The complete Byakugan, without a blind spot, and the main family of the Hyūga clan could no longer control the branch family's life and death.
The Caged Bird seal indeed had the role of protecting the branch family, but with Konoha merging with the Sand Village and about to annex the Land of Rain and the Land of Rivers, it was on its way to becoming the largest shinobi village in the ninja world.
Now, both Iwa and Kumo were practically forced to keep their heads down. They didn't have the time to recover their strength or train their shinobi, so it was unlikely they would target the Hyūga clan again.
Moreover, Yoichi had already assured the Hyūga clan that if any incident involving their bloodline occurred, the village would seek justice for Konoha's shinobi. Unfortunately, the elders of the Hyūga main family were unwilling to abolish the Caged Bird, whether it was truly for the good of the Byakugan or simply for their entrenched control over the branch family.
After the Caged Bird seal on Rumi was removed, she felt like she had shed a layer of restraint, and the range she could see with her Byakugan had greatly increased.
"Sensei, I feel amazing right now. When do we set off for the mission you mentioned?"
Rumi had never felt this good before. After the Caged Bird was lifted, it was as though her shackles were gone. Her gaze at Yoichi was full of admiration.
What Kurenai could do, I can do too. No, why compare myself to Kurenai? What Rin could do, I can do as well!
Rumi moved a little closer, instinctively looking up at Yoichi's face. He hadn't changed a bit over the years—always the same kind teacher to her.
Since her sister got married, she hadn't been around as much, and Yoichi was the only one who cared about her. Without him, Rumi felt she wouldn't have even learned Gentle Fist.
This is wonderful~!
Rumi thought to herself in delight, but then she saw a hand waving in front of her eyes and snapped back to reality.
"Rumi? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, really. Sorry, sensei, I got distracted for a moment."
Rumi apologized quickly, a bit embarrassed.
Yoichi shook his head and said, "No problem. I'll repeat myself—aside from an unknown enemy, the village is fine, so you'll accompany me when the time comes."
He could go alone, but since it was related to Hamura, they might need the Byakugan. If anyone from the Ōtsutsuki main family was still alive on the moon, they might pass on some memories about the Tenseigan to those with the Byakugan.
Yoichi remembered a spatial tunnel leading directly to the center of the moon.
He recalled there was a waterfall somewhere within the Fire Country, underneath which there was glowing spring water. Finding that would allow access to the tunnel to the moon.
But that was troublesome; he'd rather fly directly to the moon and break in from the surface.
"Sensei, are you thinking of something troublesome?"
Seeing Yoichi frowning slightly, Rumi bravely reached out and gently massaged his forehead.
Yoichi smiled and said, "Nothing serious. If you're free today, we can set off now."
It was better if he went by himself. If he left it to subordinates, they'd probably take more time investigating, and using the Byakugan would still be a hassle. Flying up himself would be quicker.
Rumi asked in surprise, "Now?"
"Yes. Do you need to go home and let anyone know?"
"No need, I can leave anytime."
Rumi shook her head. Since her sister got married, she had been living alone. It didn't matter whether she went back or not; she spoke more with Kurenai in one day than she did with her own clan in a month.
"Then let's go. I'll take you to the moon."
After Yoichi spoke, his eyes transformed into the Rinnegan with six tomoe, and he donned the tomoe-patterned cloak and Truth-Seeking Orbs.
He had already told Mikoto and Mina that he might not be back for a day or two, so there was nothing to worry about.
"Wait here for a moment, Rumi."
To go to the moon, using time-space ninjutsu was fastest. Yoichi first went to find his Kamui clone.
After locating his Kamui clone, he had it wear the Potara earring on its other ear, and then the Kamui clone rushed towards Yoichi.
Once this was done, Yoichi returned to Rumi's side, enveloping her in chakra. "Alright, let's go."
With that, the space around them distorted, and they vanished from where they stood.
In the next instant, when Yoichi and Rumi reappeared, they had left Earth and were standing in space.
"Is this... Sensei, have we already left the ninja world?"
Seeing the dark environment of space and the planet beneath their feet, Rumi's face was filled with shock. Upon closer inspection, she could see vast stretches of yellow desert and the blue ocean on the ninja world below.
Standing in space and gazing at the ninja world for the first time left Rumi somewhat dazed. When she came to her senses, she couldn't help but look at Yoichi with admiration in her eyes. In her mind, her teacher was practically a deity.
