'So who exactly could it be?'
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"You don't have the Sharingan, how would you know the illusions of the Sharingan have so many limitations too?"
[The Hyuga Clan's Mansion]
After the luxurious dinner was served, Yuhi Kurenai was still sticking to her opinion.
That was: If the Third Hokage wasn't senile, then he must be under someone's control.
"You can go ask Kakashi-sensei."
"Alright, even if sensei guessed wrong, the Third Hokage must be senile for sure."
Seeing Uchiha Kage speak with such seriousness, Yuhi Kurenai also realized that what he said was probably not wrong.
Because her genjutsu also had many limitations.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have lost to Samui last time.
'Of course, losing that day was also an accident. Who could have thought Shino would scream at that exact moment?'
"...", Shino, who was also being glared at by Yuhi Kurenai for some reason, had an innocent expression.
'However, sensei seems very dissatisfied with the Hokage.'
'Ever since arriving at the Hyuga mansion, she's been criticizing the Third Hokage.'
'Even mentioned the matter of choosing the next Hokage.'
'But the Hokage isn't even dead yet…'
'No wait, it seems you don't need to die to choose a new Hokage.'
'It's just that the Third Hokage has never…'
'Crap, am I also starting to feel the Third Hokage has stayed in the position too long?'
Shino began reflecting on himself.
"Big sis!"
Before long, little Hanabi, who had heard there were guests at home, came running in with her little legs, then jumped into her older sister's arms.
"Father," After snuggling with her sister, Hanabi politely greeted everyone.
The beautiful-looking female teacher, the shy guy who covered his face with his collar, and this…
'Ehehe, the handsome big brother!'
"You're the one big sis likes, right…"
'Looks like big sis has good taste.'
"Hanabi!", Hinata quickly pulled Hanabi away from in front of Uchiha Kage.
And also blocked her mouth that was about to say even more embarrassing things.
"Sorry, Kage-kun, Hanabi always likes to say weird stuff…", Blushing, Hinata restrained Hanabi in her arms and apologized to Uchiha Kage with embarrassment.
'Liking and all that… it'd be bad if it makes Kage-kun uncomfortable or annoyed.'
Come to think of it, Hinata still didn't know whether this Uchiha boy liked or disliked her.
'But probably dislikes me, right.'
'That time at the hot springs…'
'He stepped on my foot, which must have meant he didn't want to soak together.'
'Although afterward he did touch my body, that should have just been for using medical ninjutsu, with no other meaning…'
'Instead, I fainted multiple times.'
'And dragged them down over and over…'
'So humiliating, Kage-kun definitely won't like someone like me.'
'Only sensei and Ino are…'
Thinking of how Ino often had her head patted by Uchiha Kage, and how Yuhi Kurenai sat on top of Uchiha Kage without resistance that night at the hot springs.
Recalling her own shameful behavior in front of Uchiha Kage, Hinata couldn't help but feel down.
"It's fine."
'So cute—ahem! such a cute little Hanabi.'
Looking at the two Byakugan sisters in front of him, Uchiha Kage couldn't help but have the darkness in his heart cleansed by the girls' cuteness.
If everyone in the world were this cute, maybe peace really would come.
"Such a cute child."
She even started helping her sister get closer the moment she arrived.
Yuhi Kurenai pulled Hanabi from Hinata's arms into her own while searching herself for a gift.
"Ah, right. You've all been promoted to chunin, so sensei has to prepare a gift for each of you… Also, if you three want, you can exchange gifts with each other to celebrate," In theory, whoever among teammates gets promoted first, the others are supposed to give gifts.
But since all three got promoted together this time, it was Yuhi Kurenai's first time encountering such a case.
Fortunately, she had already bought a gift for Hinata back in the Land of Water.
It was a set of underwear she picked out specifically for Hinata's development.
As for Shino and Kage, just giving them something random would do.
"Thank you, sensei…", Hinata bashfully accepted the gift from Yuhi Kurenai's hand.
