Crossing her arms over her chest, the other older kunoichi nodded at her words. Thankfully for Kami, the heat had died down and the women were no longer threatening Shenes with physical violence, fully confirming the reputation of the better half of the clan.
- Now that the branch divisions of the Byakugan wielders are gone, and the members of the side branch are no longer second-class citizens that one might give for an ordinary rich man, these girls will be full-fledged representatives of the Hyuga, as Linley-chan had recently mentioned, the strongest of Konoha's noble clans, We can't afford to make the transferable kunoichi mere concubines for the boys, especially with a full-fledged alliance between the clans, where the Nara have more to gain than the Hyuga.
- That would be a serious insult to the prideful," Setsura grimaced, agreeing with her husband's stated reasoning and casting an apologetic glance at Ma.
- In fact, Iiro-san had hinted that the new head might be upset if the kunoichi who had voluntarily agreed to change clans found themselves in a position unbefitting of a great clan," Shenesu said, "even to the point of refusing to enter into an alliance with all the consequences that would entail.
I raised my eyebrows in surprise at that last part, not knowing that Hizashi would be so scrupulous, not only seeking out volunteers to pay his obligations instead of ordering them to do so, as he had done with the previous head of the clan, but deciding to take care of their well-being in the new place by marrying them off instead of making them concubines.
Despite the problems created for me personally from such a decision, it can't help but inspire respect.
- Besides, having the ability to see the battlefield for miles around will give the next generation of our family a huge tactical advantage, not to mention the value of such a sensor," the head of Nara added firmly, "I just can't pass up the chance to strengthen the future successor, whether it's Shikaku's son or Ryo's son. If another family gets a Byakugan, in thirty to forty years, it could create tension in the clan and possibly a change of power with a weak head.
- I've had a decent education, and I can calculate the pros and cons of getting such a dojutsu myself.
- You see, there's no other option," Ma sighed with relief.
- Do we have polygamy? - I grinned, drawing the family's attention and asking the question that had been on my tongue.
- If the question concerns ordinary people, then religious beliefs are negative to polygamy, - shrugged the senior Nara, - but shinobi it does not concern - I can marry you with my authority as the head of the clan and the Hokage's office will register the marriage without any problems.
- A great opportunity for Shikaku to marry both Hyugas," Ma made another attempt to turn the tables.
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