[Hamura's Blessing (Perfect)]
[A blessing from Ōtsutsuki Hamura of the moon, suitable for the Hyuga physique, enabling bloodline atavism and potential activation.]
[Current users: Hinata, Neji.]
Is that… all?
The brief introduction made Shinji slightly stunned. Logically, a perfect reward shouldn't be so simple. Moreover, it's suitable for the Hyuga physique.
Shinji couldn't help but look up at the sky, recalling that the word 'bloodline' was also mentioned when Sasuke activated his Sharingan last time.
Tenseigan, huh…
Shinji's eyes slightly brightened, it was indeed worthy of a perfect-level reward.
While thinking, Shinji unconsciously looked at Hinata. He then immediately dismissed this option in his mind, not because Hinata's bloodline wasn't pure enough. On the contrary, if Hinata received this blessing, she would likely directly advance to become the 'Byakugan Princess' of the Tenseigan.
The reason for not giving it to Hinata was probably due to her personality. Without a clear goal and a strong mindset, Hinata possessing the Tenseigan would be like a child carrying gold through a bustling market.
It's estimated that even the elders of the Main Family would become as greedy as devils.
However...
Shinji reached out and waved at Hinata, saying, "Hinata, come here for a moment."
Hinata, who was listening to Naruto and Shikamaru chat beside Naruto, was startled, then immediately got up and came before Shinji.
Hinata asked, blinking her eyes, "Sensei, is there something you need?"
Shinji slightly organized his words, then spoke to Hinata with a serious expression, "Hinata, if I had an opportunity that could make you and Neji stronger."
"This opportunity is only once, would you…"
"Sensei! Please, by all means, give this opportunity to Neji-nii-san." Hinata spoke with a solemn expression before Shinji could finish.
After speaking, she bowed deeply to Shinji.
Shinji did not speak but looked at Hinata. The little girl's face was full of earnestness, completely unconcerned about what the 'getting stronger' in Shinji's words actually meant.
"Our Hinata truly is a gentle child." Shinji said with a smile, reaching out and ruffling Hinata's head.
"Thank you, sensei, but Neji-nii-san needs this opportunity more than I do." Hinata, in turn, smiled and said happily.
Compared to her, she hoped even more that Neji could seize this opportunity.
"I understand. Go on."
Shinji smiled and nodded, letting Hinata return to her circle of friends.
Why can't there be more than one?
Although it was a bit greedy, the system only rewarded one, which made Shinji a bit unsure how to arrange it. Both sides were equally important.
Even though Neji had only just become his disciple, Shinji still treated him the same as Naruto and the others.
Glancing at Hinata, who was sitting with Naruto and the others, Shinji turned and walked out of the training ground.
Since he had already decided, then let Neji properly receive this blessing.
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The sound of rushing waterfall water poured down.
Shinji stood before the waterfall, feeling the coolness of the splashing water.
"Sensei!"
A voice sounded from behind him, and Shinji turned to look.
He saw Neji, dressed in training attire, standing behind him and bowing respectfully.
"Neji, there's no need for that." Shinji looked at Neji and waved his hand.
"Neji, starting tomorrow, you can come directly to the training ground here." Shinji said to Neji, then looked at the forest behind Neji.
He slowly spoke, "Hyuga clan head, do you have any objections?"
Neji's pupils suddenly contracted upon hearing this, and he looked back with a shocked expression.
Rustle—
Hiashi slowly walked out, first glancing at Neji, then looking at Shinji and saying, "Thank you very much. Neji will be a bother to you."
Shinji shook his head and said, "Not at all. Neji is a very promising talent."
Shinji was not surprised by Hiashi's arrival. In fact, when he notified Neji to come over, he also subtly let Hiashi notice.
After all, Neji would have to come to the training ground in the future, so it was better to be upfront about it early.
"Neji, I want to talk with Shinji for a moment."
Hiashi said to Neji, his eyes lacking the usual authority he held within the clan, instead speaking with the tone of an elder.
Neji was startled, then subconsciously looked at Shinji. Shinji smiled and waved his hand, then led Hiashi to another spot.
"Hyuga clan head, you can speak now."
Hiashi first glanced in Neji's direction, then turned to Shinji and spoke, "All this time, the Hyuga Main Family and Branch Family have been like the trunk and leaves of a tree."
"Without the main trunk, the leaves will have no support. Without the leaves, the main trunk will also wither. This has always been the Hyuga's way of survival."
Shinji did not refute. Perhaps as the head of the Hyuga clan, Hiashi believed this. However, this did not mean that all of the Hyuga Main Family believed this. After all, the Caged Bird already explained this.
"Neji's resentment towards the Main Family is his freedom."
"This resentment cannot change Neji's identity, nor can it change the choices that have already been made."
Hiashi seemed to have found an outlet, speaking these words to Shinji.
Shinji just listened quietly, without speaking.
Hiashi finished speaking, and took a deep breath, a hint of pain and self-reproach appearing in his eyes, and his voice also became low.
"Hizashi… my brother, I owe him a debt that I can never repay in this life. Therefore, as Neji's uncle, I entrust him to you."
After speaking, Hiashi bowed deeply to Shinji.
Shinji was surprised. He had not expected Hiashi to make such a gesture.
"Hyuga clan head, please don't do this." Shinji quickly supported Hiashi, saying.
"Since Neji has become my disciple, I will teach him well to the best of my ability."
Regardless of Hiashi's mindset, Shinji only regarded Neji as a disciple.
As for the so-called Hyuga clan's destiny, he would let his disciple break it himself once he grew up.
"Thank you. Regarding Neji's situation within the clan later on, I will clear the way for him and will not disturb his training."
Hiashi finished speaking, looked at Neji again, then turned and left.
Shinji did not respond. If Hiashi could resolve Neji's issue, it would be a good thing. He wouldn't need to spend too much effort later on in teaching Neji, thinking about solving the Hyuga clan's problems.
Without further thought, he turned and walked towards Neji.
Neji was still looking in the direction Hiashi had left, the expression in his eyes unclear.
"Alright, follow me to a place." Shinji put his arm around Neji's shoulder and said kindly.