Alone and Infinite

Was the original purpose of developing that so-called "Caged Bird" to prevent the Otsutsuki from gouging out its eyes on the moon?

However, after concealing the information about the 'Tensegan', it gradually became distorted over time.

After all, the ninjutsu 'Caged Bird' can't actually stop a branch family member with ulterior motives.

All you have to do when you separate from your family is keep a mistress outside the marriage; you'll always get rid of those who roll their eyes at you.

This series of thoughts, though seemingly long, actually came about in a short time.

The Hinatas over there had just recovered from the shock of learning that their 'weapon' had been destroyed.

"Destroyed? How could it be destroyed?"

"How could a weapon capable of destroying the entire ninja world be destroyed?"

"What exactly is that weapon?"

"That weapon was left by our ancestors. It is incredibly powerful and can only be controlled by the Byakugan."

Li Xia said earnestly:

"To activate the weapon, the lives of the clansmen must be used to activate it, but no one expected that the first activation of this weapon would be aimed at the clansmen."

In despair, the remaining tribesmen destroyed their weapons.

"Let me find the right opportunity to come to the ninja world and pass on the last legacy of the Otsutsuki clan to my fellow ninja."

The elders, who had just fallen into a slump, became excited again because their weapons were destroyed.

Just how rich is the legacy of such a powerful clan that occupies the moon?

But then Li Xia added:

"The Earth-Moon Teleportation Array has run out of energy."

what?

"However, it can absorb free energy to recharge itself."

Li Xia concluded the meeting with a single sentence:

"It will take about ten years. Once the energy is fully charged, I will be able to call upon the moon through my bloodline and open the teleportation channel."

The small courtyard arranged by Hinata is very exquisite, with a nice view, and it's very close to the main house.

This is both to demonstrate the importance attached to it and to take into account monitoring and protection.

After the waiter bowed respectfully and left the room, Li Xia did not make any further moves.

Instead, he simply lay down, unaware of the countless pairs of eyes rolling their eyes at him.

Everything that needed to be done has been done; all that's left is to wait patiently.

Xiao Long also leaned close to Li Xia's ear, seemingly resting with his eyes closed.

He was actually excitedly chattering away in the team chat.

Xiao Long really enjoyed watching that previous show.

After repeatedly throwing out pie and flipping it over, and doing this three times in a row, the Hyuga family was practically hooked!

Li Xia was also reviewing today's conversation with Aowu to see if there were any problems.

His goal was to infiltrate the Hyuga clan and gain a relatively high starting point in the first round of main missions.

This gives them the advantage of having the initiative.

This led to the creation of the pseudonym 'Otsutsuki Natsu'.

But having a disguise isn't enough; an Otsutsuki is an Otsutsuki, and a Hyuga is a Hyuga.

While the naive Otsutsuki Natsu might be treated as a distinguished guest by the Hyuga clan, she wouldn't be able to obtain the identity required for the main quest.

Therefore, it is necessary to give this persona a disguise.

The last descendant of the Ōtsutsuki clan came to seek refuge with relatives of the same bloodline.

This is like a poor relative suddenly coming to a normal family, saying that there is no one left in the family and asking to be taken in.

At this point, neither psychologically nor physiologically, one would accept it.

If this poor relative says that his family left him a large inheritance worth tens of billions.

Do you accept it or not?

Those who can refrain from encroaching or taking advantage of others are moral saints.

Even many people with basic conscience would think that they wouldn't eat it themselves, but it's not unreasonable to hold this piece of fatty meat in their hands and get a little oil on it, right?

Many are probably already figuring out how to use the advantages of guardianship to turn those billions into their own.

The Hyuga clan is a large family, not an individual; they can kill without hesitation when necessary.

Therefore, after proposing the 'weapon to destroy the ninja world,' in order to avoid being wiped out, they...

Li Xia gave the other party no chance to think and immediately pointed out that the weapon had been destroyed.

The "hundreds of billions" are gone, but having experienced such a stimulus, the other party's "threshold" has been raised because of the "hundreds of billions" just now.

Therefore, Li Xia then proposed the 'inheritance gift' as a precaution, and also to give Hinata a reason to take him in.

This adds another time limit to this 'legacy'.

A timeframe that happens to be stuck at a very delicate point.

Ten years is a long time for an individual, but for a family that has lasted for hundreds of years.

