Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Hiashi: Could it be possible that he can take both?
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In the end, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane decided to meet Colt before making a decision.
The role of a Hokage was a big deal and wouldn't be settled just on Jiraiya's word alone.
Jiraiya was overjoyed to see that he was temporarily out of the crisis, and was about to go find Colt immediately.
Meanwhile, Colt received Hiashi's invitation after the memorial ceremony was over.
"The elders of the clan want to see you."
After Hiashi finished speaking, Colt's first reaction was to refuse.
He never liked these old-fashioned types. They were stubborn and most likely stuck in their demented perspectives…
But Hiashi was his father-in-law, after all, so he still had to act respectfully.
Also, he should give an explanation for what happened between him and Hinata at any rate.
The two returned to the Hyuga compound together.
Along the way, Hiashi also talked about the temperaments and preferences of many elders.
Although Colt was listening, it all went in one ear and out the other.
He understood Hiashi's concerns, but he would protect Hinata in his own way.
As soon as the door of the main hall opened, four pairs of white eyes stared at the door in unison.
The scene was slightly unnerving…
Colt remained silent but raised his guard slightly, ready to strike at any time.
But what happened next greatly exceeded his expectations.
"Colt-san, you're here. Come in quickly."
"As expected of a hero, so accomplished at such a young age."
"Yes, even the Fourth Hokage pales in comparison to you!"
"Unfortunately... my daughter is already fifty, otherwise I'd offer her instead of Hinata."
These four old men who were nearly in their graves praised Colt with every word they uttered.
Even Colt, who had a flexible moral compass, blushed.
Weren't the Hyuga elders supposed to be very conservative? How could they seem so reasonable at this moment?
Their words showed absolutely no intention to stop him and Hinata from being together.
On the contrary, there was a bit of hidden urgency in their words.
"However, Hinata is our princess, and you two do suit each other,"
"Colt-san, although you are still young, it's always good to get engaged first and then think of the rest later. What do you think?" an elder said with a smile.
According to Hiashi, this man, named Zezhen, was the chief elder of the family, and his power was no less than that of the clan head.
But now, he completely had the image of a kindly old neighbor.
"This…"
Colt thought about it for a while, but still told them about Ino.
There was no clear rule of monogamy in the ninja world, but the identities of Hinata and Ino were somewhat special after all.
Several elders looked at each other, and Hyuga Zezhen still asked:
"Does the Yamanaka family know?"
Recalling Inoichi Yamanaka's helpless expression despite gritting his teeth, Colt nodded.
"Inoichi-san already knows about it."
"Then our Hyuga family is fine with it."
Things worked out more smoothly than expected.
For the Hyuga family, in fact, they had no choice.
That day, they saw Colt's ability to kill Orochimaru in seconds, as well as Jiraiya's casual attitude towards him.
Several elders knew that they couldn't afford to be against this young man.
Although the Hyuga family was the largest clan in Konoha, in terms of strength, they didn't have the possibility of rebellion like the previous Uchiha clan.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have easily surrendered under the advice of the Third Hokage and Danzo back then.
Today's Colt had no official status on the surface, but everyone knew that he must be the future ruler of Konoha.
Even if he didn't become a Hokage, did they want to be the enemy of such a strong man?
Just marrying off a daughter of the clan was a small price to pay.
As for the Caged Bird Seal?
Preposterous!
Wouldn't that be like they were trying to control the future Mrs. Hokage?
Even if the elders were being stupid and pedantic, they wouldn't even entertain such thoughts.
The atmosphere was very harmonious with the deliberate cooperation of the elders who had grown old and mellowed.
Hiashi also had a smile on his face.
Although the eldest daughter would be married off, he was happy because she would be.
However, there was also another thing.
His second daughter wouldn't need to be marked with the Caged Bird Seal.
She could always stay by his side.
But then a thought rose in his head.
'Was it possible that Colt could take both of his daughters and marry them? This brat already took the Yamanaka girl too…'
At this moment, a branch house guard suddenly came in from outside the door.
"Elders, Clan Head, Lord Jiraiya is waiting outside."
When they heard of Jiraiya's visit, the expressions of these several people became eager.
"Quick, bring him in."
The branch house guard quickly went out and brought Jiraiya in.
Hyuga Zezhen wanted to say a few words, but Jiraiya didn't have time for pleasantries.
"Brat, it took me a long time to find out that you're here. Come with me, Konoha's two advisors are waiting for you."
He wanted to rush this kid to settle the Hokage matter now.
Otherwise, if it really focused back on him, he wouldn't be able to stop crying.
Colt was also relieved when he heard the words and left with Jiraiya after saying goodbye.
Although the old men had behaved very politely, he still wasn't quite used to this hypocritical occasion.
After the two left, the room fell into a brief silence.
"What do you think those two advisors want with him?" an elder spoke up, a little puzzled.
Hyuga Zezhen's face was solemn: "What do you think is the most important thing in the village right now?"
Everyone looked at each other and said in unison, "The new Hokage!"
Hiashi's expression was very excited.
Could it be that his soon to be son-in-law was about to become the Hokage?
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"Brat, I really don't get it. We're both so handsome and strong."
"Why can you get two of them, and I can't even get one?"
Jiraiya looked at Colt enviously, with indignation in his words.
He had also learned a lot about Colt from Naruto.
The two future village beauties of Konoha had been in Colt's pocket since childhood.
And he, Jiraiya, had known that fierce 'woman' since childhood, but why was he rejected almost every day?
"Jiraiya-san, you know yourself well."
Colt said very seriously, and deliberately looked at Jiraiya's face for a while.
With that level, how dare he compare himself with him?
Jiraiya understood the look in his eyes, and was a little exasperated.
"But you've got two at once!"
Why was there such a big gap between them?
"Let me teach you a truth today," Colt said earnestly as the two came to the Hokage building.
Jiraiya found himself listening despite his old age.
"What's that?"
"Only the ugly people are called lustful."
"If you're good-looking and talented, you're not lewd, it's called being affectionate."
After speaking, Colt walked in.
And Jiraiya's whole body turned gray.
He remembered what Naruto called him all the time.
Was that the reason?
Colt knocked on the office door, and there was a voice calling them to come in.
Pushing open the door, Colt walked in directly.
At first glance, he saw the two old people in the main seats, and Colt also knew their identities.
Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane were also looking at him.
Strong in ability and excellent in appearance, the only thing that worried them was his age.
The two asked Colt to stand aside and communicated in low voices.
At this moment, Jiraiya walked in.
"Well, what do you think?"
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