[Hyuga Clan Compound]
"I think Hanabi recognized me."
Hyuga Sota reported to Hizashi, telling him everything that had happened when he ran into Hanabi today.
"I'm very sorry, Lord Hizashi. I've caused trouble for the clan."
Hizashi stood up and paced back and forth a couple of times, but he did not blame Sota.
"Konoha isn't that big. If you run into someone, then you run into someone. Sooner or later you'll have to appear in public anyway."
"But this matter can be either big or small. We need to report it to Lord Rengoku."
"And we should also see whether those two children, Hinata and Hanabi, want to come back and live with the clan."
Hizashi held no hatred toward the two girls. Although his death had been connected to Hinata.
The main causes were Kumogakure, Hiruzen, and the main family. Hinata had only been a three-year-old child, so naturally he would not take it out on her.
On the contrary, as an elder, he still wanted to ask whether the two girls wished to return to the Hyuga clan.
"Yes, I understand," Sota responded.
"Then I'll go to the Uchiha district and see Lord Rengoku right away."
Hizashi nodded, "Come back early."
"Yes."
Sota understood that Hizashi wanted him to return and report the result.
———
[Uchiha Clan District]
[Rengoku's Home]
After dinner, Rengoku was in his room studying the Strength of Hundred Seals.
Since he had already obtained the Yin Seal, all he really needed now was to master Creation Rebirth.
The Strength of Hundred Seals was essentially a state-type skill. Once activated, it continuously maintained Creation Rebirth.
Many years ago, he had already learned medical ninjutsu such as the Chakra Scalpel and Mystical Palm Technique.
However, his Yang Release was not as strong as Tsunade's from the Senju clan.
Creation Rebirth was a high-level medical ninjutsu, so Rengoku's progress was slower.
Everyone possessed Yang Release to some degree.
Most people simply could not use it in ninjutsu.
Most people could learn the basic nature transformations of water, fire, earth, wind, and lightning.
Even if their affinity was weak, they could still barely use them.
But Yin Release and Yang Release were different. Yang Release was related to life force, while Yin Release was related to mental power.
If someone did not meet the minimum requirements, training them was impossible. Careless attempts could even be life-threatening.
Rengoku's Yang Release had been very weak in the past. Only after receiving Karin's internal organs had it gradually grown stronger.
That allowed Yin and Yang to merge and successfully evolve into the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
But his Yang Release still could not compare to the Senju clan or the Uzumaki clan.
So slow progress in advanced medical ninjutsu that required Yang Release was completely normal.
"Shishou, open your mouth... ah..."
Karin held up a grape beside Rengoku's face.
Rengoku turned his head and bit it into his mouth. The sweet and sour taste spread through it.
He chewed twice and swallowed it whole.
Karin was still holding out her hand, waiting for him to spit out the seed, but Rengoku had already swallowed everything.
"Shishou, you swallowed the seed again."
Karin poked his cheek.
Rengoku smiled without caring.
"It's fine."
Then he continued studying the medical ninjutsu Creation Rebirth.
Seeing how hard Rengoku was working, Karin tilted her head and asked, "Shishou, you're already so strong. Why don't you take a break sometimes?"
At that moment, Rengoku put down the scroll and reached out to pat Karin's head.
"This is called preparing for danger while living in peace."
"Even though I'm already considered strong in the ninja world, there are still many dangers beyond the stars."
"If you're not strong enough when that time comes, not only will you be unable to choose the life you want, you'll even have to leave your life and death in someone else's hands."
Rengoku still remembered what Natsuki had said. This region was very close to the Shintei-shiki Clan.
Even though he already possessed the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan at a young age.
His strength still could not be considered top-tier. Even with the Nine-Tails, Minato would still face extreme danger against the Otsutsuki clan.
Not to mention the Otsutsuki beyond the stars, even dealing with Jigen was difficult for him.
There were too few experts in the clan. Aside from himself, Itachi had only recently completed his eye-transplant surgery and evolved into the Eternal Sharingan. Their foundation was still too shallow.
Although Minato's space-time techniques were almost impossible to deal with in the ninja world, to the Otsutsuki clan, they were merely an ordinary way of traveling.
A fear of insufficient firepower was deeply carved into Rengoku's bones.
The next generation was very talented, but talent was not the same as strength.
He had no reason to rest.
Karin leaned against Rengoku, rubbing her head against his neck as she spoke softly.
"I just don't want Shishou to be too tired."
Rengoku held Karin and gently patted her back.
"As long as you're with me, I'm not tired at all."
That was the truth. Not to mention how quickly the Sharingan let him memorize things, even his mental strength was on a completely different level from his previous life.
Thinking about his previous life felt like remembering a nightmare. Every time he had to write lesson plans and teaching schedules, Rengoku wanted to die.
Compared to that, this was already easy.
"Shishou..."
Hearing Rengoku's words, Karin felt sweet inside and hugged him while acting spoiled.
"Brother, something came up in the clan. They need you to come over."
A knock suddenly came from the doorway. It was Ryuri in the courtyard.
Although Rengoku still lived in the same courtyard, after Karin moved in with him, he had set up a two-way soundproof barrier around his room.
If someone knocked at the front gate, he could not hear it from his room. Likewise, sounds from his room could not be heard outside.
Only a knock on his room door would reach him.
Rengoku rubbed Karin's hair.
"I'll go out for a bit. I'll be back later."
"Okay, Shishou. Come back soon."
Karin had already showered and changed clothes, so she did not plan to go along and watch the excitement.
Rengoku straightened his clothes before leaving the room.
———
Summer nights were still hot. Ryuri and Kaori liked sitting in the courtyard to enjoy the breeze.
Rengoku rubbed Ryuri's hair before walking toward the gate.
Standing there were Uchiha Norihiko and Hyuga Sota.
"Clan Head, Sota wants to see you."
Rengoku nodded.
"You can go back to your work."
After Norihiko disappeared, Rengoku took Sota and jumped directly onto the rooftop.
"Go ahead."
Sota bowed to Rengoku.
"Sorry for disturbing your rest, Lord Rengoku, but there is something important that needs your instructions."
Rengoku gave a slight nod, signaling him to continue.
"Today in Konoha Village, I ran into Hanabi. Although I left without speaking to her, she should have recognized me."
"Lord Hizashi asked me to seek your opinion on whether our resurrection should continue to be hidden from Hinata and Hanabi."
"And Lord Hizashi also wants to ask whether those two children would like to return to live in the Hyuga compound."
The way Sota said "would like to" was very deliberate.
He did not know how Rengoku viewed Hinata and Hanabi.
After all, they had originally come along as part of the New Bud Plan when Sota launched it to gain Rengoku's favor.
He did not know whether Rengoku considered them his own people or simply a burden.
Everything depended on Rengoku's opinion.
No wonder he had come over so late.
Rengoku understood.
This was a sensitive matter.
"It's fine. Sooner or later they'll find out."
"Since they've already run into each other, let them return to the Hyuga clan and take a look."
"I won't force them to live anywhere. But their former status was that of main family members."
"If they go back, can you guarantee they won't be treated unfairly?"
Sota had already understood the meaning behind Rengoku's words and knew what to do.
"In that case, I'll have Neji invite them back for a visit."
Rengoku nodded and waved his hand, signaling Sota to leave.
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