakure's defenses, left the village through twists and turns.

It's only because the Hyuga clan hasn't relocated yet; otherwise, it wouldn't be such a hassle.

Besides, the ones guarding the outskirts of Konohagakure are the Hyuga clan themselves, so slipping out of the village isn't much of a challenge.

Hyuga Hitoshi is not one to act rashly.

Even speaking up for Uchiha Fugaku at the higher-ups meeting today wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision to seek attention or curry favor with the old village chief.

Nor was it simply to cash in on the rewards brought by the golden finger.

Of course, falling into a drunken stupor was an unexpected delight.

Unlike other transmigrators...

Hitoshi's arrival in the world of the Naruto is a rebirth, and originally, there was no such person as him in this world.

A few years ago, he suddenly awakened to his past life's memories, unlocking the mysteries of his prenatal existence, roughly following that process.

So whether it's the memories of his previous life within the Hyuga clan or those of his past life, they all belong to him.

It's the fusion of these two sets of memories that makes him not reject the Hyuga clan, the group that raised him, and even deep down, he wants to lead the clan out of the mire and stand at the pinnacle of the ninja world.

He doesn't understand those transmigrator-senpais who arrive and immediately take on the glory of the clan, acting as if they have a deep-seated grudge. After all, aside from bearing the clan's surname, you have no connection with this group, so why the unnecessary frenzy?

Of course, others are others, and Hyuga Hitoshi is Hyuga Hitoshi.

With memories of both his past and present life, and having smoothly awakened the golden finger from his past life, he naturally feels a sense of belonging to the Hyuga clan. Relying on his drunken state, he occasionally analyzes the future path of the Hyuga clan and perfects his plans.

After all, aside from his drunken state, Hyuga Hitoshi is just an ordinary person with a slightly stronger talent and strength.

It's inevitable that plans for the future are revised time and again.

And that includes speaking up for Uchiha Fugaku today.

He understands that his decision will attract the attention of the higher-ups.

But he also understands Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The Hyuga clan, with their Byakugan, controls a lot of information. Even before the old village chief received intelligence about the border, Hitoshi knew about the actions of the scouts sent by Kumogakure Village, which had been detected by the Hyuga clan members, who had prepared in advance to intercept them.

So the situation is quite clear.

The fleeing scouts, the meritorious Hyuga clansmen, Kumogakure Village has already realized the importance of the Byakugan. Adding to that the Third's reinstatement, and considering the direction of the original story, the future visit of the envoy group and the conflict that erupts afterward is chilling to contemplate.

In light of this, Hyuga Hitoshi also changed his strategy.

Acting low-key and lying low in the upcoming war clearly won't work anymore.

So, he decided to strike hard. Before leaving, he would have his clan members straighten their backs and fight a glorious battle that would turn the tide and make a name for themselves in the ninja world! However, Hitoshi would never let his clan exhaust themselves for Konohagakure. After all, a beautiful battle doesn't necessarily have to be fought at the cost of lives.

This was purely to resolve the clan's reluctance to leave Konohagakure, allowing them to depart with a clear conscience and a proper farewell.

After all, it's inevitable to feel emotional about leaving a place where they've lived for decades.

Didn't you see when Uchiha Madara tried to lead his clan away, and damn, not a single one listened to him?

To be fair, that clan's annihilation was truly undeserved.

Knowing this, Hyuga Hitoshi took heed. Apart from boasting during his succession, he worked tirelessly to build prestige.

And today, he has succeeded.

But that's still not enough.

He needs his clan to see the rotten village for what it is, to witness its ugly true face.

Imagine, a war hero who shone brightly on the battlefield, because the old village chief wants to appease the enemy ninja village for easier negotiations, is actually expected to commit seppuku as an apology. How infuriating is that? Wouldn't that make your blood boil?

When the time comes, no matter what action Hitoshi takes, the clan will rightfully follow their Patriarch in confronting the village chief! Even if it means giving the old village chief a big surprise, he's confident he can lead his clan away with pride, rather than being branded as traitors.

