Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 289 Hinata's Performance

The Hyuga clan's council chamber was now full of people.

Those who can participate in the clan meeting are either clan members with the skill level of Jonin or seniors with high status or prestige.

Occasionally, exceptionally talented young people would audit the classes, such as Hyuga Neji.

When Hiroshi appeared that day, the lively atmosphere in the council chamber immediately became quiet and oppressive.

There's a feeling that a storm is brewing.

But Hiroshi Hinata didn't think it was directed at him.

Because he was confident of victory.

Even though Hiashi Hyuga did not relent.

However, the longer it drags on, the more prestige he will lose.

In contrast, there is the Hyuga-Hiyashi.

During his years as a Hokage advisor, he received high praise both publicly and privately.

Hiroshi Hyuga's final move was to replace the clan leader.

If Hiashi Hyuga doesn't give him face, he'll team up with others to send Hizashi Hyuga up.

Of course, Hiroshi Hyuga would not do this unless absolutely necessary.

After all, Hyuga Hizashi was just a branch family member.

Making him the clan leader would embolden the family to split up, making it difficult to manage later.

It's a pity that, apart from Hiashi Hyuga, the main branch of the family has no one else to rely on.

We can't let Hinata Hyuga become the clan leader, can we?

What's the point?

As Hiroshi Hyuga pondered, he sensed something was amiss.

Hinata Hyuga, who rarely attends clan gatherings, is here?

Hiroshi Hyuga smiled and sat down next to Hiashi Hyuga.

"Elder."

Hiashi Hyuga nodded to him in greeting.

"Let's begin."

Hiroshi Hyuga chuckled and said.

He wanted to see what kind of trouble he could cause today.

Hiashi Hyuga's gaze swept over the crowd in front of him.

Because they had been informed in advance, most people remained calm.

Only a few actors with subpar acting skills appeared restless and uneasy.

However, it's not a big deal.

Hiroshi Hyuga's long-standing subservience and the existence of the caged bird made him never expect that betrayal would occur within the Hyuga clan.

He had previously mocked the Uchiha clan during their internal strife.

Even the greatest power will result in this situation if it is not restrained.

"The agenda for today's clan meeting is very simple."

Hiashi Hyuga slowly began to speak, "We're discussing abolishing the division between the main family and the branch family."

"Nizu!"

Hiroshi Hyuga abruptly stood up, staring at him in disbelief, and demanded, "Do you know what you're saying?!"

"I said it precisely because I know."

Hiashi Hyuga said calmly.

"You, you!"

Hiroshi Hyuga was so angry that his body trembled.

But he soon realized something.

He said coldly, "If you think you can retaliate against me in this way, you've misunderstood."

Hiroshi Hyuga believed that Hiashi Hyuga's sudden extreme behavior was an attempt to frighten him, thereby causing him to abandon the idea of ​​having Hanabi Hyuga plant the Caged Bird Seal.

Because this issue is impossible to raise.

The division of the family is like a caged bird; its life and death are in the hands of the main family. What's the point of discussing cancellation?

This is absolutely ridiculous.

It's the same principle as wishing a weasel or a chicken a Happy New Year.

"I'm not that bored."

Hiashi Hyuga shook his head and said.

Hiroshi Hyuga didn't believe it at all.

His eyes swept over the crowd, revealing a murderous glint.

In the past, under pressure from the caged birds, they would lower their heads in fear.

They didn't even dare to speak, let alone discuss anything.

"I think the clan chief makes a lot of sense."

Hyuga Hizashi raised his head and said, "The division between the main family and the branch family is not conducive to the development of the Hyuga clan."

"Hizashi!"

Hiroshi Hyuga clenched his fist instinctively and said, "Don't forget who you are!"

"identity?"

Hinata Hyuga suddenly asked, "What identity? Isn't Uncle Hizashi a member of the Hyuga clan?"

"He's just splitting up the family property."

Hiroshi Hyuga frowned and said, "And you are from the main family, so you should understand the difference best."

"Why are there differences among members of the same family?"

Hinata Hyuga retorted, "We all share the same bloodline, and Uncle Hizashi and my father are even brothers."

"What are you talking about?"

Hiroshi Hyuga's face darkened with anger. "This is a tradition of the Hyuga clan for a thousand years. How dare you speak of it?"

"Just because it's always been this way, does that mean it's right?"

Hinata Hyuga said calmly, "The Caged Bird Seal is meant to protect the Byakugan, not for you to use it to give orders within the clan."

"You bastard!"

Hiroshi Hyuga slammed his hand on the table and said, "As a member of the main family, how can you openly question your seniors? Do you still want to be the heir?"

"If they can't win an argument, they resort to tradition and seniority to argue and make trouble."