Then she immediately began thinking about what gifts to give Uchiha Kage and Shino.
"No need to worry, Father already thought about that, so he prepared one for each of you."
The wealthy and generous Hyuga Hiashi gave all three, including Hinata, a ninja pouch with spatial extension function.
Quite practical for a ninja.
Only pocket-sized, but could hold a lot of tools.
"Thanks," Uchiha Kage picked it up and tried it out, finding it more refined than the one he had been using, and the internal space was also a bit larger.
"Come to think of it, Kage already gave me and Hinata gifts…", Shino recalled the ninjutsu scroll Uchiha Kage had handed him.
That was a very valuable gift.
He had no idea what to give in return.
"Mm, Kage-kun doesn't need to give us more gifts, and what Father gave doesn't count. I'll also think carefully about what to give…"
'Such a meddlesome father.'
Hinata didn't want Hyuga Hiashi helping her give a gift to Uchiha Kage.
"I know, big sis has a 'treasure' she always keeps locked in the drawer. How about giving that!", Hanabi stuck her head out of Yuhi Kurenai's arms. The moment gifts were mentioned, she remembered the mysterious thing her sister always locked away in her drawer.
Never letting her see it, and always hugging it to sleep after coming home.
'It must be something super precious!'
"Hanabi, stop talking nonsense!"
'That is my diary, full of… things that will be unbearable for Kage-kun to see.'
'How can I give that as a gift!'
"Kage-kun, I'm not making excuses. What Hanabi mentioned is mine… Anyway, it's definitely not something worth giving as a gift…"
To avoid Kage-kun thinking she was stingy, Hinata quickly explained.
"It's okay. Whatever the gift is, I'll be happy."
Besides, every night he already had Big Hinata to "play with" as a gift.
"But, to thank Hiashi-senpai for the gift, let me share some intel about the Byakugan. I read it in an ancient text."
"Intel about the Byakugan?", Hyuga Hiashi found it a bit amusing to hear that coming from a Uchiha's mouth.
"Yes. Everyone knows the Sharingan can evolve into the Mangekyou Sharingan. Then theoretically, since the Byakugan is a kekkei genkai not weaker than the Sharingan, it should also have potential to evolve into a higher level."
"Is that true?"
'Also, not many people know about the Sharingan evolving into the Mangekyou Sharingan, right?'
Hyuga Hiashi didn't care at first, but upon hearing "Mangekyou Sharingan" from Uchiha Kage's mouth, he became curious.
"I don't know if it's true either. That's just what was written in the ancient text."
Uchiha Kage curved his lips slightly, then silently glanced toward the doorway.
"It's said the Byakugan can evolve into the Tenseigan, and once it does, it will no longer be affected by… the Caged Bird Seal."
"What did you say?"
Crash!
The guest room door was suddenly flung open.
And a shocked face appeared.
"Neji? You came too, have a seat," Hyuga Hiashi had just been absorbed in listening when he saw Neji suddenly walk in.
"Thank you for your kindness, Lord Hiashi, but I am from the branch family, and not suited to sit at the table with guests."
Neji glanced at Uchiha Kage sitting inside the room.
He had only come out of curiosity to take a look.
But didn't expect the other party to say something so shocking.
"No, there's no branch or main family here. We're just classmates celebrating promotion to chunin."
Lately, Neji had been like a different person.
The old Neji had a sharp edge, and would either immediately retaliate when mocked by main family members, or go completely passive and let things happen.
But now, Neji was polite to everyone and never complained behind their back either.
Like a young beast that had gone into hiding.
A person with a sharp edge isn't scary. What's scary is when he hides all his sharpness.
Hyuga Hiashi had been worried about this change in Neji lately.
"Alright, if it's to help celebrate for Lady Hinata, I'll accompany from the side."
Neji didn't reject Hyuga Hiashi's kindness, but ever since he walked in, his gaze had been locked on Uchiha Kage.
"Is what you said about the Tenseigan true?"
"I already said, it's recorded in ancient texts. I don't know if it's real."
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