Chapter 221 Brothers Promote Talks

In the Hyuga clan's ancestral home, in Hyuga Hiashi's room.

Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi were sitting on the tatami. Although they were brothers, they had nothing to say to each other for a moment.

However, Hinata Hiashi's expression did not look very good, because he guessed the reason why Hinata Hiashi was looking for him.

After a long silence, Hyuga Hiashi finally spoke: "Hiashi, you have overstepped the line."

When Hyuga Hiashi heard him directly say that he had overstepped the line, Hyuga Hizashi thought to himself that it was indeed Chiba who wanted to take Hyuga Neji as his apprentice.

Hinata Hiashi asked expressionlessly, "Overstepping the line? Clan leader, what are you talking about? Our branch family has always been conscientious in fulfilling its duties. It seems that we have not overstepped the line, right?"

After taking a deep look at Hyuga Hiashi, Hyuga Hiashi said, "You clearly knew how troublesome Chiba's identity was in Konoha, but you directly agreed to Chiba accepting Neji as your disciple. Isn't this overstepping the boundaries?"

Hinata Hiashi was surprised and said, "Is it overstepping the boundaries for me to find a master for my son? It seems that the main family has no right to dictate to the branch family members on such a personal matter, right?"

Hinata Hiashi frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "Hiashi, I am your brother. Do you have to talk to me in such a sarcastic tone?"

Hinata Hizashi took a sip from the teacup and said, "But, clan leader, you came up and said I overstepped the boundaries. It doesn't seem like a conversation between brothers, but a rebuke from a superior to an inferior, right?"

Hinata Hiashi's tone was very dissatisfied: "That's because you don't realize that you have caused a big trouble for our Hyuga clan!"

Hyuga Hizashi looked at Hyuga Hiashi calmly: "Oh? Has he caused a big trouble for our Hyuga clan? I don't know what big trouble you mean, clan leader. I only know that Chiba has a high reputation in Konoha and is very powerful. She has no grudge against our Hyuga clan. It is Neji's luck that Chiba is interested in him.

When Neji was three years old, he was cursed with the 'bird in a cage' seal and forced to work for your main family. As the head of the branch family, I can only protect the main family, not Neji, so I just hope that when Neji encounters danger while working for your main family, he will be able to protect his own life.

So, did I do something wrong by agreeing to Chiba's proposal to take Neji as her disciple?

If the clan leader thinks I have done something wrong, then punish me. Isn't that the right of your clan?"

Hinata Hiashi scolded: "Hiashi, what nonsense are you talking about! I just want to remind you that Chiba is not a simple person, and he is now targeting the Uchiha clan. If you get too close to him, you don't know when it will implicate you and our clan. I am worried about you, do you understand?!"

Hyuga Hizashi suddenly laughed, a little sarcastic: "Thank you for your concern, clan leader. You can rest assured that the relationship between Chiba and I will only be Neji's master. I will not let you or the Hyuga clan embarrass you."

Hinata Hiashi looked at the face of Hinata Hizashi that looked very similar to his own and sighed: "Hizashi, we are obviously brothers, why is there such a big gap between us? The main family and the branch family are the traditions of our clan since ancient times, and I can't change it."

Hinata Hiashi's eyes were also very complicated: "I also hope that I can talk to my own brother intimately, but since you became the head of the main family, every conversation between you and me has been an order from the superior to the inferior. The brotherhood has ended since the moment 'bird in a cage' was engraved on my forehead.

I am the head of the branch family. As a member of the branch family, I must sacrifice for the main family all my life, even if I don't want to.

Sometimes I really can't understand why you and I were born very close to each other, but my fate was decided just a little later.

I don’t understand why the branch family will always be the branch family, and the main family will always be the main family. Even the future destiny of my children has been decided, and they will never have a chance to succeed.

You should take it for granted that the branch family makes unconditional contributions to the main family, clan leader. We are just members of the same clan but different families. I have no right nor expectation to have any brotherly love with you.

So, clan leader, do you have anything else to say? It’s getting late, and I have to go see Neji too.”

Hinata Hiashi nodded silently.

Hinata Hizashi stood up from the tatami, bowed to Hinata Hiashi, and then left the room.

After leaving Hyuga Hiashi's room, Hyuga Hiashi let out a long sigh.

Hyuga Hizashi was very disappointed with Hyuga Hiashi. If Hyuga Hiashi could remain the same as before after becoming the head of the main family, Hyuga Hizashi would not be so disappointed in him.

Hinata Hizashi remembered what Hinata Hiashi once said to him.

"Hiashi, after I become the head of the main family, I will definitely change the relationship between the main family and the branch family. I will not treat the branch family the same way as before. We will always be the best of brothers."

The promises made when they were young were long forgotten by Hinata Hiashi, and he also became the person he didn't want to be.

When Hyuga Hizashi thought of Hyuga Neji, he felt inexplicably lost.

He hopes that his son can live a good life and not be like him, unable to control his own destiny.

But this is just a luxury after all. If you are born into the Hyuga clan, or a branch family, your fate will always be controlled by the branch family.

Hyuga Hizashi only hopes that with Chiba around, Hyuga Neji can live a little easier in the future when his fate is controlled by others.

Five days later.

Chiba was sitting on the sofa, and opposite her were Uzumaki Kushina and Kakashi.

Uzumaki Kushina knocked Kakashi's head hard: "Kakashi, you are so stupid. I have told you many times that you have to be careful when controlling chakra. You always make mistakes when controlling chakra. That is why your Yin Sealing Technique has never been successful. There is no sign of a mark on your forehead!"

Kakashi, who was hit on the head, rubbed the swollen bump on his head and looked helplessly at Chiba on the sofa.

It's not that he's stupid, it's just that what Uzumaki Kushina explained was too abstract. Many times Kakashi simply couldn't understand it. He either had to guess or secretly ask Chiba what the problem was afterwards.

As for questioning Uzumaki Kushina, Kakashi didn't dare to do that at all.

Because Uzumaki Kushina really beat him up.

Chiyu had spoken up for Kakashi before, and Uzumaki Kushina said in a shameful and angry tone, "Do you think I can't teach Kakashi well? Don't bother me teaching Kakashi!" That time, Chiyu was almost beaten up by Uzumaki Kushina.

So when Kakashi looked at Chiyu with helpless eyes, Chiyu also spread his hands helplessly. He didn't dare to disturb Uzumaki Kushina's teaching time.

Although he didn't get beaten that time, he couldn't even get into bed at night and had to spend the whole night on the sofa.