"That's right. Next, we'll head to the moon, so listen to my instructions when we get there."
This was Yoichi's first time on the moon, but he wasn't as surprised as Rumi. He merely experimented by withdrawing his chakra to see if he could survive in space.
Even without breathing, it didn't matter; the primal energy and chakra within him could sustain him for a long time, with no risk of being depleted.
In the next moment, Yoichi locked onto the moon's location and used Kamui to continue traveling through space. When he and Rumi reappeared, they were already on the moon's surface.
Looking at the barren, crater-ridden landscape of the moon, Rumi couldn't help but ask, "Sensei, do the Hyūga clan members really live in a place like this?"
"Of course not on the surface. They live inside the moon. And this moon wasn't naturally formed; it was created by the Sage of Six Paths over a thousand years ago."
Yoichi explained, and then used Kamui again, phasing through the moon's surface and arriving inside.
The environment suddenly brightened. After a thousand years of development, Hamura's descendants had built the moon's interior into a true paradise.
With an artificial sun, distinct day and night cycles, artificial lakes, forests, and more, Yoichi was most interested not only in the Tenseigan here but also in the puppet technology controlled by Hamura's descendants.
Most of the moon's interior was constructed by puppets, powered by the gigantic Tenseigan.
With this puppet technology and the resources on the moon, he could fully realize his vision of transforming the Land of Fire and the ninja world.
"Sensei, is this where the Hyūga clan members live?"
Rumi had already been shocked enough for one day, but upon seeing this environment, she couldn't help but ask again.
The things she had seen today completely overturned her past decade of life experiences.
If I wrote today's events with Sensei into my diary and let Kurenai accidentally find it, hehe...
Thinking of this, Rumi couldn't help but smile slightly, imagining Kurenai's embarrassed, red face.
Yoichi's current perception was powerful. By expanding his mental energy, he could sense all chakra reactions throughout the moon's interior.
"There are three places—one with immense chakra, another which should be Hamura's last descendant, and one with a relatively faint presence, possibly chakra left by the main family."
After perceiving the area, Yoichi turned to Rumi and said, "Let's first investigate the chakra left by the main family. There may be information about the Tenseigan."
He didn't know much about controlling the massive Tenseigan, so it would be good to gather more information.
"The main family, huh..."
Rumi muttered, harboring no good feelings towards the main family due to their past. Hearing that the main family on the moon lost to the branch family made her secretly rejoice.
"There are no threats to the Byakugan here on the moon, so the main and branch families have different legacies but no Caged Bird seals."
Guessing Rumi's thoughts, Yoichi explained to her.
"I did talk to Hiashi about this. Given the current state of the village, the Hyūga clan doesn't need the Caged Bird seal to protect the Byakugan anymore. Maybe he's still apprehensive, and I, as an outsider, am not in a position to comment on their clan's legacy."
"Sensei, you're acting with good intentions, but those main family members just won't give up their power and status!"
Rumi immediately said, then clenched her fist, showing her determination. "Sensei may not be able to speak out, but I can. Now that they can't control me with the Caged Bird, I want to know—what other excuses do they have to keep it when it isn't necessary for protecting the Byakugan?"
"...."
Yoichi thought for a moment. It seemed he might have said a bit too much. However, it didn't matter anymore. Soon enough, Rumi would have Hamura's legacy, be free from the Caged Bird seal, and have him—Konoha's Fifth Hokage—backing her.
It would be obvious who was the rightful successor of the Hyūga clan.
Under Yoichi's guidance, they quickly used Kamui to locate the basement of a castle, where they found a remaining member of the main family.
Upon Yoichi and Rumi's arrival, this person seemed to react, slowly walking towards Rumi while calling her 'Byakugan Princess' and similar titles.
This made Yoichi look on with some skepticism. So, anyone who comes here is a Byakugan Princess?
He could tell that this individual was only sustained by chakra. After transferring the chakra, this main family member crumbled into a pile of bones.
Rumi stood there in a daze for a while, and once she processed the information, she said to Yoichi, "Sensei, this main family member recently passed away, but before dying, they told me that the branch family twisted Hamura's will, intending to use the moon to destroy the ninja world."
"It doesn't matter. There's only one child left in the branch family now. We can bring him back to Konoha and give him a proper education."
Yoichi then asked, "Rumi, did you get any information about the Tenseigan?"