Ten years is not a long time.

To draw an analogy, it's like a relative seeking refuge saying: "My family left behind billions of dollars, but before they died, they felt that this money was a disaster, so they simply burned it."

However, they left me with fixed assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars overseas.

These fixed assets are currently frozen, with a waiting period before they are unfrozen.

Now all you need to do is provide me with food, send me to school, and protect my safety.

These are all yours after they thaw.

Do it or not?

Just as almost no one would refuse.

The same applies to Hyuga.

I feel like I didn't make any mistakes just now.

Li Xia pulled the blanket over herself:

"Go to sleep. If all goes well, you'll be able to finish the main quest tomorrow."

Having completed the main quest ten days ahead of schedule, the remaining time is naturally available for manipulating the next round of events.

This is the snowball effect of getting ahead quickly in one step, and then getting ahead in every step.

The secret room of the Hyuga family was still brightly lit.

Li Xia's departure did not end the meeting for these elders.

On the contrary, they became even more excited.

The debate raged about whether the "weapon that destroyed the ninja world" was real or fake, and what that weapon actually was.

The debate raged about whether the 'Otsutsuki of the Moon' were truly dead or how much of their legacy they left behind.

But no one ever doubted whether Li Xia was actually a member of the Moon Clan's White Eye.

Aside from his highly recognizable white eyes and extremely noticeable white hair, it's hard to fake.

Most importantly, these people subconsciously do not want to doubt that Li Xia is a fake.

If Li Xia is fake, then what about the legacy they're discussing so enthusiastically, and the weapons whose repairability is uncertain?

And actually, the most valuable thing is the moon.

All of these things are fake.

Therefore, they are willing to believe that Li Xia is real.

An elderly man wiped the foam from his mouth, then suddenly remembered something and quickly asked:

"This...patriarch, what should we do with him?"

The elders, who were agonizing over how to divide the property so that their own faction would get the biggest slice, were stunned.

That's right. They were so focused on dividing the property that they forgot the current owner of the property is still alive.

"How about we just—"

An old man's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he made a cutting gesture with his fingers like a knife.

This attracted surprised looks from others:

"Are you crazy? How can you go to the moon without him?"

"No, I mean we should just put him in a cage like a bird, then he'll be completely at our mercy."

A caged bird?

After a moment of contemplation, the elders' cloudy eyes gradually brightened.

Just as he was about to agree, he heard Hyuga Hiashi, who had been deep in thought, say in a deep voice:

"no!"

He glanced around at everyone present, speaking slowly:

"They all share the same ancestor, and besides, Xia is the head of the Otsutsuki clan."

They are my equals in terms of status.

To put a caged bird in his body is an insult to the blood flowing in his veins and to his ancestors.

Moreover, Xia came with sincerity, and this gift was quite generous.

At the very least, he should be given some dignity.

Hyuga paused, then brought up another matter:

"You've all heard Neji's report and Hyuga Takashi's report before."

Whether it was the scene at the Bird Temple or the battlefield they discovered.

All of this illustrates one point.

That means Xia is very strong, definitely a member of the outstanding bloodline of the Byakugan clan.

According to the consensus of Takashi, Himon, and Iroha, Natsu's strength is at least no less than theirs.

They might even be significantly stronger than them.

In other words, if we recruit Natsu, it's like gaining a ninja with at least Jonin strength out of thin air.

This kind of Jonin is enough to be a surprise weapon!

Moreover, as the one who inherited the entire legacy of the Otsutsuki clan, does Natsumi have no other secrets?

Only with sincere acceptance can we receive genuine feedback in return.

You should understand this principle!

Hiashi Hyuga glanced at the thoughtful elders below and added a meaningful remark.

"A caged bird can only confine its body, but it can never confine its soul that yearns for freedom!"

The elders remained silent for a moment, then slowly nodded, acknowledging the patriarch's statement.

A new round of discussion immediately ensued.

The topic this time is: what kind of identity can be given that is respectable and dignified, but without any real power?

Looking at his elders, none of whom were willing to submit to the others, Hyuga Hiashi smiled slightly, keeping his achievements and fame hidden.

Just kidding, they really put Xia in a cage.

Wouldn't Hiashi Hyuga's "Byakugan bloodline purification plan" have died in the womb before it even started?

As long as Xia's character isn't despicable, even if she has flaws.