At the same time, traveling through time, starting from subverting the war at the top

Chapter 143 Flying Birds
"Hiashi, what do you mean by this?"

"After hundreds of years of testing, the system of main family and branch family is the best way to protect our Hyuga clan. It is because of the existence of the Caged Bird Seal that we are able to prevent our Byakugan from falling into the hands of outsiders. Knowing that they cannot obtain the Byakugan, outsiders will not hunt down our Hyuga clan."

"As the clan leader, you not only led the way in violating clan rules by not carving the Caged Bird on Hanabi, but now you've even proposed to His Majesty to abolish the main family and branch family system. Are you trying to lead our Hyuga clan into a living hell?!"

Several clan elders surrounded Hyuga Hiashi and loudly rebuked him.

If Lin Mo hadn't been there, they might have even started a fight.

In the past, Hiashi Hyuga would have already bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

But this time, he held his head high, chest out, and back straight.

"Whether the main family's branch system is for the power you hold or to protect the Byakugan, you know the answer in your hearts!" Hyuga Hiashi mocked.

"Hiashi, don't forget who you are!"

"Having uttered such treasonous words, you are no longer worthy to continue as the head of the Hyuga clan."

The elders, enraged and humiliated, began to hurl insults.

Lin Mo sat in the main seat, munching on sunflower seeds while watching the grand spectacle of the Hyuga clan with great interest.

The Hidden Leaf Village, which constantly preaches the Will of Fire and uses it for propaganda, actually tolerates the existence of such dark activities within its own borders. Furthermore, it allows this clan to enjoy an incredibly high status within the village.

It should be understood that being a caged bird is no different from enslaving others.

No, it was even darker than simple slavery.

The caged bird not only confines the body but also destroys the mind; it imprints the ideology of every branch family member, making them unconditionally sacrifice for the main family.

As expected, the false Will of Fire burned itself to illuminate others.

The true Will of Fire burns others to illuminate oneself.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
Just as several clan elders were arguing with Hyuga Hiashi.

An old man with a dignified face was heavily tapping the ground with his cane.

Upon hearing the sound, the other clan elders and Hyuga Hiashi simultaneously fell silent.

The old man was the elder of the Hyuga clan, and it was he who made the decision to send Hyuga Hizashi to die in his place.

The Grand Elder coughed, glanced at the crowd, and said, "His Majesty is here. What kind of behavior is this! Don't make His Majesty laugh at you."

"Hiashi, the Caged Bird Clan did indeed sacrifice some members of the clan, but among them were not only your brother, but also my family and children. All of this was a necessary sacrifice, all for the sake of our Hyuga clan!"

In the past, Hiashi Hyuga would have wet himself if he had been reprimanded like that by the elder.

But now that he's already gone all out, he might as well just explode together with the other party.

“If the Caged Bird Seal is meant to protect our clan’s Byakugan bloodline limit from being leaked, and to stop outsiders from hunting our Hyuga clan, then everyone, regardless of whether they are from the main family or the branch family, should be marked with the Caged Bird Seal. In this way, the main family would not need to protect the branch family, and the Hyuga clan would be able to free up more manpower.”

"You have to understand that even with the current system of main family and branch family, the outside world still covets the white eyes. Moreover, because everyone now knows that the white eyes of the branch family are useless, the main family is in a more dangerous situation. No matter how well the branch family is protected, there will always be times when they are negligent."

Hiashi Hyuga met the elder's eyes directly, showing no sign of backing down. This was indeed as Hiashi Hyuga had said; if asked what the highest bounty was on the black market, the Byakugan of the Hyuga main clan would definitely be among them. Although the source of the bounty was unknown, everyone knew it must come from one of the four great ninja villages besides Konoha. A single Byakugan was worth at least ten million, and even then, it was extremely rare and highly sought after.

In the original story, Hinata carries out various missions outside. Although the team leader is only Kurenai, the Hyuga clan secretly sends people to protect her.

"Rizu, how dare you!" the Grand Elder shouted sternly.

Hiashi Hyuga ignored the Grand Elder and turned to Lin Mo, bowing respectfully and saying, "I leave everything to Your Majesty's decision."

Lin Mo spat out the grape skins from his mouth and said, "Hiashi's words make sense. How do you compare yourselves to the Uchiha clan? One Uchiha Itachi was able to slaughter the entire clan. Similarly, if a ninja with Kage-level strength were to attack your Hyuga clan, you wouldn't be able to stop him."

"In order to prevent the Byakugan from being leaked, your main family should also carve the Caged Bird."

Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, the elders present all changed their expressions drastically.

As the head of the main family, they are used to being high and mighty. To ask them to carve a caged bird would be more painful than killing them.

But when Lin Mo spoke, they dared not resist.

The consequence of resistance is death.

The First Elder stared intently at Hiashi Hyuga. He never imagined that Hiashi, as the clan leader, would act as a guide, leading Lin Mo, this god of death, to their Hyuga clan.

Doesn't this mean handing the life and death of the Hyuga clan over to Lin Mo?

The Grand Elder's expression changed several times. He knelt down before Lin Mo and said, "Now that our Great Yan Empire has Your Majesty's protection, what villain would dare to lay a hand on your people?"

“Your Majesty, I think Hiashi is right. The Caged Bird is a product of the old era. The reason why such a system existed back then was because the successive Hokage of Konoha could not protect us well, especially Hiruzen Sarutobi, who watched our clansmen die.”

"Now, under Your Majesty's wise leadership, this corrupt system should indeed be abolished."

While praising Lin Mo, this old guy knew that Lin Mo hated the Third Hokage, and he didn't forget to kick Hiruzen Sarutobi hard.

Then the other clan elders, as well as Hyuga Hiashi, also knelt down.

Lin Mo looked at Hiashi Hyuga with a playful smile and said, "Hiashi, didn't you just agree to carve the Caged Bird Seal for everyone?"

Hiashi Hyuga stiffened, just as he was about to steel himself and begin to explain.

"In that case, let's release all the caged birds," Lin Mo said, waving his hand dismissively.

This is the absolute confidence that comes with absolute power. Whether or not the Hyuga clan cultivates the Caged Bird Seal, as long as their clan exists, they cannot escape Lin Mo's control.

The caged bird that Lin Mo cast on them was invisible.

After hearing Lin Mo's words, Hyuga Hiashi and the others breathed a sigh of relief. Hiashi was really afraid that Lin Mo would put them all in the Caged Bird Seal.

In that case, he would probably truly become a sinner against the Hyuga clan.

"On behalf of the entire Hyuga clan, I thank Your Majesty for your grace!"

Hyuga and Hiashi knelt down to express their gratitude.

(End of this chapter)