"Yes, the main family had a lot of knowledge about the Tenseigan. Although they weren't as ruthless as the branch family, gathering all the reverse Byakugan to create the Tenseigan as a weapon... as long as there's Byakugan chakra, it can be used to drive the Tenseigan, but its power can only be fully unleashed if the Tenseigan itself is used."
Rumi explained that if the Tenseigan on the moon was fully activated, it might be even more powerful than a tailed beast.
"Sensei, if you need a Byakugan, I can..."
Thunk!
Yoichi knocked on Rumi's forehead, interrupting her, "Do you think your teacher would need a student's eyes, Rumi?"
"I offered willingly..."
Rumi whispered, covering her forehead, but when she saw Yoichi raising his hand again, she quickly shut her mouth.
Yoichi had already asked Tsunade to help cultivate clones of the Byakugan, and within a few years, they could awaken the Tenseigan, just like Kamui clones.
For now, it would be best if Rumi took charge of controlling it.
"Next, let's go find that branch family member, bring him back to the village, and then take over the Tenseigan and other legacies here on the moon."
"Understood, sensei."
Rumi responded, showing no guilt about taking over Toneri's residence and legacy. The branch family members had planned to destroy the ninja world, so why show them any mercy?
Besides, Rumi was also a descendant of Hamura. It was only natural for her to inherit Hamura's legacy.
When Yoichi and Rumi appeared in front of Toneri, he was still practicing his clan's techniques.
"Who's there?!"
Sensing someone nearby, Toneri immediately asked. He had no Byakugan and could only rely on his senses.
"Sensei, the branch family on the moon is so ruthless. They didn't even leave a single Byakugan..."
"A battle to the last breath leaves no room for anything to be spared. That's why the main family lost."
Hearing their conversation, Toneri guessed they had come for him or the main family on the moon. He was about to control the puppets to attack them when he suddenly felt a pain in his neck.
In an instant, Yoichi appeared behind Toneri and knocked him out. Then he looked at Rumi.
Rumi immediately understood. "Rest assured, sensei. Now that there's no one competing with me for control over the Tenseigan, I can gain control of everything here quickly."
"Don't let your guard down. I'll give you some chakra to help you control the puppets first."
After saying this, Yoichi sealed some of his chakra inside Rumi's body to prevent her from running out.
Not knowing whether his chakra counted as Ōtsutsuki's, Yoichi took some chakra from Toneri and transferred it to Rumi, sealing it in her Byakugan.
"Sensei..."
"What is it?"
"It feels... strange, but then it stopped."
Rumi suddenly felt a warmth in her Byakugan, but the sensation quickly faded. She smiled sweetly at Yoichi and said, "I'll go take control of the Tenseigan now, sensei."
"Yes, go ahead."
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Yoichi created hundreds of shadow clones, and in no time, they gathered all the Ōtsutsuki clan's inheritance from the moon into the hall.
The Ōtsutsuki clan on the moon had developed remarkably well. Their puppet techniques had been refined with chakra to the point of energy automation—wireless chakra transmission and control. While this technology relied on the Tenseigan, it was far superior to anything in the ninja world.
"Yoichi-sensei, I can control the Tenseigan now, but it consumes a massive amount of chakra. Without the chakra you provided, using it even once might kill me," Rumi said cheerfully as she approached Yoichi with light steps. Since arriving on the moon, Rumi's once reserved personality had begun to lighten up.
Previously, seeing how close Kurenai was with Yoichi-sensei had made her envious. But now, on the moon, she could also act the same way.
"Also, my Byakugan seems to have undergone a change. Sensei, did you do something to help me?" Rumi asked as she moved even closer to Yoichi, almost pressing against him in the vast hall. She pretended to lean in and look at the book Yoichi was holding, but it was clear her proximity was intentional.
"Don't worry about chakra. I'll seal enough chakra within you to power the Tenseigan. For the next few years, I'll rely on you to control it, Rumi."
Yoichi flipped through the book as he spoke. The power of the Tenseigan was overwhelming, far surpassing that of a tailed beast, and it could only be activated by the Byakugan's power. Such tremendous strength couldn't be entrusted to just anyone, and Rumi was the perfect person for the task.
"Rumi, with your current strength, how many puppets can you control? And can we bring the Tenseigan back to Konoha?"
Rumi thought for a moment and then said, "We can take it back. The Tenseigan's power is sealed, but we should also bring the energy-dispersing devices. That way, even in Konoha, I can still control the puppets. As for the puppets, they don't drain my chakra; they use the Tenseigan's power."
