Ninja World Live Stream: Was the Sixth Hokage really that powerful?

Neji stared at the line of text, finding it even more incomprehensible. He wasn't familiar with Naruto, only vaguely knowing that he was a loser and the son of the Fourth Hokage.

Why did he die protecting Naruto?

He breathed a slight sigh of relief; at least this ending was more acceptable to him than dying to protect Hinata, that good-for-nothing.

[21L Science Popularizer: The Caged Bird Seal system is linked to the branch family system. This cursed seal has two functions: one is to prevent the Byakugan from flowing out, and the other is to activate directly when a member of the branch family dies, destroying the Byakugan.]

[Science enthusiast: Another issue is that it limits the bird's field of vision when its white eyes are open. Everyone knows that when the white eyes are open, the bird's field of vision is 360 degrees without blind spots, but the presence of caged birds creates a visual blind spot for them.]

[22L: Waaaaah, Neji died because of that 1-degree blind spot! It's so hateful!]

[23L: Exactly, that once brilliant young man, sigh~]

[24L: Of the Konoha Twelve, one died during the Fourth Shinobi World War, and that was due to the Caged Bird Seal's blind spot. Who wouldn't sigh with regret after seeing that?]

Konoha Village.

The children, who were trained in different classes, gradually became aware of the harshness of being a caged bird as the forum provided them with information.

"Won't Neji be in danger once this weakness is exposed?" Ya scratched his head and said bluntly. Not only would his weakness be exposed to the enemy, but he would also die because of it in the future. This would be too tragic for Neji. Then he glanced at Hinata, whose expression had dimmed, and quickly shut his mouth. It seemed that he had said the wrong thing again.

Shino pushed up his glasses. "It's not just Neji; the members of the Hyuga branch family will also be in danger."

For ninjas, keeping information secret is of utmost importance.

Especially this kind of information about the weaknesses of bloodline limits and ninjutsu.

(Hashirama Senju: Oh, there's this restriction? I didn't know that.)

(Uchiha Madara: The Hyuga clan is indeed full of lunatics. No wonder they haven't produced a single strong person in all these years. I've never seen anyone actively weaken their own clan members.)

(Hyuga Hizashi: The Uchiha, who value strength above all else, could not possibly understand. Although I died without regret, sometimes I envied the Uchiha ninjas. We were both from the same family of ocular jutsu, but the difference between us was too great.)

"Father!" Neji's eyes widened suddenly as he stared intently at the familiar name on the screen. His pupils trembled slightly, and his nose felt hot.

Upon seeing the words "no regrets," he clenched his fist tightly. "Why...?" Why would he have no regrets?

(Uchiha Izuna: The Hyuga clan is really old-fashioned. The Uchiha clan has always valued strength, and ninjas also value strength. The main and branch families are disgusting.)

(Uchiha Tajima: Otherwise, how come the Hyuga clan has been suppressed by our Uchiha clan for so many years?)

"hateful!"

The elders of the Hyuga clan's main branch have started cursing again. With this latest appearance of the light screen, their Hyuga clan is about to become the talk of the ninja world.

They were even trampled into the ground by the Uchiha. How could the Hyuga clan, who have been calling themselves the number one clan in Konoha, possibly stand for this?

Unfortunately, they couldn't do anything about those few Uchiha members, and as for the light barrier, they were even more helpless.

He could only think darkly in his heart, "No matter how powerful the Uchiha clan is, they were wiped out, weren't they?"

He, Hyuga, is still alive!

[25L: I still don't understand after reading this for so long. So what exactly is the connection between the caged bird and the family division system?]

[26L: Are you stupid? Isn't it obvious? The main family is perfect from every angle, while the branch families have only one blind spot. Doesn't this limit the branch families' capabilities? This way, the main family's rule can be maintained!]

[27L Science Popularizer: That's right, there are actually very few members in the Hyuga main family. As mentioned before, those born earlier become members of the main family, and those born later become members of the branch family. The descendants of the branch family are also members of the branch family. Among the descendants of the main family, there is only one main family member, and the rest are all members of the branch family. In other words, there is only one main family member per generation, so you can imagine how rare they are.]

[28L: That really depends on being born into the right family.]

[29L: Holy crap, then I just don't understand. With so many people in the split family, didn't they ever think of rebelling? They could drown the main family with just a spit from each of them.]

[30L Science Popularizer: The main branch of the Hyuga clan is small, and not every generation has talented members. For example, Hinata, the current head of the Hyuga clan, has limited talent. The difficulty in promoting reforms is partly due to her incompetence. If she hadn't worked hard enough, she might not have become the head of the clan in the first place.]

Hinata's eyes dimmed further, filled with confusion and dejection.

Hiashi Hyuga sighed deeply, "As expected..."

He hesitated for a long time about the future position of the Hyuga clan leader, which is why he withstood the pressure from within the clan and delayed imprinting Hanabi with the Caged Bird Seal.

He was very worried about whether Hinata could live up to the position of clan leader.

If Hinata becomes the clan leader in the future, then Hanabi...

He felt a pang of sadness. Had he failed to protect Hizashi's son, and had Hanabi followed in Hizashi and Neji's footsteps?

Even the most talented people are ultimately confined by rules, like caged birds.

He looked up at the sky and felt a wave of weariness. What should Hyuga do in the future?

[Science Enthusiast: So the question is, how can such a small main family maintain its ruling position and keep all the family's resources firmly in its grasp? One reason is limiting the ability of branch families to operate; another is related to the characteristics of a caged bird.]

[Science enthusiast: Many people may not know that the Caged Bird Seal is not simply a protective spell; it can also be activated except upon death.]

[Science enthusiast: When a caged bird is activated, it directly affects the brain's nerves. If it's not careful, its brain can explode and it can kill it. You can imagine how painful that is.]

