As the only remaining powerful clan in Konoha, the Hyuga family owns a large estate with ponds, lawns, gardens, groves, training grounds, and everything else one could need.
However, since the Uchiha clan was wiped out, the Hyuga clan's position has been very awkward.
Despite being the most powerful clan, they held little real power and lived in constant fear of following in the footsteps of the Uchiha clan.
It wasn't until the establishment of the Taijutsu Club and Hiashi Hyuga became its head that the mood within the Hyuga clan changed significantly, and they began to fully acknowledge Cao Ya as the Fifth Hokage.
Of course, most of them are from the main family, and they don't really care that much about splitting up the family.
During this time, Cao Ya consistently tried to curry favor with the Hyuga branch family.
In Cao Ya's view, the branch family has far more potential than the main family, which can be discerned from the number of members.
As for the Byakugan's advanced Tenseigan, Cao Ya doesn't believe the Hyuga clan can produce such a powerful figure right now.
The Otsutsuki on the moon only developed the Tenseigan after almost all of them had died.
Cao Ya cannot yet resolve the Caged Bird Seal from the separated worlds, but he believes that with the advancement of his other worlds, he will one day be able to erase the Caged Bird Seal.
Without the caged bird, the Hyuga clan can be fully activated, but it also splits the Hyuga clan.
For Cao Ya, it was a win-win deal.
Konoha benefited, he benefited, and the Hyuga branch family benefited, but only the Hyuga main family lost its so-called noble status.
But status is earned through strength, not through the forced and resentful sacrifices of one's clan.
The main family controls the caged bird, taking whatever it wants from the branch families, acting superior and not treating them as fellow clansmen, and this becomes more pronounced with age.
Therefore, Cao Ya was able to be certain that without the Caged Bird Seal, the Hyuga clan would definitely split up.
Even the division of a family can lead to its own disintegration.
The current division of the family has led to some flattering the main family and others being dissatisfied, but they have no choice but to endure it. Some have resisted, but were suppressed by the main family as a warning to others.
Dividing up a family already makes it impossible to stay united.
As the word spreads, it will also help Hyuga integrate into Konoha.
After all, then they would lose the ability to threaten the Hokage.
Cao Ya wasn't worried when he was in power, but what about the later Hokage?
It's hard to say that another figure like the Third Hokage won't appear. Hyuga Hizashi's death could also be a warning from Konoha's higher-ups to the Hyuga clan.
The Konoha leadership, led by the Third Hokage, enjoys doing that kind of thing.
Perhaps, allowing the rumors to fester was a way of warning Konoha's White Fang, since White Fang's strength and prestige threatened the Third Hokage.
However, no one expected White Fang to be so resolute and choose suicide.
The darkness of politics is far more sordid than people imagine.
Cao Ya pulled himself out of his reverie, smiled, and showed Hinata goodwill.
Because they had been notified in advance, many members of the Hyuga clan came to greet them, including the clan head, Hyuga Hiashi, his two daughters, Hyuga Hinata and Hyuga Hanabi, as well as elderly elders of the main family and members of the branch family such as Hyuga Neji.
"Fifth Generation!" Some Hyuga clan members waved excitedly at Cao Ya.
Cao Ya waved back with a big smile.
The expressions of Hiashi Hyuga and several other members of the main Hyuga clan shifted slightly, their hearts filled with astonishment. They had underestimated the Fifth Hokage's prestige; he enjoyed immense renown within the Hyuga clan.
This is something that three generations couldn't accomplish.
"Fifth Generation, please come inside." Hyuga Hiashi remained composed and unchanging, gesturing with his hand to lead Cao Ya into the Hyuga clan's territory.
After taking their seats, neither side was in a hurry. They ate and drank some wine. After most people had left, a senior member of the Hyuga clan finally put down his wine cup and said with a serious expression:
"Five Dynasties, we roughly understand your purpose in coming, but this matter... is not easy to handle, the impact is too great."
The elders of the Hyuga clan also chimed in with their own words of support.
"Yes, abolishing the daimyo and the nobility, isn't that a joke?"
"It has been like this for thousands of years, how can it be abolished just like that?"
"Impossible! Impossible!"
They all held an opposing view.
If Cao Ya hadn't heavily relied on the Hyuga clan and given them such high prestige, the Hyuga clan would never have organized such a grand event today to demonstrate their sincerity.
At most, the clan leader and some elders can accompany them; why would the whole clan need to come?
Cao Ya smiled, took a sip of wine, wiped his mouth, and said slowly and deliberately:
"I have received your feedback."
And then nothing more was said.
He understood perfectly what the Hyuga main family members were thinking; they simply wanted more benefits.
In any case, if something happens, the first person to suffer will be Cao Ya, the Hokage. As long as the matter is cut off in time, the Hyuga clan will not be affected.
After all, their strength is undeniable; at worst, they can just throw out a few members of the branch family as scapegoats.
Moreover, the Hyuga clan never intended to get too deeply involved; expressing their support and reaping some benefits would be enough.
The wrath of the daimyo and nobles was directed at the Fifth Hokage; they had no time to spare for the Hyuga clan.
Cao Ya remained fearless even after understanding the Hyuga main family's attitude because he knew that the branch family would most likely support him and would never be willing to be controlled by the main family indefinitely.
Breaking free from the cage and separating the family can only rely on Cao Ya and his R&D department.
No one denies Cao Ya's abilities and Orochimaru's abilities.
Although Orochimaru was in charge of the research and development department, he didn't really care about the Hyuga clan and still had to influence them through the Fifth Hokage.
This determines that the Hyuga branch family will be Cao Ya's staunch supporters.
Who wants to be controlled by others for their entire life?
Cao Ya will also give the Hyuga branch family what they want.
Hiashi Hyuga was deep in thought, but before he could figure out what was going on, the elders of the Hyuga branch clan spoke up in unison:
"The developments of this period have proven that only under the leadership of the Fifth Hokage can Konoha, Hyuga, and the Land of Fire truly rise and stand proudly at the top of the ninja world."
"The choices made by the Five Dynasties were choices of the times, and this was an inevitable trend that we should not oppose."
"In my opinion, the Hyuga clan should still be supported."
...
The clan members were stunned. This didn't make sense. Wasn't it supposed to be a pre-arranged agreement to show opposition in exchange for greater concessions from the fifth generation?
They quickly realized that the split must have been discussed with Godai beforehand, and that they had betrayed the Hyuga clan.
The main family members felt angry.
Even members of the branch family dare to betray the main family... These old geezers, are they all tired of living, looking for death...? The caged bird is in our hands, even five generations can't do anything about it...
Seeing that the branch family had spoken up to provide support as planned, Cao Ya did not stand idly by and let the branch family bear the wrath of the main family alone.
He coughed lightly and said calmly:
"Times are changing. Famous names and nobles are products of the old era and should not be brought into the new era."
His smile faded, his gaze sweeping over the group with a deep, unfathomable look, and he said meaningfully:
"We're all from the Hyuga clan, so let's not be too formal. After all, we share the same blood. Every technique is created by ninjas, and it's impossible for it to remain unchanged or be effective forever."
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