Naruto: The Strongest Sage.

At night, Yumi carefully prepared a new set of clothes for Qingye and smoothed out all the wrinkles on his clothes.

Qingye wanted to say that there was no need to be so serious because he was in the initiative in this negotiation. Therefore, there was no need to make such detailed preparations.

But at this time, he usually enjoyed Yumei's care, so he didn't resist and let her tidy him up again and again.

The Hyuga family prepared a family dinner. Only the Japanese family was waiting for Aoba.

"Master Ri, sorry for the long wait." Aoba handed him a bottle of expensive sake that Yumi had prepared for him.

This action made the smile on Rizu's face even wider.

There are many rumors about Kamikawa Aoba in the village. He is very famous, but not many people really know him.

Most people's impression of him is that he is powerful but lonely.

Yes, although Qingye actually has many friends, people outside his circle of friends have the impression that he is a loner.

Because apart from a few friends, he basically had no other social activities. Qingye spent all his time on cultivation and research.

Senjutsu, Flying Thunder God, the fusion and manipulation of the tailed beasts' chakra, Hashirama's cells, the Sharingan, sealing techniques, and even the Shikigami Fuujin, etc.

These studies and researches took up most of his energy, which meant that many young ninjas who looked up to him as an idol could not even see him.

The Japanese tribe originally had the impression that he was a very difficult and arrogant person. However, during this formal meeting, he found that Aoba's various etiquettes were very thoughtful. He didn't look like a civilian ninja at all.

"You are too polite, Master Aoba."

The Japanese call him Lord Aoba because he does not have a specific position in Konoha. Aoba's official status is obviously higher than his.

Of course, as the patriarch of the Hyuga clan, this title of his obviously elevated Aoba.

The Japanese wife prepared some simple food and drinks for the two of them, then stood up and left. She did not appear again, but asked Hinata to wait on her side.

Hinata knew Aoba, after all, his teacher Kurenai Yuhi had a good relationship with Aoba.

But every time she saw Aoba, she paid more attention to Aoba's disciple Naruto. Therefore, she didn't know much about Aoba.

Hinata rarely saw her father entertain a civilian ninja so solemnly. However, considering Aoba's various achievements, her father's behavior was completely understandable.

The dinner was simple but exquisite. Qingye was very satisfied with the meal. He was a foodie, and even though the main dish was not this, he still gave this dinner a score of 80 in his mind.

Hinata placed tea sets for the two of them. This is how today's dinner party officially began.

"As the strongest ninja of the younger generation of Konoha, Aoba, you are now the right-hand man of the Hokage. I heard that the Hokage intends to balance the relationship between the ninja clan and civilian ninjas. I wonder if this is true?"

Although the Japanese said it in a very tactful way, it was very direct to Aoba's ears. He was just short of asking directly whether the Hokage was going to take action against the Ninja Clan.

The reason why he asked Aoba was obviously because Hyuga Hiashi knew that Aoba was behind this policy.

"How can I put it? I can only say that the rumor is wrong. Konoha's next policy is not the so-called balance between the ninja clan and the civilian ninja.

In fact, what you have seen so far is just the opening ceremony of a major transformation. The real transformation will only begin next.”

"Real change? But I feel that Konoha has changed enough. The advanced ninja school has given countless civilian ninjas the opportunity to go further. The treatment of Konoha's orphanage and war orphans has been significantly improved.

Konoha Research Institute has even achieved more than one remarkable result. Is this huge change just the beginning?"

Hyuga Hiashi did not hide his interest in the research institute. In fact, it was difficult to hide anything from the Hyuga clan in Konoha. Aoba himself did not deliberately hide it.

However, Hyuga Hiashi's intuition still surprised him. It seemed that the head of the Hyuga clan was smarter than he thought. He had just started, but the other party had already sensed the crisis.

"In the eyes of the Hyuga clan leader, are these changes? Look around you, what have we changed?

Civilian ninjas are still civilians, ninjas are still ninjas, Hokages are still traditional Hokages, and even the shops on the commercial streets have a change rate of less than 10%.

Look around us, we haven't changed anything. Children in orphanages can have enough food, war orphans have their tuition fees completely waived, and food expenses are considered changes?

No, these are what Konoha should have done. So these are not called reforms. "

Aoba's words made Hyuga Hiashi's face change slightly. However, he still maintained his demeanor as the head of the first wealthy family.

"So what kind of change do you have in mind, Aoba? Or, what do you want Konoha to become?"

"Me? This is a somewhat complicated question. I have also thought about it privately. I believe that one day in the future, when any child born in Konoha has the potential to become Hokage, my transformation will be considered successful."

Pah, this was the sound of the teacup breaking in Hinata Hiashi's hand. When Aoba said this, he finally couldn't hold it anymore.

Although Hyuga Hiashi didn't have many scenes in the original plot, in the brief contact, Aoba had already noticed that the head of the Hyuga clan was much stronger than what was shown in the plot.

They are not strong in terms of strength, but their vision and political sensitivity far surpass those of ordinary ninjas.

There is a reason why the Hyuga clan can firmly sit on the position of the most powerful family in Konoha.

Hiashi's voice became a little heavy.

"Do you know what you're going to face if you do this?"

"Do I need to know?"

Qingye's question made Hyuga Hiashi pause. He didn't expect Qingye to be so strong. He even seemed to not take those obstacles seriously.

In fact, Aoba did think so. Following the direct confrontation with Obito not long ago.

Qingye obviously felt that time was running out, so he chose to speed up.

The Ninja Clan was an obstacle to his transformation. But compared to the enemies he would face in the future, even the so-called No. 1 family in Konoha was nothing more than a crying baby.

It might be annoying, but it's not a real threat.

There was a long silence between Aoba and Hiashi. The atmosphere was so tense that Hinata next to them almost forgot to breathe.

But in the end, Rizu broke the silence between the two.

After he considered for a while, he spoke tentatively.

"I want to know, Mr. Aoba, how many banquets have you attended?"

"Haha, you're the first one!"