Uzumaki Mito?
Shouldn't it be Tsunade? Could it be that Hiashi Hyūga still doesn't know Tsunade has learned the Yin Seal?
The time Tsunade learned the Yin Seal should have been after she left Konoha, and since then she has never returned to Konoha.
Thinking about it this way, it makes sense.
As for why Hiashi Hyūga mentioned Uzumaki Mito, the answer is simple. The Yin Seal is actually a sealing jutsu of the Uzumaki Clan. Tsunade must have received Mito's true teachings.
It's just that Tsunade, based on the Yin Seal, developed the Strength of a Hundred Technique and the Creation Rebirth, completely elevating the Yin Seal to new heights.
Other clans might not know exactly what the Yin Seal jutsu is, but the Hyūga Clan, capable of seeing through chakra flow, could very well have recorded the changes in a ninja's chakra flow after the Yin Seal is activated.
This is also the reason Ryun used the Yin Seal to prove his origins. Of course, if Hiashi Hyūga didn't even have that much insight, Ryun wouldn't mind demonstrating the Flying Thunder God Technique either.
At that point, no one would be able to question Ryun's pure and legitimate heritage.
"Although I would very much like to say she is my teacher, in reality, our relationship is rather complicated. It's difficult to explain in a few words."
Ryun wore an expression of hesitating to speak. Hiashi Hyūga immediately understood and did not press further.
It seemed to be a private matter concerning the Senju Clan or an orphan of the Uzumaki Clan. Such things were indeed not suitable to know too much about.
At this moment, Hiashi Hyūga thought back to Ryun's naive remarks from that previous day.
If someone without ability said such things, they would only be considered childish.
But when Ryun became the inheritor of the Senju Clan, then Ryun transformed into someone carrying on his ancestors' will. The banner of the Will of Fire on him became even more brightly colored!
He took a deep breath and said, "Since you are the inheritor of the Senju Clan, why not make this known?"
"You would certainly gain the Hokage's attention. You might even become the strongest of Konoha's new generation. It's not impossible for you to become Hokage in the future."
As Hiashi Hyūga spoke, he gestured for Ryun to sit back down and also had Hyūga Biwa prepare tea for Ryun.
Ryun also sat down calmly and composedly, as if nothing had just happened.
After taking a sip of tea, Ryun said something that shocked Hiashi Hyūga.
"What if Sister Tsunade and I want to revive the Senju Clan?"
Hiashi Hyūga held the teacup to his lips, not speaking for a full half minute.
The amount of information contained in that statement was simply too great!
With this sentence, everything that seemed unreasonable about Ryun suddenly became reasonable.
Having such talent and strength, yet writing books in Konoha instead of being a ninja.
The Third Hokage giving him a hard time on the spot, yet he proposed the Will of Fire philosophy of Senju Hashirama.
Now, so boldly discussing marriage alliances in front of him. If it were anyone else from any other clan, daring to marry outstanding kunoichi from various clans simultaneously would definitely provoke a collective backlash.
But the Senju Clan. That was the Senju Clan that dissolved its own clan, integrated into Konoha, and became the precursor to many of today's clans!
If Ryun, representing the Senju Clan, sought to gather its scattered members, wouldn't he have people rallying to his call throughout Konoha, instantly forming a new clan that would reshuffle the strength and influence of all clans?
Many would surely want Ryun dead then. The Uchiha Clan from a few years ago was a stark warning.
The Uchiha Clan members merely wanted to rebel and seize power.
If the Uchiha Clan's rebellion had succeeded, they would at most have taken some core positions. The vast majority of Konoha ninja and civilians would still have done what they were supposed to do.
What Ryun wanted to do was more than that. Once the Senju Clan was reorganized and revived, what he would reclaim included not only power but also land and wealth, even including strong individuals from many small and medium-sized clans.
This was almost equivalent to forcibly reshuffling the entire Konoha, and pushing the largest clans out of the power center.
Could those old men in the Hokage's office tolerate such a thing happening?
Obviously, there was no possibility. They would probably be ten times angrier than when they learned the Uchiha Clan was planning rebellion.
Hiashi Hyūga truly lost his desire to drink tea. He put down the cup, a bitter smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
He should have just let Ryun go home directly earlier. Why did he have to talk to Ryun?
Now look, trouble came from talking.
How to handle this?
"I roughly understand your meaning, Ryun."
