69novels Chapter 129 The Tiger Comes Out (Subscribe)
Chapter 129 The Tiger Comes Out (Subscribe)
Chapter 129 The Tiger Comes Out (Subscribe)
In the silent meeting hall, only a few people spoke.
Ever since Hyuga Hiashi handed over the scene to Hinata, he has been sitting quietly with his eyes closed, seemingly indifferent to the next thing, or has already guessed what will happen.
Hinata, on the other hand, seems to have maintained the surface well.
But Ryosuke sat in the seat behind her, watching her restless little feet swaying slightly, knowing that she was obviously in a difficult situation facing the problems of these clan elders.
"In the clan, more than half of the clan members agree with the new system I proposed."
Without directly answering the clan elder's question, Hinata planned to start with the number of supporters in the clan.
But obviously, the old people present are not so easy to fool.
"They? They may not understand the meaning of the new system you proposed at all. They may only understand that they can break away from the shackles of the clan rules, and then they will fully support you."
The elder of the Yixiong family shook his head, "Hinata, I understand that you want to do something for the family and contribute your own strength, but you are still young and don't understand the tricks in it."
"Just like the questions we raised just now, they are actually aimed at the loopholes in the new system you proposed."
"Since you have no way to answer us, you should think about how to solve these, and then explain clearly."
When they get old, they don't need to go out to perform tasks. They are in the clan every day, helping to manage affairs big and small.
These things, Hyuga Hiashi can think, Hinata can think, they can too.
But...thinking and doing are two different things. There is no room for mistakes or omissions in such a major event that changes the family system from ancient times to the present.
If something really happened, it would not only be Hyuga Hiashi, but the clan elders would also become eternal sinners. They were unwilling to bear these burdens while they were alive, and did not want to work hard for most of their lives without leaving a clear name.
They are not afraid of death.
name, they still want it.
"This matter...does he know?"
But before Hinata could give a new explanation, an extremely hoarse voice came from among the first few elders in the branch house team in front of the three of them.
This sound is like a completely dry ancient well, and finally there is a trace of moist soil.
For the first time, Hinata didn't realize who the eldest of Hyuga was referring to in his question.
But then, when she met his cloudy eyes, she suddenly understood what he meant.
Although a little reconciled in his heart, Hinata nodded and answered the old man's question, "Yes, he also agrees."
The person the Great Elder is referring to is undoubtedly Ryosuke.
Although Ryosuke exposed a lot of strength to some members of the clan, they all helped him keep this matter well, and not many people in the clan knew his strength.
Like present, apart from Hyuga Hizashi, only Hyuga Xingcai, Hyuga Soji, and Hyuga Iroha, the three people who have performed missions with Ryosuke, only know his strength.
Others, including some elders, are not clear.
Of course, the elders are not included in these clan elders. Hinata still remembers that his father and Ryosuke said in the previous discussion that the first person who knew Ryosuke's strength was the only elder besides his father.
If you can ask this, it seems that under the influence of Ryosuke, this great elder will stand on his side.
Sure enough, after pondering for a long time, the old man nodded like an old computer, as Hinata thought, "Then this matter... I have no objection."
"... Great Elder?!"
Hearing his answer, the other clan elders all looked at him in confusion.
The impact of this system is definitely not just a matter of the master and the division of the two families.
Some things that may happen in the future are unpredictable. For example, without the constraints of various rules, the tribe will no longer be calm and low-key, and they may act high-key like those Uchiha.
These are all possible.
And when the time comes...
"Hyuga, it's a group."
Turning his cloudy eyes to the other people beside him, the oldest man stared at the old faces in front of him.
In the end, he sighed, "Some things, actually, those of us who have lived most of our lives know that they shouldn't be guarded."
"Even if Hiashi mentioned it, I still insisted on it because the time has not come. Although our family background is sufficient, we lack a...real leader."
"But now...the opportunity has come."
"leader?"
He didn't shy away from the fact that Hinata was present, so the grumpy Kazuo clan elder spoke directly, pointing at Hinata and asking, "Grand Elder, do you value this little guy too much?"
Next to her, Hyuga Nai was also very puzzled, "Although the little Hinata has made some progress, her combat talent can't keep up after all. If it wasn't for the luck to be born in the master's house, she would have no chance at all..."
In this way, several of their clan elders directly discussed Hinata, the future head of the family, without even caring that she was not far away, listening to all of this.
