At this moment, everyone looked towards Rinka. Rinka was also a true powerhouse of Konoha now, born a princess of the Hyuga Main Family. As Rinka's strength grew, there were even suggestions within the Hyuga clan for Rinka to become the Hyuga clan head. But Rinka was unwilling to be that old-fashioned Hyuga clan head.
Even if she didn't become the clan head, could the Hyuga clan really go against her wishes?
The Branch Family listened to the Hyuga Main Family, but the Hyuga Main Family also listened to them, and that was enough.
"I support this, and I will also speak to the Hyuga Main Family about it." Rinka, feeling the gaze of the others, nodded slightly in agreement.
As for whether the Hyuga Main Family would agree, that was not something she needed to consider.
The Hyuga Main Family might worry that after the Branch Family members attended the Ninja Academy, they would have other ideas and need to be controlled by the Caged Bird Cursed Seal, but Rinka did not need to worry about these issues. If possible, she wouldn't even mind abolishing the Caged Bird Cursed Seal.
After thinking for a moment, she continued, "If there's a need, I can abolish the Caged Bird Cursed Seal. If someone truly attacks the Hyuga Clan, you don't need to act, I will act myself."
The Caged Bird Cursed Seal was ostensibly to protect the Hyuga's eyes. During the Sengoku era, the Hyuga Main Family members bore the corresponding responsibility. When faced with danger, they would fight desperately, fighting to the death.
Rinka had previously told Kazuki that her clan possessed a forbidden jutsu similar to the Tenseigan, but its use came at the cost of lives.
Truthfully, at that time, the Main Family indeed had the right to lead the Branch Family, as the Main Family was willing to risk their lives to protect the clan.
However, ever since Konoha was established, the Hyuga clan's situation changed. The Hyuga clan and the Byakugan held a different strategic significance for Konoha.
While the Sharingan is powerful, tactically, the Byakugan surpasses it. Moreover, the Byakugan can dispel Genjutsu, and to some extent, it has a certain counter-effect against the Sharingan.
Danzo attempted to control people with Kotoamatsukami, but it was discovered by the Byakugan.
Obito controlled the Fourth Mizukage with Genjutsu, and that too was discovered by the Byakugan.
The Hyuga clan's Byakugan is much weaker compared to the Ōtsutsuki's Byakugan, but a Byakugan of high purity possesses excellent abilities.
Currently, most of the Hyuga Main Family no longer considers the Branch Family as their own clansmen, but rather as servants and slaves. The Caged Bird Cursed Seal has transformed from a means of protecting clansmen into a means of controlling the Branch Family.
As for the Main Family, even during wartime, they rarely go to the battlefield. For instance, in the Second Great Ninja War, only Rinka went to the battlefield with Kazuki.
If it weren't for Kazuki's immense strength, his ability to protect Rinka, and Rinka's own resilient nature, she would not have gone to the battlefield.
Rinka's strength is beyond doubt. At least, there are not many people left in the Ninja World who can rival her. Her strength has subtly surpassed that of Mikoto and Kushina.
She now possesses enough power to accomplish many things. If anyone covets the Byakugan, then they will have to see Rinka's fists toughness.
Given the current toughness of Rinka's fists, if Fugaku were to encounter Rinka, he would likely be smashed to pieces by a single punch from her.
Even if Fugaku were to desperately unleash his complete Susanoo, upon encountering Rinka's fist, it would be utterly destroyed as if by a crushing force.
Given Rinka's current situation, reaching the Six Paths level is something that could happen at any moment.
As for the so-called Hyuga Main Family, in Rinka's eyes, if she acknowledges them as the Main Family, then they are. If she doesn't, then they are not.
The Caged Bird Cursed Seal was previously for protecting clansmen. Truthfully, how could the Main Family not have protected the Branch Family?
The Branch Family had to fight for the Main Family, but those who targeted the Byakugan would definitely focus their primary attention on the Hyuga Main Family.
During the Sengoku era, even the Uchiha clan's territory could be infiltrated, and several of Madara's brothers could die, let alone the Hyuga clan. The death rate of the Hyuga Main Family was very high. Ultimately, it was Konoha that protected the Main Family.
"You can go and talk to Hiashi and the others. If they are willing, you can consider giving them part of the Ōtsutsuki clan's legacy. If not, then so be it. The Hyuga clan will just remain as it is. The village cannot interfere in internal clan matters. You will have to handle this yourself." Kazuki said, hinting at something.
He did not doubt Rinka's strength, nor would he doubt her resolve. He understood Rinka, just as Rinka understood him.
Once Rinka made up her mind, no one could stop her, not even he would find it easy to do so.
Beyond that, it depends on Rinka's determination. Rinka is different from the ordinary Hyuga Main Family members. From a young age, she displayed an extraordinary attitude. She did not want to be protected by the Branch Family like other Main Family members, and even believed that the Main Family were merely parasites. A Main Family traitor is what people would call someone like Rinka.
"Alright. I imagine they won't refuse." Rinka said, a smile on her lips.
She would not directly discuss the Ōtsutsuki legacy with Hiashi and the others, the key was to observe their attitude. If they were sensible, she would naturally ensure a bright future for the Hyuga clan.
If they were not sensible, then she would make them sensible. The Hyuga clan cannot miss the opportunity for prosperity because of certain individuals' choices.
Why could the Ōtsutsuki clan's bloodline be preserved, maintaining a certain vitality even after thousands of years, while the Hyuga clan continuously weakened?
Besides the ancestral return ability of the Giant Tenseigan, it also relates to the Hyuga clan's own situation.
"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you all." Kazuki nodded slightly.
Then he asked Hiruzen, "As for Ino–Shika–Chō, I'll trouble the Third Hokage to inform them."
"I imagine they won't refuse." Hiruzen agreed without hesitation.
Even during the Sengoku era, Ino–Shika–Chō followed the Sarutobi clan. This matter held no disadvantages for Ino–Shika–Chō, especially for the Nara clan, as they were highly valued by Kazuki. The Yamanaka and the Akimichi clan were equally successful.
It can be said that the three Ino–Shika–Chō clans lived better lives after Kazuki became Hokage than they did during Hiruzen's time.
"As for other clans like the Aburame and Inuzuka, I'll trouble Elder Koharu to do some ideological work." Kazuki continued.
"If they feel that attending Ninja Academy prevents their children from having enough time to learn their clan's secret techniques, I actually don't mind postponing the Ninja Academy's graduation time. What do you think about implementing a nine-year education system? Raising the graduation requirement to after 15 years of age would make them more mature."
"At the same time, more instruction can be provided, such as some basic Ninjutsu. We can't let them still be fighting with the Three Basic Ninjutsu after graduation, can we?"
"That's great." Hashirama's eyes instantly lit up.
A nine-year education system, with graduates at fifteen years old, doesn't that mean they would be safe until fifteen?
This is much better than his previous idea, it can protect children better.