Naruto entry

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He could tolerate it before.

But after becoming a father, he wanted to do more for his child.

Why is it that, despite sharing the same parents and being twins with his brother Hiashi Hyuga, their life trajectories diverged so drastically due to a mere few minutes' difference?

Even his sons, when they grew older, would be branded with the mark of "slave" and would never be allowed to rebel against any clan for the rest of their lives.

Simply activating the "Caged Bird Seal" will cause immense suffering to those who have separated from their family, making them feel as if their brains are being tightly squeezed by a band.

If the force is too strong, it can even lead to death.

These were all just a matter of the main family's momentary lapse in judgment.

Those who separated from the family had no time to resist.

"That must be the Hokage."

Young Neji Hyuga couldn't understand his father's worries; he only felt that today was quite lively.

Even the usually high-ranking members of the main family bowed their heads and fawned over the ninja walking in the middle.

The ninja was tall and imposing, with a slender build, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes. His facial features were sharply defined, as if cleaved by an axe, leaving a deep impression on anyone who looked at him.

It was Uchiha Kiyoshi, one of the most active ninjas in the Third Shinobi World War.

He is also the current Fourth Hokage.

"Hokage..."

Hiashi Hyuga emerged from the crowd.

"Call me Kiyoshi."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

"Kiyoshi-kun, it's been a long time."

A smile appeared on Hiashi Hyuga's stern and imposing face.

His investment was indeed correct.

The Hyuga clan's decision to align themselves with Kiyoshi was truly the most correct choice they ever made in their lives.

Now, even members of the Uchiha clan are qualified to become Hokage.

Perhaps one day, a Hokage will emerge from their Hyuga clan.

Of course, with Qing Si in charge this generation, things are a bit uncertain.

Hiashi Hyuga was thinking about the future.

He had great confidence in his youngest daughter, Hinata.

Even though Hinata hasn't yet mastered the "Gentle Fist" technique, he believes she will inherit his excellent bloodline and lead the Hyuga clan.

"It's been a long time."

Qingsi nodded slightly.

"Hizashi, it's been a long time since I've seen you either."

Hyuga Hizashi, still pondering, hadn't expected Kiyoshi to greet him, and immediately said:

"The Hokage is as handsome as ever."

"Heh, being handsome is the most useless thing a ninja has."

Qingsi shook his head.

Is he making a living off his good looks?

Most Uchiha clan members are handsome.

Apart from a few oddballs, the entire group is full of handsome men and beautiful women.

"This is your child, isn't it?"

Kiyoshi looked at Hyuga Neji, who was nervously holding Hyuga Hizashi's hand and nestled against his thigh.

“That’s right, Lord Hokage, this is my son.”

Hyuga Hizashi introduced Hyuga Neji to make Kiyoshi see things clearly.

"He looks very intelligent and will surely achieve great things in the future."

Kiyoshi commented.

Neji Hyuga was also a genius.

Unfortunately, they encountered Naruto, who was using cheat codes, during the Chunin Exams.

If Hyuga Neji also had the Nine-Tails as a backup chakra source, how wide would the range of "Rotation" be?

Ultimately, in the ninja world, the upper limit of physical aptitude far exceeds the aptitude of comprehension.

Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi, through countless scientific experiments, medical biotechnology, and so on, also aimed to modify their own bodies.

Only by raising one's physical limits can one take the first step towards becoming a strong person.

In the end, Kabuto was able to surpass Orochimaru because he had absorbed all of Orochimaru's power and also learned "Sage Techniques," combining "Sage Techniques" with his genes.

"Immortal Technique: Transmitting Extraordinary Shadows" can be considered a groundbreaking technique.

In some ways, it is very similar to Hiruko's "Oni-Garra Technique".

Kabuto can absorb the cells of other ninjas and then use their techniques through "Sage Art: Distant Shadow".

He can even activate secret techniques of bloodline limits. Theoretically, he can activate any technique, as long as Kabuto Yakushi can withstand it.

However, even with such genius and terrifying techniques.

They were still defeated by the Uchiha clan's forbidden technique, "Izanami".

