The Hyuga Main Family had never seen a Truth-Seeking Orb before. The mysterious black sphere had just effortlessly pierced through their clan members' bodies, turning them directly into dust after death. This scene terrified the Hyuga Main Family.
Especially now that the Truth-Seeking Orb was still hovering above their heads.
Even ants cling to life, let alone these high-and-mighty Hyuga Main Family members?
"Asana, if we agree to your demands, will you guarantee our safety?" a Main Family member asked.
"To be honest, I really want to kill you, but I promised Ancestor Hamura to give you a chance, and I always keep my word," Asana replied.
"You won't act against us, but can you guarantee that other Branch Family members won't either?" another Main Family member asked.
"It seems you all know what you've done. But don't worry, I will use your money to compensate those Branch Family members you've harmed.
If those people don't accept the compensation, then you will have to leave the Hyuga Clan.
I will speak with Hokage-sama and ask him to allocate a piece of land in the Village for you, where your Main Family can live.
This way, your Main Family won't have to worry about the Branch Family acting against you, and the Branch Family won't be bothered by seeing you."
After hearing Asana's words, the Hyuga Main Family fell silent, tacitly accepting this outcome.
Just as Hyuga Hiashi was about to speak, the Third Hokage arrived outside the Hyuga Clan compound with his Anbu.
"Is this the Four Red Yang Formation? Could it be that there are four Hokage-level experts in the Hyuga Clan assisting Asana in setting up this Barrier?" the Third Hokage said with a shocked expression.
"No, no, Sandaime, you're mistaken. Asana doesn't need anyone's help to set up the Four Red Yang Formation now," Uchiha En, who had been secretly protecting Asana, suddenly appeared.
"En? Why are you here?"
"I'm protecting my girlfriend."
"Girlfriend? You mean Asana?" the Third Hokage asked, taken aback.
"Exactly, Sandaime, why are you here?" Uchiha En retorted.
"I received news from the Anbu that there was internal strife in the Hyuga Clan. Minato is patrolling the border and isn't in the Village, so as the former Hokage, I have a duty to ensure the Village's stability."
"I see! But unfortunately, Sandaime, I can't let you in today."
When the Third Hokage saw Uchiha En, he had already guessed what choice Uchiha En would make.
To be honest, after witnessing Uchiha En single-handedly fight the Nine-Tailed without a Jinchuriki during the Night of the Nine-Tails, the Third Hokage was certain he was no match for Uchiha En.
However, the Third Hokage didn't want to retreat just like that, because what happened in the Hyuga Clan could potentially affect the entire Village.
The Hyuga Clan is one of the top clans in the Village. The Hyuga Clan's Main and Branch Family system has been passed down for a thousand years, with the Branch Family constrained by the Main Family, and the Main Family constrained by the Village. This way, the Hyuga Clan's power could be fully utilized by the Village.
If something unexpected happened to the Hyuga Clan's Main and Branch Family system, would the Branch Family still be as obedient as before? Would they become a second Uchiha Clan?
Even if not, the collapse of the Hyuga Clan's Main and Branch Family system would inevitably cause a chain reaction.
Because other clans in the Village also had some inhumane systems in place.
If the Hyuga Clan's Branch Family succeeded in their rebellion, it would be hard to guarantee that other clans wouldn't follow suit, shaking the foundation of the Village.
Thinking of this, the Third Hokage took a deep breath and said, "En, the Hyuga Clan's system cannot be changed. This is very important for the stability of the Village. If you insist on stopping me, I will have to make a move."
Uchiha En smiled upon hearing this: "Alright! I also want to see the strength of the Sandaime, known as the strongest Hokage."
The Third Hokage no longer hesitated, forming hand signs and summoning Enma.
"Enma, transform into the Adamantine Staff!"
Enma glanced at Uchiha En, then transformed.
The Third Hokage gripped the Adamantine Staff and swung it down at Uchiha En.
Uchiha En didn't dodge or evade. A row of ethereal blue skeletons appeared behind him, and a skeletal arm directly grasped the descending Adamantine Staff.
"Is that all?" With that, Uchiha En manipulated Susanoo and flung the Third Hokage away.
The Third Hokage performed several consecutive flips in the air, barely steadying himself upon landing.
Leaving aside everything else, the Third Hokage's mastery of Ninjutsu was truly impressive.
The moment he landed, he formed hand signs, combining two A-rank Wind Release and Fire Release Ninjutsu to unleash a massive composite Ninjutsu.
The first stage of Susanoo simply couldn't withstand the Third Hokage's technique.
Uchiha En directly increased his power, activating Susanoo to a higher level.
As the third stage of Susanoo activated, Uchiha En manipulated Susanoo to swing its sword, cleaving the massive sea of fire in half.
Seeing this, the Third Hokage immediately extended the Adamantine Staff, intending to pierce through Susanoo with the power of his Summoned Beast.
This strike was capable of pushing the Nine-Tailed out of the Village; the Third Hokage was confident it could pierce through Susanoo.
Uchiha En naturally knew the power of the Third Hokage's push, but he still showed no intention of dodging in the face of this attack.
Uchiha En manipulated Susanoo to swing its nodachi directly at the Third Hokage's Adamantine Staff.
After a loud 'clang,' the Third Hokage was directly thrown back, and the Adamantine Staff was knocked from his hand, reverting to Enma.
"Hiruzen, are you alright!" Enma ran over, helped Hiruzen Sarutobi up, and asked.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his torn tiger's mouth and was at a loss for words.
"Sandaime, do you want to go again?" Uchiha En deactivated Susanoo and instantly appeared before the Third Hokage, asking.
Looking at Uchiha En, who hadn't even broken a sweat and was completely calm, the Third Hokage sighed deeply and said, "Alas! I didn't expect you, En, to have become this strong."
"Sandaime, the future of the Village belongs to us young people. You, an old man, should just enjoy your retirement at home," Uchiha En said with a smile.
The Third Hokage was silent for a moment, then led the Anbu away.
He knew that with Uchiha En there, he absolutely could not enter the Hyuga Clan compound.
Now, the Third Hokage only hoped that the other clans in the Village wouldn't do anything drastic after seeing the changes in the Hyuga Clan.
After sending off the Third Hokage, Uchiha En's figure vanished.
Returning to the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Hiashi sighed and said, "Asana, I have agreed to all your demands. This is the Caged Bird Seal technique."
With that, Hyuga Hiashi handed a scroll to Asana.
Asana nodded after reading the contents of the scroll and said, "Then, from today onwards, there will be no Main Family or Branch Family in the Hyuga Clan. All privileges of the Main Family will be abolished."
With that, Asana crooked her finger, and the Truth-Seeking Orb flew back into her hand.
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