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.
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.