69novels Chapter 242 Family
Chapter 242 Family
In the Hyuga clan's territory, at the clan chief's residence.
Hiashi Hyuga was currently giving serious and focused instruction to his youngest daughter, Hanabi Hyuga, during her training. His daughter was only six years old, but she displayed astonishing talent and ability, learning various techniques and skills with remarkable speed. Her progress in mastering the Daoist Subduing Demon Fist, in particular, far surpassed that of the other members of the clan. Even his eldest daughter, Hinata, who was about to graduate from the Ninja Academy, was far behind her in this area.
This situation filled Hyuga Hiashi with immense satisfaction. He believed that the new generation of the Hyuga clan possessed talents far surpassing their elders. Now, the Hyuga clan already had a genius like Hyuga Neji, who could be taken as a disciple by Hyuga Kanan, and now they had a young daughter whose talent was no less than Neji's. Furthermore, his eldest daughter Hinata's Byakugan was something that even he, the clan head, found astonishing.
After Hyuga Kanan reminded him, he began to create an extremely detailed dietary plan for Hinata. This plan not only considered the various nutrients Hinata needed for her physical development but also made personalized adjustments based on her age, gender, and special abilities. It included various high-protein foods such as fish and shrimp, as well as vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins A and D. Hinata showed no dissatisfaction or resistance to these arrangements; on the contrary, she cooperated fully and ate according to the plan.
As time went by, Hinata's body gradually became stronger and healthier, and the purity of her Byakugan also greatly improved. Now, Hinata's Byakugan purity far surpasses that of other members of her clan, and has even broken through the limits of the Byakugan itself. This allows her to unleash even greater power and techniques from the Byakugan, making her a true Byakugan ninja.
When Hinata Hyuga activated her Byakugan, the terrifying pressure she exuded even instilled a sense of fear in Hiashi Hyuga. Even with his Kage-level strength, he couldn't ignore the pressure. Hinata's Byakugan possessed unique abilities, allowing her to see chakra flow and objects, even objects several kilometers away. Despite this, Hinata didn't unleash the full power of her Byakugan. Even so, her Byakugan was still enough to suppress a Jonin of average strength.
However, Hinata's personality isn't suited to being a ninja. She's too kind and has an innate aversion to killing and fighting. This makes her relatively weaker in combat. However, possessing such a powerful Byakugan, Hinata has absolutely no problem protecting herself. Anyone who tries to harm her will be deterred by the Byakugan's power. Therefore, Hiashi Hyuga is relatively confident in Hinata's safety. After all, in this world, only those who are strong enough can protect themselves.
The Hyuga clan now has virtually no presence in Konoha, seemingly invisible. This is all intentionally orchestrated by Hiashi Hyuga. No matter how much pressure the Konoha leadership exerts on the Hyuga clan, they consistently choose to yield, giving the leadership no excuse to make things difficult for them. Since the massacre of the Uchiha clan, Hiashi Hyuga has come to realize that Hiruzen Sarutobi and other Konoha leaders completely disregard the overall interests of Konoha; they only care about their own interests. Anything within Konoha that might threaten their position and power becomes their target, without any regard for whether it harms the village's interests.
The Hyuga clan has now become the only powerful clan in Konoha, meaning they will face immense pressure from the village's leadership. The Konoha leadership will naturally not let this opportunity slip by easily, and the Hyuga clan is well aware that if they don't want a direct armed conflict with Konoha, they have only one option—to back down. However, the Hyuga clan will not sit idly by; instead, they will take a series of measures to protect themselves and secure their future survival.
As the leader of the Hyuga clan, Hiashi Hyuga was acutely aware of the clan's current predicament and the threat posed by the Konoha leadership. Therefore, he devised a clear strategy: first and foremost, to continuously enhance the clan's strength. This included nurturing the younger generation, developing ninjutsu skills, and strengthening internal clan unity. Through these efforts, the Hyuga clan could increase its resilience and possess sufficient strength to withstand the challenges posed by the Konoha leadership.
Secondly, the Hyuga clan needs to remain vigilant and wait for the right opportunity. Other clans in Konoha might side with the Hyuga clan due to their dissatisfaction with the rule of the Konoha leadership. When this happens, the Hyuga clan will have a turning point. At that time, the political situation in Konoha will undergo significant changes, and the Hyuga clan may be able to escape their current predicament and gain greater autonomy and status.
