He was in Konoha, exuding an aura of dominance.

Although Isogen's concern was domineering, it was precisely this domineering concern that made her feel very at ease.

Finally, the two stopped briefly on a park bench.

While taking small bites of the sweet dorayaki, Hinata Mizuki's attention was completely focused on Isogen Yuuka, who was sitting next to her and smiling very happily.

Her chest heaved, and finally she made up her mind, unfolded the paper, and the pen tip scratched against the paper.

As Wu Zixian was happily tallying up his day's harvest, a piece of paper with writing on it was suddenly handed to him.

Thank you for taking me out; I had so much fun today!

If, in the future, you ever need my help again, like what happened today.

Please take me with you, please! Thank you so much!

Isogen scratched his head, looking at the words on the paper that clearly showed a long period of inner struggle, and then at Hinata Mizuki, whose head was lowered and whose expression could not be seen.

Three unseen question marks popped up from above.

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Chapter 4 The Hyuga Clan

Scratching his head, puzzled, confused.

I feel like something's wrong.

As I watched Hyuga Mizuki disappear into the Hyuga clan's territory, Igogen thought to himself.

However, he quickly put that aside and turned his attention to another important matter.

[Fifty Strings and Remaining Songs]

[Yin attribute: 14]

[Yang attribute: 16]

Skills Mastered: Shadow Clone Technique, Substitution Technique, Transformation Technique, Leaf Village Fluid Technique, Basic Pharmacology, Basic Drug Preparation

Through his tireless efforts, the Yin-Yang attribute finally increased by one digit.

It may seem like a small amount, but its Yin-Yang attributes are different from others. Every improvement in spirit and body is accompanied by countless drops of sweat and effort, often without any reward.

After all, the world is unfair. Some people are talented and can become stronger over time, while others spend their whole lives struggling and finally achieve something, but due to age limitations, they can only watch their hard-earned results gradually decline.

Qi and blood deficiency leads to lethargy.

But these principles of prosperity and decline that apply to ordinary people are useless to him!

As a despicable outsider, his status becomes constant with each level he gains, making each level up crucial for him.

However, there are conditions for obtaining attribute points, and he can't just randomly pick a ninja on the street.

He might dare to do it if it were a well-known strongman with a good temper who appeared in the story, but Konoha is so big that the ninja rankings are in the five digits. Who knows how many of them have fiery tempers?

The ninja's ninja ninja is the ninja who endures.

However, living in a high-pressure environment of killing and being killed year after year, ninjas are human, and it is impossible for them not to experience the mental stress that comes with it.

Even though this is Konoha Village, it is, in some ways, the most peaceful, safest, and most tranquil place in the entire Naruto world.

Otherwise, if Konoha were really that good, why would there be ninjas who defected?

Being able to raise his attributes to their current state so soon after receiving the 'Gifts from Hometown' is already a well-deserved result after countless hours of hard work and sweat.

'Five times in total, the first two were the most effective, with the effect gradually decreasing afterward. Is this because of the bloodline limit ninja?'

Fifty strings pondered silently in his heart.

He dared not speak of such an important matter, for who knows what strange and unusual ninjutsu Konoha might possess.

Based on the tests conducted on Hyuga Mizuki, it is boldly speculated that the number of times a bloodline ninja receives the caress of the Will of Conqueror is approximately five. There may be fluctuations, but it should remain within this range.

are you happy?

of course.

This means that his future growth rate could be several levels higher than initially estimated.

But I wasn't that happy.

The ninja academy has few bloodline ninjas and secret technique clan ninjas, but not too few either. This is because the ninja academy has ninjas of almost every age group from the various bloodline and secret technique clans that were recruited when Konoha was founded.

Most of them just do their own thing.

At that time, he was just a nobody in the ninja academy. His panel had just awakened, and his Will of Domination was not yet mature enough to let them bask in the brilliance of the Will of Domination.

In fact, even now he is not confident in facing those talented clan scions head-on. After all, this is not the era of Naruto, the chosen one. At this stage, he does not know most of the people in the Ninja Academy. Otherwise, he would not have painstakingly studied pharmacology.

Fortunately, even among the family members, only a few possess exceptional talent.

Fortunately, fate is fair.

His lonely background gave him an unparalleled will, and all the skills he possesses now are the result of his hard work and sweat!

Thanks to his powerful laxatives, which even the Uchiha Police Department purchased, he had a certain reputation at the Ninja Academy.