Hinata Hyuga sighed and said, "With someone like you as an elder, how can the Hyuga clan possibly prosper?"

"Nizu!"

Hiroshi Hyuga, enraged, shouted, "If you don't discipline your daughter properly, I'll help you!"

"The clan meeting is a place for discussing matters."

Hiashi Hyuga looked at Hiroshi Hyuga, who was breathing heavily, and said with a smile, "Since you think Hinata is wrong, then correct her."

Upon hearing this, Hiroshi Hyuga froze on the spot, speechless, unsure of what to say.

Finally, he angrily declared, "The Caged Bird Seal is the foundation of the Hyuga clan, and no one can change it for any reason!"

"A caged bird will not change its original intention, but any additional purpose is unnecessary."

Hinata Hyuga said methodically, "The shackles binding the Hyuga clan should be removed."

"presumptuous!"

Hiroshi Hyuga had completely lost his composure. "Hiashi, revoke her status as heir!"

"What's the reason?"

Hiashi Hyuga remained majestic and unmoved.

"What reason do you need?"

Hiroshi Hyuga looked at him and said sternly, "Every word she says is a justification. How can someone so rebellious be fit to be the next clan leader?"

"That's just sophistry."

Hiashi Hyuga agreed with Hinata Hyuga's previous point of view.

In fact, it's much more than that.

Hinata Hyuga's performance just now left him speechless.

Unexpectedly, she has grown to the point where she can argue with the elders on a reasonable basis.

He could imagine how outstanding Hinata Hyuga would be in the future.

Even if she lost control of the caged bird, no one could shake her position after the family split up.

As for his descendants after that, they are not his concern.

By then, he will be almost buried.

The saying goes, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings."

He had come to terms with it by then.

Hiroshi Hinata suddenly realized something.

From the beginning of the clan meeting until now, Hyuga Hiashi's attitude has been very different from before.

In other words, the father and daughter had planned this in advance.

"very good."

Hiroshi Hyuga laughed angrily, "I underestimated you all."

Seeing that he understood, Hyuga Hiashi said, "Since it's a clan meeting, let's follow everyone's opinion."

Hiroshi Hyuga took a deep breath.

He would be at a disadvantage if a fight broke out.

Moreover, if the Hyuga clan were to fall into internal strife, it would inevitably benefit others.

"Then let's vote."

Hiroshi Hyuga said with a cold smile, "Let's see who will support the nonsense of a twelve-year-old girl."

As he spoke, he had already raised his finger.

This is a precursor to the caged bird's attack.

It is undoubtedly a threat.

Hiashi Hyuga glanced at it, but didn't seem to care.

The caged bird has been replaced, so the original control method is no longer effective.

He smiled and said, "If everyone supports abolishing the main family and branch families, then raise your hands."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone raised their right hands in unison.

"Are you all crazy?!"

Hiroshi Hyuga took a step back in fright and questioned, "Do you really think the main family can untie the caged bird for you?"

But no one answered, and no one put their hand down.

"A bunch of idiots!"

Hiroshi Hyuga activated the Caged Bird Seal without hesitation.

However, the scene he had envisioned—where the family members collapsed to the ground, clutching their heads and wailing in despair—did not materialize.

"What happened?"

Hiroshi Hyuga glanced instinctively at Hiashi Hyuga, tried again, but it didn't work. "What did you do?!"

"It's all for the sake of the Hyuga clan."

Hiashi Hyuga calmly announced, "From today onwards, the main family and branch family will be abolished."

"You can't do this!"

Hiroshi Hyuga's eyes were bloodshot, and he had lost his mind.

Without the main family and branch families, he, as an elder, lost his power.

He instinctively reached out to grab Hyuga Hiashi.

Just then, an extremely powerful surge of chakra struck Hyuga Hiroshi like a cannonball.

His body flew out and crashed into the wall, kicking up dust.

Hiashi Hyuga subconsciously looked at Hinata Hyuga.

What was that punch from a distance just now?

How come I've never seen him before?

And its power is so great.

Although Hiroshi Hyuga is old, he is still a Jonin.

Not only did he not react, but he also couldn't withstand even a single punch and had already fallen into a coma.

"Hiroshi Hyuga attacked my father, violating the rules of Konoha. He has been sent to the Anbu to await the Hokage's judgment."

Hinata Hyuga said calmly.

Everyone was slightly taken aback.

The current head of the Hyuga clan is Hyuga Hiashi.

Hinata Hyuga's statement was undoubtedly an overreach of authority.

Furthermore, he handed Hyuga Hiroshi over to the Hokage.

This is undoubtedly something that has never happened before.

Hiashi Hyuga smiled and said, "Let's do it that way."

