Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

It must be said that Hanako has a good eye for talent.

During the banquet, Shinichi Hinata was also carefully observing the girls. Regardless of their looks and figures, the fact that all the girls behaved well and acted with dignity in such a setting was enough to prove Hanako's good judgment.

Shinichi couldn't say he had a particular fondness for any of these girls.

These girls were the apple of their families' eyes, and raising them took a great deal of effort. They were trained to be the epitome of "Yamato Nadeshiko" (ideal Japanese women).

Gentle and steady personality, and proper speech and behavior have become standard features for these girls.

However, on the other hand, Shinichi Hinata couldn't discern the true nature of these girls' personalities from their behavior, an observation that left him somewhat disappointed and even made him feel sorry for their lives.

Perhaps this is how the harsh clan system oppressed them... turning girls with different personalities into "copies" molded from the same template.

In the girls, Shinichi couldn't feel the vibrant souls that should exist in them.

"Do I have to choose my future wife from among these girls?"

Sitting at the dining table, Shinichi Hyuga lowered his head slightly, and a hint of hesitation appeared between his brows.

Before actually seeing these girls, Shinichi Hyuga thought it was a simple matter—it was just a matter of choosing a wife. Since he had enjoyed the benefits that the clan brought him, he should also pay the price when the time came.

At most, he would marry a wife he doesn't love or who doesn't love him. Shinichi Hyuga is willing to pay that price.

However, after seeing these girls, Shinichi Hinata changed his mind.

A wife is ultimately the person you'll spend your life with; such a hasty decision might hurt many people.

Shinichi didn't want to face a soul that was like a blank slate every day.

He wished his wife were a more vibrant person.

Just as Shinichi Hyuga was lost in thought, a pretty girl with a furrowed brow suddenly stood up.

While the elders were sitting and exchanging pleasantries, the girl who suddenly stood up naturally attracted everyone's attention.

"Yui? What are you doing?"

"That's rude of you, sit down."

The banquet suddenly fell silent. The girl's actions had attracted everyone's attention. A middle-aged woman sitting next to the girl felt the gazes of everyone and looked embarrassed. She then gently tugged at Hinata Yui's sleeve and whispered.

"What are you still sitting there for?"

"He's not sincere at all, so why should we continue to sit here and waste our time?"

"I'm going back."

Hinata Yui waved her hand, gently brushing away her mother's hand that was grabbing her clothes, stepped out of the table, and turned to leave.

But at that moment, Hyuga Hanako called out to the other person:

"Ms. Yui? What did you mean by what you just said?"

Who are you referring to as "him"?

All the girls attending the banquet were personally selected by her. Hinata Yui's somewhat outrageous behavior made Hanako frown slightly. Although she spoke politely, there was already a hint of anger between her brows.

Inviting people to a banquet, and they're already leaving so soon after it's started? What does this mean? Are they looking down on the Hyuga main family?!

"That's what it means."

"This 'he' naturally refers to your son, Shinichi Hyuga."

“I can tell he wasn’t doing this willingly.”

"Since I'm not sincerely looking for a partner to spend the rest of my life with, there's no point in me wasting my time sitting here!"

Hinata Yui's words were directed at Hinata Shinichi, which brought Hinata Shinichi back to his senses, who had been lost in thought.

Seeing Hyuga Yui stand up, Hyuga Shinichi hesitated briefly before his gaze dimmed slightly. Seeing this, she knew she was right and turned to leave.

However, just as she took a step, Shinichi Hyuga's voice suddenly came from behind Yui Hyuga.

"I didn't do it voluntarily... So what about you? Did you participate voluntarily?"

Shinichi Hyuga raised his head again and suddenly asked a question.

His words made Hinata Yui pause in her steps, then slowly turn around and look at Hinata Shinichi with a firm gaze.

"Yes, of course I participated voluntarily."

"I've heard about your deeds. As a fellow Hyuga, I've admired people like you for a long time."

"Exceptionally talented, incredibly strong, and more importantly..."

"I heard that you were designated as the successor to the clan chief at a young age, but you have never used the Caged Bird Seal on the branch family since you were a child."

"I admire your strength and confidence."

"But now I've changed my mind...maybe I had too much of a bias against you."

"In my eyes now, you're nothing more than a pathetic wretch with no opinions of your own."

With that, Hinata Yui ignored Hinata Shinichi, turned around and left without paying any attention to her mother and father calling after her. She showed no intention of turning back and soon disappeared from everyone's sight.

"this..."

"Hiashi-sama, Hanako-sama, Shin-sama."

"I'm so sorry! I'm really so sorry!"

"I will definitely give my daughter a good talking-to when I get back. I'm sorry for causing you all trouble."

