The vast majority of the Hyūga clan members were in a state of joy. After all, the main family members were a minority, while most people were from the branch families.
The enormous change in status, from slaves to normal people, made them still feel as if they were in a dreamlike state. This tradition that had lasted for hundreds of years was now, at this moment, broken.
The other clans also sighed with emotion. They never expected that the Hyūga clan, which valued tradition the most, would now break free from the shackles of tradition. They did not think the Hyūga clan would fall because of this. Instead, they felt the new Hyūga was now rising.
Ryun left without taking any credit. He smiled and walked to the Hokage office building. The guards at the door just bowed and saluted, then let him pass.
Ryun walked into the Hokage's office. He pushed the door open without knocking. Luming, who was handling official business, did not even look up. Only Ryun would directly push open the Hokage's office door without knocking.
"Luming, I am back." Ryun said with a smile. Nara Luming put down his pen and said calmly, "Our Hokage's actions are really grand. Directly resolving the conflict between the Hyūga main and branch families. A massive undertaking."
"Sigh. If others don't understand me, surely you do, Lord Luming? It was the Hyūga clan head, Hyūga Hiashi, who wanted to regain political power and purge the corrupt elements. I only stepped in for that." Ryun spoke very helplessly.
Nara Luming felt some disdain in his heart. What a clever distortion of the facts. But it did not matter. This matter could not be called a bad thing. After all, even the old Third Hokage wanted to intervene in such a bad practice but did not know how to start. Now that Ryun had solved it, it was a good thing for the village and for the Hyūga.
"Hokage-sama, you have worked hard." Nara Luming said sincerely. Ryun waved his hand. "Not too bad, not too bad. Third best in the world."
The two of them then discussed Konoha's recent political affairs. After fully understanding the situation and the solutions, Ryun and Nara Luming got off work together. They left the Hokage's office and walked out of the Hokage building.
Just at that moment, as they pushed open the main door, they found a crowd of people kneeling outside, with other clans watching the spectacle.
Ryun was startled. He looked closely and saw it was Hyūga Hizashi leading the disciples of the Hyūga branch family, kneeling on the ground, waiting for him to come out.
Someone said, "The door is open! The Hokage is off work!"
"Hokage-sama! Thank you!"
"Hokage-sama, it is you who allowed us to possess the basic rights of human beings!"
"Hokage-sama, thanks to you, my child will not have to be a servant of the main family!"
"It is you, Hokage-sama. You gave us dignity!"
The present Hyūga shinobi all spoke with tears in their voices, expressing their gratitude to Ryun. The leader, Hyūga Hizashi, said, "From now on, the Hyūga clan will absolutely support Hokage-sama's governance!"
The others said in unison, "From now on, the Hyūga clan will absolutely support Hokage-sama's governance!"
Ryun smiled. "Everyone, please get up, get up! It's all in the past. Everyone must live well from now on. While managing your own small families, do not forget to manage our Konoha, this big family. Please get up!"
Nara Luming was also surprised seeing this scene, but considering what Ryun had done and for whom, he felt it was within expectations.
The guards of the Hokage building wanted to stop the Hyūga clansmen, to prevent them from getting too close to the Hokage and causing trouble for his life and safety.
"Everyone, please maintain your distance!" As soon as the guard spoke, the Hyūga clansmen were taken aback and took a step back.
Ryun glanced at the guard and patted his shoulder. "It is fine. These are all our lovely Konoha people." Then he added, "You are afraid of mass movements, I am not!"
Then Ryun looked at everyone, his face smiling. "Today, I am also happy for everyone. Starting today, you are no longer constrained against your will. Your destiny is in your own hands."
"Wonderful. This is how our Konoha villagers should be." Ryun said with a sincere smile.
His voice was very magnetic. His smile was very kind. Someone said, "Long live the Hokage! Long live the Fourth Hokage!"
Everyone started shouting. Even if their voices became hoarse, they did not stop. Yet not a single person stepped forward. Clearly, the guard's words had made them cautious.
Since the people had concerns, then he, Ryun, would take the initiative to approach them.
Ryun took a step forward and shook hands with a Hyūga shinobi. "From now on, you must enjoy life properly!"
"Yes! Hokage-sama, I will still burn up everything I have for Konoha!" That Hyūga shinobi trembled all over, swallowing his words, extremely excited.
The Hokage. The Hokage shook my hand! Shook my right hand! This hand, I will not wash for a month, no, for a year!
The other Hyūga clansmen's eyes lit up. They did not expect the Hokage to be so easy to talk to. Earlier, when he was negotiating with the main family, the pressure he gave off was immense!
Ryun then saw a little girl trying her hardest to squeeze in. He slowly walked towards the little girl, picked up the Hyūga clan's little girl, and kissed her on the cheek.
"Little girl, what is your name?" Ryun smiled slightly.
"Hyūga Rei. Former branch family shinobi. Hehehe. To thank you, Hokage-sama, can I marry you?" The little girl was only about three or four years old. Children's words carry no harm. She looked at Ryun seriously.