The Tenseigan, formed from all the Byakugan on the moon, could regenerate its power as long as it wasn't destroyed. The branch family on the moon had even used the Tenseigan in battle to defeat the main family. So, moving it was not an issue.
The war between the branch and main family hadn't happened too long ago. The chakra stored within the remnants of the main family still held much information, hoping their descendants would stop the branch family's madness. All of the Tenseigan's knowledge had been passed down to the Byakugan users through chakra.
"Let's head back now. We'll leave a third of the puppets here and develop them slowly," Yoichi said, standing up. He accidentally brushed against Rumi as he did so. "Sorry about that, Rumi," he apologized.
"Sensei, it's okay," Rumi blushed slightly and then asked, "Sensei, am I going to be in charge of the Tenseigan now?"
Yoichi nodded. "Yes, I can only trust you with it. Why, is something wrong?"
Rumi lowered her head and hesitated before asking, "Could I ask for a favor, Sensei?"
"What kind of favor?"
"I haven't decided yet, but I promise it won't trouble you, Sensei. When the time comes, I'll let you know," Rumi said softly.
Yoichi thought for a moment and replied, "Alright, whenever you're ready, I'll do my best to help you, even if you want to become the head of the Hyūga clan."
Rumi chuckled but didn't say anything. Why would she want to be the clan leader? The Caged Bird seal had been removed, and she now controlled the Tenseigan, with Yoichi-sensei at her side. No one in the Hyūga clan would dare oppose her.
What she wanted was the promise from Yoichi-sensei, and with that, everything would fall into place. At this point, Rumi no longer considered Kurenai a rival.
Little Kurenai didn't stand a chance against her now; Rumi had set her sights on surpassing Rin!
After gathering their things, Rumi and Yoichi stored the inheritance scrolls in sealing scrolls. The massive Tenseigan and its equipment were moved into a separate dimension by a Kamui clone.
For the return journey, they didn't need to take the same path back to the moon. Instead, they traveled through a spatial tunnel that connected the moon's core to the world of ninjas.
Once they passed through the space tunnel and emerged through the water, Yoichi and Rumi flew into the sky. Yoichi quickly scanned their surroundings to confirm their location and noted the direction of Konoha.
"We're quite close. We should consider developing this area in the future," Yoichi commented before flying back to the village with Rumi. Upon arriving, he set Rumi down and said, "I'll compile the findings from the moon into a Sealed Book in the next couple of days. You can read it at your leisure or share it with others."
The Ōtsutsuki clan's inheritance from the moon was incredibly comprehensive, containing all the Hyūga clan's Gentle Fist techniques, as well as advanced techniques like the God Vacuum Palm, likely left behind by Hamura Ōtsutsuki. However, most people wouldn't be able to use even one move.
"Thank you, Sensei!" Rumi said, but before she could continue, she felt a sharp pain in her eyes. She closed them and rubbed her eyelids.
"It's probably a sign of your Byakugan evolving. Go home and rest. If anything feels off, come to me immediately or visit the Konoha Hospital," Yoichi advised. He recalled how quickly Toneri had awakened the Tenseigan—within a single day.
Though Rumi's Byakugan might not be as pure as Hanabi's, it was more than enough to awaken the Tenseigan. It was only a matter of time.
"I understand, Sensei," Rumi replied. However, instead of heading home, she wanted to visit the Hokage's office to see Kurenai's reaction.
"Sensei, what about him?" Rumi asked, looking at the unconscious Toneri. This boy's mission was to destroy the ninja world.
"He'll recover and stay in Konoha for now. If he grows up and still wants to destroy the world, we'll deal with it then," Yoichi said, placing his hand over Toneri's eyes. When he removed his hand, Toneri had grown a new pair of eyes, though a seal now limited the amount of chakra he could use.
"Since he's one of your clan members, you can check with Hiashi when you return and see if he wants to take him in. As for the Ōtsutsuki inheritance on the moon, I'll leave that in your care," Yoichi added.
"I understand, Sensei. I'll head back now," Rumi said, bidding him farewell before leaving the Uchiha district.
For the first time in a long while, Rumi felt truly powerful, not just because of the changes in her body, but because of her newfound confidence.
...
Upon returning to Konoha, the village was thriving, but underneath the surface, hidden currents were stirring within the ninja world.