He probably guessed the reason.

It must have been Natsume's order.

Although he was heartbroken at losing a pair of white eyes, what could he do?

He didn't want to lose any more.

Fortunately, after so many years of using the Byakugan, the Hyuga clan has a very good understanding of the situation.

Even if Natsume gets the Byakugan, it won't be of much use.

Ao from Kirigakure is the best example.

He used the Byakugan as an enhanced version of a reconnaissance ninjutsu.

Hiashi Hyuga waved.

Two young men immediately appeared, helped Hyuga Hiroshi up, and left the council hall.

The clan meeting did not end.

Even after abolishing the distinction between the main family and branch families, there are still many things to be done.

But Natsume had lost interest in listening any further.

After all, it's a matter within the Hyuga clan.

What he knew was meaningless.

Natsume finished dressing, patted the black cat that had worked so hard for so long, and said, "I'm giving you a day off."

The black cat staggered to its feet and disappeared before his eyes.

Natsume dispelled the barrier and left the Hyuga clan.

As for Hinata Hyuga, I'll visit her tonight.

The Hokage's office.

Kurenai frowned as she caught a familiar scent again.

"Lord Hokage, you should take a bath."

Her tone was tinged with bitterness as she said, "If others find out, rumors will spread."

"Actually, I was just about to take a shower."

Natsume shrugged and said, "Wasn't it just a lucky coincidence?"

Kurenai Yuhi glared at him immediately.

His nonchalant expression annoyed her.

What kind of scumbag is he?

But what's most annoying is that she likes this jerk.

"Want to go together?"

Natsume walked to the door, stopped, and sent a team invitation.

Unfortunately, she was ruthlessly rejected by Kurenai Yuhi.

The sound of rushing water filled the air.

Kurenai sat on the sofa, looking somewhat unsettled.

Why is the sound insulation so poor?

She frowned, wondering whether she should cause trouble for the construction team.

A moment later, Kurenai Yuhi, her face flushed, spat.

She was certain that Natsume did it on purpose.

However, the torment did not last long.

The door opened, and Natsume, who had already changed his clothes, appeared in front of her.

But his hair was wet and he didn't dry it.

For no apparent reason, Kurenai got up.

After realizing what she had done, she pursed her lips.

"Thank you for your help, Sister Hong."

Seeing that she had already walked over, Natsume smiled and handed her the towel.

Kurenai went around behind him and began wiping his head.

Her strength was just right.

Natsume narrowed his eyes and said with a sigh, "Red-sister, with you around, I feel like I'm being raised into a useless person."

Kurenai paused, a smile curving her lips, and said, "That shows I'm very capable."

"really."

Natsume agreed, saying, "I can personally attest to that."

"Alright."

Kurenai nudged his head and asked, "Why are you praising me all of a sudden?"

"Of course, it's for the reward."

Natsume looked up at her and said, "I just washed it, would you like to try some?"

Kurenai Yuhi was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and her face immediately turned crimson.

She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and slowly lowered her head.

Natsume looked at her delicate face and finally pressed her close to his.

My hair is hanging down, and it's a little itchy.

It also has a rose scent.

Natsume carefully tasted it inside and out.

Three minutes later, Kurenai Yuhi grabbed a towel and ran into the room.

Her face was flushed, and she was panting as she hung the towel on the wall.

Kurenai pressed her heaving chest until it calmed down before leaving.

"What kind of expression is that?"

Seeing Natsume's wistful expression, she couldn't help but glare at him.

"The expression of being captivated by Sister Hong."

Natsume said casually.

Kurenai pursed her lips, feeling that her mouth was still a little numb.

She stepped forward and picked up a document from the table.

"This is the submitted list of participants for the Chunin Exams. Please check if anyone has been removed."

"Um."

Natsume's eyes lit up when he saw Kurenai Yuhi, who had regained her capable style.

The two styles transitioned naturally; hmm, that's great.

He opened the file.

The ones at the very front are the Konoha Twelve.

They were almost the strongest generation of genin in the history of Konoha.

So much so that even the Konoha genin became a running joke in his past life.

Besides them, there were also quite a few lower-ranking ninja.

There were a total of seventy-two people.

It's pretty good.

"Let's all participate."

Natsume said casually.

Although most people are just there for the experience, since they've signed up, they might as well go and see what it's like.

The standards for the Joint Chunin Exams are indeed quite difficult.

However, their own ninja village wouldn't have such high requirements.

If someone performs well during the exam, they can be promoted exceptionally upon returning.

It's impossible to repeat the joint Chunin Exams from the original work.

In the entire Hidden Leaf Village, only Shikamaru Nara was promoted to Chunin.

There is really no need for that.

(End of this chapter)