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“It's not like I have nothing to do." Naruto said awkwardly, "It’s just that there are some things recently that I’m not sure about, and I wanted to ask Tsunade-sama for advice."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade lazily lifted her eyes and glanced at him, her gaze as calm as still water. Perhaps she guessed what was going on, and her expression become somewhat complicated.
"Is it related to the Hyuga Clan?"
"Yeah, it is."
"Why are you targeting the Hyuga Clan?" Tsunade's tone carried a hint of helplessness. She tapped the table while frowning, deep in thought.
"To be honest, if you're doing this for Hinata, there's no need to go through so much trouble. The Hyuga Clan is in decline, their strength is weakening." Sёarᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
"If you want to, just propose directly. They won't refuse."
Tsunade’s words weren’t a lie, but it was far too complicated. Naruto could already guess the Hyuga Clan’s intentions with just a bit of thought. If he made a proposal, it would likely lead to a full-blown wedding, with expectations for children within two years.
Such a traditional family, it would be like entering a wealthy family, only to be buried in its endless rules. He could already imagine the future, filled with rigid customs and obligatory meetings, but he had no interest in inheriting the entirety of the Hyuga Clan’s baggage.
He wanted Hinata, but he didn’t want the decaying, outdated Hyuga Clan as part of the deal. Plus, there was Neji… after everything they’d been through together, Naruto didn’t want Neji to end up trapped by the Caged Bird for the rest of his life.
No matter how much you dressed up a lie, it was still a lie. If the Caged Bird Seal was truly meant to protect weaker clan members from being kidnapped during wartime, then it should have been removed long ago.
And what about Neji?
Hinata still took on missions, didn’t she? Didn’t the main family do Shinobi Work or go on missions? There were already plenty of Byakugan out there, and who knew how many more there really were?
After weighing everything carefully, Naruto suddenly realized that messing with the Hyuga Clan is the most profitable to him.
‘As long as the main family was no longer the main family, or rather, if Neji became the Clan Head, then I could...’
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Naruto looked across the table at Tsunade and said, "It's not just about Hinata. It’s also about Neji. Hyuga Hiashi keeps talking about wanting to change the Hyuga Clan, but nothing’s happened after all these years."
"So, if that’s the case, I’ll do what he can’t. I’ll say what he doesn’t dare to say. We’ve already dealt with Danzo, so why stop at the Hyuga Clan?"
Tsunade stared at him for a long time, then suddenly chuckled. The corners of her mouth curled slightly, but it didn't seem like she was mocking him.
"In that case, just go ahead and do it."
"Me?" Naruto grinned sheepishly, "Tsunade-sama, you know me well. I’m a pretty low-key person. I’m not one to make such bold moves."
"Oh? So all that you just said was just talk, huh?" Tsunade said with a chuckle, "Or were you just saying it for fun, enjoying the thrill of it?"
"Well, I’m here to ask for your advice, aren’t I?" Naruto replied awkwardly, "I'm not a fool. There's no benefit for me, an outsider, to get involved in the affairs of the Hyuga Clan."
"I’m at a disadvantage both emotionally and logically. Even if it worked out, it will be easy for people to criticize me. Other clans would also start getting wary."
Hearing this, Tsunade laughed softly before speaking again, "They might even wonder if what you’re doing represents me or Kakashi. These clans have been deeply rooted in Konoha for over a hundred years, some even had power before the village was founded. Interfering with the Hyuga Clan’s internal affairs would be like touching a web, pulling everything with it."
"I’ll be gone soon, but Kakashi’s position won’t be so secure. Konoha has never been a place of complete harmony. Clans are always competing for resources."
Naruto had already figured out most of what Tsunade had just said.
"That’s why I don’t want to get too involved. Tsunade-sama, please teach me!"
Hearing this, Tsunade was speechless and rolled her eyes. Then she waved her hand, motioning Naruto to come over, and said with a twitch of her lips, "Come closer, and I’ll tell you."
"Uh…" Naruto hesitated, afraid Tsunade was still holding a grudge and would punch him in the face.
But in the end, he obediently walked over, and Tsunade immediately grabbed him by the shirt, pulling him close, with her other hand pinching his face.
His vision was immediately filled with large, rolling white blurs, just like six years ago. Tsunade began squeezing his face again without restraint.
"In the past, you always liked to calculate things on your own, and your methods were clumsy and childish, truly laughable. But now, it seems you’ve made progress, knowing to come to me?"
"Well, it’s because I have a solid backer now." Naruto replied, though in his heart, he was thinking, ‘The backer was actually soft, but it’s still huge.’
The next second, he found himself enveloped in a warm embrace, with a soft fragrance in the air. His face was pressed heavily against something, so much so that he could barely breathe.
"You haven’t done many worthwhile things, but at least you made the right choice here." She said.
…
The next day.
Naruto suddenly sat up in bed, cold sweat dripping from his forehead. He didn’t know why, but he had a strange dream about Itachi. Ever since that incident, he rarely dreamed of him anymore.
Back then, he had been so weak, and Itachi, along with Kisame, had come after him. For the Naruto of that time, it had been an enormous shadow looming over him.
Even though he had later successfully survived with Ino, the fear of that encounter still haunted him for months. But those days were long gone. And now, even if he faced Itachi again, there was no need to be afraid.
‘Why then…’
Dragging his tired body out of bed, Naruto slipped on his sandals and shuffled toward the floor. He hadn’t slept at all, his eyelids felt heavy, and his mind was cluttered with all sorts of thoughts.
Yesterday at the Hokage Tower, Tsunade had inexplicably hugged him. Although it didn’t last long and nothing else happened, Naruto still sensed something unusual in Tsunade’s emotions.
Why would she feel that way? Although Naruto usually liked to take a few glances at her, he also knew that Tsunade was not on the same level as him.
In terms of strength, they might be equals, but when it came to strategy and power struggles, the Slug Princess was definitely a master. When she took the position, she ruled with a hands-off approach, yet secretly pulled the strings, bringing down many of the higher-ups.
If anyone dared to say Tsunade was just a big breast small brain girl, Naruto would be the first to disagree. Her experience and insight, especially regarding the village and the intricate clan dynamics, were as sharp as a blade.
Naruto had asked her to teach him how to deal with the Hyuga Clan and had laid out all his conditions, including his knowledge of the Caged Bird and his contact with Neji.
When it came to anything related to the Hyuga Clan, he had told Tsunade everything honestly, word by word. Then, after thinking about it for a long time, Tsunade had finally given him her answer late into the night.
If he wanted to lead the Hyuga Clan’s transformation, the first thing he had to do was remove himself from the equation. Then, he had to make sure Neji was also completely out of it.
Naruto asked her why, but Tsunade just smiled without explaining.
After waking up in a daze, Naruto began to understand Tsunade’s reasoning, ‘Only if Neji removed himself could he step forward at the crucial moment.’