The patriarch's defection shocked and enraged the members of the main clan.
At this point, no matter how unwilling they were, if they still wanted to continue to control the branch families, maintain the main family's superior status, and maintain their relationship with the fifth generation, they had no choice but to give in.
A complete breakdown in relations will do them no good.
Because neither the clan head nor the branch family members stand on their side.
An elderly clan elder said angrily:
"The Five Dynasties have some impressive methods; we've certainly learned something new today."
Cao Ya laughed and ignored him. What kind of trick was that? He was just promising freedom and respect for the family division.
If a person doesn't even have these two things, then what is the purpose of their life?
The Hyuga main family has been arrogant and aloof for too long, and they've become stubborn and inflexible... Fortunately, there's still hope for Hyuga Hiashi, as well as Hyuga Hinata, Hyuga Hanabi, and others... I wonder if we can inspire that kid Hyuga Neji to awaken the Tenseigan...
Okay, I'm overthinking it... The Tenseigan is something that practically no one can awaken... As for the Rinnegan of the Uchiha clan, only a handful have actually awakened it...
Cao Ya bid farewell to Hyuga and left the Hyuga family.
He also knew that after today, Hinata would no longer be at peace.
Although things weren't exactly peaceful before, no one dared to expose the truth, so everyone just muddled through life.
He promised them the freedom and dignity to separate, and he will certainly give it to them.
This is not an outrageous or unacceptable condition.
The second fundamental right that every person should have.
It would have been truly outrageous if the Hyuga branch family hadn't done that before.
It was late, so Cao Ya didn't go to the other ninja clans.
He had more or less communicated with some ninja clans, and the common ninjas, needless to say, basically all supported him as the Fifth Hokage.
After all, Cao Ya was also a Hokage who came from a commoner background, similar to the Fourth Hokage.
However, the fourth generation fell from grace before he could truly take power.
The first, second, and third Hokage were all from ninja clans.
Back at his residence, he found a group of shadow clones diligently training. He then created another group of shadow clones to continue their training, practicing ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, and other systems of techniques.
The next day, Cao Ya created a shadow clone and went to the Hokage's office to handle official business.
Now that he has become Hokage, possessing glory, status, and power, he cannot refuse the responsibilities and obligations that he should bear.
Only by taking on responsibilities and obligations can one gain rights and status.
This relationship must not be messed up.
After summoning some ninjas and handling various matters, he was busy all morning. During his lunch break, a loud shout suddenly came from downstairs at the Hokage Building.
Cao Ya spread his senses, couldn't help but smile, but also seemed to be deep in thought.
Jiraiya and Tsunade have both returned. Did they hear something...? Did they come back to oppose or support...? Hmm, judging from their past experiences, neutrality is more likely...
Cao Ya wasn't worried. Jiraiya and Tsunade would be able to cause any trouble without his permission once they returned.
After all, these two had been away from Konoha for too long, and many of their relationships had faded.
Besides, they're not the kind of people who want to cause trouble in Konoha, and they're not Orochimaru.
Jiraiya, Tsunade, Shizune, and Naruto Uzumaki stood beneath the Hokage Building.
Unlike the noisy Naruto, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Shizune were all quite emotional after returning to Konoha.
"Konoha... has changed so much!" Shizune, holding her pet ninja pig Tonton, walked along the road, and what she saw was vastly different from what she remembered.
Konoha today has changed dramatically, with skyscrapers rising one after another, throngs of pedestrians, and extremely prosperous commerce.
Not long after Jiraiya and Naruto left, they both felt that things had changed a lot, not to mention Tsunade and Shizune, who hadn't returned to Konoha for many years.
After the "Konoha Crush Plan," Naruto studied under Jiraiya and traveled throughout the ninja world, broadening his horizons and increasing his strength. Later, he met Tsunade and Shizune. Because of Naruto, Tsunade regained her spirits. Coincidentally, news of Konoha's collapse spread, and after discussing it with Jiraiya, Tsunade decided to return and take a look.
It's impossible for them to truly abandon Konoha.
Suddenly, a chilling voice rang out:
"Hey, don't block the way."
Jiraiya's face lit up with joy, while Tsunade raised an eyebrow, turned around, and sure enough, saw Orochimaru, wearing a white coat, with two young men beside him: a white-haired boy with glasses, who had a gentle smile, and a red-haired girl with glasses, who looked quite optimistic and cheerful.
"Hey~~~ Kabuto, Karin, you two are still hanging out with Orochimaru? You're going to go astray." Naruto jumped out to greet them, seemingly on good terms with Kabuto and Karin, but somewhat hostile towards Orochimaru.
When they left Konoha, Orochimaru, Kabuto Yakushi, Karin Uzumaki, Jugo, Kimimaro, and others joined the Konoha Research and Development Department. Because they were both from the Uzumaki clan, Naruto and Karin got along well, and he also got to know the other people in the Research and Development Department.
However, because of the "Konoha Crush Plan," Naruto has always disliked Orochimaru.
Karin Uzumaki, holding a document, punched Naruto and said:
"You bastard, don't speak ill of Orochimaru."
Naruto didn't dodge; he was just playing around.
Tsunade gazed at Karin, looking at that familiar head of red hair with a nostalgic look in her eyes. She had heard Jiraiya and Naruto talk about Uzumaki Karin, the last survivor of the Uzumaki clan, who later followed Orochimaru.
Tsunade thought that Orochimaru could occasionally do some good things.
Dou pushed up his glasses and smiled:
"Naruto, how long will you be staying this time? By the way, under the Fifth Hokage's instructions, the research and development department led by Orochimaru has launched a series of products that improve people's lives. Now Orochimaru's prestige has returned to what it was before."
Orochimaru said cheerfully:
"Jiraiya, your disciple is quite arrogant."
Jiraiya ruffled Naruto's hair, which annoyed Naruto.
Tsunade crossed her arms, making her chest appear even more prominent, and let out a cold snort:
"Stop talking nonsense. Let's go in and see the Fifth Hokage. I've never met him before."
The group entered the Hokage Building without any guards stopping them or standing guard with serious expressions.
Are you kidding me? If you don't even know the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, what kind of Konoha ninja are you?
Orochimaru, however, held Cao Ya in high regard, and chuckled lightly:
"Our Fifth Hokage is incredibly powerful and ambitious. He wants to change the ninja world, but I wonder what the outcome will be."
Jiraiya and Tsunade were very familiar with Orochimaru, and this statement revealed Orochimaru's attitude.
Tsunade was very curious. Orochimaru was a man of exceptional talent and deep thoughts. It wouldn't be easy to win him over.
How does the Hokage named Udagawa Soya compare to his teacher in terms of ability?
She doesn't think Cao Ya can be compared to the first and second generations.
Orochimaru seemed to understand what Tsunade was thinking. He stepped onto the stairs and said meaningfully:
"The Fifth Hokage and the previous four Hokage had different approaches. His goals and methods were grounded in the grassroots, and his skills were not lacking."
Finally, he added:
"In terms of magnanimity, the fifth generation is no less than the first and fourth generations."
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