At dismissal time, the lower-grade children led by Konohamaru were the first to run out.
Previously, these children would have been somewhat wary of Makoto, somewhat like how many children faced Madara when Konoha was first established.
However, at this moment, each of them looked fanatical.
After all, they had already learned from Iruka that under Makoto's reforms, Konoha would implement a new law... once they became Jonin, they could learn the high-level Ninjutsu sealed within the Scroll of Seals.
Just thinking about it... one hand doing Flying Thunder God, the other doing Great Fire Annihilation, walking with the Eight Gates, followed by a bunch of Shadow Clones... these little squirts felt extremely excited.
Yeah, much like when Makoto was a kid in his previous life. Elementary school students, when asked about their dreams, would all say they wanted to be pilots or scientists.
But once they entered middle school and saw their test scores of 20 out of 100, they would know that working in a factory was their true destination.
A bunch of brats surrounded Makoto, noisily expressing their gratitude and admiration.
"Leader! I will definitely become a Jonin!"
"I want to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique!"
"I want to learn the Second Hokage-sama's Water Release!"
"I want to marry five wives!"
"That doesn't sound like Ninjutsu."
"I'm learning from Leader!"
Makoto, annoyed by the noise, nodded perfunctorily and was about to leave.
Just then, Hanabi in the crowd suddenly spoke.
"Leader, my father would like to invite you to dinner."
This surprised Makoto.
'Hyuga Hiashi?'
When Hancock, Yamato, Hiyori, and the others came out of the school, Makoto directly handed them the Scroll of Seals.
"You all go back and look through it slowly. Wait for me to return."
Konohamaru and the others didn't object to Makoto handing the Scroll of Seals to them.
Even though they also knew that these big sisters were still students at the Ninja Academy like them, they didn't doubt for a second that Hancock and the others possessed Jonin-level strength.
After all, in practical classes, these big sisters had demonstrated their power.
Konohamaru had no doubt that even his Jonin uncle, Asuma would get the crap beaten out of him by these big sisters.
But even so, Konohamaru still pointed at the new players like Mai, Marin, and said: "Aniki, they shouldn't be qualified to learn, right?"
During this time, Konohamaru had observed many of these players closely, after all, quite a few of them could be considered his 'big sisters-in-law'.
Konohamaru felt it necessary to clearly remember who was who.
He also felt he needed to remind Makoto that these people in the harem must understand their proper hierarchy.
They weren't even big sisters-in-law yet, how could they be qualified to see the Scroll of Seals?
Mai and the others pointed at by Konohamaru felt a bit awkward. Mai's face flushed slightly, Marin shrank her neck, and the other new players also lowered their heads, not daring to look at Makoto.
"Don't worry, they can't see it."
Makoto tapped the back of Konohamaru's head.
Konohamaru said 'oh', rubbed his head, and didn't press further.
Hearing this, Mai, Momoi, and the others showed disappointment on their faces, more or less.
Although they were first-time players transported to another world, the slowest in terms of growth, currently unable to even gather Chakra, let alone learn the Jutsu in the Scroll of Seals, which were mostly A-rank and above…
Seeing Makoto exclude them so readily still hurt, more or less.
Subsequently, Makoto and Hanabi arrived at the entrance of the Hyuga Clan's compound.
Hiashi, who had been waiting respectfully for some time, led the main family's members in a bow.
"Leader, welcome. We are honored by your presence."
Seeing Hiashi, Makoto couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"Pfft!"
Seeing this, everyone was bewildered.
"Leader, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just suddenly remembered something happy."
Makoto waved his hand, indicating it was nothing.
Mainly, seeing Hiashi reminded him of how in the original work, this guy would appear with the line 'The Hyuga are the strongest in Konoha', and then be kneeling in the next scene.
Damn, the contrast was too strong.
Makoto endured glances all the way to the main hall of the main family's residence.
The meal was already prepared.
Hiashi walked to the head seat, extending his hand towards the other arranged main seat, indicating for Makoto to sit.
"Leader, please."
After everyone was seated, Hiashi constantly toasted Makoto and flattered him.
Hearing this series of compliments, Makoto suddenly understood why those damn leaders in his previous life enjoyed team building so much.
After a few rounds of drinks, Makoto put down his chopsticks and said he would leave if there was nothing else.
Even though Hiashi's flattery was quite pleasant, it still couldn't compare to having so many beautiful women at home.
Makoto knew that Hiashi's sudden invitation meant he definitely wanted to ask for something.
But if he didn't say it himself, Makoto couldn't be bothered to ask.
"Well, let's call it a day. I'll be going."
Makoto stood up, preparing to leave.
"Leader, please wait!"
Hiashi really panicked, then quickly walked before Makoto and bowed deeply.
"I have a favor to ask."
Makoto raised an eyebrow. "Speak."
Hiashi straightened up and first expressed his gratitude for Makoto teaching Hanabi Haki.
"Hanabi is a child of decent talent. To receive Leader's guidance is her fortune."
"May I ask Leader, would it be possible to allow Hanabi to teach Haki to other members of the Hyuga Clan in the future?"
After witnessing this special 'physical Ninjutsu' called Haki, Hiashi discovered that this system was an excellent fit for the Taijutsu-specialized Hyuga Clan.
Gentle Fist combined with Haki can be said to be a match made in heaven.
He felt that if everyone in the Hyuga Clan could learn it, their clan's strength would surely reach new heights.
After all, Hiashi himself knew that the reason he dared to proclaim 'The Hyuga are the strongest in Konoha' was simply because Senju Clan and Uchiha Clan are no longer exist.
After the glorious reign of two generations of Senju Hokage, the Senju Clan ultimately abandoned their surname under Tobirama's policies and actively assimilated into the village.
And the Uchiha had now become... like that.
This allowed the Hyuga Clan to become Konoha's strongest clan.
But in reality, the Hyuga Clan couldn't live up to that title.
Setting aside other things, could your Byakugan evolve into the Mangekyo and manifest a giant humanoid form like the Sharingan?
Therefore, after seeing Haki, Hiashi was very tempted.
But not daring to presume to let his young daughter teach it to other Hyuga Clan's members on his own authority, he had invited Makoto to ask his opinion.
Makoto had no problem with this.
"Up to you."
His answer was straightforward.
The Hyuga Clan was relatively trustworthy, at least much more reliable than those psychopathic Uchiha.
Seeing Makoto agree, Hiashi was immensely overjoyed.
"Thank you very much, Leader! I have one more matter—"
He took a deep breath, his voice becoming even more respectful.
"I am willing to offer my second daughter, Hanabi, as a wife to Leader to show my loyalty."
Hanabi's little face abruptly turned red.
She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting together, her pale big eyes staring at her own toes, her eyelashes fluttering slightly.
Makoto was completely bewildered.
'Do you think I'm a lolicon?'
He looked at Hanabi... eight years old, about the same age as Kokoro and Nayuta.
But Hiashi's expression seemed to ask: 'Aren't you?'
After all, every time Makoto appeared in public, he was often followed by Nayuta and Kokoro, two little munchkins almost the same age as Hanabi.
Hiashi had always thought Makoto preferred that type, so he considered offering his younger daughter as well.
And just then, Hinata, who had been silent since Makoto entered the room, suddenly spoke out somewhat agitatedly: "No... no way!"
Everyone, including Makoto, looked at her in slight surprise.
'Wait, your dad is sending his daughter off, what's it to you?'