Simultaneous travel: Not eating beef

"what?!"

The Third Hokage exclaimed in shock, "You've released the Caged Bird Seal?!"

The Hyuga clan's millennia-old tradition of controlling the branch family has been broken?

As a former Hokage, the Third Hokage knew that thing very well.

In the ninja world, sensory ninjas are a rare breed, and the Hyuga clan's reconnaissance capabilities within a one-kilometer radius are absolutely top-notch.

Unfortunately, because of the main family and branch family system, the Third Hokage never dared to let the branch family members enter the Anbu, the core system of the Hokage.

If the Anbu had the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan, many missions would be much simpler.

The main family only has a few members, so they won't join. The branch family is willing to hand it over to the Hokage, but the Hokage don't dare to accept it.

If you split up and join the Dark Division, won't your main family know about all those secret missions?

This is absolutely unacceptable, so since the village was founded, not a single member of the Hyuga clan has ever joined the Anbu.

The Second Hokage and the Third Hokage both tried to figure out how to get rid of the Caged Bird Seal, but both attempts ended in failure.

Compared to the Uchiha clan, the Hyuga clan is actually the more unsociable one, because everyone's will must be based on the clan leader's will, and there is no possibility of resistance.

Bai Yu removed his headband to prove that the caged bird had indeed been cracked.

Compared to the Third Hokage's curiosity about this matter, Eternal Sister was more curious about something else. She asked excitedly, "You really defeated the Six-Tails all by yourself?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Of course, Uchiha Fugaku was a witness."

Without hesitation, the Third Hokage ordered Kurenai Yuhi, "Go and summon Fugaku Uchiha."

It's not that whatever Bai Yu says goes; many things still need to be verified.

As for revealing some of his strength, Bai Yu didn't care, since that was his strength from two years ago.

Now... he's terrifyingly strong!

Before long, Fugaku Uchiha arrived.

With a smile, Nagato greeted him, "Fugaku, there are some things I need you to answer. Now that Shiraha is back, there's no need to hide anything anymore."

As the head of the Uchiha clan, he was naturally well-informed and had been mentally prepared to be summoned ever since he learned of Bai Yu's return.

His wife, Kushina, and Eita were classmates and had a good relationship, so the Uchiha clan was doing quite well, and he was a big supporter of Minato.

He exchanged a glance with Bai Yu, who nodded, and then began to recount what he had seen.

Of course, there's no need to mention the Mangekyou Sharingan; everything was done by Bai Yu, and it's all his credit.

As he listened to his story, the Third Hokage kept pondering something.

The main family, the branch family, actively released the Caged Bird Seal, and have irreconcilable conflicts with the main family. Moreover, they are powerful enough to fight tailed beasts alone...

This is simply the best political tool.

Perhaps we can use him to completely liberate the branch families, allowing capable branch families to also be utilized.

His mind was already filled with wicked thoughts...

After Fugaku finished speaking, everyone understood.

Bai Yu is a genius who has always hidden his true abilities, but the reason for hiding them is that he does not want to become a tool of the main family. He was forced to expose himself due to the war, and after making great contributions, he chose to go out and resolve the core conflict with the main family.

Minato tapped his fingers on the table, pondering what to do about this.

He hadn't figured it out, but the three generations of old men had.

The Third Generation Asahi Shinku instructed, "Go and invite the two main family members here. It's better to clarify some things here to avoid conflicts between Shiraha and them after he goes back."

Upon hearing this, Minato immediately realized it made sense, and Kurenai Yuhi quickly went down to inform them.

During this process, both the third and fourth generations turned their attention to the attendant in the red arms.

Minato stood up and teased Toneri, "What an adorable little kid! He'll definitely be good friends with my child in the future, hehe."

Yes, that's great, so great that I'd like to steal your son's wife.

Bai Yu could hardly hold back and could only lower his head.

The third generation's eyes shone brightly, and he thought to himself: 'The best successor to the Will of Fire.'

With a ninja like Shiraha as his mentor, this child's future is limitless.

As expected, my title of honorary principal was correct; I will continue to train more inheritors of the Will of Fire.

Before long, Hiashi and an old man with white hair arrived.

Upon entering, the two looked at Bai Yu with very complicated expressions.

The Third Hokage cut to the chase: "Hiashi, as the head of the Hyuga clan, there are some things you still need to..."

After half an hour of questioning and persuasion, even the old man behind Hiashi had to compromise, after all, they were now facing two Hokage and a branch family member with great power who had released the Caged Bird Seal.

If they dare to grumble again, or dare to provoke Bai Yu again, I have no doubt that the Third Generation might eliminate them and make Bai Yu the head of the family.

Finally, the Third Hokage added, "I know this is a rule that your clan has passed down for thousands of years, but times are changing, and we cannot be stuck in the past forever."

Just like during the Warring States period, people communicated between clans, but with the changes of the times, they have become between villages and countries.

"Hiashi, you're still young. As the clan leader, you need to be more flexible."

"Yes." Hiashi bowed his head and clasped his hands.

Actually, Riji didn't have much of an opinion about this matter. The old man behind him was the most unwilling, as he still had many questions for Bai Yu.

Since he possesses such great power, why is he unwilling to protect even his own son?

Why not protect his son and get him out of there first?

After a long silence, Bai Yu suddenly spoke up: "Gentlemen, I believe you, as the head of the family, understand the true meaning and origin of the Caged Bird.

Originally, this technique was used to protect the weak members of our clan from being targeted by evil people who would gouge out their eyes. After all, compared to the Uchiha clan, our clan's awakening of the Sharingan was much simpler.

But as time went by, the main family's original intentions seemed to have changed, and they began to use this technique to oppress and bully the branch families.

This is why I, despite possessing immense power, do not trust the main family.

Just as the Third Hokage said, times are changing, and our Hyuga clan should also keep pace with the times.

From now on, the weaker members of the clan will still rely on the caged birds for protection, but they will not be slaves of the main family. Protecting the main family is also to prevent their eyes from falling out.

But... the strong should not be bound by caged birds, because they have the ability to protect themselves.

"From now on, if any of the clan's elite Jonin need my help, I will release them from their caged birds."

"You..." The old Zong family member was unconvinced and wanted to curse.

"That's enough." Hiashi raised a hand to stop him from saying anything more.

After saying this, the Third and Fourth Hokage of Hiashi bowed and said, "The Hyuga clan understands the meaning of the two Hokage. There will be no internal conflict, so please rest assured."

Minato breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's great."

Hiashi left, his back looking somewhat forlorn, while another old man was furious. As soon as he stepped out, he began questioning Hiashi about why he hadn't fought for the rights of the main family.

Old man: Hijikata, you'll regret this.

Riji: I am the clan leader.