Naruto's Endless Pretense

Who is facing you from behind?Be the one to open the cage.

He is the one who must die for the bird.

The Hyuga clan is the most prominent clan in Konoha and has a long heritage.His lineage of Byakugan can even be traced back to Kaguya Otirigi, the mother of the Sage of Six Paths.Although the Byakugan does not have the eye skills of the Sharingan, its observation eye is not comparable to that of other blood successors.

In order to protect the line of blood succession, the Hyuga clan is divided into clans and branch families. The clan family has inherited the line of blood succession Byakugan from generation to generation. In order to maintain the Byakugan well, the branch family must sacrifice their lives to protect the clan, and the branch family has been growing since childhood. To be put under a curse seal, this is also the source of internal conflicts within the Hyuga clan.

But there can only be one heir to the clan.This means that only one person in each generation can have the Byakugan that is not restricted by the caged bird.Looking at it from another perspective, the caged bird is not only a tool used to protect the Byakugan, but also a tool for the Hyuga clan, or to be precise, a tool for the clan leader to effectively control the entire clan.

The clan leader is the only one in the clan who is not controlled by the caged bird. This is undoubtedly the most effective way to maintain family rule and prevent family divisions.Although this seems a bit unhuman and based on blood.So just like Hyuga Hizashi, most Hyuga clan members don't have too many complaints about the fact that they are separated.

And Uchiha Sasuke, who has mastered the cracking technology, has become an uneasy factor that destroys Hinata Xueji Anwei.Sasuke also knew this, so he was ready to use the Flying Thunder God to escape the moment he stepped into the Hyuga family's residence.

He didn't dare to take action. Tsunade had just taken over as Hokage. If his disciple injured a fellow ninja in the first family, the impact would be too bad.And he also has reason to believe that the Hyuga clan will not go too far towards him. At most, they will only promise not to crack the caged bird.

But when he walked into the Hyuga clan chief's mansion, the scene was far beyond his imagination.The people of the Hyuga clan stood slowly in the courtyard. It was impossible to tell whether there were hundreds of people.The leader is none other than the contemporary family patriarch, Hinata Hiashi.

"So many people came to greet me. I wonder what the leader of the Rizu clan means."

Sasuke looked at a group of ninjas who were a head taller than him and was secretly wary.However, although these ninjas of the Hyuga clan were numerous and powerful, they did not have hostile eyes or murderous intent towards him. Maybe there was still something to talk about.

"Nothing else. I'm just waiting for the leader of the Uchiha clan. Please don't be offended. Please come in."

Hinata Hinata turned sideways and waved his right hand, and the Hyuga clan members behind him lowered their heads and moved neatly out of the way.Being treated with such solemn courtesy, Sasuke couldn't say anything, but he felt a little uncomfortable.

When you walk into the inner hall, there aren't that many guards around.There was a square coffee table with several bowls on it. Next to it, a woman was sifting tea. She looked a bit like Hinata. She must be Hinata Hinashi's wife.Behind the lady, Hinata, Hanabi and Neji were all kneeling quietly, seemingly waiting for Sasuke's arrival.

Hiashi sat down on the inside of the coffee table and reached out to signal Sasuke.When Sasuke traveled through time, the Uchiha clan had been exterminated, and he had never sat down on his knees, but he could only sit down reluctantly at this time.

"It's okay to sit cross-legged if you're not used to it."

Seeing Sasuke's embarrassment, Hizu was very open-minded and allowed Sasuke to break the etiquette.This also surprised Sasuke. In his impression, the Hyuga clan should be a very rigid clan that does not know how to adapt.

"This is the tea that your aunt just made. Try it."

"No, I don't really understand this." Sasuke waved his hand, Hizu's politeness made him feel very uneasy. "If you have anything to say, just tell me. Whether it's Uchiha Sasuke or the leader of the Uchiha clan."

Hizu fell silent after hearing Sasuke's words, drank a cup of tea silently, and then called Neji to his side.

"I think you understand my story. You should have released Neji from being a caged bird on the day of the Chunin Exam, right?"

"That's right." Sasuke didn't deny it. "I wonder how you found out?"

"As the contemporary clan leader, the Hyuga clan leader, I control the curse seals of the entire clan. I planted Neji's curse seal with my own hands. Although you have not completely lifted Ningji's curse seal, I cannot sense Ningji's curse seal. ”

It seems that the caged bird and Orochimaru's heaven and earth curse seals are not much different, or that these curse seals that can be controlled at any time can be sensed by the caster.Then maybe I need to pay more attention to this when using the talisman that will break all precepts in the future, so as not to be discovered.It was entirely luck that Hyuga and Hizashi chose to tolerate his behavior this time. This may not be the case when facing enemies in the future.

Sasuke glanced at Ningji, who was standing silently next to Hizu, and asked Hizu: "Have you told him about Neji's father?"

"Sasuke, do you also know about my father?" Neji asked in surprise.

Sasuke nodded slightly when he saw this.It seemed that he already knew about it, which meant that he didn't need to interfere in the matter of Neji's hatred of the clan.Putting out his hand to stop Neji who wanted to ask a question, Sasuke looked at Hizu again.

"So you came to me this time hoping that I would release Neji from being a caged bird?"

Rizu was silent for a while and shook his head.

