Chapter 243: Hiashi's Word
Chapter 243: Hiashi’s Word
Perhaps Hiashi was the only one present who understood the full depth of this move. But the other heads of the clans could not agree with him and immediately began to argue.
“I don’t understand Hiashi-san …” Yakumo said quietly.
Tsume gritted her teeth.
– Why did you suddenly take his side?
She began to suspect that it was all about their connection!
– What is the reason? Aburame asked thoughtfully. He has not yet expressed a clear position on this issue, but he was a little worried about the so-called “disbandment”. According to the Hokage, things shouldn’t be so bad, but he still doubted if it was so good for the entire clan.
Hiashi paused and looked pointedly at Tsume. Everyone was listening, even Kakashi and Tsunade were distracted.
“I understand your concern,” Hiashi was unfazed. “Undoubtedly, disbanding the clans will harm the usual order of things. But, if I understand Naruto’s plan correctly, he wants to unite all of us into a single group with common interests. This association will surpass even our current one. For years my clan has been practicing discrimination and division into branches, a similar thing happened in some other clans, – Hiashi remembered his brother and sighed sadly:
“We clans, following traditions, can break many lives … I believe that shinobi should be judged not by their clan affiliation, but only by their strength and merit, and, as I understand it, Naruto was talking about this. We will not lose family ties, but it will no longer be permissible for us and our elders to oppress our descendants or people of mixed blood. I believe that this will benefit our families. I’m sure you all understand what I’m talking about … The Uchiha suffered a lot precisely because of their isolation, of course, this is not the main reason. But, in my opinion, our ancestors should have followed Senju’s example and become one with the village. They have formed ties with many clans over the years, and look, Senju’s name is still not forgotten. Their strength and Will lives in every inhabitant of Konoha!
Hiashi smiled proudly. He had long understood that it was not just blood and genes. Legacy is about completely different things.
“Even if there are not many Senju representatives left, their name still inspires respect, and distant descendants continue to live. Sarutobi and some branches of other clans … – with a bitter grin, he could not help but mention:
– Just imagine, the young generation knows the name of Hashirama and Tobirama, but the names of the Uchiha are completely forgotten, as well as the names of my ancestors … If we all become one, as the Seventh suggested, perhaps we will indeed have a more prosperous future.
What he said sounded vague, perhaps many did not understand the essence, yet he was not Naruto, who perfectly managed to formulate thoughts and convince people. Hiashi’s words contained too many personal opinions and possibly errors in reasoning, in the end he could not know Naruto’s true intention, but at his age he still wanted to give the heirs a better future. In one thing, he turned out to be absolutely right – uniting people into one group, a direct path to success. Senju once did just that and achieved a lot, but now, by eliminating the clans, the unification will reach an even more perfect stage. People with a single purpose are a tremendous force.
After a moment of silence, Hiashi added:
– Regarding the government of the country, I am of the opinion of Kakashi. It will really be difficult for us. But, it is also worth considering that in this way we will cease to be an autonomous structure in a scattered country. Our overall economic and technical recovery may be slowed by such a dramatic change, but I am more than confident with Konoha’s current resources and our support, Naruto’s plans can become a reality. Sasuke and Naruto are strong enough to easily prevent any wars and threats that arise. Their strength is sufficient pressure, but it is through strength that we will be able to ensure peace. There is no better time for change. I hope many of you have an idea of what could happen to our village when these two disappear. Our world, thanks to the creation of the Alliance, is just a temporary measure, this is my opinion. If now, being at the peak of power, we do not change anything, the moment of our fall comes and I am more than sure it will be terrifying in the entire history of Konoha. Perhaps all of our clans will not survive this, continuing to divide into groups. Perhaps this is what the Hokage-sama wants to avoid. His foresight is admirable.
Predicting future questions, Hiashi added, still confident:
“I want to assure you that I’m not saying all this as the Seventh Hokage’s father-in-law, but as the head of the Hyūga clan. In recent years, my family has abandoned many of the cruel rules of our ancestors, and I am ready for even more serious steps to ensure equality and a dignified future for my children and heirs.
Finally, he added:
– If the shinobi are really limited in ninjutsu training, it can create excitement, but with our support, the Hokage will be easier to realize their plans, and they, as you should understand, will help our descendants get rid of senseless battles. If the chakra is under control, then the threat in the face of people practicing Ninjutsu will disappear forever. If such will appear, then they can be controlled. At one time, Jiraiya-san taught three children, and I suppose you remember what this led to? I guess Hokage-sama remembers that as well. In this way, conflicts can be avoided. This method is much more humane than what my clan has practiced in the recent past.
These conversations and discussions really dragged on. But this is just the beginning …
Silence reigned in the hall. Hiashi’s words made everyone think seriously. He rephrased Naruto’s words in his own way and made them more vague and surprisingly much more tempting to the only resisting – the heads of the clans. It’s hard to predict if the Hokage thought about this moment, he probably just couldn’t. But, Hiashi’s actions turned out to be really timely and perhaps it was they who helped Naruto’s plans begin to take place much earlier. It seemed like it was easier for someone to accept incomprehensible things from the old man Hyuuga, than something understandable and logical from the face of even such a harsh and changed Hokage. Although, it is possible that the instincts of these people told them that Naruto’s plans were not so simple …
The discussions continued, only the scenario of the meeting underwent significant changes. Even the conservative Tsume Inuzuka, decided to agree with the upcoming reforms and take the side of his comrades, and then wedge into thinking about the future. In the end, Naruto gathered them exactly for this, he gave them a chance to decide something on their own, and then he was going to be the one who signed their decision or send it for another review. He used his people, because he perfectly understood that they were interested in this, perhaps no less than himself. You just need to push them, direct them to the path that will be beneficial to him.
The council formed today turned out to be minimally thought out, without a special structure, but it was he who became the basis for the future. On this day, great changes began for the entire Land of Fire.