50: Chapter 50 The System of the Hyuga Clan"Naruto, now that the Hyuga clan has chosen to support you, please feel free to come to me anytime you encounter any problems.We will do everything in our power to help you.If it's a meeting of the Konoha leadership, the Hyuga clan will also stand by your side," Hiashi Hyuga said earnestly to Naruto.
This statement indicates that the Hyuga clan not only secretly supports Naruto behind the scenes, but also openly protects Naruto's reputation within Konoha, truly attempting to tie themselves to Naruto.
"Then thank you in advance, Uncle Hyuga.Believe me, I can bring rich rewards to the Hyuga clan in the future!" Naruto also understood that the Hyuga clan dared to make such a large investment in him at this time, basically because of Hiashi Hyuga's vision.If Naruto failed in the end, then Hiashi Hyuga's reputation would also be damaged.
In more serious cases, they might even face impeachment, and could very well lose their position as head of the Hyuga clan.
"Not at all, we're all family now, no need to be so polite.By the way, Naruto, actually, the reason I invited you here wasn't for this matter.After going through all this trouble, we still haven't gotten to my original goal."
Hiashi Hyuga suddenly realized that his initial invitation to Naruto wasn't for the purpose of forming an alliance.Unconsciously, he had already been moved by Naruto's charm and ultimately successfully bound the Hyuga clan and Naruto together.
With such a strong personal charisma, his chances of becoming Hokage have increased even more.
"Oh?Uncle Hyuga, then tell me, what did you originally want to do with me?" Naruto was also curious.So, it turns out that Hiashi Hyuga had other purposes.I knew that this old man wasn't so kind.He wanted to form an alliance with me as soon as he came.It turns out he was persuaded by my Kotoamatsukami.
"Actually, it's a small matter, it's about Neji.Have you heard anything about Neji, Naruto?" Hiashi Hyuga's face instantly showed a nostalgic expression, as if he was thinking of his deceased younger brother, Hyuga Hizashi.
"I'm not quite sure, Uncle Hyuga, could you tell me more details?That might give me more confidence in helping you with what you want me to do!" Naruto replied, looking puzzled but also somewhat serious.
Although he knew perfectly well what was going on, he couldn't say it out loud, lest it arouse unnecessary suspicion.After all, Minato and Kushina had already left when these things happened, and he couldn't explain the source of the information.
Hearing Naruto say this, Hiashi Hyuga also sighed heavily, as if recalling the past events in his mind.Naruto did not interrupt him in time, but waited for him to compose himself and speak.
"This matter has to start with the Hyuga clan's system.Naruto, as you know, our Hyuga clan was one of the earliest founding clans to join Konoha, and our history is very long," Hyuga Hiashi began to slowly recount.
Naruto thought to himself: I know more about the history of the Hyuga clan than you do.I even know that your ancestor was Otsutsuki Hamura.I can open your box in a minute, believe it or not.
However, he still listened obediently as Hyuga Hiashi started rambling.
"Then, our Hyuga clan has been an outstanding clan since the Warring States period.It's all because we can awaken the powerful Byakugan.The Byakugan has many uses, such as detecting hidden enemies, observing the chakra fluctuations in the enemy's body, and seeing the enemy's pressure points.Combined with our Gentle Fist, it can seal the enemy's chakra."
"Therefore, during the Warring States period, our Hyuga clan was often hired by other clans, and our reputation on the battlefield was second only to the Uchiha and Senju clans."
"After we joined Konoha, we naturally received more generous treatment, and the Hyuga clan developed rapidly from then on.But after the establishment of the ninja village, ninjas from all countries knew the power of our Hyuga clan's Byakugan and all hoped to kill our Hyuga clan ninjas on the battlefield in order to obtain the Byakugan."
Naruto understood.In the world of Naruto, it's either bloodline or eyes.The eyes in the Naruto world are a marvel, basically plug-and-play, and even with some side effects, they're still functional.
It can be used even if the bloodline is impure, but it is even more powerful if the bloodline is pure!
As for medical ninjutsu, it's only to better resolve rejection reactions.If used in the short term, these side effects can be completely ignored.
"And then?" Naruto would occasionally offer a response, giving Hiashi Hyuga a sense of satisfaction.
"Then, in order to protect our Hyuga clan's Byakugan from being obtained by enemies and leaked out, our ancestors established the concept of the main family and branch family, and also created the Caged Bird Seiju."
"Oh?Then what is a caged bird?" Naruto asked.
"Before explaining the Caged Bird Seal, we must first clarify the concepts of the main family and the branch family.There can only be one heir to the main family.If there are multiple descendants of the main family in the same generation, only one can be chosen to inherit the main family, and the others are all branch families."
"In other words, there can only be one person in each generation of the main family.By this logic, even if the Hyuga clan has existed for a thousand years, there will only be one main family.The branch families will always be the guardians of the main family: this kind of family system is the most efficient protection system."