Despite the numerous difficulties facing the Hyuga clan, they firmly believe that as long as they uphold their beliefs and strive to improve their strength, they will eventually find a solution. At the same time, they also hope to cooperate with other clans to jointly resist the oppression of the Konoha leadership and secure better development opportunities for their clan's future.
However, if Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other high-ranking members ultimately decide to disregard Konoha's safety and resolutely launch an attack on the Hyuga clan, then the Hyuga clan will no longer be bound by emotions. Hiashi Hyuga will no longer consider his ties with Konoha and will not easily submit. He will certainly rise up in resistance to defend the clan's dignity. After all, the Hyuga clan has now successfully split, with nearly half of its members leaving Konoha, ensuring that the Hyuga clan will not disappear from the ninja world like the Uchiha clan. With the clan's current strength, while it may not be enough to completely destroy Konoha, it will be enough to severely weaken it. The remaining members can then establish a new clan to continue the Hyuga clan's bloodline. As for whether Konoha can survive this conflict and continue to exist in the ninja world, that is not a concern for Hiashi Hyuga.
Hyuga Hanabi stood in the courtyard, her small face tense, solemnly practicing the Taoist Demon-Subduing Fist. Her movements were meticulous, each punch carrying unwavering power. Sweat streamed down her forehead, soaking her hair and clothes, but she persisted, showing no sign of wanting to stop. However, her gaze would occasionally drift unconsciously to her father, Hyuga Hiashi, sitting beside her.
Hiashi Hyuga watched his daughter quietly, his expression calm and undisturbed. Even so, Hanabi could sense that her father's attention wasn't entirely focused on her. A pang of disappointment welled up within her, but she continued her training diligently.
Just then, a rapid knocking broke the silence. A clansman stood at the door, his voice anxious yet respectful: "Clan Chief!" This sudden voice interrupted Hyuga Hiashi's thoughts, bringing him back to reality. He frowned and looked at the visitor, asking, "What's wrong?" The clansman, panting, said, "A clansman has arrived at the door, saying his name is Hyuga Neji, and he's here to deliver a message." A flicker of surprise crossed Hyuga Hiashi's eyes. He stood up and said to Hyuga Hanabi, "You should rest for a bit; I'll go see what it is."
Hyuga Hanabi nodded, watching her father's departing figure, her heart filled with doubt. She had no idea that the Hyuga clan had names she didn't recognize, which could cause her father to look so anxious and rush out like that. She decided to wait until her father returned before asking him further.
Upon hearing the name "Hyuga Neji," Hiashi Hyuga felt a surge of anticipation. He knew very well that Neji was no ordinary person; he was Hyuga Kanan's only disciple! Who was Hyuga Kanan? He was one of the strongest ninjas in the entire ninja world, his strength unfathomable. To become his disciple was an immense honor and opportunity for Neji. More importantly, Neji's sudden return to the Hyuga clan of Konoha was a complete surprise to Hiashi. They hadn't seen each other for a long time since Kanan had taken Neji away. Now that Neji had returned, and in such a way, Hiashi couldn't help but feel a deep curiosity about him.
However, Hyuga Neji's return overjoyed Hyuga Hiashi. He knew what Neji's return to Konoha meant—it wasn't just an honor for Hyuga Kanan, but also put immense pressure on the village's leadership, giving the clan a much-needed respite. After all, Hyuga Kanan represented the pinnacle of power in the ninja world, and Hiruzen Sarutobi understood that Neji had been personally brought back to Konoha by Kanan. Neji's return undoubtedly showed that Kanan remained concerned about the Hyuga clan within the village. Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally dared not risk provoking Kanan, much less continue suppressing the Hyuga clan. He knew all too well that angering Kanan would have dire consequences. Given Kanan's domineering nature, Konoha would likely face an unprecedented crisis upon his return. Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to act cautiously to avoid causing further trouble.
Furthermore, Hyuga Neji has been trained by Hyuga Kanan for many years, and it's unknown how far he has grown. However, if Neji is allowed to travel alone, his strength must be quite formidable. After all, with his talent and the personal guidance of Hyuga Kanan, his growth rate would undoubtedly be beyond imagination. Therefore, Neji should have grown to an unimaginable level.
However, this is exactly what Hyuga Hiashi hopes for! Only with more strong members emerging in the clan can the clan be better preserved and passed down. Hyuga Neji has a very strong affection for the clan, and his relationship with his daughter, Hyuga Hinata, is exceptionally close. It's believed that Hyuga Neji will stand on the clan's side and resist the pressure from the Konoha leadership.