Chapter 43: Clan Head, You're So Versailles
Hyuga Ichiro felt utterly aggrieved!!!
Clan Head, didn't you just say it was a small matter?
But the moment it came to Naruto,
your attitude did a complete 180-degree flip?
And earlier, you weren't exactly fond of Naruto either, were you?
So Versailles!
Hyuga Ichiro had a belly full of complaints.
But he didn't dare vent them to Hiashi.
Not just because subordinates shouldn't overstep their boss…
That was only part of it.
Hyuga Ichiro kept his head lowered, tone full of apology:
"I'm sorry, Clan Head—I didn't consider properly…"
"Enough, enough—take me there right now. Don't let them disappear."
Hiashi waved impatiently, cutting him off.
The two walked out of the courtyard one after the other.
Outside, the branch family members had already gathered in clusters.
They chatted and laughed in groups,
pointing and gossiping.
"I knew it—our Young Lady and Naruto have couple vibes!"
"Naruto's kid—I've liked him since he was little! I heard he's already learned and used Rasengan!"
"Hiss… Rasengan? Isn't that the Fourth Hokage's original technique? They say it's insanely hard to learn! Even harder than our Gentle Fist Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"
"Damn… so Naruto really is a genius!"
"More than genius—he apparently self-taught it."
Everyone's view of Naruto changed completely.
They were branch family members.
With their work done for the day,
they had free time to gossip and chat.
Otherwise—they'd still be treated like tools.
Called here, ordered there.
Everyone's purpose was to protect the Hyuga clan.
But for years,
the main family lived carefree lives.
While they—the branch family—suffered.
The benefits never reached them.
The dirty, dangerous jobs—they never missed out on.
Resentment had built up over generations.
It wasn't something a few words could resolve!
The conflict between main and branch families would only grow worse.
The main family used the "Caged Bird" curse seal to control the branch.
It wasn't new.
If not for the branch family head holding them back,
some would've gone for mutual destruction long ago.
Who wants to live like this?
Why should you be main family just because you were born earlier?
Your talent is worse than ours!
If not for the cursed seal engraved on our foreheads—
which destroys our brain nerves and causes unbearable pain when activated—
we would've rebelled ages ago!
This humiliation—whoever wants to endure it can endure it.
They were almost at their limit.
That's why they desperately hoped someone could break this unfair system.
Relying solely on the Hyuga main house's higher-ups?
The probability was minuscule.
In their eyes—only profit mattered. The branch family's lives meant nothing.
Free, obedient cannon fodder labor—why change the system?
So they could only pin their hopes on an external powerful ninja.
Only then was it possible.
Hinata looked at the crowd that had gathered.
She overheard some very embarrassing words.
Hinata was always gentle with others.
That's why the branch family liked and accepted her.
They dared to speak so openly.
If it were anyone else—even with a hundred times the courage—
they wouldn't dare!
In the end—it was because Hinata had won their hearts.
Back to her current state!
A girl her age—how could she handle such "intense" talk?
This was only the beginning!
Already talking about marriage.
Even if she was willing—it still depended on whether Naruto agreed.
She even overheard some clansmen already thinking about what to name the next-next generation clan head.
In other words—Naruto and Hinata's children.
This made the already thin-skinned Hinata
even more shy and flustered.
"Um… Naruto-kun, we've arrived."
"T-thank you for accompanying me today—chatting, walking around, buying me delicious food…
Although I really wanted to invite you in for a glass of water, but my… my father…"
As she spoke,
little Hinata didn't know how to continue.
At home, Hiashi's word was law.
This wasn't the peaceful era after Naruto became Hokage.
Though the great powers had temporarily ceased major war,
small skirmishes and border conflicts still happened constantly.
The Five Great Nations had signed truce agreements.
But face was involved.
So they mostly turned a blind eye.
The village was always on alert.
Strictly guarding against outsiders entering clan territory.
Naruto grinned and comforted her gently:
"It's fine. You know I don't mind these little things."
Knowing the plot as he did,
of course he understood his little wife's difficulties.
Drinking water—there's always time.
Why does it have to be now?
Hinata's face lit up with a sweet smile when she heard him.
She said sincerely:
"Ah… Naruto-kun, you're really so kind… Thank you for understanding…"
Naruto's gaze drifted—unconsciously—to the big pandas.
Ah…
This isn't enough.
What about all the future daughters?
Later, when he becomes Hokage,
he'll definitely put people first.
Propose pro-natal policies that benefit the country and the people!
Elite ninjas with excellent genes—
the more kids the better.
Ideally—have ten or more!
The village will subsidize child-rearing!
When life is stable and people are prosperous,
there's no fear of war with other nations.
These policies will naturally follow.
It'll be smooth sailing.
But it's not just for elite ninjas.
Normal people wanting more children—
no problem either.
As Hokage, Naruto will provide normal rewards.
As for himself…
someone as outstanding and capable as him
should have as many as possible.
The more capable, the more responsibility.
But Naruto's approach to relationships is simple.
He will never force any girl.
Everything must be voluntary.
If she doesn't want to—
hehe…
no girl can force him either!
He's not a stallion.
Anyway—let nature take its course later.
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