Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 166 Diurnal Variation: Let's learn about the windowing theory?

Kaguya Ippei touched it.

It really is!

The crack is small and may be difficult to see with the naked eye.

However, in combat, such damage may impair flexibility and affect combat performance.

"That's amazing!"

This wasn't the first time Sheci had come into contact with Jingyan.

She had heard that Kyohiko had exceptionally sharp hearing, capable of detecting very subtle sounds.

but.

Seeing is believing.

Only after witnessing it firsthand did I realize how terrifying it was; she couldn't hear such a sound at all.

"We need to find better materials, and we also need to upgrade the iron we use..."

As Kyohiko spoke, he looked at Kaguya Ippei and asked, "How does it feel to use? Does the severed hand hurt?"

Kaguya Ippei's right hand was severed cleanly at the root.

and so.

Normal prostheses are completely unusable and can only be used for display.

But this kind of prosthesis is different.

Although it's troublesome and difficult to manipulate through chakra, it's at least usable. As for the difficulty and pain of installation and binding...

It was nothing to Kaguya Ippei.

"To be honest, I need further feedback."

"Sheci said from the side."

Kaguya Ippei nodded: "For someone like me, it hurts a bit when I use it, but it's already good enough that it can be used in battle."

"That's not how it works."

Snake Ci shook his head.

She scratched her head and then sighed.

It seems...

It still needs further improvement.

After a moment's thought, Jingyan said, "Could we create an artificial skeleton and then cultivate some muscles from the shoulder?"

"I'll have to do experiments to find out."

The snake answered.

Kaguya Ippei replied without hesitation, "Use me as the experiment!"

"Ha, how could that be? We in Konoha don't conduct human experiments, and such experiments don't even require humans."

She Ci covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Unlike other experiments, prostheses cannot be replaced by any animal with a skeleton, and can even be put back in after the experiment is completed.

The experimental process was very painful for the subjects.

Kaguya Ippei was very confused.

After listening for a while, he finally understood that Konoha had a relatively sound experimental system and no longer practiced that kind of thing.

At this moment, Kaguya Ippei felt like a country bumpkin visiting the city.

It wasn't until he removed his prosthetic leg and left the research institute with Kyohiko that he came to his senses and asked, "Is this how everything is in Konoha now?"

"What?"

"In our Hidden Mist Village, human life is the least valuable thing. Anyway, even if we're gone, there are other ninjas, and the next generation..."

Kaguya Ippei sighed, her expression complex, "Your Konoha is very different in this respect."

"We are mercenaries, employed by the state and our employers, while ninjas are tools and weapons—this is a consensus in the ninja world..."

Jingyan said casually.

Then, he paused slightly and said, "But that was in the past. Ninjas are still human beings after all, and they shouldn't really be treated like tools."

Kaguya Ippei remained silent after hearing this.

He didn't say a word even after returning to the hospital building.

Compared to Konoha, Kirigakure still maintains its "blood mist" rule and doesn't treat ninjas as human beings at all.

and.

The Kaguya clan in the past did not receive similar education.

Doesn't Konoha worry that no one will be willing to risk their lives?

He was filled with doubt and deep thought all the way.

Everything about Konoha was a huge shock to his values.

Perhaps, coming to Konoha is not a bad thing for them; it might be a great joy.

If something unexpected happens in the Land of Water, the Kaguya clan might still need them to reproduce and continue their bloodline.

……

Hyuga Hizashi had been waiting for a long time outside Konoha Hospital.

"Hizashi-senpai."

Jingyan came out and greeted him from afar.

Hijiri nodded slightly, a slight smile appearing on his face: "The patriarch invites you."

……

Kyohiko was already mentally prepared to return to the Hyuga clan's territory.

The matter of Kaguya's clan needs to be discussed and resolved sooner or later.

Hiashi sat in the courtyard, tea laid out in front of him, having been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Kyohiko approach, he sighed softly, "Our Hyuga clan has been dwindling in numbers ever since we sent people to be medical ninjas. Please forgive any shortcomings in our etiquette."

Is this supposed to be a yin-yang symbol?

Jingyan could easily tell that Nichijo was showing off his achievements and contributions to gain leverage in the later negotiations.

"Great effort yields great rewards; the Hyuga clan's prestige in the village is now much higher than before."

"It may not be a good thing."

Rizu sighed.

How prestigious were the Senju and Uchiha clans back then?

The current situation of these two groups is self-evident.

He only wanted the Hyuga clan to continue its powerful lineage, not those empty titles.

After a slight pause, Hiashi said, "Kyohiko-kun, we have a history with the Kaguya clan. We should know the village's arrangements for the Kaguya clan no matter what."

"With the Ibri clan leading the way, the Kaguya clan will definitely need to pay to settle down. The village plans to waive the rent for two years, and after that, it's up to them whether they buy or rent."

Kyohiko replied.

Hiashi said, "The Hyuga clan still has some land and houses here, which they can live in."

"If the nine members of the Kaguya clan are willing, the village will certainly have no objection. Their help and rewards will be converted into other forms."

Jingyan smiled.