Of course, the specifics of the plan are not something that can be described in a few words.

These are just Hitoshi's thoughts as he travels, filling in the gaps in his plan.

"We've arrived."

His train of thought is interrupted.

A glint flashes in Hyuga Hitoshi's eyes as he surveys the unremarkable mountain peak ahead.

Unlike the clan members who activate the Byakugan, Hyuga Hitoshi simply concentrates chakra to his eyes without needing to accelerate blood flow and expose the veins.

Thus, the girls of Konohagakure will never know whether Hyuga Hitoshi has activated his Byakugan or not, nor do they realize that with the help of his 'golden finger,' he can see in vivid color.

At most, they might notice that Hyuga Hitoshi's gaze has become more piercing.

Well, if he intends to show off, it would also come with a heavy sense of oppression.

Tsk, who made his golden finger so unreasonable?

Even the most evolved Byakugan can only reach the level of Otsutsuki Kaguya, but he... really doesn't know his limits, just like Hyuga Pakura scolds him for his beastly stamina.

The human body has its limits! And he is a beast!

"From the outside, it's indeed hard to notice, and as you approach, there's an instinctive feeling that makes you want to leave."

"Is it some kind of Genjutsu?"

"According to the intelligence, once inside, chakra is rapidly depleted, and even after leaving, memories are erased."

Is this the technique of the Hamura lineage from the moon?

Standing at the entrance, Hyuga Hitoshi strokes his chin, deep in thought.

"It seems that the Hyuga clan's soy sauce performance in the original story is likely due to the Hamura lineage, the main house, keeping secrets from the Hyuga left on Earth."

"With the lineage broken, the Hyuga clan spent more time researching Taijutsu instead of developing the Byakugan."

Just look at what the real Otsutsuki clan uses the Byakugan for.

Domination!

Genjutsu! Space-time! To see through others' fates, to read their thoughts! To freeze people in ice, to control time! And then there's Hyuga...

Hitoshi, having learned his lesson, hesitantly presses the 'X' button on the vivid, colored image in his mind. But then he thinks, "I can exert an intimidating presence, and I can use the Byakugan to cast Genjutsu. It's not a disgrace to the Byakugan, and since it's stored in my mind, not on a computer, there's no need for repairs or fear of exposure, so no need to delete it."

Indeed, that's me!

With a single hand seal released, chakra flows.

A mist drifts by Hyuga Hitoshi, and a man who has inherited his flowing hairstyle and handsome features appears.

"Be careful. Once you're past, find a hidden area to leave a marker," Hitoshi instructs, patting the shoulder of his shadow clone.

He may not erect dangerous walls like the Third Hokage, but he won't recklessly venture into danger either.

The passage is riddled with strangeness, and although Hitoshi is incredibly powerful and believes he understands the Byakugan's abilities well, it's always good to send a shadow clone to scout ahead first.

For safety, he needs to find a way to safely guide his clan through the passage, so he must test the passage's strength with a shadow clone and leave a marker on the moon.

Currently, Hitoshi's mastery of a technique similar to Kinshiki's phasing teleportation is not quite perfect. If there are restrictions within the passage, it wouldn't be convenient to escape if something went wrong, so it's better to expend more chakra and visual prowess to teleport directly to the moon.

The shadow clone, sharing Hitoshi's intent, nods and looks at the cave with a sharp gaze.

In the next moment, his flowing hair moves without wind, and a dark red glow emanates from his body.

Hyuga-style ninja Taijutsu!

If this technique continues to be developed, it will certainly rival the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, although the requirements are quite demanding. Not everyone has the abnormal constitution of Hyuga Hitoshi, so the version taught to the clan members is basically simplified.

Even so, under this chakra coverage, one's strength will be enhanced in all aspects!

Ready to go.

The shadow clone nods at Hyuga Hitoshi and darts into the cave like a wild dog pouncing on its prey.

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