The leisurely life of the Hyuga main family

"It is indeed impossible to confirm whether Orochimaru is dead or not, but it is an undeniable fact that Hakugetsu broke the Four Purple Flame Formation and easily forced Orochimaru to retreat."

"Since you all have such... um... ideas, then let me test his mettle!" Although he had heard about Baiyue killing Orochimaru before, he was still surprised to hear the Jonin class leader's personal description, and even the two advisors and the Hokage's assistant did not refute it.

Jiraiya immediately became interested.

"Alright, but Jiraiya-sama, please be careful. As far as I know, Hakugetsu-sama is extremely powerful," Nara Shikaku said again.

"Hahaha, you only addressed Bai Yue as 'Master' before, but when I said I'd go test him, you started calling him 'Lord'? It seems you really think highly of Bai Yue's abilities, Shikaku." Jiraiya became even more curious, then patted his chest and said, "However, I, Jiraiya, am not one to be trifled with. Let me carefully weigh his strength!"

Watching Jiraiya's departing figure.

In a daze, Shikaku seemed to see a rising... omen of death.

"We know very little about Hyuga Hakugetsu. We don't have a clear understanding of his personality or anything else. Should we really recommend him as the Fifth Hokage?" Mitokado Homura was a little conflicted.

Everything was fine at first; everyone was against it except for Shikaku. But now, for some inexplicable reason, even Danzo seems to be considering supporting it.

Now it's even more inexplicable, as if Jiraiya went to test the waters, and if the strength really met the standard, then decided to recommend Hyuga Hakugetsu.

This left Shuimenmenyan somewhat bewildered.

No! I need to sort this out; when exactly did things start going astray?!

"You're right, but the most suitable candidate never wanted to be Hokage." Koharu Utatane was also a bit confused. Although Konoha didn't have many candidates who could be Hokage, they could still pick out a few: "There are only a few suitable candidates. Tsunade has been away from Konoha for so long and has never contacted us, but her gambling debts are getting bigger every year!"

The two whispered immediately caught Danzo's attention, and he puffed out his chest, trying to draw their attention.

Although he was indeed considering recommending Hakugetsu, it would be even better if he could become Hokage himself!

Of course, he also knew that his chances of becoming Hokage were extremely slim.

If Jiraiya and Tsunade don't die, he can forget about becoming Hokage. Even if they die, he would still need to go through a fierce battle to have any chance of becoming Hokage.

For example, elite Jonin like Kakashi or Sarutobi Asuma, or even Nara Shikaku, are all possibilities.

What? Guy is also an elite Jonin? And a Hokage candidate? Danzo is ranked behind Dog, Guy is ranked behind Danzo, who would dare let him become Hokage!

It's a pity that Danzo's attempt to show off was just a way of flirting with the blind.

These guys practically grew up playing together naked, so they all know each other well. Those two can still be considered human, but Danzo is a real dog!

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu completely ignored Nabegaku. They huddled together, whispering amongst themselves, their minds filled with conflict.

If the two high-ranking officials, the Jonin squad leader and advisor, and the Hokage's assistant, were to support the same person, then there would be no chance for either of them.

Don't be fooled by their status as Hokage advisors. Ninja villages are military organizations, and these two are merely administrative staff. Even if they control a lot of resources, how can they compare to the Jonin team leader, the Nara clan chief of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, or the Root leader—these are all martial figures!

They have rights, but within the Hokage Building, their influence is actually quite minimal.

Meanwhile, Jiraiya secretly made his way to the Hyuga residence.

"Who goes there?!" Jiraiya died before he could even set foot in the Hyuga clan's territory, and was discovered by the Hyuga clan's patrolling ninjas.

"...Haha, the weather's nice today..." Jiraiya chuckled awkwardly, scratching his head as he looked up at the sky.

"I didn't know that Lord Jiraiya was stealing... um... cautiously trying to approach our Hyuga clan's territory. What brings you here?" the leading Hyuga clan member asked tactfully.

This is Jiraiya. If it were anyone else, they would have been beaten up and thrown into Konoha's interrogation squad.

"Hmm? Something feels off." He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but the Hyuga branch family members he had seen before were all lifeless and lacked vitality, but these Hyuga members seemed to have a light in their eyes!

"The Byakugan is such a wonderful thing!" With a hint of doubt and a touch of heartfelt envy, Jiraiya looked at the Hyuga clan members and said, "I wish I had a pair too."

"?!?!" Several Hyuga clan members looked at Jiraiya with suspicion and wariness.

"This will make it much easier for me to get materials from those hot spring resorts or other places, and I can even see all kinds of materials on the street!" Jiraiya's expression gradually became lewd!

"Password @＊#☆……" Several Hyuga wanted to curse! How dare they use their proud Byakugan to do such an unclean thing!

Yes! That's right. They used to hate this bloodline, but ever since the news of the impending abolition of the Caged Bird Cage came from the clan council, their impression of the White-Eyed Bloodline has changed!

"Hey, do you guys usually peep into the women's bathhouse?!" This was pure curiosity, without any malice.

"If Lord Jiraiya continues to be so rude, then we must also be rude!" The leader, Hyuga, had a dark expression on his face!

"Alright, alright, this is so boring." Jiraiya waved his hand and said, "This immortal has business with Bai Yue, please lead the way."

"Lady Baiyue has recently refused all visits from outsiders."

"Huh?" Jiraiya scratched his head, then continued, "Then take me to see Hiashi."

"..." The Hyuga members exchanged glances, and the leader stepped forward and said, "Please wait a moment, Lord Jiraiya, while we send someone to inform the clan chief."

"???" Is Japan's football team really this big now? Something's not right, something's definitely not right.

It's not that he's bragging, but in terms of both status and strength, he's among the top in Konoha.

If one has to submit a report and application to even meet the Hyuga clan leader, then Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin, is hardly deserving of such a title.

Of course, he didn't care about these things.

"Hmph, let me, Jiraiya-sama, expose this oddity!" Jiraiya crossed his arms and waited quietly.

Before long, Riji arrived.

"?!" Upon seeing the wing-shaped rune on Hiashi's forehead, Jiraiya's pupils contracted sharply, and he tentatively asked, "Hiashi?"

"It's me, Jiraiya-sama." Hiashi had a faint smile on his face.

Jiraiya was even more terrified!

Will the Japanese footballer who used to always have a deadpan expression smile?

Could that be a Japanese soldier in disguise?!

Or did the Hyuga branch family break the Caged Bird Seal, change their offensive and defensive strategies, and kill off the entire main family?