"Of course, although the Kaguya clan and we are related by blood, we are ultimately two separate families, and it is up to them to decide what to do."

Hijikata slowly exhaled.

He understood.

Jingyan's conditions weren't unreasonable; they were even more lenient than he had expected.

The Kaguya clan has independent rights and is not governed by the Hyuga clan.

Given the personality of the Kaguya clan, they are inherently difficult to govern and control, and Hiashi had previously been struggling with how to negotiate with them.

Since Jingyan had made a request, he decided to go along with it, which would also give him an explanation within the clan.

After a brief meeting, Kyohiko did not linger.

He is very busy.

Although the nine members of the Kaguya clan were under Tsunade's control and he didn't need to receive them, there was a lot of work to be done with the Anbu.

I haven't watched it for a few days, so I don't know how Kakashi is handling it or whether he can adapt.

Hiashi stood up, smiling, and asked Hizashi to deliver it.

The Japanese official readily agreed.

When they reached the door, the Japanese messenger showed no sign of turning back; instead, he offered to walk them a little further.

Until they left Hyuga Town and arrived at a rather remote place.

Hyuga Hizashi then said, "Kyohiko-kun, you've always been smart and capable. There's something I'd like to ask you for help with."

beg?

Jingyan was somewhat surprised.

The term "daily difference" is rarely used.

but.

He and Orochimaru had long noticed that Hyuga Hizashi had something on his mind, but they never expected that Hizashi would ultimately choose to confide in him.

After a moment's thought, Kyohiko said, "It's not convenient here. Let's go directly to the Anbu tomorrow."

"it is good."

After thinking about it, Richa realized that this was indeed the case.

Even with the White Eye surveillance system, which ensures that no one is spying around, it is still not as safe and thorough as the Dark Division.

He nodded in agreement.

After bidding farewell to Hijikasa, Kyohiko turned his attention back to the system panel.

Under your guidance, some members of the Kaguya clan joined Konoha and became part of the village.

Konoha obtains a new bloodline limit inheritance.

[Reward: Bloodline Enhancement]

A flicker of eagerness flashed in his eyes.

A simple and unpretentious reward.

but.

The higher he gets, the harder it is to improve his foundation.

This improvement was far greater for him than ordinary ninjutsu rewards.

but.

The specific improvements still need further testing.

One of the reasons why Kyohiko didn't want to chat with Hizashi much earlier was that he was in a hurry to go back and try it out.

Back at the Dark Division, he didn't rush to his office, but instead secretly conducted some tests.

pity.

This kind of bloodline enhancement has no visible effect in the short term, and the panel will not show much change.

The only thing Kyohiko could sense was—

I've become stronger!

In addition, my body seems to be more flexible than before.

The rest are currently difficult to perceive.

Compared to the Senju bloodline, these two subtle improvements seem more like characteristics of the Kaguya clan.

In theory, the Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, and Kaguya are all descendants of Kaguya Otsutsuki...

Could it be that...

Did it enhance some of the hidden bloodlines?

Jingyan fell into deep thought.

……

The next day, at the Dark Army base.

Jingyan spent the whole night processing documents.

Kakashi helped a lot, but he wasn't the captain of the Anbu, so he didn't have enough authority. At most, he could only pass on some key assistance to Tsunade.

As for Orochimaru...

That guy doesn't care about anything; he's currently engrossed in cultivation and research, seemingly still trying to find a way to achieve immortality.

of course.

Besides his own research, he also studied Hashirama cells, Wood Release, Sage Mode, and the Smoke Transformation Technique.

Orochimaru is very interested in all unknown mysteries!

Especially after collaborating with Jingyan, he had a constant stream of research projects and experimental subjects, keeping him extremely busy.

Kyohiko originally wanted to go see Yekura, but after thinking about it, he decided to wait for Hizashi to come.

Early in the morning, the sun arrives.

Kyohiko invited him to sit down, then released his chakra, creating a barrier around the room.

"There's a hidden barrier here. You can ask me any questions you have."

"First of all..."

After a moment's hesitation, Hizashi said, "First, there's Gentle Fist. You should know about Gentle Fist, right?"

"I know a little bit."

Jingyan nodded.

Hizashi smiled after hearing this.

This guy's "slight knowledge" means he has a considerable understanding; otherwise, how could he have come up with the idea of ​​combining acupressure with the "Wild Lion's Hair" technique?

He said, "You previously mentioned that if Gentle Fist wants to develop further, it needs to either increase its techniques or make its chakra stronger and more concentrated. Do you already have any ideas?"

"Does it matter?"

Kyohiko glanced at Hizashi.

After a moment's hesitation, Richa said, "It's important, but it's not really that important either."

Jingyan understood.

This is not the other party's main problem.

The ninja usually helped him a lot, and he also helped the ANBU a lot. Although it was a mutually beneficial arrangement, but...

After thinking for a moment, he answered.

"You have a technique called Empty Palm, but among the secret techniques of the Thousand Hands, there is also a secret technique that utilizes chakra."

As he spoke, Kyohiko flicked his finger.

