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"The existence of the main family and branch family system is to ensure the safe inheritance of bloodlines, not to enslave the clansmen. You have misunderstood."

An elder stepped forward to explain.

however……

Who would believe these words?

Seeing the indifferent, cold gazes around him, he couldn't help but feel a little timid after he finished speaking, and immediately took a few steps back.

"Born into a branch family, no matter how talented you are, you are still a caged bird's slave. No matter how powerful you are, you can't access the true secrets of the Byakugan. You have to figure it out on your own, and you even have to face great risks."

"Furthermore, Elder, why aren't you a member of the branch family? Is it because you are more powerful, or because your bloodline is more noble than ours?"

Hinata Yuuki's question left many elders speechless.

Bloodline...

They all share the same bloodline; setting aside the distinction between the main family and branch families, there is no distinction of nobility.

"Let's go to the meeting room first. We're all from the Hyuga clan, so let's sit down and talk things over. Don't get so worked up."

After pondering for a while, Shinza Hyuga gradually began to understand.

Neither Yuki nor Yohei went too far, clearly their goal wasn't really to free the caged bird—they knew very well that the caged bird was impossible to free.

Therefore, the motives of these two people are worth considering.

of course……

He said these words not only to the members of the branch family, but also to the elders of the main family.

No one knows these people better than him.

Stubborn and self-righteous.

"Thank you, clan chief."

Not everyone could attend the meeting room, so the branch family selected some representatives to enter the meeting room with the main family members.

Everyone was determined to die, and therefore had no fear.

Upon entering the conference room, the elders' expressions changed drastically: "It is wartime now, and you are doing this without any regard for the overall situation. You are utterly foolish and have been completely manipulated by the brats of the Kurama family."

"Elder! I told everyone not to get angry. Let's put aside our so-called clan status and sit down to talk as equals."

Hyuga Shinsa's tone was icy: "Or is it that my word as the clan leader is no longer valid?"

"But……"

“Say one more word and I will strip you of your elder position.”

Shinji Hyuga said coldly.

Hyuga Yuki and Yohei both revealed a cold smile. These cowards who bully the weak and fear the strong have utterly disgraced their ancestors and the main family.

It is these bad apples that have led the main family and the branch families to this state.

"I've read the comics, so I know what's going on. I'll just get straight to the point: what do you want?"

Hinata Shinza was unusually tough, his attitude completely different from usual—at such a critical moment, playing the balancing act or using tricks would only get him trapped.

"The significance of the main family lies in supervision and inheritance, so why use bloodline as the qualification for inheritance?"

Hinata Yuki was kneeling.

"This is a rule passed down from our ancestors, with seniority and hierarchy, and orderly succession, so that the change of power will not involve bloodshed or sacrifice."

Hinata Shinza replied.

"In other words, regardless of talent or ability, as long as one is born early, one can become a clan leader or elder, sit in a high position, and enjoy various privileges, while the children of the branch family, no matter how talented, can only sit at the bottom and be enslaved."

The words caused an uproar in the room.

Some elders were furious and wanted to stand up and fight them, but Hyuga Shinza's warning was still fresh in their minds, so they didn't dare to make a move.

The old man tapped the table with his finger and said slowly, "Youxi, don't condemn them all. Some elders have indeed made a lot of efforts for the prosperity of the family."

While seemingly speaking on behalf of the elders, the word "some" is the most crucial element.

Who are "some"?

Think about it yourself.

“Very well, I understand what you mean. Regardless of whether there is Kurama Akabane and his manga, these things will happen sooner or later, it’s just earlier. So let’s resolve it all at once.”

Hyuga Shinza said indifferently, "What you're dissatisfied with is the elder system, so let's be straightforward. Apart from the position of clan leader, the elder positions will be determined by ability, with the capable rising and the weak falling. How about that?"

"can."

The old man who had separated from his family nodded slightly.

"As for the succession of the clan leader, this cannot be changed, otherwise our clan will be thrown into chaos."

Hinata Shinza said.

The other elders were somewhat afraid, but not overly worried. After all, compared to the branch families, the main family had an advantage.

The Byakugan of the branch family is flawed, and they haven't mastered the most core secret technique.

however……

“Clan head, there’s really no need for all this trouble. Since there can only be one heir to the main family, everyone else should be caged birds, so there won’t be a main family or branch family, just the head of the Hyuga clan.”

Hinata Yuuki sneered.