Except for their voices, the entire conference hall was silent.
The Hyuga Jōnin elites below all sat quietly, not daring to disturb.
Hinata, on the other hand, suppressed her emotions and watched with cold eyes.
She is not the doormat she used to be now, she is also a person with a temper.
Even if they belittled her in front of so many people, even if they had some reason, it was really unacceptable.
But she was angry in her heart, but she couldn't vent it, after all, these were her elders.
As for Hyuga Hiashi and Ryosuke, they always sat behind her and listened silently.
To become a qualified Patriarch, she must learn to face these things alone.
And even if they really stand up to speak for Hinata, it may not be useful, but it will reduce her impression points in front of these clan elders.
As it is, with the age and seniority of these people, they are really people with half a foot in the coffin.
They have devoted most of their lives to Hyuga. Even if Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the family, has done something wrong, they dare to criticize it face to face.
"enough."
In the end, it was the Great Elder who stopped them from going unscrupulous.
It was another plain, even slightly weak words, which directly stopped the several clan elders who were discussing fiercely, "I have no objection to this matter. As for whether you are willing to support or not, I will not interfere."
Whether it's tone or expression, it's extremely calm.
And after he said this, although the other clan elders had resentment in their eyes, they didn't say another word.
Watching them calmly, the Great Elder waited for a long time, and after confirming that they had no objection, he turned his attention back to Hinata.
His cheeks were wrinkled like the bark of an old tree, and he said with a smile: "Little Hinata, we old people have no objection to what you just said."
"Thank you for the support of the clan elders, so... what do the other seniors think?"
Hinata smiled politely, nodded to him as well, and then looked down at the other people below.
And just now, the Jōnin who had already thought about it during the debate among the clan elders almost chose to support Hinata without hesitation.
Although they are not like those clansmen outside who are not in charge of the clan, they only know about Caged Bird.
They also have their own considerations for many things.
But since the clan elders are willing to support Hinata, there is no need for them to object. After all, they also care a little about the sharp sword hanging above their heads, and even their own descendants.
Scanning the crowd present, Hinata confirmed again.
This time, there were no other voices of opposition in the meeting hall.
Turning around, Hinata looked at Hyuga Hiashi who closed his eyes and meditated, "Father, this proposal...is approved."
The words were a little heavy, thinking back to her worries and bitterness over this matter during this period of time, her heart was extremely complicated.
But beyond that, she has some pride, after all... this is the first thing she Hyūga Hinata does for the family.
And it was only at this time that Hyuga Hiashi opened his eyes.
He gazed at Hinata, with admiration and pride in his eyes.
Nodding, Hyuga Hiashi also moved his body forward and sat with Hinata, looking at the clansmen below, "In this case...then I officially announce that centering on the system proposed by Hinata, we have to target the clan that has always been changes in the way it works.”
"This process...can't be fast. Once the clan members have any ideas that are not conducive to the development of the family during the implementation process, they must be corrected and perfected immediately."
"This matter means a lot to me, Hyuga, and I hope that...everyone here will do their best to complete it."
"Yes!"
Compared with such a big matter as family reform, the next things to be discussed in the meeting hall are more subtle and ordinary.
However, there is still one thing that deserves Ryosuke's attention.
That's about Hyuga's development in the Fire Nation.
At the beginning, with the invasion of Hyuga by the envoys of Cloud Shinobi Village as the fuse, Ryosuke and the others made a series of arrangements to send Hyuga Zongji, who was a Jōnin, to Daimyo Prefecture as a guardian ninja.
And now, with Hyuga on his back, he is already thriving in Kyoto City.
In addition, Hyuga made great contributions to the Alliance of the Land of Waves, which made many officials and nobles of the Land of Fire feel good about them.
For noble officials like them, if they can enjoy peace and enjoyment, that is their good partner.
So at present, many members of the Hyuga clan have begun to become the guests of these officials and nobles, enjoying the same treatment, and at the same time acting as guards.
For these extremely wealthy high-level executives in the Land of Fire, it is not difficult to support a few people to ensure their own safety.
As for Hyuga, after discussion, they agreed to disperse the clansmen and integrate them into the regime of the Fire Nation.
Judging from the Uchiha genocide incident, in Konoha's current form, gathering together in groups is not a good strategy.
Dispersing all kinds of power will make it much safer.
During the entire discussion process, Ryosuke silently acted as the background board, neither spoke nor opened his mouth.