"The main family are the true inheritors of the Hyuga clan, and bear the heavy responsibility of protecting and promoting the Hyuga clan."
"Branch family: Guardians of the Hyuga main family.They bear the responsibility of protecting the Hyuga main family."
"When the eldest son of the main family turns three, a curse mark called 'Bird in a Cage' is carved on his forehead.The main family can use this curse mark to control and destroy the brain nerves of the branch family members, thereby controlling the branch family."
"The curse seal can only be lifted upon death.This seal can seal the White Eye's abilities and can completely destroy the recipient's eyeballs and brain after their eyes are removed or they die.But it is also."To the source of internal conflicts within a clan.
"I understand.This is a tradition of your Hyuga clan, so I won't comment further.I understand and respect it!So, what does this have to do with Neji?"
Naruto continued to ask.
"Because I was born a little earlier than my younger brother Hyuga Hizashi, I was chosen as the successor of the main family, while my younger brother was forced to become a member of the branch family, protecting our main family."
"But my brother and I are very close.Even though we are from the main family and the branch family, it doesn't change the fact that we are brothers.But, alas." Hiashi Hyuga seemed to have touched on his most painful point.
"Later, Hizashi gave birth to a child a year earlier than me, who is now Neji, and a year later, Hinata also successfully came into this world."
"You wouldn't believe it, but when they were little, Hinata and Neji were really close.Back then, Neji genuinely treated Hinata like a little sister, and Hinata also really liked Neji as her older brother."
"But Neji, as the child of Hizashi, was destined to become a member of the branch family.At that time, although I had just become the clan head, I was still a nobody and did not have a voice in the Hyuga clan.Therefore, I had no way to change the system that the Hyuga clan had inherited."
"Although Neji had already begun to show some talent at that time, his birth had already determined his fate.As Hinata grew up, the day she turned three came faster and faster.Although Hizashi and I did not want to see this happen, we still could not escape this fate."
"On Hinata's third birthday, Neji was still marked with the cursed seal 'Caged Bird.' At that time, he did not understand what it meant.But as he grew up, he also understood the significance of the main family and the branch family.It was from that time that he began to distance himself from Hinata.Originally, this was fine, as they still had some feelings for each other."
"Two things happened later that completely changed Neji's thinking.The first thing was that when Neji was training with Hinata, the young Hinata was a bit weak and couldn't bear to fight Neji.In her heart, Neji was still her brother, but in fact, even if she fought with all her might, she would not be a match for Neji."
"Under the main family system, Neji harbored resentment towards Hinata.During training, he didn't hold back and went all out.Hizashi was right there and saw Hinata so weak.He lamented the unfair treatment between the main family and the branch family.Neji, who was clearly more talented, was forced to become a member of the branch family.He even harbored murderous intent towards Hinata!"
"I just happened to be passing by and discovered this.Helpless, I chose to use the Caged Bird Seal, causing Hizashi unbearable pain.Hizashi didn't understand why Neji, who was more talented, had to become a branch family member to protect such a weak Hinata.He was also feeling indignant on Neji's behalf!"
"Because of Hizashi's murderous intent towards Hinata, I was forced to use the Caged Bird Technique, but after that, Hizashi's reactions became more normal."
"However, after witnessing Hizashi's suffering firsthand, Neji's attitude towards Hinata worsened until that incident occurred!"
Naruto was thoroughly enjoying the gossip.Although he already knew about these things, hearing Hiashi Hyuga recount his personal experience was still quite different, creating a strong sense of immersion.
"So, what is it?" Naruto urged Hiashi not to stop and to continue!
"It was also in the year Hinata was three years old that the ninjas of Kumogakure infiltrated Konoha in an attempt to kidnap Hinata in order to obtain the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan."
"I quickly discovered that Hinata had been kidnapped, and then used my Byakugan to retaliate against the Hidden Cloud Village.After a fierce battle, I successfully rescued Hinata."
"However, the bodies of the Cloud Village ninjas were found in the Leaf Village.Although the Cloud Village took action to seize Hinata for the Byakugan, the weakness of the Third Hokage at the time led to a deterioration in the relationship between the Cloud Village and the Leaf Village, indirectly triggering the war."
"To avoid war, Konoha made a deal with Kumogakure.Kumogakure offered to hand over my body."
"I never expected that Konoha would accept Kumogakure's conditions.We Konoha are clearly the stronger party, yet in the end we have to sacrifice me and compromise!"
"When the news spread, the elders of the Hyuga clan proposed to hand over the body of Hyuga Hizashi from the branch family as a substitute for me.Although I strongly objected and did not want Hizashi to die in my place, Hizashi knew his fate as a member of the branch family and had no choice but to accept this arrangement.In the end, he bravely faced death!"
"Hizashi told me before he died, 'Please tell Neji that I wasn't killed to protect the main family, but to protect my brother and the village.'"
"And so, Hizashi was killed as my substitute.And in the end, the matter of Kumogakure could only be left unresolved."
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