Chapter 468: Hinata changes dramatically!

"If it weren't for the ANBU surveillance, you, Clan Leader Hiashi, would have met with the Uchiha in private long ago, right?"

There is no way to refute Hinata Souji's words because no one can prove it.

It is equivalent to the level of "groundless".

However, as the rumor spread for a long time, not to mention outsiders, even the main family like them had some doubts about Hinata Hiashi.

After all, they all knew how close he was with Hyuga Hizashi.

Even if he was dissatisfied with the village because of the other party, it was not unreasonable for him to deliberately collude with the Uchiha.

This is a grave sin!
Everyone knows that the Uchiha radicals are clamoring for rebellion every day. If we really collude with them, the outcome can be imagined.

Even if Hinata Hiashi does not have such thoughts, the fact that there is such a possibility is worth their vigilance.

After all, sometimes, what matters is not whether you do it or not, but whether you have the possibility to do it.

The attitude of the Third Hokage during this period is worth their consideration.

"I think Rizu is no longer fit to lead the tribe!"

An elder of the clan suddenly attacked.

Yes, this meeting is also an opportunity for the elders of the clan to join forces and launch an attack.

After all, the Hyuga clan is a little too dangerous now.

They have always been 'Hokage-style'.

They will cling to whoever is the Hokage, and now that the Hokage is dissatisfied with them, they naturally have to give the other party an "explanation".

This is true even if this person is the patriarch.

Hinata Hiashi, who was in a trance, finally reacted at this time.

It turned out that today's meeting was not to discuss how to deal with the rumors during this period, but to give the village an "explanation".

wrong!

As long as an explanation is given to the village, there is no need to deal with the rumors.

"So, is this what you think?"

Hinata Hiashi slowly swept his eyes over the main families in front of him.

He thought he had great respect for the elders of the clan, but he didn't expect to be betrayed.

Although this was for the Hyuga clan, he could understand it but could not forgive it.

"Hiashi, our Hyuga clan is also a powerful family, but we are not ostracized like the Uchiha clan. You know why!"

The great elder Hyuga Tokumitsu finally spoke.

And what he said was indeed correct. The difference between the Hyuga clan and the Uchiha clan was that they knew how to "take sides".

Naruto series!
This is their eternal goal.

The Hyuga clan, who are low-key and docile, naturally do not need to be suppressed like the Uchiha clan.

If they also had the possibility of rebelling against the Hokage faction, they would naturally be fiercely suppressed by the village’s higher-ups.

"Yes, of course I understand. I wonder how the chief will explain this to the village?"

Hinata Hiashi looked sad.

But he did not shirk or make excuses, because this was his duty as the patriarch.

Just like when Hiashi stood up before, for the sake of the family, even he, the patriarch, could make sacrifices.

"You will give up your position as clan leader, and then your lineage will be incorporated into the branch family!"

Hinata Tokumitsu stated the punishment calmly.

Sounds decent enough.

After all, he just handed over the position of clan leader and became a branch family.

But in reality, this punishment is extremely terrible.

For the Hyuga clan, going from being a main family to a branch family is definitely worse than death.

After all, to put it bluntly, the branch family is the "slave" of the main family. Although their entire clan denies this statement, everyone knows the truth.

So one can imagine how Hinata Hiashi felt.

But compared to himself, he was more worried about something else.

Two daughters!

He couldn't imagine how his innocent and simple eldest daughter would survive in the future once she became part of a separate family.

The air became extremely silent.

"Great Elder, Rizu has an unwelcome request!"

Hinata Hiashi suddenly spoke.

Hinata Tokumitsu did not answer, but just used his eyes to signal the other party to speak directly.

"I hope Hinata can be adopted into your family!"

Hinata Hiashi suddenly made an abrupt request. Yes, this request was too abrupt.

There are only a few main families in Hyuga, and each family can only have one main family.

In other words, by allowing Hinata to join the Great Elder's lineage, they can continue to maintain their status as the head of the family.

But in this case, no one else in the Great Elder's lineage would have the chance to inherit the clan.

"Bold..."

An elder of the clan reprimanded in dissatisfaction.

But before he could finish his words, Hinata Tokumitsu waved his hand to stop him.

Because he knew the other person's character very well, since he had made this request, he would definitely find a way to convince himself.

"I think that simply handing over the position of clan leader may not necessarily satisfy the village leaders, but if it is the corpse of the clan leader, it will definitely make the village leaders understand the 'loyalty' of our Hyuga clan!"

Hinata Hiashi spoke calmly as if he was talking about someone else's business.

He had made the same decision long before, but in the end it was his younger brother Hizashi who took his place.

After hearing his words, the elders of the clan fell silent.

Because they also knew that compared to handing over the position of clan leader, the life of a clan leader could better prove the "docility and loyalty" of the Hyuga clan, and it could also allow the village to warn other ninja clans.

No one is a fool, and they naturally know that the reason why the village targets them is largely because they want to use them as a warning to others.

After all, the incident involving the Aburame clan had such a bad impact.

They are not like the eldest branch of Uchiha Nagase, who were forced to move away from the village.

Therefore, using the Hyuga clan to warn other ninja clans is a good choice.

The subtext is: If they can even control such a wealthy family, you who are far inferior to the Hyuga clan will only end up in a more miserable situation if you don’t behave yourself!

Even though no words were spoken, the major ninja clans could definitely see this silent attack.

"Okay, from today on, Hinata will be the heir to my lineage!"

Hinata Tokumitsu nodded.

"Great Elder!"

Hinata Sosuke wanted to stop him, but was frightened by Hinata Tokuma's sharp gaze and could only swallow back the rest of his words.

"Hinata, I'll take care of you from now on!"

Hyuga Hiashi performed the great ceremony of asking a gentleman to step down from his seat to Hyuga Tokumitsu, and the latter accepted it calmly, indicating that he would fulfill his promise.

After completing the salute, Hyuga Hiashi took out a kunai without hesitation and stabbed it hard into his own heart.

puff! !

The tremendous force pierced his heart, the blood slowly soaked his clothes, and then he fell to the ground and turned into a corpse.

The clan leaders around them looked at this scene with different expressions.

"Alas... send someone to inform the Hokage-sama that Hiashi had an accident during training today!"

Hinata Tokuma sighed softly and gave the order.

As long as this news reaches Sarutobi Hiruzen, he will definitely understand the Hyuga clan's choice.

However, no one noticed the tears on the ground in the corner of the conference room.

In a small flower garden.

"You'd better forget what you just saw!"

Hyuga Neji, who was only a few years old, coldly scolded Hyuga Hinata, who was sobbing silently in front of him while holding her sister in her arms.

Since his father's death, Hyuga Neji matured at an astonishing speed, so he was able to stop Hyuga Hinata from rushing in in time.

Because he knew that even if he rushed in, he would not be able to stop what was happening, and he would pay a price instead.

"Brother Neji!"

Hinata looked with tears in her eyes at Hyuga Neji, who was only one year older than her but extremely mature.

"Hinata, you'd better forget about what happened today...if you don't want yourself and Hanabi to die!"

Neji has already tasted the darkness of the branch family, and he doesn't want Hinata to be like this, so he has reminded her many times.

He initially hated Hinata because his father died because of her.

But when he learned that the other party's father was willing to join forces with the Uchiha for this, he felt extremely grateful.

Now, both parties are completely in the same boat, so he is more concerned.

"I...I understand, Neji-nii!"

Hinata knew that what the other party said was correct, so she nodded.

Even for her sister, she had to be strong.

Looking at Hyuga Hanabi in her arms, Hyuga Hinata's usually weak expression changed for the first time.

(End of this chapter)