"Next is the three-nation conference. Due to the Daimyo of the Land of Rain being unwell, Hanzo of the Rain Village will be speaking on his behalf," a ninja from the Cloud Village announced. In front of him were several connected desktop computers using special signal lines for transmission.
It had taken them more than half a month to set up this remote meeting between the Rock Village, the Earth Daimyo, the Cloud Village, the Lightning Daimyo, and Hanzo.
The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the increasingly domineering actions of Konoha. After Chiyo led the survivors of the Sand Village and tried to seek refuge with Hanzo, she noticed how frequently Konoha's ninja appeared in the Land of Rain, making her realize that even Rain Village might not be safe.
As a result, she changed course and headed to the Land of Earth.
The Earth Daimyo and Lightning Daimyo had been hesitant at first. The Third Shinobi World War had ended only a few years prior, and their villages had spent considerable resources to recover. Another war would bleed them dry.
However, when Chiyo informed Ōnoki, the Third Tsuchikage, that the Sand Village had fallen and that the Rain Village was in danger, Ōnoki couldn't remain idle.
He immediately contacted A, the Raikage of the Cloud Village, as well as the Earth and Lightning Daimyo. With the technical assistance of the Cloud Village, they finally managed to hold this remote meeting.
"Is the Daimyo of the Land of Rain really ill?" The Lightning Daimyo asked with clear distrust. After witnessing how Konoha had possibly manipulated their own Daimyo, he couldn't shake his suspicions toward Hanzo, who had seized control of his nation.
"Are you sure you're not controlling him, 'Half-God'?" the Lightning Daimyo added, emphasizing Hanzo's notorious nickname.
Hanzo, maintaining a calm expression, responded, "There's no need for that. I get along well with the Daimyo. He simply doesn't understand war matters, so he has entrusted me to handle everything."
"How can anyone be sure of that?" the Lightning Daimyo shot back.
"Let's stay on topic," Ōnoki interrupted, cutting through the tension. "The danger posed by Konoha far exceeds any internal disputes. If we don't unite, Konoha will target us next."
After Ōnoki's interjection, the Earth Daimyo also chimed in, "He's right. Let's not get distracted. The greater issue is Konoha. We believe they have manipulated the Fire Daimyo, and they're likely planning to do the same to the Wind Daimyo. If we don't act now, we'll be next."
A, sitting nearby, nodded and added, "Exactly. We've already received reports that the Fire Daimyo has become unreachable. Additionally, two of his top advisors, Minister Tsukiyo and Minister Hiwo, were suspicious of the situation, but they were mysteriously killed when we tried to contact them. The ninjas we sent to investigate also disappeared."
The Raikage's assistant, Mabui, then added, "The information we received from the surviving Sand ninjas also suggests that Konoha might be using Edo Tensei, the Reanimation Jutsu, and that they've already resurrected the First Hokage. On top of that, they've stolen the Sand Village's One-Tailed Beast."
Ōnoki confirmed this, adding, "Konoha has violated the most fundamental rules of the ninja world. They've broken the laws by using forbidden techniques like Edo Tensei and capturing the Sand Village's Tailed Beast."
It had all the signs of Konoha preparing for war. According to their intelligence, Konoha had also seized Mist Village's Tailed Beast, though details were unclear. After the meeting, Ōnoki and A would send emissaries to Mist Village to confirm if they could form an alliance. The situation was urgent.
"How are the Four-Tails and Five-Tails in Iwa?" A suddenly asked. In terms of Tailed Beast strength, they were at a disadvantage. Konoha had the Nine-Tails and Two-Tails, while they only had the Eight-Tails. Though Mist Village held the Seven-Tails, they were unsure if its Jinchuriki could properly use its power.
"They're close. We've already identified where the Tailed Beasts will reappear, and we're ready to capture and seal them when the time comes," Ōnoki replied.
A offered, "If necessary, I can send B to help you. Last time, he got along well with your Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchuriki. Maybe they'll help us win this war."
Though confident in B's strength, A's voice lost some of its conviction. During their last battle, two Jinchuriki had been killed by Yoichi, forcing the Eight-Tails to sever its own tail to escape.
"In the end, it'll be up to your Dust Release to stop the Fifth Hokage, Ōnoki," A concluded.
It was a grim truth they had all agreed upon earlier. Even Perfect Jinchuriki might not stand a chance against someone as powerful as Yoichi. Their only hope lay in uniting all the villages, pooling their resources, and facing Konoha with everything they had.
