Hiashi Hyūga's smile grew even brighter. After all, the young man standing before him was truly outstanding, and by fate, he had become his future son-in-law.
As a clan with a history spanning thousands of years, how could the Hyūga clan be unaware of the Uchiha clan's reputation?
For over a millennium, the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan had dominated the entire ninja world. Among them, the Uchiha were especially renowned as battle maniacs, their fearsome reputation even surpassing that of the Senju.
And Uchiha Arata, standing before him now, was the most talented genius the Uchiha clan had produced in the past hundred years. Even when compared to the legendary Uchiha Madara, he was not inferior in the slightest.
Moreover, Arata had already grown to maturity, and his strength could now contend with the most famous powerhouses of the era.
Most importantly, Arata was still only a teenager, and his strength was continuing to rise at a terrifying pace. This potential far surpassed those whose power had already reached its limits.
Although Arata stood up and respectfully greeted Hiashi and his wife, the couple did not dare make a big deal out of it. They had finally formed a good relationship, and it would be foolish to let such trivial matters cause any distance between them.
Hiashi quickly invited Arata to sit, while the elegant woman beside him gazed at the Uchiha prodigy with a gentle smile.
Handsome, powerful, humble, and courteous ..... the more Hinata's mother observed him, the more satisfied she became. In contrast, her own daughter's overly timid nature had always been a source of concern.
As the legitimate heir of the Hyūga clan, Hinata would need not only exceptional strength but also the authority to suppress the branch family and maintain the stability of the clan. Yet Hinata's gentle disposition made her unsuited for the position of clan head.
If she were instead relegated to the branch family, she would likely be bullied mercilessly.
The appearance of Uchiha Arata perfectly resolved this dilemma.
As long as Hinata was betrothed to Arata, who would dare brand her with the Caged Bird Seal?
Given Arata's current strength and future prospects, he would either become the next Uchiha clan leader or inherit the position of Grand Elder ..... both statuses commanding immense authority. The branch family would never dare provoke someone of his standing.
The only regret was the age gap between Arata and Hinata. Hinata's mother did not mind Arata's age, but she deeply wished her daughter would grow up faster so she could marry him sooner.
After all, a match like Arata was extraordinarily rare across the entire ninja world. The longer it was delayed, the greater the uncertainty.
As the saying went — the more a mother-in-law looks at her son-in-law, the more satisfied she becomes.
Hinata's mother was no exception. Though this was only their first formal meeting, she already treated Arata with great warmth.
Meanwhile, Hinata herself had long since turned into a shy little quail. She sat quietly, saying nothing, occasionally sneaking glances at Arata before quickly lowering her head again, her face flushed bright red.
Seeing their daughter's bashful reaction, Hiashi and his wife felt both amused and relieved.
With mutual goodwill, the engagement discussion proceeded smoothly.
Since Arata's parents had passed away, Uchiha Fugaku had been dispatched to the Land of Earth, and the clan's Grand Elder remained away on Whirlpool Island, Arata was able to make the decision on his own.
Hiashi and his wife fully understood this. The Uchiha clan was currently in the midst of relocation, and it was natural for its leaders to be absent.
Moreover, this engagement was strictly a union between two individuals, not a political alliance between clans.
To avoid unnecessary complications, they simply exchanged gifts and signed the engagement contract, concluding the matter.
The gift Arata presented was a finely crafted chakra-metal sword suitable for women ....something he had shamelessly obtained from the Grand Elder.
In return, Hiashi gifted Arata a treasured ninja blade passed down through the Hyūga clan.
As for Hinata herself, she sat quietly throughout, only realizing afterward that she had just been engaged .... all while still in a dazed state.
After the contract was signed, Arata was in exceptionally good spirits.
Hinata was the perfect wife in his eyes, and now that the engagement was settled, there was no escaping fate.
Although he would need to wait more than ten years for her to grow up, Arata had no intention of remaining idle.
By the time Hinata reached adulthood, his strength would likely reach ... or even surpass — the Six Paths level.
Since Hinata was still young, Arata did not linger. After exchanging farewells and formalities, he left the Hyūga clan.
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