"I'm so sorry..."

"I will definitely come to apologize in a few days."

As Hyuga Yui's father watched his daughter hurriedly leave, he repeatedly apologized to Hyuga Shinichi and the others. Since their daughter, the very person they were supposed to be on a blind date with, had left, they, as parents, naturally felt too ashamed to remain seated. They hastily rose, offered a series of apologies, and then hurriedly departed.

Shinichi Hyuga gazed in the direction Yui Hyuga had left, somewhat bewildered.

Perhaps... the so-called blank slate soul of the Yamato Nadeshiko is just a stereotype.

He actually knew nothing about these girls.

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With Hinata Yui's departure, the atmosphere of this meticulously prepared birthday party plummeted to freezing point.

Hyuga Hanako's face was very pale. She had been preparing for this birthday party for a very long time, and she was also full of expectations for her new daughter-in-law. However, this incident had clearly left her feeling uneasy and embarrassed.

Hyuga Yui... her behavior was a blatant disrespect to the Hyuga main family. If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, Hyuga Hanako would have definitely asked her husband to punish her properly with the Caged Bird Seal.

Compared to Hanako's indignation, Hyuga Hiashi's mindset was much more peaceful. Unlike Hanako, who was overly concerned about her son's reputation, Hyuga Hiashi, as the head of the main family and having had similar experiences, was more able to understand Hyuga Shinichi's current feelings.

Perhaps from the very beginning, this birthday party, which was intended as a "blind date," was a farce.

However, such farces have long since become part of the life experience of each generation of Hyuga clan leaders, thanks to the inheritance of the clan system.

The difference lies in the fact that each generation of leaders has a different personality and experience, and when faced with such a situation, different people have different ways of handling it.

Although the appearance of a girl like Hyuga Yui is extremely rare in the history of the Hyuga family, Hyuga Hiashi understands that the problem ultimately lies with Hyuga Shinichi.

As Shinichi's father, Hiashi had long noticed that Shinichi was somewhat distracted; his attention was not entirely on the young women at the banquet.

Hiashi Hyuga had already noticed and remembered that preoccupied look on his face.

Seeing that the atmosphere at the banquet was getting a bit awkward, Hiashi Hyuga didn't mind. He offered a drink and casually smoothed things over for Yui's family as they left.

"Yui is actually a very sensible child."

"He must have left early because he wasn't feeling well."

"Don't worry about it, everyone. Eat and drink as you please, there's no need to take it to heart!"

Hyuga Hiashi set the tone, and everyone present raised their glasses and drank with him. Only then did the cold atmosphere in the room begin to ease.

Shinichi Hyuga paid no attention to what happened during the gathering; at that moment, he was earnestly examining his own heart.

It wasn't until Hyuga Yui appeared that Hyuga Shinichi truly saw himself clearly. He realized that no matter how much he tried to comfort himself with so-called rationality, saying that he needed to make some sacrifices for the continuation of the Hyuga main family, it was all in vain.

Shinichi Hyuga is essentially a selfish person; he doesn't want to sacrifice his emotional life.

Even someone like him yearns for so-called "sincere" and "pure" love, and ultimately, he has to make his own decisions about his marriage.

The family's arrangements did not meet Shinichi Hyuga's expectations.

If he's forced to marry a woman he has no interest in simply to ensure the continuation of the clan's lineage, it's nothing short of being treated like a "stud pig." Modern education has left its mark on Shinichi Hyuga; clearly, he's not the kind of person who would accept such a marriage.

Even Shinichi Hyuga, burdened by the weight of the Hyuga clan, would subconsciously try to break free from this existing system.

Having figured everything out, Shinichi Hyuga smiled faintly and looked up, his gaze becoming clear again.

However, Shinichi Hyuga did not express his "sharpness" by leaving the scene. He was well aware that Hanako Hyuga had indeed spent a great deal of energy preparing for this.

The members of the branch family had indeed made many preparations for this birthday banquet. On the surface, Shinichi Hinata smiled and answered some simple questions from the "parents" of the branch family. During the banquet, Shinichi also had brief exchanges with many girls.

Shinichi was maintaining a relatively harmonious atmosphere at the banquet in this way.

Shinichi Hyuga's impeccable manner quickly melted Hanako's initially cold expression, and her attention soon shifted from the departing Hyuga Yui family to the people present. Whenever Shinichi Hyuga interacted with a girl, Hanako would find something to praise about that girl.

All the girls present caught Hanako's eye. As for which girl was suitable for her son, Hanako herself didn't have a strong opinion. As long as her son approved, every girl was suitable to become a wife for the Hyuga main family.

Therefore, Hanako only highlighted the good qualities of these girls, hoping that one of them could catch Shinichi's eye.