Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Watching Shirokumo Aoba carry the unconscious Hinata away.

The guards who were secretly protecting Hinata hesitated for a moment, but still did not step forward to stop her.

After discussing the matter in secret, one of them left the group and returned to the Hyuga clan's territory.

The guard went straight to Hiashi Hyuga's study.

He raised his hand, knocked on the door, and said respectfully, "Chief, I have something to report."

A few seconds later, he received a reply from Hiashi Hyuga.

The guard pushed open the door, stood in the doorway, and knelt down on one knee.

As a guard, he couldn't just rush into the clan chief's study.

Hiashi Hyuga sat at the tea table, slowly picked up his teacup and took a sip.

He looked at the guard, his voice tinged with surprise and anticipation, and asked, "You're back so soon? Did something happen to Hinata?"

"Yes."

The guard lowered his head and quickly answered.

"Hinata has just activated her Byakugan."

The guard took a deep breath and said.

"What did you say?"

Hiashi Hyuga paused slightly in his teacup, causing several water droplets to ripple out.

"It was something we all witnessed with our own eyes, and after activating her Byakugan, Hinata-sama's demeanor... also changed somewhat."

The guard said with a serious expression.

What exactly is the situation?

Hiashi Hyuga placed the teacup on the table, stood up abruptly, walked over to the guard, and asked.

He's not in the mood for tea anymore.

The guard immediately recounted what had just happened.

After hearing this, Hiashi Hyuga almost lost his composure.

Isn't it obvious at a glance that this was a scheme orchestrated by Shirokumo Aoba? How come Hinata didn't notice?

And wouldn't that make his daughter's feelings for Bai Yunqingye even stronger?

As a father figure, Hiashi Hyuga suddenly felt a little regretful for letting Hinata get to know Aoba Shirakumo so quickly.

But as a clan leader, he had to thank the other party.

According to the guard's account, Hinata activated her Byakugan and knocked several children unconscious. Her personality probably really did change.

In retrospect, Hyuga Hiashi really does have to thank Shirakumo Aoba.

Moreover, this allowed Hiashi Hyuga to discover Hinata's true potential.

The fact that Hinata Hyuga awakened her Byakugan at the age of five shows that her talent is not only not bad, but also quite outstanding.

Even Hyuga Neji, who is hailed as the greatest genius of the Hyuga clan, did not awaken his Sharingan until he was six years old.

Hinata Hyuga's personality has hindered her ability to perform, but with Aoba Shirakumo's help, perhaps Hinata can change a lot.

"Ugh--"

Hiashi Hyuga couldn't help but sigh with a touch of melancholy, and asked, "You said Hinata fainted, so how is she now?"

"...Then Shirokumo Aoba carried Hinata back to his own home. We don't know the specifics...it's probably because he suddenly activated his Byakugan and had a big emotional shock, which consumed a lot of chakra."

The guard hesitated slightly when answering, unsure if the clan leader would be angry.

"So, you didn't bring Hinata back when she was unconscious, and instead let that brat Shirakumo Aoba take her away?"

Hiashi Hyuga stared intently at the guard, his tone calm and collected, yet it sent a shiver down the guard's spine.

He quickly said, "Clan Chief, should we go and bring Hinata back?"

The guard worried that if he spoke too slowly, he would be riddled with eight shurikens in his back the next day and commit suicide.

In Konoha, although the Hokage and others have rules against harming fellow ninjas, the major ninja clans, especially the Hyuga and Uchiha, have their own set of rules.

Hiashi Hyuga executed his guards, and Hiruzen Sarutobi had no right to interfere.

Hiashi Hyuga pondered for a long time before finally waving goodbye.

"Fine, as long as there's no danger, let's just let them be for now."

"Yes!"

The guards, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, hurriedly left.

Watching the guards leave, Hiashi Hyuga fell into deep thought.

He hadn't expected this to happen; Bai Yun Qingye certainly had some cleverness and cunning.

He wasn't unconcerned about Hinata's current situation, but Hinata's sudden outburst was due to Shirakumo Aoba, so it would be best for Shirakumo Aoba to guide her now.

That way, perhaps the next time Hinata takes action, she won't have too many concerns due to her personality.

He had previously agreed to let Hinata meet with Shirakumo Aoba and even gave Shirakumo Aoba 100,000 ryo, hoping that the other party would change Hinata's mind.

In retrospect, this idea was indeed sound.

Not only did Shirokumo Aoba potentially change Hinata's personality, but he also discovered Hinata's talents, directly exceeding expectations in completing the mission.

Hiashi Hyuga suddenly sighed again, as he remembered something else.

He was very disappointed with Hinata's performance, which is why he planned to have another child, who is now Hanabi.

However, according to the rules of the Hyuga clan, only one of them can inherit the main family.

The remaining person will be caged like a bird on their third birthday, thus separating from the family and their fates will diverge from then on.

But now Hinata has suddenly shown amazing talent, so Hanabi might end up being caged like a bird.

The sisters' close relationship might turn into something like his and Hizashi's...

Hyuga Hiashi thought of Hyuga Hizashi and couldn't help but look melancholy.

Even the best of brothers will drift apart once they have a caged bird, eventually becoming master and servant.

He had considered abolishing it, but he couldn't; it was a rule that had been passed down for hundreds of years.

Moreover, the original intention of caged birds was indeed to protect the whites of their eyes from being seen, but now...

It has become a means of maintaining the authority of the main branch of the family.

The elders of the main family will absolutely not give up the rights that come with this status.

If Hinata or Hanabi are not given the Caged Bird Seito, not only will the main family disagree, but the branch family will also disagree.

People are not worried about scarcity but about inequality. Why should they all be caged birds while the clan chief's daughter has special privileges?

"Baiyun Qingye, I hope you can really give me a surprise."

Now, Hiashi Hyuga can only let things take their course and wait and see.

Shirakumo Aoba has not yet truly shown the potential to become Hokage.

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the other side.

Shirokumo Aoba has already carried Hinata home.

"Qingye, although you have good talent, you can't do things that violate village rules."

Just as Baiyun Yeshan was about to leave, he saw Baiyun Qingye carrying a little girl who looked like a porcelain doll.

His expression became very strange.

Bai Yun Qingye couldn't help but roll her eyes and said irritably, "Do you think I'm that kind of person?"

“I brought her back to rest. Hinata fainted because she had exhausted too much chakra. I can’t just leave her outside.”

Shirokumo Hayama checked Hinata's physical condition with some skepticism and found that it was indeed as Shirokumo Aoba had said.

He felt much more at ease, and then noticed the people secretly watching him, who were probably the guards responsible for Hinata's safety.

Once he was sure his nephew hadn't gone astray, he left with peace of mind.