Madara, let's change the world together!

Because once a child of the main family reaches the age of three, any child of the same generation as the child of the main family who is considered to be a member of the branch family will be marked with the Caged Bird Seal, which is a symbol of the member's identity as a member of the branch family.

As a member of a branch family, one must protect the members of the main family.

As a member of a branch family, one must obey the orders of the main family.

As a member of a divided family, you must never have any thoughts of resistance!

If violated, this curse, powerful enough to damage brain cells, will cause you unbearable pain.

Hyuga Hizashi sighed.

He didn't feel too bad when he was assigned to a different family, because he believed that his older brother would still treat him as a brother.

But

Hyuga Hizashi's eyes revealed helplessness.

When their power and status were worlds apart, when he routinely protected and served his brother in a humble manner, and when his brother officially took over as clan leader...

changed.

Their relationship has changed.

Hiashi Hyuga is no longer the older brother who would complain to him about how troublesome studying the clan rules was, and even make plans to sneak out to play together.

Instead, he became the head of the Hyuga family who would remind him to fulfill his responsibilities as a member of the branch family.

After experiencing the obvious difference, Hyuga Hizashi couldn't accept it for a while, so he secretly mailed a letter to Kiyoi Gen.

He could leave the clan's territory at will, so he only needed to find the merchant guild's postman.

Although the way of sending letters was somewhat outdated, Hyuga Hizashi really enjoyed seeing Kiyoi Gen's handwriting, which was both gentle and firm.

He felt that reading Kiyoi Gen's letters was like having a conversation with a wise man.

When he received a reply to his letter asking why his brother had changed his mind, he read it eagerly.

It doesn't analyze anything; instead, it uses a series of stories about two brothers to illustrate the psychological changes that occur when their power and status undergo a dramatic shift.

The reason the two brothers are no longer close may be because the older brother is simply adhering to the rules, or because power has corrupted his heart, or because his sense of superiority has finally been unleashed.

Mr. Yuan did not give him an answer, but instead told him about various possibilities through stories, letting him make his own judgment.

Hyuga Hizashi indicated that he had understood.

Now that his brother's identity has changed, he shouldn't keep his troubles to himself.

Unable to change the status quo, he could only accept reality, and keeping his distance was the best option.

The rest is about finding happiness within one's own capabilities.

For example, telling stories to my son every day.

He wanted Neji to have the insightful perspective on the world that Genji possessed.

That way, even as a member of the branch family, Neji could live a happy life.

Neji.

Hizashi Hyuga placed his hand on his son's head.

"You must always learn to love yourself."

Even if you truly realize the tragedy of separating from your family, don't hate yourself.

"Ok!"

Neji smiled like a child.

However, Hyuga Hizashi thought that this incident had nothing to do with him.

But sometimes, disaster will strike you regardless of your own will.

"Hiruzen! How could you be so weak!"

Inside the Hokage's office, Danzo Shimura and Hiruzen Sarutobi started arguing.

"Our Konoha is the strongest ninja village. So what if the Hidden Cloud Village wants to start a war?"

"kill!"

"Kill all the enemies! Kill them until they dare not fool Konoha anymore!"

After several days of intense discussion, the Cloud Village presented a condition.

They demanded the body of the murderer, Hiashi Hyuga, or they would start a war.

When Hiashi Hyuga learned that the Cloud Village had stationed more than four thousand ninjas on the border, he knew that things were not simple.

"Danzo! Do you think Konoha can withstand a protracted war right now?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was also somewhat angry.

"More than three thousand people! This is the only Chunin and Jonin left in our entire Konoha, including three hundred Hokage and members of the Root Anbu!"

"Our Konoha can no longer afford a full-scale war!"

"If war breaks out again, it's hard to guarantee that Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kirigakure, which hasn't lost much strength, will join the battle in the chaos."

"Are we going to force a large number of children to graduate from school early and use them as cannon fodder to guard the logistics by then?!"

"Then call upon all the hidden forces of the ninja clans!"

Shimura Danzo's tone was sharp.

"The Uchiha clan alone is enough to keep the Hidden Mist Village at bay. Among them, Fugaku Uchiha, Mikoto Uchiha, Shisui Uchiha, and Obito Uchiha are all extremely powerful. Let them go to the front lines to wear down the enemy."

“There are other ninja clans!”

"There are definitely a lot of unregistered ninjas from the big clans like Hyuga, Yamanaka, Nara, Akimichi, Inuzuka, and Aburame. Bring them all along."

"And with the ninjas from the Sarutobi and Shimura clans combined, how could they possibly be no match for the other ninja villages?!"

"enough!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was already somewhat displeased.

"Danzo, the moment of life and death for Konoha has not yet arrived. Do you think they are willing to send the hopes of their entire clan to the battlefield?"

"If you are confident that you can completely control the Tailed Beast and make Kurama use the Tailed Beast Ball to defeat the Cloud Village's army, then I will agree to go to war!"

"whispering sound!"

Danzo Shimura was speechless.

That seal was far too complex, sealing the Nine-Tails so tightly that its power could not be utilized at all.

The Root's sealing team is still helpless in perfecting the sealing technique. At present, Kagami is just a bloodstained ninja who has barely entered the threshold of Jonin and possesses Wood Release.

"Hiruzen! You'll regret this!"

Seeing that he couldn't change Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura could only leave the office dejectedly.

Seeing Danzo leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi also sighed.

Does he really intend to sacrifice the Hyuga clan?

However, if sacrificing the life of a member of the branch family can prevent war from breaking out and buy Konoha time to develop, then it is worth it!

Hopefully, the Hyuga side can successfully persuade Hyuga Hizashi.

"What? You want me to sacrifice myself for Konoha in place of my brother?"

In the dim candlelight, the elders of the Hyuga clan's main branch kept trying to persuade Hyuga Hizashi to accept his fate with righteous indignation.

Accepting a division of the family requires protecting the main family and sacrificing one's own fate.

Chapter 265: Fate That Can Be Changed

"Hijiri, this is the fate of those who branch out of the family."

The elders of the clan tried their best to persuade Hyuga Hizashi in a calm tone.

Of course, if the time really comes, he will not hesitate to use the caged bird to force the other party.

But not yet.

That's a last resort.

Surprisingly, Hyuga Hizashi didn't feel particularly upset.

He had been mentally prepared when the elders of the Zong family summoned him to this place alone.

He was surprised to hear the decision, but it wasn't unacceptable.

But he hates the idea of ​​fate.

Those who branch out of the family must protect the main family and sacrifice themselves for it.

Only those who have separated from the family truly understand how powerless and indignant this rule makes them.

He also strongly disliked being forced to make a decision based on such reasons.

"What does your brother think?"

The clan elder frowned slightly. In his view, the moment Hiashi Higashi became the clan head, even though they were brothers, they should have a sense of hierarchy and Hiashi should address him as the clan head.

Normally he would punish Hyuga Hizashi, but now he is still needed.

"This matter has not yet been told to Riji."

"He must still be thinking about saving the village with his own life."

The elder of the Zong family sighed.

"In order to preserve the Hyuga bloodline and protect the main family, Hizashi, I have no choice but to sacrifice you."

Hyuga Hizashi frowned.

He hated that phrase.

However, if it's for my brother...

"I understand."