#166 - Eat Hinata Xia

"Freedom?"

Hearing the word "freedom," Hinata Natsu seemed somewhat dazed.

How many members of the branch family didn't dream of becoming birds breaking free from their cages, soaring freely in the sky?

Unfortunately, such a reality was too distant.

Since the creation of the "Caged Bird Curse Seal," all members of the Hyuga clan knew there was only one solution: death.

"The Hyuga clan, in the end, is a clan of ocular techniques like my Uchiha clan, with most secret techniques relying on their own bloodline limit."

Qing Si said calmly.

The Hyuga clan was not a family that researched "curse seals"; their entire tech tree was focused on "Gentle Fist Art."

Only the Uzumaki clan had some connection, possessing not only vast life force but also world-renowned "sealing techniques."

The so-called specialization of skills meant that since the Hyuga clan wasn't a professional curse seal family, the curse seals they used weren't impossible to解除.

However, since the curse seal was implanted from a young age, it had long become integrated with the person over time, and if a branch family member was caught, the brain and eyes, the carrier of the curse seal, would be immediately destroyed.

Therefore, it was difficult to find suitable research materials in the ninja world. The Hyuga clan, though seemingly weak, wasn't a pushover for just anyone to manipulate.

These were the biggest reasons why the "Caged Bird Curse Seal" hadn't been cracked until now.

But now that Qing Si had arrived, things were different.

With the power of the demon, with his own talent, doing these things wasn't difficult.

"As long as it's a technique, there's a way to solve it."

Qing Si's hand suddenly reached behind Hinata Natsu's head, putting the ninja headband she had taken off back on.

"You... aren't you afraid I'll tell others?"

Even if he was from the Uchiha clan, once the clan leader found out, he would do everything possible to pressure the Uchiha to hand over Qing Si.

The two major clans might engage in internal strife during this sensitive time of war!

"Yeah, I have to take extra precautions."

Qing Si said calmly.

A scarlet flash appeared in his eyes, and his eye power poured out.

His eye power had been increasing steadily during this time.

It was already mostly full.

Controlling a small Hinata Natsu was not a problem.

Qing Si implanted a suggestion in Hinata Natsu that she couldn't tell anyone.

He poured a lot of eye power into her at once to ensure the duration of the genjutsu.

This was the only weakness of the Sharingan's genjutsu: it was necessary to infuse eye power into the person under the genjutsu from time to time.

Otherwise, once the eye power was exhausted, the effect of the genjutsu would disappear.

Hinata Natsu's eyes were empty for a moment, then returned to clarity.

She immediately realized that Qing Si had cast a genjutsu on her.

However, Hinata Natsu didn't feel repulsed at this time. On the contrary, she felt a sense of relief.

At least it meant that Qing Si wouldn't harm her.

"So... what exactly does Qing Si-san want?"

Hinata Natsu asked cautiously, lowering her eyebrows.

The temptation to break the "Caged Bird Curse Seal" was indeed great, but it depended on what she had to give in return.

Qing Si smiled slightly and took out a black headband.

"Well... some academic exchange, perhaps."

Qing Si said indifferently.

When the power of the Uchiha and Senju combined, it could create all things.

What if the Uchiha and Hyuga combined?

Hinata Natsu glanced at the long black band in Qing Si's hand, biting her lip without speaking.

Before coming, she had indeed considered how she would face Qing Si if he made such a request.

But now, besides the punishment from Hinata Ginka, there was also a temptation that made Hinata Natsu hesitate.

Without a doubt, the curse seal had loosened a bit.

Hinata Natsu could clearly sense this.

So... what should she do?

In her hesitation, Hinata Natsu remembered Qing Si's disdain for the Caged Bird in the past.

And Hinata Ginka's various abuses towards her.

That dead, oppressive life like a stagnant pool of water.

Even if it was just for a moment, she wanted to feel a fleeting glimpse of freedom.

Qing Si caught the tangled look on Hinata Natsu's face, and the smile on his face grew stronger.

"Go close the tent flaps."

Qing Si said.

Hinata Natsu was silent, lowering her head and doing as Qing Si ordered.

After returning, Qing Si had her put on the black band.

"I heard that the Hyuga clan's Byakugan can see through objects, but relying on the Byakugan will decrease hearing ability. As classmates, I want to help Hinata Natsu-san improve her strength."

Qing Si smiled.

"Is... is that so?"

Hinata Natsu looked up at the band in Qing Si's hand.

Honestly, she didn't know what the band was for.

If she wanted to, her Byakugan could penetrate this layer of cloth at any time.

As for Qing Si's explanation, Hinata Natsu felt something was strange.

Looking at Hinata Natsu's apprehensive expression, Qing Si couldn't help but shake his head.

Too lazy!

Can ninjas only train because they have the desire to become stronger?

Of course not.

They must maintain the necessary training every day, otherwise their spirit will become lazy and their body will become dull.

If Hinata Natsu was like this, how could the Uchiha and Hyuga combine?

She probably wouldn't be able to bear it for long before collapsing.

"Alright..."

Hinata Natsu put on the black band obediently, standing uneasily.

After speaking, she could feel the sound of the wind moving.

Then she was adjusted to face one end of the tent flaps.

Since they were going to train, the kind Qing Si summoned the Unicorn Beast to conduct customized and specialized training.

"Ugh..."

…………

"Finally done."

Hinata Tetsu was panting heavily, but the energy in his heart pushed him to stand up.

"Kamon, remember to tell me when the inspectors come."

Hinata Tetsu left these words and hurried towards Hinata Natsu's direction.

"That kid."

Hinata Kamon shook his head.

He stretched, wondering when this day would end.

When there was nothing to do, they acted as logistics personnel here, and when something happened, they needed to go to the front line immediately.

This wandering, completely unseen future made Hinata Kamon unable to see any hope.

"Sigh."

Hinata Kamon sighed.

…………

Time passed minute by minute.

Qing Si carefully observed what was different between the Hyuga and Uchiha clans.

Sometimes he would dispatch the Unicorn Beast to use its unique abilities to invade Hinata Natsu's meridian system and explore the movement trajectory of chakra.

To Qing Si's surprise, Hinata Natsu had a good talent for Water Release ninjutsu.

In just a short while, she could comprehend her secret Water Release without a teacher.

Perhaps Hinata Natsu didn't expect that she would have techniques other than the "Gentle Fist Art", and was moved to tears.

Tears fell on the ground that had already been wet.

Qing Si was expressionless, strictly telling Hinata Natsu which meridian routes to take.

At this moment, the outline of a pair of hands appeared on the surface of the tent.

It was imprinted on the outside of the tent, slightly raised.