The price paid was merely a Sharingan, which permanently erased all of Kabuto Yakushi's efforts and completely killed his past self.

The spell can only be lifted if the conditions for clearing "Izanami" are met.

At that time, he could be considered both Yakushi Kabuto and no longer Yakushi Kabuto.

"Why don't you thank Lord Hokage?"

Hyuga Hizashi gently patted his son's back.

Hyuga Neji hesitated for a moment, then whispered:

"Thank you, Hokage-sama."

Kiyoshi smiled, offered a few casual compliments, and walked towards the beautiful woman holding the child.

Hinata Hinazuki.

Her complexion was no longer as pale as before; it looked healthier and rosier.

"Lady Hinatsuki, please still call me Kiyoshi."

Kiyoshi approached and teased Hinata's little face with his hand.

Hinata looked at Kiyoshi with her timid, large eyes.

Kiyoshi possesses an aura of natural energy, a feeling of closeness to nature.

Children are always more attuned to nature than adults.

Therefore, Hinata felt comfortable being next to Kiyoshi and unconsciously opened her arms, making an impulse to hug him.

Hinatsuki Hyuga watched this scene in astonishment.

Hinata must be very shy.

Why would he be so close to Uchiha Kiyoshi?

"It seems Hinata wants a hug from Kiyoshi-kun."

Hiashi Hyuga watched Hinata with satisfaction.

Seeing this, Kiyoshi took Hinata from Hinata's arms.

"Yes."

Hinatsuki Hyuga controlled her expression, showing no sign of anything unusual.

Hinata is her clone, so why is she so close to Kiyoshi?

Is this her instinct...?

Hinatsuki Hinata couldn't figure it out.

Hiashi Hyuga didn't think as much as Hinata Hyuga did; the more Kiyoshi liked Hinata, the happier he was.

This will deepen the bond between Kiyoshi and the Hyuga clan.

Hinata will become a crucial element, allowing the Hyuga clan to preserve their interests during the redistribution of the spoils.

Kiyoshi becoming the official Hokage was a foregone conclusion in the eyes of many ninjas.

Therefore, they all treated Kiyoshi the same way they would a formal Hokage.

After the succession ceremony is completed, there will inevitably be a redistribution of interests.

"Why haven't I seen Madam Yinhua?"

Qing Si mentioned it casually.

In the past, Hyuga Ginka would have been with her best friend, Hyuga Hinazuki.

"She went out on a mission."

"Yeah."

Qingsi nodded.

The main branch of the Hyuga clan also needs to carry out missions.

No one can live without the needs of the world.

Unless they explicitly leave the ninja profession and become ordinary people.

But in doing so, all the benefits that ninjas enjoyed would be gone.

For example, immunity from prosecution for murder.

If someone accidentally kills another person during a mission, no one can bring the ninja to justice.

To put it bluntly, a ninja can also be called... a professional assassin.

"It's getting late, Mr. Kiyoshi, would you like to stay for a simple meal?"

Later that evening, Hyuga Hiashimichi...

Kiyoshi did not reject Hiashi Hyuga's proposal and chose to stay with the Hyuga clan.

The dinner was lavish, with dishes made from precious ingredients and incredibly fragrant.

"I'd like to offer a toast to the Hokage."

An elder from the clan offered to pour wine for Qing Si.

Kiyoshi raised his cup and drank it down in one go.

These drinks will begin to be broken down in the body as soon as they enter the throat.

Even if he drinks hundreds or thousands of cups, Kiyoshi will never get drunk.

In the eyes of others, Kiyoshi has gained another label.

That means he has a high alcohol tolerance; no matter how many people come to toast him, he remains calm and composed.

Hinatsuki Hinata held the child, a hint of bitterness on her face.

It's not that the child is difficult to take care of, but that it affects her eating.

It was Kiyoshi's presence that made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

In particular, the intense gaze that Kiyoshi inadvertently cast upon her could instantly make her heart skip a beat.

If... if Kiyoshi wanted to do something to her, she seemed powerless to resist.

Thinking of this, Hinatsuki Hyuga looked at Hiashi Hyuga with a hint of resentment.