Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 53 Meeting the Clan Chief and Young Clan Chief

Minato had something on his mind, but he didn't show it on his face and was still able to remain calm and communicate with Ningyuan.

After some discussion, the two determined a general direction for their research.

The first step is to capture and interrogate members of the Hozuki clan. This is the most efficient method, and it just so happens that Lightning Release is effective against Water Transformation Technique.

This matter is entrusted to Minato.

Secondly, the task of conducting animal experiments was also entrusted to him, as Minato had a lot of time to carry out missions outside or to train in the Forest of Death.

As for what Ningyuan does?

Of course, he formulated the experimental plan and determined the direction of the experiment.

If this research is published in the future, Ning Yuan will undoubtedly be listed as the corresponding author, and Shui Men can get a first authorship.

As for why Ningyuan wanted to study ninjutsu with Minato.

He wasn't particularly interested in the lightning transformation technique; rather, he wanted to establish a connection with Minato.

He's supposed to be the future Fourth Generation, after all!

Moreover, once you start doing research, you can gradually develop scientific thinking through subtle influence.

Innovation and scientific thinking are inherently at odds with the old stubbornness of the third generation and Danzo.

Although the Lightning Transformation Technique is indeed very cool.

In the evening, we ate a meal that Minato had just started learning to cook.

You can only say that a genius is a genius in every aspect. He has only just started learning to cook, yet the food already tastes quite good.

Before leaving, Ningyuan reminded Shuimen to keep it a secret.

By the time I got home, it was already past 8 p.m.

The lights in the house are still on, and

There were two unfamiliar chakra auras, and the amount was quite large.

"Father?" Ning Yuan was somewhat surprised, and felt that it was unreasonable for a Chunin to have such a large amount of chakra. It was not much less than the Third Hokage's chakra!

And there are two of them!

(Adult daily foot sperm 8, third generation sperm 6)

Upon opening the door, Ning Yuan saw two people, one old and one young, with long hair, serious expressions, and exuding a low-pressure aura, kneeling on either side of the table.

The current head of the Hyuga clan, 46-year-old Hyuga Takamasa, and the next head of the Hyuga clan, 17-year-old Hyuga Hiashi!

Seeing their expressions, Hyuga Ningyuan's heart sank. Were they here to cause trouble?

"Greetings, Clan Chief, Young Clan Chief!" Although they sensed that the two were there to cause trouble, they still had to pay their respects.

The Hyuga clan has strict rules of etiquette. Anyone who dares not follow the Hyuga clan's etiquette will be severely punished, with a beating being the least of their worries. In serious cases, the clan may even lash out.

Losing your temper is initiating the disciplinary process: the mark of the caged bird.

This seal isn't something that can only be activated after death; even the head of the main family can activate it. It's said that the effect directly impacts the brain nerves, producing an unbearable pain.

Just like the golden headband that binds Sun Wukong.

"The Hyuga clan has an order: unless there is a mission, you must return to the clan compound before 8 PM!"

Hyuga Takamasa did not speak; it was Hyuga Hiashi who spoke.

"You're quite something, starting missions at such a young age!"

Ning Yuan was speechless. "Hyuga Hiashi, you with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, how could you be so sarcastic?"

Fortunately, Hinata doesn't resemble you at all, otherwise she would be too unlovable.

"Young Clan Chief, it won't happen again!" Hinata Ningyuan bowed and said.

"Huh?" Hyuga Hiashi was taken aback. He thought Hyuga Neiyuan would argue back, which would give him a chance to get scolded by his father, and then he could talk things out and win the boy over.

But Hyuga Ningyuan's direct surrender left him somewhat at a loss as to how to proceed.

Hyuga Takamasa squinted at Hyuga Hiashi, who seemed somewhat at a loss, and sighed silently in his heart.

This patience is worse than even that of a younger brother, let alone a child who has separated from the family.

My own child, my own child!

"Our Hyuga clan isn't a place where rules don't apply. Tell me, why are you back so late?" Hyuga Takamasa asked coldly.

The tone, manner, and expression inexplicably irritated Ning Yuan.

[Arcane Pen Hall] After a moment of reflection, he realized why he was so agitated.

Hinata Takamasa's tone is practically identical to that of a stubborn old patriarch in a TV drama, a Japanese official in an anti-Japanese war drama, or a villainous family head or tycoon who obstructs the protagonist's love in a TV drama.

During the Third World War, a member of the main branch of the family went to the battlefield and lost his life and his eyesight. Could this be the same person?

Judging by his age, it should be him. Otherwise, he would be younger than Hiruzen Sarutobi. If he hadn't died, how could Hiashi have become the clan leader?