"Fuck!"

The ninjas gasped in alarm, their faces filled with fear.

Those who haven't witnessed the activation of the Caged Bird Seal can't comprehend the terror of this curse, but the phrase "your brain might explode if you're not careful" is just too apt.

(Jiraiya: Isn't this just like Sun Wukong's golden headband?) As a literary figure, he had read some famous works from the East.

[31L: No wonder! So it's easy to do what the Hyuga clan rule says: the main family member can be killed.]

[32L: That's right, as long as they don't obey, just activate the Caged Bird Seal. Holy crap, the more I hear, the scarier it gets. I'm sweating bullets. Thank goodness I wasn't born into the Hyuga clan.]

[33L: This means that the lives of the branch family members are constantly in the hands of the main family. If it were me, I probably wouldn't be able to sleep at night.]

[34L: That's why people say those who split up their families have no dignity. If they encounter an enlightened and tolerant main family, they're fine, but if they encounter an unreasonable one, their lives are in danger.]

[35L: I don't understand, why not develop a cursed seal that only protects the Byakugan and has no side effects?]

[36L Science Popularizer: So, guess why the Caged Bird Seal, such an inhumane cursed seal, has persisted in the Hyuga clan for over a thousand years? It's because it's closely related to the Hyuga clan's main and branch family system. As long as this system doesn't collapse, the Caged Bird Seal will never disappear.]

[Science enthusiast: The ability to activate the Caged Bird Seal is solely controlled by the main family. Through this, the main family maintains tight control over each generation of branch families. Under this distorted system, the fate of the branch families is undeniably tragic.]

Chapter 68 Tobirama Senju: I speak for the Uchiha clan, the clan of love!

Yes, isn't it miserable to have your life constantly in someone else's hands?

Those ninjas who have read the Sky Curtain's explanation no longer envy the Hyuga clan's Byakugan; on the contrary, they are glad they weren't born into the Hyuga clan.

[37L Science Popularizer: The reasons why the Caged Bird Seal is so criticized can be summarized in two points. First, it deprives the branch family of their autonomy over their fate, with their lives completely controlled by the main family. Second, it artificially creates weaknesses for the branch family, limiting their abilities.]

[OP: Thanks to the science communicator!]

[38L: Then I really don't understand. Logically speaking, after the Fourth Shinobi World War, the ninjas' minds should have been liberated, and many of the old-timers from various clans should have been willing to accept new things after the war. Otherwise, the reforms in recent years wouldn't have progressed so smoothly. So why are there still so many die-hards in the Hyuga clan?]

Four wars...

Everyone is wondering, what exactly is going on with this fourth war?

When forum users mentioned the Fourth Shinobi World War, some expressed fear, some didn't want to recall it, but others spoke with a heavy tone of gratitude.

How does a war liberate minds?

Hashirama of the Pure Land was somewhat bewildered. Could war possibly be a good thing?

[39L: I was wondering the same thing.]

[OP: Please, someone explain this to me!]

[40L: Ah, I think the science popularizer has already explained it very clearly. Ultimately, it's because the Caged Bird Seal can maintain the Hyuga clan's main and branch family system.]

[41L Science Popularizer: Yes, also because the Caged Bird Seal effectively prevents the Byakugan from leaking out. If it weren't for the Caged Bird Seal, each of the five great ninja villages would probably have a Hyuga clan by now.]

[42L: Rolling your eyes is just so useful!]

[43L: I know a little about that too. White eye transplants don't have any side effects!]

[44L: Holy crap! A free scout ward with no side effects? I want one now!]

Hiashi Hyuga's forehead twitched. This curtain of heaven was truly ruthless, completely revealing the information about the Byakugan.

How abominable.

They'll probably have an even harder time after the Hyuga clan's downfall.

[45L: Everyone wants the Sharingan, but the side effects of transplanting it are huge. It's easy to get attacked by Yin energy and die. The Byakugan is different; it has no side effects. I'd want it too!]

[46L: Ah, are there side effects to transplanting Sharingan...? What about the Sixth Hokage?]

[47L: I heard that the Sixth Hokage used to lie in bed for at least a week after every mission, probably because of the Sharingan.]

“That’s right, that’s right!” Naruto nodded calmly.

Back in the Land of Waves, when Kakashi fought Zabuza, he watched with wide eyes and began to admire Kakashi. But as soon as it ended, Kakashi was lying on the floor.

"Sigh, the Sharingan is really useless."

"Huh? What did you say?! Say it again?!" Naruto was caught red-handed by Sasuke while he was grumbling unintentionally.

"No, it's nothing!"

"Suffer to death!"

"Ah...ah! Help!"

[48L: The Sharingan was like a small hole in the Sixth Hokage's body, causing his chakra to constantly leak out.]

[49L: A drafty little cotton-padded jacket.]

[50L: Hahahaha, are you trying to make me laugh to death?!]

[51L: Kakashi Hatake, the 50/50 player.]

[52L: Kakashi with the Sharingan, a viral sensation in the ninja world.]

[53L: Uchiha Kakashi]

[54L: Hahahaha, you guys are making fun of the Sixth Hokage again! Watch out, your accounts might get banned!]

[55L: Hahaha, the Sixth Boss won't get involved in these things.]

Kakashi: "..." What does "internet celebrity" mean? What the heck is "50/50"? Uchiha Kakashi? Don't spread rumors!

(Sakumo Hatake: Kakashi, are you going to marry into the Uchiha clan? No, wait, wasn't the Uchiha clan wiped out? Could it be that you...)

For a fleeting moment, the old father recalled the teacher-student relationship that Jiraiya had explained to him.

His gentle expression vanished instantly.

No! He won't allow it!