Kairen patted his shoulder and said, "Of course there's no problem. If you have a son, I'll be his guiding Jōnin. If you have a daughter, then I'll be your virtuous son-in-law."
Kairen stopped pretending and revealed his lecherous intentions toward Hinata and Hanabi.
"Is that really true?" Hyuga Hiashi was a little excited.
"Absolutely no false words!" Kairen said firmly.
Look at this—he's already this beastly, and Hyuga Hiashi is still excited. Can you really blame him?
The pallor on Hyuga Hiashi's face just now regained its color.
"Then it's settled!"
With this move, the Hyuga main family makes a massive profit!
Whether Kairen ends up as his child's teacher or his husband, he's latched onto Kairen.
Kairen's thigh is extremely thick—anyone who wants to cling to it has to line up.
As for moral integrity, that's unnecessary.
Even if Kairen were an old man, he'd still marry off his daughter to him, let alone when he's just a ten-something little brat.
Handsome and outstanding—who knows how many people are scrambling to form marital ties.
Just as he thought this, someone rushed in ahead of him.
It was Hyuga Hizashi.
Hyuga Hizashi had overheard Kairen and Hyuga Hiashi's conversation and immediately felt indignant.
The Hyuga main family had just been overthrown, yet they'd latched onto Kairen again.
How could this be allowed?
Their branch family must definitely press them down a notch.
Hyuga Hizashi forced a smile and said to Kairen, "Kairen-sama, my wife is pregnant. Could it be possible that—"
Kairen hurriedly cut him off. "You forget it. I've already helped you all so much—don't ask for more!"
Hyuga Hizashi looked disappointed, but still replied politely, "Sorry to trouble you!"
He turned away dejectedly and happened to see Hyuga Hiashi's smug smile.
What the heck is going on?
Why can someone as beastly as Kairen accept Hiashi's child but not mine?
Does he not believe I can have a daughter?
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I refuse to believe that the guaranteed pity I've saved up for over twenty years will miss!
Having just settled a marriage arrangement, Kairen was in an excellent mood.
He had no elders, so he had to personally go find his future father-in-law. This kind of unconventional behavior is a very rare quality.
Hyuga Hiashi was a bit worried.
"Kairen-sama, now that the Hyuga family's Caged Bird has been completely removed, the black market will definitely place huge bounties on the Byakugan. Are we supposed to never leave the village for the rest of our lives?"
Hyuga Hizashi also came over, his face carrying inquiry and pleading.
The degeneration brought by the Caged Bird was resolved, but it wasn't entirely without value.
At the very least, with that curse mark, the covetous gazes in the dark would decrease.
Without the Caged Bird, they were like women walking naked in the night—if the black market doesn't rob you, who will?
Kairen thought for a moment, then finally suggested to the Hyuga brothers,
"How about… planting it again?"
Hyuga Hizashi inwardly cursed. What kind of suggestion is that?
So that whole trial assembly earlier was just a whim on your part?
Kairen smiled. "Just kidding. Don't worry. Once this war is over, I'll unify the ninja world."
"At that time, I'll directly wipe out the underground exchange houses. Then no one will place bounties on your Byakugan anymore."
The Hyuga brothers nodded. Kairen going this far was already enough.
They weren't even in-laws—there was no need for him to shoulder everything alone.
Wait… didn't he just say something huge?
Hyuga Hiashi's eyes widened as he looked at Kairen.
"Kairen-sama… did you just say you're going to unify the ninja world?"
"Yeah!"
"Th-this…"
The Hyuga brothers were both stunned speechless.
Kairen was a bit puzzled—had he spoken too grandly?
I just want to openly keep a harem. Unifying the ninja world is just so more people can whisper sweet things by my pillow.
Hyuga Hiashi became even happier.
If Kairen unified the ninja world, judging by his domineering way of doing things—
There was no need to guess; it would be an absolute dictatorship even greater than the daimyō.
By then, the entire ninja world would be his to command. This thigh would be even thicker.
Hyuga Hizashi practically wanted to offer his beautiful wife to Kairen in exchange for a chance to cling to that thigh.
...
Kairen's Byakugan suddenly noticed a graceful figure in the corner.
It was Hyuga Nochika—she was hiding there, eavesdropping.
Hyuga Nochika truly cared about the Hyuga family's affairs. As a member of the main family, she had stabbed her own people in the back.
She did not regret it.
Even though some of those judged were her own relatives.
She had seen the Hyuga family's evils clearly.
She knew the Caged Bird had already completely corroded them. If it wasn't removed, the entire clan would be finished.
"Sigh… now I really am all alone."
Hyuga Nochika let out a sigh.
She had sold out the main family. Her family members would surely hate her to the bone—there was no way back for her.
"Hey!"
Hyuga Nochika was startled when a hand patted her shoulder. She turned around and only relaxed after seeing it was Kairen.
"You scared me!"
Kairen pinched her tender cheek.
"Instead of staying home and taking tonics, what are you doing running around here?"
Hyuga Nochika pushed his hand away and leaned against the wall.
"You just sent several of my relatives to prison. Can't I come take a look?"
Kairen leaned close to her ear and gently blew a warm breath against her earlobe.
"Then do you hate me? Do you want to close that door for me?"
Hyuga Nochika lightly punched Kairen in the chest.
"What are you talking about?"
"This was my request. I don't hate you."
"Don't you think I'm especially self-righteous? I harmed the main family, the branch family doesn't welcome me, and even my own relatives don't want to see me anymore."
Hyuga Nochika gently leaned against Kairen's chest, a faint loneliness on her face.
Kairen held her and whispered by her ear, "Who says the branch family doesn't welcome you? You're their great benefactor who saved them. I'm sure they're immensely grateful to you."
"Come on, I'll take you to see them."
Hyuga Nochika quickly stopped Kairen.
"I'm not going. I don't want to see people from the main family right now."
Kairen nodded. "Alright. After the branch family settles down, I'll accompany you to visit them."
Hyuga Nochika fell quiet, resting peacefully against Kairen's chest. For the first time, she showed a smile.
"Kairen, you're really good!"
Kairen nodded. "Of course. Honestly, your main family really knows how to have fun."
"That elder was disgusting, but some of his techniques could be borrowed. How about tonight—"
Hyuga Nochika struck again with her pink fist. "In your dreams!"
Kairen was helpless. Isn't this how it always goes in movies?
Only after carefully comparing did Kairen realize that Tsunade really was big-chested and brainless.
Hyuga Nochika and Miki had been tricked several times without falling for it, unlike Tsunade—that big fat sheep who was easy to scam.
A clear voice rang out. "Kairen, what are you doing? Once the Hyuga family's matter is settled, it's time to discuss the big issues. We still have a war to fight!"
It was Kushina's voice.
Kairen quickly let go of Hyuga Nochika and pretended to be a lone hero.
Kushina turned a corner and ran straight into Kairen and Hyuga Nochika.
She looked at Hyuga Nochika in confusion.
The other woman was beautiful and elegant, like a cold and proud noble young lady.
She asked, "Is this your friend?"
Kairen nodded. "One of my female friends!"
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