The other two children saw that Fugaku had received a gift and wanted one too, but they held themselves back due to their family's etiquette. Torifu felt that the two children were also very cute, so he took out two more necklaces and gave them to them. The two children were very happy and thanked him before carefully taking the necklaces.
They had all heard that the green gem necklaces Lord Torifu gave away could heal some illnesses and injuries. For rookie shinobi just starting out, this was undoubtedly a very practical gift. The necklaces' effects only lasted for a year, but by then, they would have grown and probably wouldn't need them anymore.
"By the way, you're a child of the Hyūga Clan. How is your Clan Head doing?"
Hyūga Hanashi smiled sweetly. "The Clan Head is in good health and doing very well. He still thinks of you from time to time, and both of the young masters are doing great."
Torifu nodded. Hearing Hanashi say that, he felt relieved. It had been a long time since he had visited the Hyūga Clan. He remembered how he had caused a huge commotion when he helped Hyūga Shishin deal with those stubborn elders. In the end, those hedonistic Hyūga elders were all beaten into submission by Torifu and were forced to agree to Hyūga Shishin's proposal.
From then on, the Hyūga Clan was no longer divided into the Main House and Branch House. All newborn children were forbidden from having the Caged Bird seal placed on them. As for the existing seals, while they couldn't be removed, if anyone recited the Caged Bird incantation, they would be executed by Hyūga Shishin! Under such strong measures, those elders never dared to use the Caged Bird incantation again. Their profligate descendants were also severely punished by Hyūga Shishin and put through high-intensity training. Anyone who dared to resist would be beaten badly.
Up to now, those old Main House elders were all almost gone. Although the people from the old Main House still had many complaints, they only dared to say them behind people's backs, and there were no rebellions. Everything was developing in a good direction. Hyūga Hiashi and Hyūga Hizashi, both brothers, were heirs to the clan head position. They both had the potential to become the clan head, so both of them trained very hard.
This was already the best possible outcome for the Hyūga Clan. When this group of children grew up, the Hyūga Clan's strength would definitely increase significantly. And because Torifu had helped Hyūga Shishin, all the people of the Hyūga Clan respected Torifu. After all, to them, Torifu was a great benefactor.
This matter had caused a huge stir back then. The Main House elders even went to the Hokage to complain, but they were sent back with the response, "Your family's problems are for you to solve." After all, both Hashirama and Tobirama wanted to forbid the Caged Bird seal. But those elders insisted it was their family matter, and not even the Hokage had the right to intervene.
Who would have thought that they would seal their own escape route? They wanted to seek help from other clans, but the other clans all knew what the Hokage's thoughts were, and Torifu was a disciple of Hashirama, so who would dare to offend him? The elders had no choice but to fight Torifu themselves. They were badly beaten, almost losing half their lives. In the end, they would tremble just from seeing Torifu. It was only when Hyūga Shishin came forward that Torifu stopped.
Naori was also there at the time, sitting on the side and cheering for Torifu. It was at this time that she became interested in the Hyūga Clan and chose a Hyūga disciple.
"Alright, you've all received your gifts. Shouldn't we go into the village? What are we doing standing at the gate?"
Torifu nodded. "You're right. Let's go in."
Torifu and Naori led the three children into the Hidden Leaf Village. They first went to the mission center to turn in the mission, and then Naori let the three of them have some free time. The three children were tired from the journey, and after hearing they were free to go, they happily ran home to rest.
Torifu and Naori then started to stroll through the streets. To prevent being bothered by others, they both used the Concealment Jutsu.
"How was it this time? Was there any bloodshed?"
Naori couldn't help but laugh after hearing that. "Don't even get me started. When they saw me kill a bandit, they almost peed their pants! You can't even imagine how funny they looked."
Torifu also smiled slightly. "I remember the first person I killed was a Hidden Cloud Village spy just outside the Hidden Leaf Village."
"That spy was supposedly meant to be used in Tobirama-sama's plan within a plan, but I killed him instead. He complained about it for several days."
Naori finally couldn't hold back and burst out laughing. "Hahaha, I can imagine Tobirama-sama's expression! He must have said very seriously, 'That evil Uchiha!'"
"Exactly! He said exactly that at the time!"
Both of them were laughing heartily at each other's stories. Naori didn't care what Tobirama said. After all, there were indeed people in the Uchiha Clan who wanted to rebel at that time. It was understandable for him to say a thing or two. But now, it was purely a habit that he couldn't change. Sometimes, hearing him say it even sounded a little funny.
"Now that you're a squad leader, will you be going on missions more often?"
Naori thought for a moment. "Yeah... I think so. After all, I have to train them. This time, just killing a few bandits scared them half to death. You could say they're completely all talk and no action."
There was nothing they could do. It was a genuine time of peace right now, and not even a storm of war was brewing. Children who grew up in this environment were carefree but lacked the shinobi's fighting spirit. But that could be trained later on, even though it would be very difficult for them. After all, Naori's ninjutsu wasn't like Torifu's, with all the crystal and mist. Learn a little about evisceration and being burned to a crisp. You'd be guaranteed to not be able to eat for three days.
"I have a feeling."
"What kind of feeling?" Naori asked, confused.
"The shinobi world is just too quiet right now. Something might happen to stir up a storm very soon."
Naori stood on her tiptoes and patted Torifu's head. "Relax, relax. Maybe you've just been too idle lately. The Hidden Leaf is so strong now; who would dare to attack us?"
Torifu was caught off guard by the head pat. He was always the one patting others' heads, and he never expected to be on the receiving end today. But why did he feel a little happy about it? The corners of his mouth turned slightly upward.
"Perhaps."
In this Hidden Leaf Village, Torifu had his friends, family, and loved ones, as well as thousands of ordinary villagers who respected him. Everyone was living happily and peacefully together. This peace had not come easily, and Torifu would not allow anyone to destroy it.
No one could.
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Chapter End!
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