After hours of discussion, the alliance decided to form two main forces: one elite army from the Rock and Cloud villages to support Hanzo in preventing Konoha from completely overtaking the Land of Rain. The second army would be composed of the finest shinobi from both the Cloud and Rock villages, with efforts underway to bring Taki and Kusagakure into the fold.
After securing the needed resources, the Earth and Lightning Daimyo left the rest of the strategic planning to Ōnoki, A, and Hanzo. Their goal was to assemble as many allies as possible to stand against Konoha's overwhelming might.
...
Back in Konoha...
"I'm back, Kurenai!" Rumi called out as she pushed open the door to the Hokage's office. She found Kurenai sitting dutifully at her desk, handling paperwork. With a mischievous smile, Rumi walked over.
"Rumi, you...!" Kurenai stood up, narrowing her eyes in suspicion. "What were you doing with Yoichi-sensei?"
"That's classified information. Without permission from Yoichi-sensei, I can't say. But, Kurenai, it was just the two of us... alone!" Rumi teased, covering her mouth with a giggle, her tone dripping with mischief.
"You..." Kurenai began, but before she could get a word in, Rumi interrupted with a grin.
"Anyway, Kurenai, I'm not feeling well today. Maybe it's something Yoichi-sensei did... or maybe not. I'll be going now." Rumi laughed as she made her exit, leaving Kurenai fuming inside the office.
Rumi paused at the doorway, waiting until she heard Kurenai stomping in frustration before finally walking away with a satisfied smile.
She made her way back toward the Hyūga compound, her steps light and confident. But instead of heading home, Rumi went to Hiashi's residence. It was her first time visiting the main family head's house, and despite the past tensions between the branch and main families, she held her head high.
"Please inform Lord Hiashi that Rumi is here to see him," Rumi said to the servant, Hyūga Natsu, whom she had met a few times before.
"Rumi-sama, Lady Hiwari is home as well. You may enter directly," Natsu replied, recognizing her as Hiashi's sister-in-law.
"I'm not here to see my sister. I'm here to speak with Lord Hiashi," Rumi responded.
Natsu hesitated for a moment but quickly nodded. "Please follow me."
Natsu led her to a guest room and went to inform Hiashi. Shortly after, Hiashi entered, taking a seat across from Rumi. After tea was served, he spoke first.
"Rumi, what brings you here today? Did the Fifth Hokage send a message?"
Hiashi and the Hyūga clan had recently been supportive of Konoha's changes, particularly the reforms in the police force. Still, some elders believed the Fifth Hokage was overprotective of Rumi, interfering in the affairs of the branch and main families.
"Lord Hiashi, did you know that the Hyūga clan is descended from the branch family of the Ōtsutsuki clan? Today, Yoichi-sensei and I went to the moon and uncovered the true origins of our clan," Rumi revealed, sharing the story of the Ōtsutsuki inheritance. However, she carefully omitted details about the Tenseigan and her own transformation.
Hiashi listened intently, his initial shock giving way to deep contemplation. After hearing the full account, he finally asked, "What does the Fifth Hokage intend?"
"Yoichi-sensei wants to know if you're willing to take in Toneri, though his chakra has been sealed for now. As for the Ōtsutsuki inheritance, only I have access to it for now, but I can allow others to view it under certain conditions," Rumi replied confidently, knowing that Yoichi had given her the leverage she needed.
"I will select a few talented branch members to pass on some of the Ōtsutsuki clan's secret techniques.
"As for the main family, your inheritance is complete, with many techniques that only the main family can learn. I suppose I won't need to pass those on."
"Rumi!" Hiashi's tone darkened as he furrowed his brows, his voice stern. "You are a member of the Hyūga clan, and any secret techniques you obtain must be handed over to the clan."
"These techniques were acquired by Yoichi-sensei and me. They have nothing to do with the Hyūga clan," Rumi responded, undeterred.
"Rumi," Hiashi said sharply. "Out of respect for your sister, I've been speaking to you kindly, and I've even helped calm the elders of the main family. But do not assume I am without power. Even the Fifth Hokage has no right to interfere in Hyūga clan matters."
Just as Hiashi finished speaking, he froze, his eyes widening in disbelief. Rumi slowly removed her headband, revealing her smooth, unmarked forehead. The Caged Bird Seal, which should have been there, had completely disappeared.
"Lord Hiashi, the main family no longer has any means to control me," Rumi said with a soft smile, though her gaze was far from gentle.
(End of Chapter)
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