After Hyūga Hiyasu's reforms, the branch family's protection of the main family became exceptionally attentive, and the main family no longer used the Caged Bird Seal.
Hyūga Hiyasu said, "I assume the esteemed main family is quite satisfied with our protection."
The third step: as qualified members of the branch family, they had the duty to guide the main family members in experiencing all that Konoha had to offer.
Hyūga Hiyasu's original words: "How can members of the main family stay cooped up indoors every day? People need to go out and walk around to stay healthy."
Thus, the branch family guards assigned to protect the main family used every trick they had to lure the main family members out to stroll around Konoha.
When dealing with the younger ones—
"Young master, the red bean dumplings at Shop No. 3 in Konoha are especially delicious. Want to try them?"
Hmm?
Well, no one plays with me anyway. It shouldn't hurt to eat something tasty.
"Alright, lead the way."
The three walked toward the dumpling shop.
Suddenly, the young main family boy stopped and pointed ahead.
"Why can he play freely without anyone following him?"
The two branch family guards looked ahead.
It turned out to be a branch family child (bearing the Caged Bird Seal), playing with other kids.
"Oh, that's a branch family child. His life is cheap, and since he has the Caged Bird Seal, his Byakugan won't be lost, so no one bothers about him," one guard said.
Cheap life, huh? But he looks so happy.
Hyūga Hiyasu: "Children crave friends more than anything."
...
When dealing with the young and middle-aged—
It was still that main family jōnin.
Knock, knock, knock.
"What is it now? Aren't you tired of bothering me?"
"Uh, someone from outside the clan asked us to deliver this to you."
The branch guard handed over a letter with a pink label.
The jōnin looked at the envelope.
"Byakugan—activate."
With Byakugan, who needs to open envelopes?
Damn, it's folded.
Left with no choice, he opened it.
His face instantly flushed.
It read something like—
"Hyūga, I like you the most. Your chest is broad, your face is handsome and strong, your heart beats with vigor, your blood burns hot… I want… I'll be waiting for you."
Attached: address.
"Shameless! Absolutely shameless! I must properly educate this fallen girl!"
The jōnin returned to his room, changed into a brand-new outfit, and headed to the address.
But—
"What? Oh, you're from the main family? Never mind, I invited the wrong person. Please pass this to the next one."
A graceful, elegant young woman stood there.
Why call her a young woman?
It was just a feeling—
A slight movement of her brows stirred waves across thousands of miles.
A subtle curl of her lips created rippling tides.
A single glance carried the weight of ages.
A gentle nod evoked warmth like jade under sunlight.
Her delicate face, wisps of soft bangs, innocent-sounding words— as if she understood, yet not quite fully.
That was the essence of her charm.
"Huff… huff…"
The jōnin quickly shook his head.
Damn it, this is such a serious moment—what am I thinking?
"I came to see—no, I came to save you!"
"Save me? Will you support me, then?"
"I can help you find a good man."
"Sure, then deliver that letter to that good man."
"I… I… I can be that good man."
"Then will you support me?"
"I will!"
"With what? You're just main family. Do you even have income? Are you a hero? Hyūga heroes come from the branch family—don't you understand?"
"I…"
"This was a misunderstanding. You should go."
Bang.
The jōnin left in disgrace.
Inside the room—
Poof.
A cloud of smoke appeared.
It was Uchiha Kamito.
He spoke toward a corner,
"This method isn't working. Don't use it again, or all your main family men will be ruined."
Hyūga Hiyasu stepped out from the shadows.
"Men like to put on a tough front. They're awkward, and they hate hearing they're 'not good enough,' especially when compared to other men. But how did I forget—men's biggest hobby is persuading fallen women to turn over a new leaf?"
Uchiha Kamito laughed.
"Yeah… he really didn't stand a chance. Next time, just fight. Using beauty traps on them is too cruel—they're all good boys."
"Right? I said from the start—why use beauty traps? One punch each, and they'll behave."
"Figures, the Uchiha are the easiest to manage—straightforward, no scheming."
"Exactly."
"Idiot, can't you tell I was being sarcastic? I was calling you Uchiha dumb and simple. You don't like sweet rewards—you only respond to the stick."
"Bastard, let's duel!"
"Bring it on."
The two started brawling, completely forgetting they had just messed with an innocent boy.
Hyūga Hiyasu's reflection on this operation: when dealing with boys, it's better to avoid beauty traps. The damage is just too great.
...
When dealing with the older generation of the main family—
"We also want beauty traps! Those youngsters lack experience and can't handle it, but we definitely can!"
For the older generation, it was enough to take them to lively places—fishing, chess, cards, square dancing…
Hyūga Hiyasu: "What do the elderly really want? Nothing more than companionship."
The older generation: "Why don't you try it first? How do you know we don't want it? Young man, don't let rigid thinking limit you."
...
The fourth step—the final step—
"I swear solemnly beneath the Monument of Heroes."
"I swear solemnly beneath the Monument of Heroes."
...
"I will burn out my blood and exhaust my soul,"
"I will burn out my blood and exhaust my soul,"
...
"and devote my entire being to the name of the Hyūga branch family for life."
"and devote my entire being to the name of the Hyūga branch family for life."
...
"Let the name of Hyūga resound throughout the ninja world."
"Let the name of Hyūga resound throughout the ninja world."
...
"The enemies of Konoha are my enemies."
"The enemies of Konoha are my enemies."
...
"While ensuring the safety of the main family,"
"While ensuring the safety of the main family,"
...
"I will protect all comrades within the range of my Byakugan."
"I will protect all comrades within the range of my Byakugan."
...
"If any enemy seeks to harm our comrades,"
"If any enemy seeks to harm our comrades,"
...
"they will have to step over our bodies first."
"they will have to step over our bodies first."
...
"Sworn by: Hyūga Hiyasu."
"Hyūga Hizashi."
"Hyūga ...."
"Hyūga Hechai."
...
After the release of the "Hyūga Oath," no one in the Hyūga clan dared to call themselves the main family anymore.
The once-despised Caged Bird Seal now seemed like a symbol of honor.
The Hyūga branch family—
no, the entire Hyūga clan—
finally stood tall with pride.
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