Hiashi Hyūga and Hizashi Hyūga were now eating at the clan head's residence. Hyūga Sekijō sat smiling in the main seat at the dining table, looking at Hiashi and Hizashi.
"Now the clan has been passed to you two. I believe the clan will get better and better, and the Hyūga family will become more united." Hyūga Sekijō picked up a piece of spare rib and placed it in his second son Hizashi's bowl.
Hizashi's eyes softened. "Yes, Father. I will definitely cooperate and assist Elder Brother, so you don't have to worry." He had thought opportunities for the whole family to sit together and eat like this would never happen again after today. He never expected it would become a daily routine from now on.
Hiashi also smiled and picked up a piece of meat for his younger brother Hizashi. "Younger Brother, welcome back."
"Elder Brother." Hizashi's eyes grew slightly moist. Watching his bowl being filled by his elder brother and father, his heart felt warm.
Just then, a Hyūga shinobi knocked on the door. Hizashi, who had been on the verge of tears, held them back. He said, "Elder Brother, official business is important."
Hiashi nodded. "Father, Younger Brother, I will go see what the matter is."
Both men nodded, simultaneously putting down their bowls and chopsticks, waiting for Hiashi to return so they could all eat together.
Hiashi opened the residence door and saw a Hyūga shinobi with a calm expression, showing neither sorrow nor joy, holding up a wooden board. On it were placed two jade tokens, the First Elder's token and the Second Elder's token.
"Clan Head, the First Elder and Second Elder have both declared they will no longer involve themselves in clan affairs from now on." The shinobi knelt on the ground and reported.
"Hyūga Seiun, you have done very well." Hiashi patted the shoulder of the shinobi before him.
Hyūga Seiun said calmly, "It is all due to the Hokage's and the Clan Head's efforts. I dare not claim credit."
Hiashi was even more satisfied with this guy. "Keep up the good work. Tomorrow, come practice Tai Chi with me and my younger brother."
Hyūga Seiun finally showed an emotional fluctuation. Tai Chi, the top-level inheritance of the Hyūga clan. Having been from the branch family, he had practiced a part of it before and found it incredibly profound.
But it was ultimately incomplete, which left him feeling regretful. Hiashi's words were a signal to him: "You can practice the complete Tai Chi."
"Thank you for your great kindness, Clan Head." This was a great kindness. The kindness of imparting a inheritance was like the kindness of rebirth.
"Mm, you may return first. Come here tomorrow at 5 AM to practice with us brothers." Hiashi smiled.
"Yes." Hyūga Seiun's face was excited as he left the clan head's residence. He had faintly caught the scent of food just now; presumably the clan head's family was eating a meal at that moment.
No wonder they were successful and valued. This ability to observe words and moods, you wouldn't find it in any other Hyūga clansman. Except for Hizashi Hyūga.
Hiashi, holding the wooden board, walked back in cheerfully. Before he even got close to the dining table, Hizashi knew his elder brother must have encountered good news.
He could hear his footsteps were large but landed lightly, clearly indicating a happy mood, having obtained something good.
Only Hizashi could discern Hiashi's current mood through these details, an ability even Hyūga Sekijō did not possess.
"Elder Brother is back, and he is very happy." As soon as Hizashi finished speaking, Hyūga Sekijō looked puzzled. How do you know? Why can't I?
But the very next second, Hiashi walked in. He closed the interior door and could no longer hold back his laughter.
"Hahahaha. Father, Younger Brother, we have taken back the power from those wretched old fogies." As he spoke, he placed the wooden board on a nearby tea table.
Hearing this, Hyūga Sekijō and Hizashi quickly stood up, leaving their meal unfinished, and went to the tea table to look at the two tokens on the wooden board.
Their eyes lit up. The First Elder and Second Elder had yielded. They handed over their tokens. That meant the Hyūga clan would now only have the voice of their line.
There would be no more constraints from the other elders. As for the Third Elder, he was currently in prison. Although his token had not been retrieved, his authority had fallen to an all-time low.
If not for the Hokage's mercy, the Third Elder's faction would have been slaughtered by now.
"Hiashi, Hizashi, this is a good thing. From now on, you must lead the Hyūga well, closely follow the Hokage's steps. You will never go wrong." Hyūga Sekijō laughed heartily.
Those two old things finally have their day, hahaha. When I was in charge, they were always making trouble. When my son took over, they still had to interfere.
Think of all the opportunities they missed to progress together with the Hokage. Hiashi and Hizashi looked at each other and said in unison, "Father, we understand."
The two brothers were twins, born of the same mother, connected in spirit. Now, without the gap in status, they were even closer and more intimate, cooperating with each other.
Seeing this scene, Hyūga Sekijō felt warmth in his heart.
And so, the family ate a harmonious meal together before each returning to their own home. Hizashi's residence was currently under construction, located right next to Hiashi's.
From now on, the two brothers would be neighbors.
The Next Day
Itachi Uchiha came to Ryun Uchiha's house. He hadn't seen his Master Grandfather for a long time and missed him a little. Accompanying him was Shisui Uchiha.
Shisui's eyes were now filled with light. Last night, he had perfected his Phantom Instantaneous Body Technique, advancing his strength a step further. Now he wanted Ryun Uchiha to see his progress.