We didn't have the means before, but things have improved now.

Having made up his mind, Isogen smirked, turned his head, and the huge Hokage Rock carved on the towering cliff came into view. Looking into his eyes, it was as if he were looking across time at a cheerful and sunny little boy who had grown up under the Konoha sun.

Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The fifty strings stand in solemn reverence.

He saw it; it was the tenderness and expectations that a senior had for a junior. In order not to let down those expectations, he made a decision.

'The Will of Fire? It disappeared 20,000 years ago.'

Hinata.

Hinata Mizuki's previous relaxation vanished, and she walked timidly down the somewhat empty corridor.

Soon after, she stopped in front of an open doorway.

"..."

"Come in." An aged and dignified voice came from the house, which resembled the gaping maw of an abyss.

Hyuga Mizuki trembled at first, her heart pounding, but she still stepped inside.

The room was simply furnished, its rustic style revealing the profound weight of the Hyuga clan's ancient heritage.

Besides Hyuga Mizuki, there was only one dignified old man kneeling before the table, dressed in clothes embroidered with the Hyuga clan crest.

Hinata Mizuki stepped forward timidly, her lips trembling as she swiftly typed: "Grandpa."

"Hmm." Hinata Arashi nodded slightly, his eyes in the dim light falling on Hinata Mizuki's shrugging shoulders.

"You came home a little later than usual today."

[A private Marseille!]

A one-stop service for bowing and apologizing.

A hint of helplessness flashed in Hinata Arashi's eyes.

"Alright, go do your own thing, and remember not to fall behind in your studies."

After Hinata Mizuki left, a figure emerged from the darkness, knelt on one knee, and calmly recounted everything that had happened during the day.

Hinata Arashi remained unmoved when he heard that Hinata Mizuki was being bullied. He took it all in stride when he heard that someone had stepped in to help Hinata Mizuki. But when he heard that person's cowardice... and was encouraged by Hinata Mizuki to actually take action, Hinata Arashi finally made a move.

"She really did it?"

His eyes held a mixture of surprise, a hint of delight, and excitement.

"To be precise, Miss Mizuki only pushed me with a gentle fist technique."

"That's enough."

If Hinata Mizuki were still here, she would be surprised to find that her usually serious grandfather had a relaxed and happy expression.

Although not many, there are some.

Hinata Arashi's originally calm mood was gradually filled with joy.

He knew his granddaughter's personality best. Because of her congenital defect, inferiority and timidity were almost the underlying traits of his only granddaughter, Hinata Mizuki.

He had tried countless times to correct it, but the helplessness caused by his congenital defect was evident in every aspect of his life.

The most direct example is the crucial friendships formed during childhood.

Children's world is not simple.

The situation of Hyuga Mizuki is undoubtedly at the very bottom of the social hierarchy.

Even if she has Hyuga Arashi behind her, the elders of the Hyuga clan cannot change that. They can't keep a child from leaving the house from birth, can they?

Moreover, even so, given the situation of the Hyuga clan, there must be many branch families secretly eyeing the potential rival of a special case like Hyuga Mizuki, a girl with low self-esteem and a lack of confidence.

If we can't afford to mess with a fully developed main family member, how can we not afford to mess with this cowardly one who can't even speak properly?

In addition, the child lost both parents at a young age and was only cared for by his grandfather. However, while grandparents may be very close to their grandchildren, there are many things that he simply cannot handle, and the child is also insecure and sensitive.

So the more you try to take care of them, the more deadlocked it becomes, a one-track mind blocking both ends.

"Has the child's identity been verified?"

"He is a child from an orphanage who moved out a month ago to live alone. According to the information we have gathered, he has had several exchanges with Uchiha Fugaku from the police department. He used to be just an ordinary student, but recently he has become quite well-known at the Ninja Academy."

"Orphanage..."

Hinata Arashi's eyes were gleaming.

The dark significance of the orphanage is known to all the ninja clans, and in principle, they should avoid interacting with it to prevent attracting the dark attention of Konoha.

But then again.

The Hyuga clan's Caged Bird Seal is no secret among the upper echelons. Allowing the branch family to join, given that the main family would never join the darkness, is less about persecuting the Hyuga clan and more about disgusting them, ultimately disgusting themselves.

"Give that child some money under the guise of sponsorship, not too much at first, and don't reveal your identity. You can handle the rest."