"Chieftain, this, this!"

The elders were astonished.

Apart from the clan leader, are all the others caged birds?

The elder and his lineage will all suffer the same fate as everyone else.

These elders are all descendants of the original bloodline clans!

"Patriarch, no! The main family and branch families are the wisdom passed down in our family for thousands of years. We cannot throw them away."

The Grand Elder was frightened.

They were the ones who put caged birds in the family during the division of property; no one knew the horror of caged birds better than them.

No, absolutely not!

"Why not? Am I wrong? Elder, as you said before, we must consider the bigger picture!"

Hinata Yuuki said with a smile.

All the branch family members outside were his bargaining chips, and the family members fighting on the battlefield were even more so.

At this moment, the families, who had finally managed to unite as one, were determined to secure the greatest possible benefit.

"Haha, Yuuki is right. From now on, there's no need for separate families or main families. We're all members of the Hyuga clan, so why be so different? Wouldn't it be better to protect the clan leader together?"

The old man laughed loudly.

The fact that he can still laugh so happily at his advanced age is largely thanks to Hinata Yuuki's words.

Hit the nail on the head!

Hinata Shinza remained silent for a long time.

Since there's no way to get rid of the caged bird, let's just turn everyone except the clan leader who isn't a caged bird into one.

If the clan leader is not a caged bird, then there is naturally no distinction between the main family and the branch family.

Who the elder is is, of course, unimportant.

Since everyone is like a caged bird, no one is more noble than anyone else, so of course the capable rise and the weak fall.

However, the problem is, with so many people in the family, what happens when the clan leader is sidelined?

Hinata Shin's left fingers are clasped together as he weighs the pros and cons in his mind.

A very, very long time passed...

He opened his eyes and said, "Okay, we'll do it your way."

"No, no! Zhen Zuo, you're confused. You're trying to undermine the foundation of the family..."

The Grand Elder has gone mad and started talking nonsense.

A bird that has been put in a cage?

Absolutely not!

He stood up, but before he could release his chakra, a figure appeared behind him.

With a single palm strike, blood spurted out like a pillar.

The Grand Elder is dead. He was already old, and when Zhen Zuo's Gentle Fist struck his heart meridian, there was no way he could have survived.

"I will personally apply the Caged Bird Technique to all elders and their lineages. Anyone who objects can stand up."

Shinji Hyuga closed his eyes.

No one dared to object, because those who objected were already dead.

It's cruel, but it's the best solution.

At this moment, he felt inexplicably complicated and didn't know how to express himself—especially towards the Third Generation and Kurama Akabane.

Was this also part of your plan?

If all the birds are caged, will the Hyuga clan weaken?

not necessarily.

To ensure that the Byakugan's secrets remain hidden, the main family rarely goes to the front lines; most of the time, it is the branch families who risk their lives.

From the village's perspective, the Hyuga clan has not declined.

however……

The Byakugan of the branch family has flaws, and the overall strength of the Hyuga clan has indeed declined.

“Sandai, Kurama Akabane, you have won.”

He sighed inwardly.

Then, he stood up and said, "Tell everyone that from today onwards, everyone except the clan leader and the heir will be caged. As a result, the secret techniques that were previously only possessed by the main family will be unlocked, and all clan members will be able to learn all the family's secret techniques."

"Yes!"

Unlike the elders, who looked ashen-faced, Hinata Yuuki was relaxed and quite satisfied with the result.

With the restrictions lifted by the secret technique, all elders were dragged into the mess and subjected to the same Caged Bird Seal. From now on, the position of elder will be filled through competition.

of course……

It cannot be said that there are no regrets, for example, the caged bird was not truly freed.

If you were to propose these things, not only would Hyuga Shinza not agree, but he would also join forces with the main family to launch a counterattack and completely wipe out this group of people.

Chapter 207 Where Leaves Flutter...

"Lord Third Generation, I've come again."

Three days later.

Akabane finally finished updating chapter 30 and went to the usual place to have the Third Hokage review it.

But before he could speak, the third generation pointed to the stool and said, "Sit."

what's going on?

Akabane sensed something was wrong. He recalled the events of the past few days and realized he had been too busy to sleep in, let alone cause trouble.

No matter what kind of pot it is, I don't...

"Something has happened to the Hyuga clan."

Just one sentence.

Akabane swallowed the rest of his thoughts—it seemed the trouble with the Hyuga clan was somehow related to him.

"What happened?"