Hyuga Hiashi also did not expect that Hinata actually repelled Neji once again.
This time, she even directly knocked him to the ground.
However, this was not what truly shocked Hyuga Hiashi at this moment.
What truly stunned him was the aura that just erupted from Hinata's Byakugan. That oppressive pressure even made Hyuga Hiashi himself feel a moment of panic for an instant.
Hyuga Hiashi was not like Neji, a branch family child who knew nothing and was completely ignorant.
As the clan head of the Hyuga family, he understood more secrets about the Byakugan.
Although the Byakugan did not have as many complex form variations as the Sharingan, evolving from one tomoe to three tomoe, and then to the Mangekyō Sharingan. The Byakugan also had its own hierarchy of purity.
A higher-purity Byakugan could see farther distances, perceive through larger objects, observe the surroundings more thoroughly, and provide a greater enhancement to one's abilities.
Although Hyuga Hiashi didn't know what exactly was the deal with that oppressive aura released from Hinata's Byakugan just now, the fact that it could make even him feel uneasy was enough to prove that the purity of Hinata's Byakugan surpassed his own.
'Hinata is a true genius!'
As Hyuga Hiashi pondered, his eyes sparkled with brilliance.
At this moment, Hinata, however, wobbled her way in front of Hyuga Hiashi.
She placed both hands on her forehead and knelt down.
"Father... may I ask, was my performance... good enough to go see Aoba-kun?"
Crack—
The light in Hyuga Hiashi's eyes disappeared, and he felt like his heart was about to break.
Hinata's astonishing talent burst forth, making him, this old father, extremely happy. But the fact that she only erupted with such strength for the sake of meeting Shirakumo Aoba deeply hurt Hyuga Hiashi.
No matter how much he, as her father, tried to persuade her, Hinata always let his words go in one ear and out the other, as if they meant nothing. But as soon as it was about Shirakumo Aoba, that little brat, she changed completely after just meeting him twice.
His precious daughter, his little cotton-padded jacket, hadn't even been worn for long before it seemed like she already belonged to someone else.
At this moment, Hyuga Hiashi had an urge to strangle Shirakumo Aoba.
However, since he had already given his word to Hinata, he could only grumble in his heart before speaking coldly, "Then you are grounded for a week. Afterward, as long as you complete your daily training tasks, the remaining time will be yours to arrange as you see fit."
"Thank you, Father!", Hinata said, slightly delighted.
Hyuga Hiashi had nothing more to say, "Then go and rest. You consumed quite a bit of chakra today, so further training isn't suitable."
"Yes, Father," Hinata stood up, but instead of leaving immediately, she walked toward Neji, who had just gotten up and still had a gloomy expression.
Looking at Neji's unwilling and contorted face, fear flickered in Hinata's heart.
But she still mustered up her courage, bowed slightly, and apologized, "I'm sorry, Neji-niisan, I had no choice but to defeat you."
No matter how sincere Hinata's attitude was, the unwillingness on Neji's face did not diminish in the slightest. He remained silent, simply turning his head away.
Seeing this, Hinata felt a bit disappointed, but she didn't linger and directly left the training ground.
"Neji, you've been slacking off lately," Looking at the unwilling, silent Hyuga Neji, Hyuga Hiashi shook his head slightly and waved his hand.
"You may leave as well. Remember to train properly from now on."
"Yes, Lord Hiashi," Gritting his teeth, Neji left the training hall. As he walked home, he was also contemplating a certain name.
"Shirakumo Aoba... so you're the one who changed Hinata?"
Neji clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
"I have to see for myself... just what exactly did you do to make that weak Hinata grow so much in such a short time."
His eyes flickered as a bold idea suddenly formed in his mind.
At this time, he should have been training Gentle Fist, and the main family members were also in training.
Neji temporarily set aside his thoughts of confronting Shirakumo Aoba and instead quietly sneaked near the training grounds of the Hyuga main family.
As a branch family member, due to status and hierarchy, he was not allowed to learn the complete Gentle Fist technique.
To improve his own strength, even if it was just to defeat Hinata, he had to master the full Gentle Fist.
However, this so-called 'stealing' of techniques was only something Neji considered as stealing.
While he was peeking at the main family members sweating through their training with his butt raised, another pair of eyes was watching him.
Hyuga Hiashi, who had just happened to come by the main family's training grounds, coincidentally caught sight of Neji sneaking around.
Hyuga Hiashi could only sigh inwardly, shake his head, and then pretend not to have seen anything.
———
[Early Morning]
Shirakumo Aoba naturally opened his eyes and glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table.
He got up lazily and went to wash up. Since it was still early, he could take his time.
Today, no one was at home. Shirakumo Hayame and Uzuki Yugao had left the village for a mission again.
After all, they had already rested for quite a long time. If they didn't take on another mission soon, they might not even have food to eat.
However, even without those two around to supervise him, Shirakumo Aoba still maintained a high level of self-discipline.
In the morning, he went to the hospital to study. In the afternoon, he practiced swordsmanship. At night, he did physical training.
Even with the system, making big money was quite difficult at the moment.
The last time, Hyuga Hiashi had given him 100,000 ryo all at once, and that had completely spoiled him.
After finishing breakfast alone, Shirakumo Aoba set off for the hospital.
———
[Konoha Hospital]
"Aoba, you're early today as well."
"Aoba, good morning!"
"Aoba-kun, work hard on your studies today!"
"Little Aoba, you look handsome as always!"
"Little Aoba, come let big sis take a look at you…"
As the hospital staff's comments grew bolder, Shirakumo Aoba hurriedly ran off.
He had become somewhat of a minor celebrity at the hospital.
A medical ninja of his age was extremely rare in the entire history of Konoha.
That's right, Aoba was now considered a medical ninja.
The standard for being a medical ninja was quite simple: as long as one had mastered the Mystical Palm Technique, they could treat 90% of a ninja's injuries.
As for the remaining difficult cases, only specialists could handle those.
Someone who mastered the Mystical Palm Technique at such a young age had boundless potential. In ten years, he might even be a major figure in Konoha Hospital.
Naturally, everyone had their own thoughts about him.
Just as Shirakumo Aoba stepped into the office, he heard a teasing voice.
"Oh? Isn't this our little celebrity?"
Shirakumo Aoba smiled wryly, "Sukui-neesan, please don't tease me…"
Before he could finish speaking, his face was squished.
He almost forgot, this place was the most dangerous of all.
"Little Aoba is getting cuter and cuter. No wonder Yugao likes you so much."
———
"Tsunade-sama! Slow down! Didn't you say that was just a scam and you already refused to get involved?"
As soon as those words fell, another loud shout followed, "Shizune, hurry up! If we're too slow, we'll probably get blocked again!"
"That old man actually used such underhanded tricks… If that brat Shirakumo Aoba really exists, fine! But if not, I swear I'll burn his beard off."
While running, veins bulged on Tsunade's forehead, and as the waves surged, Shizune and the little pink pig in her arms both sighed at the same time.
"If only Tsunade-sama didn't keep gambling and racking up debts, we wouldn't be in this mess…"
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