Chapter 19: The Hyuga Old Ancestor Took All the Suffering That Needed to Be Taken
"Brother Makoto, thank you for your hard work..."
The next day, in front of the main gate of the Hyuga Clan Head's residence, Hyuga Makoto was leading Hinata out.
It was just that Hinata's face was a little red, and she spoke haltingly.
"As soon as I got back, Father called me over, and then I had to accompany you in training. I'm really sorry..."
"Alright, alright, it's fine."
Hyuga Makoto just smiled carelessly; he looked to be in a very good mood.
..
"Originally, I was supposed to see the Clan Head yesterday. Coming today and being able to take you to train is just right."
He indeed needed to see Hyuga Hiashi, after all, he disappeared the day after joining the Anbu.
Even without revealing any mission details, he still needed to give a simple report.
Hyuga Hiashi was also very understanding; he didn't ask anything about the Anbu at all.
The two just drank some tea, chatted casually for a few sentences, and then let Hyuga Makoto take Hinata to train.
"However, he told me not to forget the people in the clan and to talk and connect with them more. It seems the Main House has been suppressing information about me..."
Although information about Anbu identities truly needed to be kept secret, some individuals were semi-public.
Take Kakashi, for example; with that signature white hair and the Chidori, who wouldn't recognize him?
And Uchiha Itachi serving the Anbu—the entire Uchiha knew about it.
Besides them, there was Morino Ibiki, the fellow who was recognized by Kisame at a glance, forcing Kisame to kill his entire squad...
"Is this considered a highlight moment?"
Hyuga Makoto's situation was naturally also semi-public, at least publicly known within the clan!
Otherwise, wouldn't he have joined the Anbu for nothing?!
But he wasn't surprised either. The ones who received Hiruzen Sarutobi were all from the Main House; how could they let the news leak?
Even Hyuga Hiashi couldn't stop it!
"The Branch House has Neji seeing me. Why didn't that kid say anything?"
Hyuga Makoto was a bit curious, but he couldn't be bothered to think too much about it.
The dam had already broken, and within the Main House, it was already like 'Your Majesty has rebelled.'
"This ostrich, you probably won't last much longer..."
Hyuga Makoto felt somewhat amused internally, but he wasn't in a hurry. He turned to look at Hinata and said,
"Right, we won't be training within the clan today. I'll take you out for a walk."
"Eh?"
Hinata blinked, looking a bit surprised.
"Going out?"
"Yes, isn't training the same wherever it is?"
Hyuga Makoto smiled carelessly. He still wanted to see if he could find a suitable place to dig a hole.
After all, he already had the technique; it was time to consider the equipment and site selection issues.
"Besides, you are too introverted. You need to go out more and make more friends."
"Making friends..."
Hinata nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"Then I'll listen to Brother Makoto."
But after speaking, Hinata kept staring at Hyuga Makoto, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
"What is it, Hinata? Why do you keep looking at me?"
"That, I..."
Hinata immediately retracted her small head, mumbled with her head down for a long time before speaking.
"I just feel like Brother Makoto is a little different today..."
"Different?"
Hyuga Makoto froze upon hearing this, then his expression became somewhat strange.
He truly was a bit different now!
Yesterday, while seriously studying Orochimaru's materials on the Cursed Seal, he could vaguely sense some special energy floating between heaven and earth.
At that time, he didn't think much of it, but as he continued to delve into Orochimaru's data, that feeling grew clearer and clearer!
And when he finished studying all the materials, he realized he could seemingly sense this energy easily, and even...
"I was just thinking about trying it out, and this energy just rushed in on its own!"
Hyuga Makoto was terrified at the time, as he clearly knew how terrifying the Natural Energy in this world was.
However, the terrible situation didn't occur because this Natural Energy was incredibly obedient.
It circulated quietly within Hyuga Makoto's body, just like his own power!
"So, I perfectly inherited the advantage of Ōtsutsuki Hamura?"
Hyuga Makoto felt he really had to thank that Old Ancestor of the Hyuga Clan; he had taken all the suffering that his descendants needed to endure...
And this power was a huge help to him!
[Name: Hyuga Makoto]
[Bloodline: Moon Ōtsutsuki (15%)]
[Dōjutsu: Tenseigan (2%)]
[Chakra Natures: Yin, Yang]
The Bloodline development rate had increased by a full 5%, which was the sum of Yamato's and Shisui's total!
Along with the Bloodline's improvement, his physical fitness and Chakra had also significantly increased.
He felt his current Chakra was at least above 'Two-Kage level'...
"Coupled with Yue Xiaming's'small loan,' as long as I don't court death, I shouldn't fear most problems!"
Hyuga Makoto still had a clear understanding. Although he felt quite strong now, Ninja combat relied more on experience and execution.
Otherwise, Sasuke and Naruto, and those truly powerful Otsutsuki, would constantly fail despite being so strong...
But since he had changed, how did Hinata notice it?
Could it be because of her pair of 'purest Byakugan'?
"Where is it different?"
Feeling strange internally, Hyuga Makoto asked with a face full of curiosity, but Hinata shook her head.
"I don't know either. There's just a very strange feeling..."
"A strange feeling?"
"Mm, the feeling... the feeling that Brother Makoto has become closer?"
"?"
"In short, it just feels better..."
"Ha..."
Hinata's words left Hyuga Makoto speechless with amusement. He felt it would be difficult to get Hinata to explain the specific situation clearly.
But if nothing unexpected happened, it was probably truly due to his Bloodline enhancement.
After all, it was hard to say exactly what Hinata's specific talent was, but her Byakugan was famous across the Moon!
"Alright, let's not talk about this. Let's move a bit faster."
Hyuga Makoto couldn't be bothered to dwell on it. As long as there were no problems when he met Hyuga Hiashi, that was fine.
"Today, I plan to teach you something different. Are you ready?"
"Mm, I will work hard!"
Hinata nodded seriously. In her heart, Hyuga Makoto was an existence no less important than her father.
Moreover, compared to the fear she felt towards her father, she felt a greater sense of closeness towards Hyuga Makoto. Naturally, she hoped to gain his approval!
"Okay, don't be so serious."
Seeing this, Hyuga Makoto couldn't help but pat Hinata's shoulder.
"I believe you can do it. Maybe you can even give the Clan Head a surprise."
"Really?"
Hinata's eyes immediately lit up. Hyuga Makoto stroked his chin.
"If nothing goes wrong, probably yes. It feels very smooth when I use it anyway."
"I believe in Brother Makoto."
"Alright, let's go."
Hyuga Makoto led Hinata away from the clan grounds while chatting casually.
The Hyuga Clan members who passed by and saw them had varied expressions. The Branch House members barely reacted.
They all knew that Hyuga Makoto had been responsible for accompanying Hinata in training since she was three.
At most, they were just curious where this guy had been during this period.
It was the Main House members who knew his situation; their gazes towards him were full of dissatisfaction.
However, they didn't dare say anything. After all, Hyuga Makoto was currently affiliated with the Anbu, and he was personally invited to join by the Third Hokage!
If they dared to do anything...
This wouldn't be targeting Hyuga Makoto; this would clearly be opposing the Hokage!
"Eh?"
But just as they were about to leave the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Makoto suddenly sensed something.
He turned his head to look and froze instantly. He saw a pair of Byakugan staring intently at him from a distance!
At this moment, Hinata also sensed something. She followed Hyuga Makoto's gaze and then spoke timidly.
"It's Brother Neji..."
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