Oh ho! Nara Luming's eyes lit up, as if he had seen some major gossip. From who knows where, he pulled out a small notebook and began recording Ryun's upcoming response.
Hyūga Hizashi's mouth twitched. Ahem. This is so embarrassing. Whose child is this, to be so bold!
Ryun's mouth twitched. They say children in the ninja world mature early. Only when it happens to you do you realize how true that saying is.
"Ahem, I am already married. Also, you are still young. You do not understand what marriage is." Ryun put her down.
Hyūga Rei pouted. She knew! Her mother said if a handsome man saves you, you should pledge to marry him later. If an ugly man saves you, you should say you will be his ox or horse in the next life to repay him.
She was just doing what her mother taught her to do!
The other Hyūga clan shinobi all scratched their faces. Ahem, a bit awkward. But Ryun made a joke about the matter, and it passed.
After that, Ryun shook hands and chatted with the present Hyūga shinobi, charming them utterly.
To put it simply, if Ryun said right now who should be the clan head, 70 percent of the Hyūga shinobi would support him!
Ryun's status in the Hyūga clan was like a god!
Another two hours passed before the crowd finally dispersed. Ryun rubbed his face; it had stiffened from smiling. That heartless Nara Luming, seeing no more gossip to be had, put away his small notebook and pen, said he had matters at home, and left.
He left Ryun alone to face all this. Now that it was over, Ryun stretched and walked towards home.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw Tsunade sitting on the sofa, looking at him with a playful expression.
"Hmm? Didn't you bring back a little sister for me? I heard a little girl from the Hyūga clan wants to marry you?" Tsunade said leisurely.
Ryun's heart tightened. "Honey, let me explain! I..."
Tsunade suddenly laughed. "Don't be nervous. I know you didn't accept. I just wanted to see your reaction."
Ryun breathed a sigh of relief and sat down beside Tsunade.
Tsunade suddenly grabbed Ryun's hand. "It seems our Hokage-sama's charm is really high. Appealing to men, women, old and young alike."
"Ahem, I only love you, honey!" Ryun coughed lightly twice, speaking seriously.
"Alright then, you pass. Husband, there is still one month left. The child is about to be born. Have you thought of a name?" Tsunade leaned on Ryun's shoulder, speaking softly and quietly.
Hearing this, Ryun thought carefully for a moment, then said, "If it is a boy, call him Gen. If it is a girl, call her Jū."
"Uchiha Gen, Uchiha Jū. Good names." Tsunade grinned. Smelling the fragrance emanating from Ryun, she felt very content, very comfortable, and unknowingly fell asleep.
Ryun smiled. He also closed his eyes. The two of them sat on the villa's sofa and fell asleep.
Hyūga Clan
In front of the residence of the Hyūga Great Elder, Hyūga Kyōdō and Hyūga Un sat there. Originally, the Great Elder's doorstep had been bustling with visitors, from the branch family and from outside clans. But now it had become completely deserted.
The two smiled wryly. From being praised to the skies to now, this huge made them sigh with emotion.
However, having enjoyed the taste of power for a full fifty years, the two of them had no regrets.
"Great Elder, Second Elder. The Clan Head and Vice Clan Head say that the two elders are advanced in age and have made many contributions to the Hyūga clan. From now on, they will provide for you in your retirement." A Hyūga shinobi arrived, conveying the Clan Head's words.
The two were taken aback, feeling complicated. They understood Hiashi's move was meant to ease tensions and reorganize the main family. It was also telling the two old men that if they behaved honestly and properly from now on, they could still live as wealthy gentlemen.
The Great Elder, Hyūga Kyōdō, spoke first. "Go back and tell the Clan Head that Hyūga Kyōdō is willing to obey all of Clan Head-sama's arrangements, and will comply."
A wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him. Besides, things having reached this point, being able to live as a wealthy gentleman was already not bad.
"Yes!" That shinobi finished speaking but did not leave. Instead, he stood up and looked directly at the Second Elder, waiting for his answer. The Clan Head had sent him for a reason. He could understand Hiashi's implied meaning.
Therefore, he waited for the Second Elder's answer. The Second Elder's expression changed. If it were before, this junior would never have had the right to look him in the eye. His whole body trembled slightly. Just as he was about to angrily scold this fellow.
The Great Elder shouted angrily, "Second!"
Boom! The Great Elder's voice was like thunder exploding in the Second Elder's mind. The Second Elder looked at the Great Elder and saw his face was full of severity.
The Second Elder came to his senses. "I share the Great Elder's thoughts!" Finally, he sighed. Saying these words seemed to drain all the strength from his body.
"Yes! Please, both elders, hand over the Elder Tokens." The real purpose was revealed. The Hyūga shinobi said calmly.
The two reluctantly handed over two tokens made of jade to that shinobi. The shinobi inspected them and, satisfied, left.
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