Naruto: Starting from the Uchiha and Senju bloodlines

"Hey, Chiba, when do you think Neji will be able to get over it? The current Neji reminds me of Kakashi back then."

In the bedroom, Uzumaki Kushina leaned on Chiba's arm and sighed.

Kakashi was depressed for a long time after the death of his father, Hatake Sakumo.

Now, Neji Hyuga has just seen the death of his father, Hyuga Hizashi, and he remains silent every day and rarely speaks a word.

Chiba shook her head and said, "In fact, Neji and Kakashi are quite different. Hizashi chose to die for his people, while Lord Sakumo was betrayed by the Will of Fire he believed in and died.

Kakashi was more confused back then. He was confused that his father was so loyal to Konoha, but ended up like that.

But now Neji is not in a state of confusion. Hizashi has told Neji the reason, but Neji cannot accept that his father has passed away like this for a while. "

Uzumaki Kushina sighed: "I really don't understand what Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others did. It was clearly the fault of the Hidden Cloud Village, but they just swallowed their anger. They were clearly the victims, but they had to give an explanation to the Hidden Cloud Village, the perpetrators. I really don't know what they are afraid of. They are really weak."

Qianyu's eyes flickered as he said, "Just like what Orochimaru said, Sarutobi Hiruzen is too keen on power. Kushina, you have also seen that Konoha is now praising Sarutobi Hiruzen, believing that Sarutobi Hiruzen facilitated the alliance with the Hidden Cloud Village and made Konoha even stronger.

The matter of Hizashi was concealed by Sarutobi Hiruzen, and no one cared about Hizashi's life or death.

People like Sarutobi Hiruzen are used to letting others sacrifice when their own interests are not affected, rather than being the first to sacrifice themselves. "

...

A month has passed since the incident with Hinata Hizashi.

After having breakfast at home, Chiba took Hyuga Neji and Uzumaki Soranai to the woods to start a new day of training as usual.

"Breath of Water·Shape of Four·Tide of Strike!"

Hyuga Neji launched multiple attacks forward like a tidal wave, but halfway through the attack, his movements suddenly became disordered, his breathing became disordered, and his sword shape came to an abrupt halt.

Hyuga Neji pressed his hands to the ground and kept gasping for breath.

Hyuga Neji has tried this Type 4: Strike Wave many times, but he just can't perform it successfully.

After recovering his breathing, Hyuga Neji planned to try again.

Qianyu said at this time: "No matter how hard you try, you will not succeed."

Hyuga Neji stopped and asked in confusion: "Why, teacher? I feel like I should be able to master it."

Qianyu nodded and explained, “Indeed, judging from your movements, you should have been able to master the fourth kata a long time ago.

But I once said that water breathing is a breathing method that can only be practiced by those who have no distracting thoughts, are calm and steady, and have a peaceful and calm heart. But your mind is very chaotic now, and you cannot achieve a state of having no distracting thoughts.

I originally thought you wouldn't be confused, but now I feel like you seem to be confused. I don't understand what you are confused about."

Hyuga Neji put down the ninja sword in his hand with a somewhat conflicted expression.

Qianyu walked up to Hyuga Neji and asked, "Tell me what you are confused about. Maybe I can give you some advice."

Hinata Neji was silent for a while and then said: "Teacher, what I am confused about is whether I should go back to the clan..."

Qianyu was surprised and asked, "Return to the Hyuga clan's territory?"

Originally, Chiyu thought that Hyuga Neji would not want to go back to the sad place for him, but unexpectedly, Hyuga Neji was considering whether to go back.

Hyuga Neiji lowered his head and told Qianyu: "I was thinking that although most of the branch family members have solidified their thinking, children around my age may not have been poisoned by the absurd theories of the Hyuga clan.

If... I could convince them, change their minds, they might choose to resist fate and live a different life like me.

However, this path seems difficult. The main family of the Hyuga clan and even the elders of the branch family will not tolerate such a thing happening. Perhaps I will lead them to a path of no return.

And my father doesn’t want me to take on this responsibility… I don’t know if I should do this because I might be hurting them.”

Qianyu looked at Hyuga Neji in a daze.

Qianyu didn't expect that Hyuga Neji was confused about this matter.

Hyuga Neji did not limit himself to himself, but was thinking about his own people, hoping that they could live a different life like him.

Qianyu smiled and said, "Isn't this great?"

Hyuga Neji suddenly raised his head and looked at Chiba.

Qianyu said to Hyuga Neji seriously: "Ningji, your father doesn't want you to bear this responsibility. He doesn't want you to be bound to the branch family because of him.

But what you want to do now is a very great thing. You are not harming them, but allowing them to choose their own future path, just like your father did for you.

Everyone is free, and no one can decide the fate of others. Only oneself can decide one's own fate. Your people are now imprisoned in a prison called the Division, and you plan to give them the key to open the prison.

After getting the key, whether they want to stay or choose to open the cage and leave is their own choice. You are not harming them, but giving them the opportunity to live a different life.

This road is indeed difficult, but even if one person chooses to leave with you in the end, then Neji, you have succeeded, and your father will be proud of you.

Neji, in my understanding, it is not those who have the same bloodline limit who are considered a clan, but those who have the same thoughts and spirits who are gathered together who are considered a clan.

What maintains the inheritance of a clan should not be external things like bloodline limits, nor should it be constraints like a bird in a cage, but thoughts and spirit.

You are not betraying the Hyuga clan, but rebuilding a new Hyuga clan.

Ningci, don't be confused, just do what you want to do, find those like-minded tribesmen who have not been poisoned yet, and walk out a different future with you."

Hyuga Neji's eyes lit up again.

Hyuga Neji nodded vigorously and said, "Teacher, I want to do it! Even if this road is difficult, I still want to go on! I want my father in heaven to see a new Hyuga clan, a Hyuga clan without the distinction between the main family and the branch family, and without the tragic fate of the Hyuga clan!"

Chiba encouraged Hyuga Neji, "I believe you can do it, and I will stand behind you, support you, help you, and also help those clansmen who are willing to join you, so just go for it, Neji."

With Chiba's support, Hyuga Neji was no longer confused.

Hyuga Neji continued to practice and tried to perform Water Breathing·Form 4·Strike Tide once again.

This time, Hyuga Neji did not feel any hesitation. His movements were smooth and his breathing was steady, and he successfully performed Water Breathing·Form 4·Strike Tide.