"So do you want to teach me, a person who casually destroys the order of Hyuga, a lesson?"

Rizu shook his head again.

"So, what is your purpose?"

"Can Mr. Sasuke really be able to lift the Caged Bird Curse Seal?"

Hizu didn't answer Sasuke's question, but moved his head closer to Sasuke.

He asked a question in return, his expression serious and nervous, and he even rolled his eyes.

"Ah, that's right. I can release the caged bird without any side effects." Sasuke said while observing the terrain. He might have a countermeasure if Hizu attacks if he disagrees.

Hiashi stood up suddenly and walked to the tatami to Sasuke's left to sit upright again.

"The Caged Bird Curse Seal of our clan is a seal that will only disappear when you die. Even I, the clan leader, can't lift it. But now you can lift it, so I have one thing to ask you. It's the same reason why I summoned the clan members For this.”

While using honorifics, Hizu placed his hands forward in a splay shape and knelt down towards Sasuke.

"Please help all the separated Hyuga clan members to release their caged birds!"

"Father!"

"Hizu-sama!"

Not only Hinata Hanabi and Neji were surprised, Sasuke was also at a loss.He had expected various situations to happen, but he didn't expect it to unfold like this.However, the wife of the housekeeper on the side seemed to have known about Hizu's decision for a long time, and she also followed and saluted Sasuke.

At this time, there was a sound of panicked footsteps, and several older members of the Hyuga clan broke into the inner hall.

"Wait a minute, Rizu, the caged bird will never be released!" the leader said loudly.Judging from his appearance, he should be an elder of Rizu.

"Great Elder." Rizu straightened up, looked at the visitor and said with a somewhat forceful tone. "I'm discussing something important with the leader of the Uchiha clan. What are you doing here with the elders?"

"Rizu, I have no intention of offending the authority of your clan leader, but we can't just leave this matter alone." The great elder said anxiously.

"Hizu, I know you have always been brooding over Hizashi's death, but there is no need to release the caged bird, right? The system of family separation must not be changed. This is to protect the blood of the Hyuga clan." The taller and calmer man next to him The second elder stopped the first elder and tried to talk to Rizu calmly.

"I think you can understand its importance best, Rizu!"

Other elders also agreed, but Rizu did not intend to give in.He changed his weakness and hesitation when Hizashi died for him, and relied on the majesty of the patriarch to argue with the elders.Looking at all this, Ningji's eyes were filled with confusion.

"Why do you have to do this? Is it for me?"

"Not exactly." Sasuke patted Neji on the shoulder, and then pointed at Hinata and Hanabi, whose thinking was also unable to keep up with the situation.

"As far as I know, people who become members of the clan must carve the cursed seal 'Caged Bird' on their foreheads when the eldest son turns three, but neither Hinata nor Hanabi have carved the caged bird until now. According to the clan rules, they One of them must become a branch, just like your father. Why is this?"

"You only see the unfairness of the curse seal to the branch family, but do you think it only hurts the branch family? Everyone in the branch family is a close relative of the clan. Letting others bear their own risks means that you have to Take on more responsibility and pain.”

There is nothing harder or more painful than living.A life that persists in living at all times must have silent struggles and cries.

The caged bird longs for freedom. It bangs against the cage that restrains it, pretending to be bruised and bloody until it dies.The cage is made of iron, so it won't hurt, but it will be stained with blood.That is evidence of evil.

"I want to free everyone from the caged bird, not just for Hizashi and Neji. As the head of a clan, what I oppose is the system of clans and separate clans."

Hizashi stood up, looking very energetic in his prime.

"For a long time, in order to maintain this system, the elders have been telling the next generation that 'people are born with different fates, and their fate cannot be changed in their lifetime.' This fatalistic view is the source of the tragedy of our family. If this system is not abolished , there will be more clan members who will resent the family just like Neji did before."

After hearing Hizashi's words, Sasuke was in awe.Not only out of respect for a pioneer who single-handedly challenged the old system, but also out of approval for his open mind.

"We also know this, but what can we do?" The great elder said and pulled off his forehead protector, revealing the swastika-shaped curse mark on his forehead.

"But you don't know the preciousness of the Byakugan. As long as the ninja profession still exists, it will be coveted by others. The caged bird not only protects the Byakugan from being lost, but also guarantees the safety of the clan."

Almost all the ninjas of the Hyuga clan are members of the branch family.Although such people will be eliminated as threats on the battlefield, it also eliminates the possibility of the enemy acting specifically to capture the Byakugan.In a disguised sense, it is indeed a great protection for the tribe.

"Perhaps this is a sacrifice, but we have no choice. I believe that everyone who splits the family will have such an awareness." The great elder said firmly.

The boundaries of blood inheritance are wealth, responsibility and even a burden.This is true for blood successors like the Byakugan and Sharingan that can be taken away.Being fought for and used, starting from the development of the ninja world, throughout the past and the future.These two excellent eye techniques originated from the Otsutsuki clan are both cursed eyes.

"That is to say, if no one wants to capture Byakugan anymore, you will agree to release the caged bird, right?"

Sasuke, who had never intervened in the quarrels within the Hyuga clan, stood up and wanted to help Hizu.

"Believe me, there will be such a day in the future. And it's not far away."