Hiashi Hyūga pretended to be calm. "It's just that the Hyūga Clan has no intention of deeply involving ourselves in Konoha's internal affairs. Our Hyūga Clan has always maintained a certain distance from Konoha's power transitions."
"Therefore, no matter what ideas you have, I and the Hyūga Clan are unable to help."
Ryun was not surprised by Hiashi Hyūga's answer.
Hiashi Hyūga's ability was indeed insufficient to deal with those old fellows in the Hokage's office.
But since Ryun had spoken to this extent, he naturally wouldn't allow Hiashi Hyūga to retreat like this.
If Ryun wanted to stay in Konoha peacefully for the next few months, he either had to choose to strike first and take down Danzo, or he had to increase the number and weight of allies on his side.
Relying on a single ninja obviously couldn't make Danzo quiet anymore. So Ryun could only try to pull in allies of the Hyūga Clan's caliber.
What, you ask what if Ryun fails?
Then he'd just go find Tsunade early to build a good relationship, and come back to kill during the Konoha Crush plan!
Ryun smiled slightly and said, "Lord Hiashi, can the Hyūga Clan truly remain aloof?"
Hiashi Hyūga did not respond, making it clear he wanted to see his guest out.
Ryun continued, "I won't even mention all the schemes the Hyūga Clan endured the day Hinata was almost kidnapped by Kumo-nin."
"Just the issue of the Caged Bird Seal on Hinata and Hanabi, can you solve it?"
Hiashi Hyūga clenched his fist, glaring at Ryun.
He respected Ryun's heritage and background, but that didn't mean he would remain unmoved if threatened by Ryun.
In terms of strength alone, few in all of Konoha were his match.
Ryun paid no heed to Hiashi Hyūga's imposing aura and went on, "Assuming I become a powerful figure renowned throughout the ninja world in the future,"
"and marry Hinata or Hanabi, naturally no one would dare suggest carving the Caged Bird Seal on their foreheads."
"The Hyūga Clan could also gain greater room for development. Of course, you can think I'm spouting nonsense."
"But what if Sister Tsunade and I really do revive the Senju Clan? Doesn't the Hyūga Clan want to find its proper place in that future?"
After finishing, Ryun stood up.
"Thank you for the tea, Lord Hiashi. You can pretend you never heard what I just said. I can also cease all contact with Hinata and Hanabi from now on."
"But is that really good for the Hyūga Clan, and for Hinata and Hanabi? I believe you will make a wise judgment."
Ryun nodded towards Hyūga Biwa, then walked towards the door.
Just as he stepped outside, he saw Hinata and Hanabi kneeling on the floor. Their pale faces showed they had been kneeling for a while.
"What are you two doing?"
Ryun asked curiously. Hinata and Hanabi looked at Ryun in surprise. Hanabi asked, "Didn't Father reprimand you?"
"Lord Hiashi is such a kind person. Why would he reprimand me?"
Hanabi didn't speak, but the question marks filling her head clearly asked what relation the word 'kind' had to her father.
Just as Ryun was about to tell them to stand up, Hiashi Hyūga actually followed them out.
He glanced at his two daughters and said, "Since Ryun is leaving, you two see him out. Remember to maintain proper etiquette when interacting with Ryun in the future, understood?"
Hinata and Hanabi quickly bowed to Hiashi Hyūga. Hiashi Hyūga then nodded to Ryun and said, "Ryun, feel free to visit the Hyūga Clan anytime you have a moment. Consider it a small token of my thanks for you cheering up my two daughters."
A smile curled at the corner of Ryun's mouth. "Then thank you, Lord Hiashi."
Hiashi Hyūga's statement clearly meant: He still did not permit Ryun to get too close to his daughters. At the same time, he wanted to observe Ryun for a while longer before finally deciding which side to lean towards.
After all, for now, Ryun's words were just talk. How big a storm he could stir up was still unknown.
Ryun was already quite satisfied with this result.
He had even prepared a contingency plan where he fell out with Hiashi Hyūga, Hiashi tried to detain him, and he simply ran away.
"How did you do that!"
Once Hiashi Hyūga was far enough away, Hanabi directly jumped up, grabbing Ryun's hand, her eyes full of stars.
Hinata also looked like a curious child. She truly didn't understand how Ryun made their strict father adopt such a kind attitude.
"It's very simple."
Ryun pinched Hanabi's nose, then turned to look at Hinata, smiling as he said, "I told him I am the only one who can make his daughters happy. He believed it."
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