"Toshi-san, can you check on Neji and Hinata's eyes? What's going on with them?" After making sure Neji's mother was properly settled, Genya looked worried and quickly asked Toshi.
There was concern in his eyes as he indicated Toshi should pay close attention to any changes in Neji and Hinata's eyes.
Perhaps Neji himself hadn't even noticed yet, but at this moment, his eyes had taken on a strangely intense shade of blood red.
And as time quietly passed, that red did not fade at all. On the contrary, it grew even darker and deeper.
This abnormal condition was far beyond the normal scope of the Byakugan and was truly puzzling.
At the same time, Hinata Hyuga's eyes were undergoing noticeable changes too. Her eyes grew increasingly blue—a blue so deep it felt like a thousand-year ice, clear yet radiating a mysterious coldness, as if it could freeze everything in the world.
At this moment, Genya could only roughly deduce, using his own abilities, that the Byakugan of both of them seemed to be in a state of evolution.
However, what troubled him was that this evolutionary path deviated completely from conventional understanding. It was entirely outside the patterns he was familiar with.
This uncertainty made Genya uneasy. He knew how important the Byakugan were to both of them and understood that such extraordinary changes could have unpredictable consequences.
That was why he was eager to have the experienced Toshi examine their current condition, hoping to find some clues.
"What's happening with them?" Toshi had also noticed the unusual changes in Neji and Hinata's eyes and asked with a face full of confusion.
In his understanding, the Byakugan always had unique and stable characteristics. But what he saw now completely overturned his previous knowledge.
His mind was full of surprise and puzzlement, silently wondering: how could the Byakugan develop such a strange condition?
"They both absorbed the power of other Byakugan!" Genya said gravely as he looked at Toshi, then went on to recount, in full detail, the changes that had occurred in their eyes.
He especially emphasized the part where the Byakugan affected Neji's mind, hoping to give Toshi enough information for an accurate assessment.
"Is that so?" After hearing this, Toshi fell into deep thought. After a moment, he steadily stepped forward.
First, he gently held Neji's wrist, then grasped Hinata's wrist. His movements were soft, yet carried the weight of professional expertise.
Then, threads of chakra, like living strands, slowly flowed from his palms into their bodies.
Fully focused, he carefully guided the chakra to their eyes and began to meticulously investigate the condition within.
As his chakra sensing deepened, the amount of information he could gather increased, and Toshi's brows gradually furrowed into a "川" shape as he sank into deeper thought.
"Byakugan… it can still evolve?" The thought flashed through his mind like lightning, forming his first clear realization at that moment.
However, as he continued sensing, his eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a gaze full of focus and gravity. He could clearly feel an incredibly terrifying energy swirling around Neji and Hinata's eyes.
This energy seemed to have a consciousness of its own, meticulously nurturing their eyes, seemingly pushing them toward a higher level of evolution.
But soon, Toshi noticed a difference between the two.
The energy around Neji's eyes faintly exuded a violent aura, like a beast trapped in chains, ready to break free at any moment and unleash astonishing destructive power.
In contrast, the energy around Hinata's eyes appeared much gentler, like a spring breeze, softly brushing against her eyes and subtly aiding their evolution in a quiet, nurturing way.
It seemed that the difference in energy absorption had altered the direction of their evolution.
"How are they?" Genya asked, staring intently at Toshi. Seeing his constantly changing expression, unease tightened in his chest, and he could no longer hold back from asking.
At that moment, the air in the entire laboratory seemed to freeze, and all eyes were fixed on Toshi.
"They're in different situations!" Toshi slowly withdrew his hands, his gaze returning to Neji and Hinata's eyes. His expression was grave as he said, "Both of their Byakugan is evolving, but neither of their conditions is stable!"
"Not stable?" Genya's brows immediately knitted into a "川" shape, and his heart tightened sharply.
He knew all too well that instability in eye evolution meant immense risk, especially for the Hyuga clan, for changes in their eyes could determine their future.
Neji and Hinata both stared at Toshi, their faces tense, emotions in their eyes hard to read.
Toshi let out a slight sigh, pausing briefly before continuing slowly, "Let's start with Hinata. The energy in her Byakugan, while gentle, is immense. It could very likely have irreversible effects on her Byakugan. Especially since her Byakugan is currently evolving, even the slightest mistake could lead to an accident."
Evolution itself is a process full of uncertainties and extreme instability.
Combined with Hinata's immense and difficult-to-control ocular power, it was as if a bomb had been planted in her eyes, ready to explode at any moment.
Danger was imminent.
"Is there a way to fix this?" Genya asked anxiously, frowning.
At this moment, his mind raced through every possible solution, but he couldn't find a foolproof method. He could only place his hope on Toshi.
"There is a way…" Toshi paused in thought, his mind spinning rapidly as he weighed the pros and cons of various options before continuing. "I can carve a small, perfect Lotus Seal on her forehead. It can help stabilize this evolution!"
A Lotus Seal!
Genya's eyes narrowed slightly at the mention of carving the Lotus Seal.
When he had helped Neji's mother integrate a seal, he had deeply experienced the miraculous power of the Lotus Seal.
However, he knew clearly that the Lotus Seal was originally created based on the Caged Bird Seal.
If Hinata imprinted the Lotus Seal on her own, could it have negative effects on her?
At this moment, worry filled his heart, fearing that Hinata might encounter danger because of this decision.
Toshi seemed to sense Genya's concern. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, then explained seriously: "My Lotus Seal is most perfect without the Caged Bird Seal. But since they have the Caged Bird Seal, I must modify the seal to merge with it."
In fact, Toshi had long hoped to find a member of the Hyuga clan free from the Caged Bird Seal's restraint to complete his first perfectly crafted seal.
Moreover, this seal was specifically designed to perfectly match the Byakugan.
This time, his attention was on Hinata.
In Toshi's eyes, Hinata's soul and spiritual power were already exceptional.
Without the interference of the Caged Bird Seal, and with the tremendous power of her eyes complementing the Byakugan, Hinata at this moment was the perfect vessel for the Lotus Seal.
A wave of anticipation rose in his heart. He thought to himself: How many petals would Hinata refine?
This not only affected the stability of her ocular evolution, but might also open a whole new chapter for the Lotus Seal.
He even wondered how Hinata's eyes might evolve after merging with the Lotus Seal.
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