A powerful surge of chakra burst from his fingertips with a loud "bang".

"Many techniques share the same underlying principles, so..."

Jingyan channeled chakra into his palm, combining some techniques and characteristics of the Super Strength Technique and Beast Wave Palm, and suddenly struck the ground.

boom!

With one palm strike, a small hole was punched into the ground.

What do you think?

"this……"

The difference in daily life is astounding.

Such power and skill are no less than, and may even surpass, Bagua Kongzhang.

His feelings were complicated.

What was considered a treasure by the Hyuga clan was actually nothing special to the other side; it was just a type of ninjutsu or taijutsu.

He increasingly felt that while the Hyuga clan's closed traditions protected the clan's heritage, they also made the Hyuga family stagnant and unable to progress.

however.

He was merely the head of a branch family and had no real say in the matter.

As for his elder brother.

Let's forget about it!

Nissan gave a wry smile, shook his head, and remained silent, looking deeply disappointed.

Jingyan said, "Actually, Bagua Kongzhang does have its merits. I can only do it because I know more difficult techniques."

Master-level superhuman strength and beast wave palm, isn't it easy to fuse and create similar techniques?

but.

Bagua Kongzhang is a pure physical technique!

Furthermore, the pinnacle version of this technique, "Eighty Gods Vacuum Strike," is a bloodline limit that even Six Paths Naruto couldn't withstand.

The Hyuga clan certainly can't reach the level of the Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack, but they can still improve by raising their standards, so there's no need to have a mental breakdown.

Hiashi shook his head: "It's not because of that... sigh!"

He paused for a moment, then asked, "Kyohiko-kun, can I trust you?"

In their past interactions, Hyuga Hizashi had developed a strong liking for Kyohiko, and the two had a close friendship despite their age difference.

But the matter of the main family and the branch family was a matter of life and death, so he had to be cautious.

"I can guarantee that no one else will know what we've said today, except for you."

Jingyan answered seriously.

White eyes are very useful.

Daily changes are also a good help.

In addition, he also wanted to know what reward he would receive for his complete trust in Harvest Daily.

Hizashi was silent for a moment, then said, "What do you think of the system of the main family and branch families?"

"The main family and the branch family—without a doubt, the Hyuga clan's ability to maintain its tradition to this day is largely due to this system."

Jingyan did not hesitate.

Hizashi sighed, "Yes, so rationally I think the Hyuga clan's system is good, but as a branch family member, I can't accept that my own child will also..."

He couldn't help but smile wryly as he said this.

"To be honest, I've been having a recurring nightmare lately. I dream that my child is crying to me, asking why I brought him into this world?"

I can't answer that.

Risa sighed deeply.

As the younger brother, he was willing to be driven by Hiashi, but as a father, he could not accept it.

Jingyan remained silent.

Even he didn't have a good solution for the Hyuga clan's situation.

After all, they weren't from the Hyuga clan, so there was always a barrier between them, and many methods couldn't be spoken aloud.

As he finished speaking, Richa breathed a sigh of relief, as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

He asked in a low voice, "Do you think it would be feasible to divide the clan or the family into separate branches in other ways?"

"How can we discuss lineage and divide the family in other ways?"

Jingyan was taken aback.

Isn't this just a reallocation of resources and status?

How could the main family possibly agree to that!

wrong.

If there were no signs of trouble, Hizashi wouldn't have consulted him, which means that things have already progressed somewhat, at least there are no problems on Hizashi's side.

The problem lies with the remaining members of the clan.

Although the Hyuga clan only has one main family member, the Hyuga clan is not limited to one lineage, so the main family actually has more than one head.

Hinata Kisai, for example, is an elder from the main family.

They won't agree.

Therefore, adjusting the distribution system has become a pressing problem for Japan.

Jingyan unconsciously licked his lips, then quickly stopped.

"It's difficult! After all, if a member of the branch family goes up, a member of the main family will have to step down. The main family members won't agree to it. You can't just consider making it acceptable to both sides."

"The question is, how to get the head of the family to cooperate and gracefully step down from the table."

Jingyan reminded him.

The sir nodded repeatedly, his eyes revealing joy.

That's right!

That makes sense!

That's what he thought too, but he couldn't come up with a solution!

Jingyan smiled and said, "This matter concerns the interests of the entire branch family. You should unite the entire branch family, finalize the matter first, and then negotiate step by step."

If you want to open a window, you have to ask to have the roof removed first.

"you mean?"

A coup!

His heart pounded, and his lips trembled slightly. "What if, what if..."

"Previously, under the guise of experiments, Hiashi-senpai consolidated power, which dealt a significant blow to the other factions. You'll need to discuss this matter with Hiashi-senpai. If he disagrees, then you shouldn't proceed."

Jingyan cautioned, "The family division hasn't reached a dead end yet. If you act directly without strong support, you simply won't succeed."

Richa nodded repeatedly.

Rizu...

He quietly let out a breath.

Even if it's just empty promises from an older brother, if I only offer suggestions and don't give too much advice, it's unlikely to arouse the other party's suspicion.

feasible!

(End of this chapter)