So the two of them came together to visit Ryun Uchiha. After Ryun greeted Tsunade, he went out. Tsunade needed rest now, so he took the two youngsters to the training ground.
"Itachi, Shisui, I remember saying before I left that I would check your training results. Will you go one by one, or come at me together?" Ryun Uchiha smiled, looking at the twin stars of the Uchiha clan from the original story, his mood lifting considerably.
Itachi spoke first. "Master Grandfather, I will go first." As he spoke, he looked at Shisui Uchiha, his eyes pleading. He was afraid that after Master Grandfather fought Shisui, his standards would be raised, and then he wouldn't appreciate Itachi's own progress.
Shisui Uchiha smiled and nodded. He had no younger brother, and because Itachi was younger than him and his personality suited his tastes, he treated Itachi Uchiha as his own younger brother.
How could he not agree to his younger brother's request? After all, the Uchiha clan's younger brother complex and older brother complex were wholesale.
Ryun Uchiha smiled. "Then, Shisui, move to a safe distance. Itachi and I will spar."
Shisui Uchiha nodded and sat in the farthest stands, activating his Sharingan. He wanted to carefully watch Ryun Uchiha's movements and methods.
Because the Third Shinobi World War ended too quickly, he had no chance to go to the battlefield, so he still lacked practical combat experience. Therefore, observation became his only method of gaining practical combat experience.
Itachi Uchiha took a deep breath, his eyes sinking, changing from a cute style to a cold style. Ryun Uchiha understood he had become serious.
Itachi Uchiha's figure flashed. Instantaneous Body Technique activated.
Ryun Uchiha's pupils constricted. Instantaneous Body Technique? Did Shisui teach him?
He looked at Shisui Uchiha. Shisui Uchiha nodded, silently responding to Ryun Uchiha. Ryun Uchiha shook his head. No wonder Itachi Uchiha wanted to fight him first.
Master Grandfather actually dared to be distracted while fighting him. Itachi Uchiha pouted, feeling angry inside. He decided not to hold back.
He appeared behind Ryun Uchiha, holding a kunai, stabbing towards Ryun Uchiha's kidney.
Ryun Uchiha didn't even turn his head, drawing a kunai from his tool pouch and blocking.
Clang.
The two kunai collided, sparking. Itachi Uchiha's eyes widened in shock. How was it possible. Master Grandfather reacted so quickly without even turning his head. Damn it.
Itachi Uchiha understood that after this strike missed, he should retreat. But Ryun Uchiha was the Hokage, how could he not see through his thoughts.
Ryun Uchiha smiled and kicked out. Just as he thought Itachi Uchiha would be sent flying, the moment his kick connected, Itachi Uchiha's body turned into a flock of crows and disappeared.
Crow Clone Technique. This was something Shisui created, right. And those summoning crows. Truly worthy of being the most genius Uchiha ninja in the original story.
Shisui Uchiha smiled. He hadn't expected Itachi to be so clever. He had only demonstrated it once, and Itachi could already use it. Including the Instantaneous Body Technique.
Itachi Uchiha's figure reappeared behind Ryun Uchiha. "Fire Release, Great Fireball Technique." Blazing flames spewed from Itachi Uchiha's small mouth, attacking Ryun Uchiha.
Ryun Uchiha waved his right hand. "Water Release, Water Wall." On this grassy field without water, a huge water wall suddenly gathered, blocking Itachi Uchiha's Great Fireball Technique.
Even after Itachi Uchiha's Great Fireball Technique ended, the water wall still remained, the water flow within it still circulating.
??? Itachi Uchiha's head was full of question marks. Is this the Water Wall. Why is it different from what the teacher taught in class.
The Water Wall the teacher performed wasn't this thick or long lasting either. Could it be the teacher was wrong.
(Teacher: "Can anyone understand my plight? In my 20 years of teaching, this is the first time someone has questioned my teaching as incorrect.")
Actually, this wasn't the teacher's fault. After all, not everyone had a Sage Body, not everyone had chakra tons.
Ryun Uchiha seemed to see Itachi Uchiha's confusion. He slowly said, "This is because of Master Grandfather's physical constitution. A normal Water Wall is not this big, this thick, this powerful, or this long lasting."
Itachi Uchiha nodded. But just from this one technique, he understood, comparing ninjutsu with Master Grandfather was hopeless.
Then, he had to move.
Itachi Uchiha took out all his throwing tools and used the Shuriken Manipulation Technique, making the paths of the thrown tools unpredictable and tricky. But they all had one goal, to hit Ryun Uchiha.
Ryun Uchiha nodded. Good. Even a Chūnin would not be able to escape unscathed from this move.
Ryun Uchiha took out a ninja sword and activated his Three Tomoe Sharingan. His wrist and arm began to move rapidly.
Clang, clang, clang, clang.
The sound of the ninja sword knocking down the thrown tools was continuous. Itachi Uchiha used all his strength but failed to hit Ryun Uchiha even once. Not even Ryun Uchiha's clothes were torn.
"Not bad." Ryun Uchiha sheathed his sword and smiled after knocking down and deflecting the last tool.
"Itachi, not bad. You passed. That move you just used, even a Chūnin couldn't escape unharmed. A Genin would only die on the spot." Ryun Uchiha praised.
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