But to her, the location wasn't what mattered most, it was who she lived with.
As long as Shinho was there, she could live anywhere.
"Then let's move," Shizune glanced around and said.
Her thoughts were similar to Tsunade's.
"With transportation being so convenient now, we can always come back and stay for a few days whenever we want, like a vacation house," Shinho said with a smile.
"That's true," Tsunade, hearing this, felt slightly less reluctant.
"The Hokage's office will be moved tomorrow," Shinho said, picking up a piece of tempura.
"After dinner, we should start packing as well."
"This fast?" Shizune was a little surprised.
"It's not that fast," Shinho swallowed his tempura and said,
"If we delay any longer, the matters in the Land of Fire will pile up endlessly."
"I can already foresee how overwhelming the workload will be," Shizune sighed.
Dealing with the major ninja villages had already kept her extremely busy, and now adding in multiple nations, just thinking about it made her scalp tingle.
Ninja villages and nations had always been two separate systems.
But now that unification had been achieved, two separate systems were no longer necessary.
In the future, the ninja force would be streamlined into nine specialized units under the Hokage's command, essentially, a centralized military.
The remaining shinobi would be managed the same way as ordinary citizens.
"Good thing I'm already retired," Tsunade smirked.
"Sensei, do you want a job?" Shinho glanced at her.
"Gambling all day isn't a good habit."
"No way!" Tsunade's smile stiffened, and she shook her head immediately.
Her time as Hokage had left a psychological shadow on her. She had been so busy with paperwork alone that she hadn't even had the time to gamble.
"Don't worry, I have a relatively relaxed job offer," Shinho reassured her with a knowing smile.
"What kind of job?" Tsunade narrowed her eyes.
"I'll think about it."
"Managing films, games, and other cultural activities," Shinho paused before continuing.
"You don't have to create anything yourself, just oversee the content and it's distribution. Essentially a entertainment minster, but you can delegate your work."
The importance of culture could not be overstated.
Although Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure had joined under Konoha's rule, they did so under coercion, not true allegiance.
If given the chance, they would undoubtedly rebel.
Cultural influence was the most effective way to assimilate them.
Because of this, Shinho entrusted it to Tsunade, whom he trusted the most.
And, at the same time, it gave her something to do.
Living idly every day would only lead to stagnation.
"This kind of job?" Tsunade tilted her head and locked eyes with him for a few seconds before saying,
"Alright, since youre asking me so nicely, I'll agree."
"Thank you, Sensei." Shinho raised an eyebrow and added with a grin,
"I'll make sure to properly repay you tonight."
"...?"
Tsunade's face filled with question marks.
This was betrayal!
Ever since Shinho Aburame's strength had advanced, she had trouble keeping up him.
But she couldn't deny that it was... quite enjoyable.
"I'll tell you your official post once we've moved to the City of Fire," Shinho said, watching her reaction with amusement.
"Alright," Tsunade nodded.
"I don't really know what else needs to be done, though."
"I have some experience," Shinho said, referring to his knowledge from his previous life.
He planned to recreate some of the classic films from his past world, if only for nostalgia.
Of course, the real reason was that the current entertainment industry in the ninja world was severely lacking, he found nothing interesting at all.
"That's good," Tsunade smiled,
"You can be my advisor, then."
"Slacking off isn't an option, though," Shinho saw through her intentions immediately.
"Hmph, I'm the teacher here. I make the rules," Tsunade huffed and rolled her eyes.
"But I'm the Hokage," Shinho countered with a stern face.
"Y-Wha…?! You'll regret this!" Tsunade blurted out.
Wait...
This conversation sounded strangely familiar.
Shinho s/uddenly remembered that Danzo was still alive.
Because achieving the "Acting Hokage" achievement was too difficult, he had simply left Danzo locked up in prison.
After all, there was no way Shinho would let him become Hokage.
Unless... in his dreams.
An idea struck him.
Could he use Infinite Tsukuyomi?
In the original work, or rather in a particular movie, there was a story about Infinite Tsukuyomi.
The premise was that Obito had wanted to test the technique.
Inside that world, everyone's personalities had been completely reversed.
For instance, Hinata had become a fierce and domineering delinquent.
Shinho could send Danzo into an Infinite Tsukuyomi dream world where he could play Hokage to his heart's content.
As for who would cast it?
Of course, Sasuke.
And while at it, Shinho could take Hinata for a little trip inside.
…
City of Fire;
Hiashi Hyuga stepped off the airship.
Since the relocation had been happening over the past two days, he had been staying in Konoha.
As for Hinata who was overseeing the first division, there were plenty of Hyuga clan shinobi keeping an eye on things and helping her, so there was no need to worry.
Moreover, given her close relationship with Shinho, no one dared to disobey her orders.
However, that afternoon, Hiashi received a letter from Hinata.
The content was simple, she wanted him to come to the City of Fire to see her.
The only difference was that Hinata's wording was unusually urgent, insisting he leave immediately.
Hiashi had never seen her speak with such urgency before.
Thinking something serious had happened, he took an airship overnight to the City of Fire.
Before long, he arrived at Hinata Hyuga's residence.
"Hina—"
Hiashi stepped into the hall but froze mid-sentence upon seeing her.
Her white eyes had taken on a faint purple hue, giving him an overwhelming sense of bloodline suppression.
It felt as though he was not facing his daughter but his ancestor.