He had read this meeting in advance, from the documents submitted to Hyuga Hiashi by others.
He also knows exactly what the big guy will say.
Regarding Ryosuke's own opinions, they have also been conveyed to Hyuga Hiashi, so there is nothing to say.
After negotiating and clarifying some directions for the family in the coming year, this important family meeting about the past and the future comes to an end.
"call……"
Hinata followed Ryosuke and left first.
The moment she stepped out of the conference hall, her tense nerves eased down.
The whole person is like a puddle of ooze, falling directly backwards.
Ryosuke smiled helplessly, and caught her from behind, "Pay attention to the image, there are many people watching."
That is to say, but in fact, the meeting hall is a relatively important place in the clan, and the flow of people passing by is extremely rare.
Although the ceremony was very lively, the lively group did not come here.
"I don't care, I'm so tired."
Like a koala, Hinata hangs on Ryosuke's body, "I panicked to death just now, obviously there are so many people supporting me, and they still refuse to listen."
Her tone was a little aggrieved, but she quickly denied herself, "But what they said...is quite reasonable."
In the lobby just now, Hinata racked his brains to figure out how to dismiss their loopholes.
But unfortunately, no matter what she thought, she couldn't think of a good solution.
It seems... the loopholes they raised, like something that is bound to happen and unavoidable.
"Just some arguments on paper."
Ryosuke looked at her with extremely gentle eyes, "I can propose hundreds of such hypothetical loopholes for your new system, but how many will actually happen by then, I have no way of guaranteeing it."
Pausing, facing Hinata's ready to speak, he added, "There is no way to avoid it absolutely."
As he spoke, he hugged her horizontally.
It is absolutely impossible to continue standing here.
"That's it..."
Being blocked in advance, Hinata, who originally wanted to ask if there was any way, pouted and stopped talking.
She leaned against Ryosuke's chest, listening to his heartbeat.
While feeling the breeze blowing when he ran home, she slowly closed her eyes.
When Ryosuke ran, the movement was very light, shaking, giving her a feeling of shaking back to her childhood when she was sleeping in the crib.
Hinata is very sleepy, she is really tired now.
The nerve that had been tense for months relaxed at the moment the proposal was passed.
Immediately afterwards, she felt endlessly exhausted, even more tired than the Gentle Fist method that had been practiced non-stop for a whole day.
In a trance, her consciousness began to blur, and she fell into a deep sleep...
The festival of the Hyuga clan lasted for three full days as in previous years.
And the Caged Bird engraving ceremony, which was supposed to start after the clan meeting ended every year, was cancelled, and even... several amendments to the clan rules were announced.
When this news was delivered to the ears of every Hyuga tribe, almost everyone in the branch house was extremely excited.
They took to the streets, cheering in a trance, with disbelief at the news in their hearts.
At that moment, the rules and protection in their blood have been in their blood for too long, so many of them have forgotten the idea of resisting, and many people even take it for granted.
But now, the stone that oppressed their ancestors for thousands of years has finally been removed.
"Miss Hinata!"
"Miss Hinata!!"
Clenching their fists and raising them high, many clansmen who knew the reason shouted Hyūga Hinata's name loudly, praising her name with tears of joy.
Although Hinata only proposed this new system out of consideration for the future of the family and humanity, for the branch house that has been oppressed for too long, this is like a sharp arrow, piercing their hearts. Light their flames.
The ceremony seemed to be continued, and the upsurge in the clan was even more lively than the previous few days.
It was like a tiger that had been imprisoned for many years was released from its cage.
"how do you feel?"
Standing on the roof of the old pavilion of the Hyuga tribe, the great elder asked the two juniors beside him with a hoarse voice.
Hinata, who had been looking forward to the implementation of the system since the end of the meeting three days ago, stared blankly at Hyuga who seemed to be alive.
His eyes are full of light.
"Very happy."
She murmured softly.
At this time, Hinata really felt the so-called sense of honor and responsibility for acting for this family.
"Besides being happy?"
But this answer was obviously not what the Great Elder wanted.
He looked at Ryosuke on the other side and asked, "What about you, little Ryosuke, how do you think this matter will unfold?"
Keeping a smile on his face, Ryosuke stared down at the fierce tiger that howled and croaked wantonly, "It's very dangerous, some guys who are already restless, maybe it's time to jump out."
(end of this chapter)