It's probably because he died young and didn't teach Hiashi much that Hiashi Hyuga was able to hold Hinata to such high standards and strict requirements, insisting that she inherit the glory of the main family.

He probably doesn't understand that the glory of the main family lies not in strength, but in control of the Caged Bird Seal.

"I made a new friend named Minato Namikaze. He just learned to cook, so he invited me to stay for a meal. After dinner, I came back, and it was this time!" Hinata Neon replied.

Hinata Takamasa remained silent.

Am I here to hear this?

What I want to hear is that you found a father-in-law named Shinku Yuhi and a teacher named Biwako Sarutobi!

Are you even a child? Shouldn't children like to show off?

Did you do it on purpose or by accident? If you were really that stupid, how could you have caught the eye of Sarutobi Biwako?

"That Minato Namikaze, the one with blond hair and blue eyes, who's really, well, the sunny one?" As a fellow man, Hiashi Hyuga couldn't bring himself to say anything like praising another man's good looks.

"It's him!" Hyuga Ningyuan nodded, then looked curiously at Hyuga Hiashi: "Young clan leader, you know him?"

"Yes!" Hiashi Hyuga nodded, looking in his father's direction, and said, "This is a very talented person!"

He is 17 this year, and Minato is 15. They are considered to be from the same generation of ninjas. They have never met at school, but they have heard their peers talk about them.

"Just a commoner!" Hyuga Takamasa said dismissively. "Don't forget, you have the blood of the Hyuga clan flowing in your veins, which represents the honor of my Hyuga clan. In the future, try to avoid associating with commoners like this!"

Ning Yuan was speechless. Did he not even respect the Fourth Hokage?

And what honor does the Hyuga clan even have?

Don't even mention Hyuga Tennin, or that he's named after Senju Hashirama or Uchiha Madara. See if they even acknowledge you.

Just one ninja world shockwave.

"I understand!" Hinata Ningyuan nodded, displaying the excellent qualities of modern people: listening attentively and never changing his ways despite repeated instruction.

"Hmm!" Hinata Takamasa nodded. It seemed that the child hadn't become arrogant just because he had become Biwako's apprentice.

"I heard you became an apprentice of Sarutobi Biwako, learning medical ninjutsu?" Hyuga Takamasa said coldly.

Since we can't seem to get to the point no matter what we do, we might as well just ask directly.

"Yes, my father-in-law, Yuhi Makoto, introduced me to her!" Hyuga Ningyuan asked, "Has my behavior damaged the family's honor again? Then I'll sever the master-disciple relationship tomorrow!"

"No need!" Hinata Takamasa hurriedly stopped him, and for some reason, a bead of sweat appeared on his forehead.

If it were just some ordinary medical ninja, that would be one thing.

Sarutobi Biwako, do you think that becoming Biwako's apprentice would damage the honor of the Hyuga clan? Do you look down on her husband?

Damn it, I came here to teach this kid a lesson, but now I don't know how to start?

After thinking for a moment, Hyuga Takamasa could only say, "Since you've chosen medical ninjutsu, study hard and see it through to the end. Don't tarnish the reputation of the Hyuga clan. Even if you're going to be a medical ninja, be the best!"

"Yes!" Hinata Ningyuan nodded.

"Hmm!" Hinata Takamasa nodded reluctantly, then got up and left.

Hiashi Hyuga gave Ning Yuan an approving look, then quickly followed.

"It seems that Hyuga Hiashi's views are not the same as his father's," Hyuga Neiyuan pondered based on his observations.

This is quite normal. Hyuga Takamasa survived from the Warring States period, while Hyuga Hiashi is a new generation of ninja. Therefore, Hyuga Takamasa adheres to tradition and cares a lot about the distinction between superiors and inferiors, and the difference between clans, while Hyuga Hiashi may not care about such distinctions.

Hyuga Takamasa didn't care about the main family's strength at all; as long as he mastered the Caged Bird Seal, that was enough.

Hiashi Hyuga, on the other hand, cared a lot about the strength of the main branch of the family. He constantly complained that Hinata was too weak and didn't even mind Hinata going to the battlefield.

In other words, as long as Hyuga Takamasa is eliminated, the situation of the Hyuga main family oppressing the branch family will greatly improve.

Once Hinata gets married and Hanabi becomes the clan head, the branch family system will essentially become a mere formality.

Let nature take its course?

That won't do.

Not to mention that it will take a long time and there may be changes along the way.

Hinata Neon also prefers to take control of his own destiny!

(End of this chapter)