"What's going on with your eyes?" Hiashi couldn't help but ask.
"This is the Tenseigan," Hinata explained.
"It's an evolution of the Byakugan."
"The Byakugan can evolve?"
Hiashi was stunned.
"Why have I never heard of this?"
As the Hyuga clan leader, he prided himself on knowing everything recorded in their clan's archives.
But he was certain there was no mention of the Tenseigan.
"Shinho-kun told me about it," Hinata said before recounting the story of the Sage of Six Paths and his brother, Hamura Otsutsuki.
"This is... unbelievable," Hiashi fell into a long silence after listening to the story.
"Father, these are records from we obtained from the moon. You can see for yourself."
Hinata gestured toward a stack of books on the table.
Hiashi's interest was immediately piqued.
He stepped forward, picked up a book, and began reading.
Within seconds, his expression changed, his excitement evident.
Hinata wasn't surprised.
The first book she placed on top contained the Otsutsuki clan's Taijutsu.
More precisely, it was an advanced version of the Gentle Fist.
Compared to the Hyuga clan's version, it was far more refined and powerful.
"This is a great opportunity for the Hyuga clan!"
Hiashi exclaimed.
With the Otsutsuki clan's Gentle Fist techniques, the strength of the Hyuga clan could multiply several times over.
"I never imagined our Hyuga lineage was this extraordinary," Hiashi Hyuga said, his face beaming with pride.
"It's all thanks to Shinho-kun," Hinata said softly, her tone unconsciously becoming gentle.
"How does Shinho know all this?" Hiashi asked, puzzled.
After all, even the direct descendants of the Hyuga clan had long forgotten about the secrets of the moon.
"I didn't ask," Hinata shook her head.
"..."
Hiashi felt helpless.
This daughter of his was a lost cause, she was completely biased toward an outsider.
Fortunately, there was still Hanabi.
"Father, there's something I need to discuss with you," Hinata said, getting to the point.
"Now that the ninja world is unified, no one will target the Hyuga clan anymore. I want to abolish the Caged Bird Seal."
Caught off guard, Hiashi's expression froze.
After a few seconds of silence, he spoke,
"The elder will never agree to that."
"I will talk to them myself," Hinata said after a moment of thought.
"You... What are you planning to do?"
Hiashi instinctively showed concern.
"Shinho-kun taught me something important, that strength is paramount."
Hinata pointed to her Tenseigan and said,
"This is a task he entrusted to me. I must complete it."
Hiashi's expression shifted dramatically.
This was Shinho's will?
His tone immediately grew firm as he said,
"Go ahead. I will fully support you."
Hinata blinked in surprise.
Her father's change in attitude was too sudden that it caught her off guard.
But she quickly understood.
It was because of Shinho.
Hiashi knew him well enough to understand that no one could defy his decisions.
Even if he opposed it, the outcome wouldn't change.
Since that was the case, he might as well go along with it.
Besides, Hiashi had never liked the Caged Bird Seal in the first place, especially after Hizashi Hyuga's death.
"Thank you, Father," Hinata said as she stood up.
"I will return to Konoha with you and meet with the elders."
"Alright."
Hiashi looked into her Tenseigan, those terrifying eyes that gave him a sense of opression and nodded.
At the same time, he felt a deep sense of pride.
Even though she was doing this for Shinho, Hinata had undeniably matured.
She now had the qualifications of a clan leader.
…
The Next Day;
Hinata and Hiashi returned to the Hyuga clan's estate.
The Hyuga clan's grand elder, Hyuga Sadamori, was a Jōnin-level ninja.
Due to his advanced age, he rarely involved himself in clan affairs.
But for major decisions, his approval was necessary.
For example, the matter involving Hanabi's Caged Bird Seal.
If not for the interference of Shinho and Tsunade, he never would have let it go.
"Tokuma, go invite the grand elder," Hiashi ordered.
"Yes," Hyuga Tokuma replied and turned toward the elder's quarters.
A short while later, Sadamori entered the hall.
Like Hiashi, he immediately noticed Hinata's Tenseigan.
"Elder," Hinata didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I ask you to abolish the Caged Bird Seal system."
"What did you say?"
Sadamori had been about to ask about her eyes, but her words caught him off guard.
"Abolish the Caged Bird Seal," Hinata repeated.
"From now on, there will be no division between the Main and Branch Families."
"Silence!"
Hyuga erupted in fury.
"Do you even understand what you're saying?! This is the law set by our ancestors! How can it be abolished?"
"Is that so?"
Hinata stood up.
Her Tenseigan activated.
A pale purple chakra surged out.
Hinata's aura soared to its peak, her long hair lifted slightly as she emanated a divine presence.
She looked like a moon goddess. Mysterious and powerful.
Thud!
Sadamori's face twisted in shock.
Under the crushing pressure of her presence, he could offer no resistance, he dropped to his knees.
Hiashi, who was standing further away and not even the target, still subconsciously stepped back.
But rather than fear, he felt overwhelming excitement.
The power of the Tenseigan surpassed his imagination.
If all Hyuga clan members could awaken these eyes, they could undoubtedly surpass the Uchiha clan and become the strongest ninja clan.
"You have two choices," Hinata Hyuga said coldly, "Either agree, or be buried together with your ideals."
Hiashi's expression grew complicated.
Wasn't this exactly the kind of ultimatum that Shinho had put forward before?
Were they... acting in perfect sync as a couple?
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