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Chapter 45: After the battle
The scorching heat of the post-battle summer gradually dissipated, and time had unknowingly come to autumn.
In the evening, the sun had not yet completely set.
The crimson afterglow bloomed in the sky, like a sea of fire, just like... the forest fire a few days ago.
"It's comfortable to travel in this kind of weather and temperature. Think about when we left the village before, we were soaked from head to toe in sweat every day."
With a small backpack filled with supplies needed for the outdoors on his back, Souji walked at a leisurely and comfortable pace.
Next to him, Hoshicai was the same, with unconcealable joy and happiness on her face.
Ever since the battle that day, the two of them had been in high spirits and excited, and had not calmed down.
"Master Ryosuke, would you like some water?"
Hoshicai enthusiastically handed the kettle filled with spring water to Ryosuke.
Ryosuke chuckled and declined her offer, "No, thank you."
"Master Ryosuke, do you want to eat something? We only took a short break at noon today. Isn't it time to eat something to replenish your energy?" Souji smiled ingratiatingly and handed over some edible wild fruits that tasted good.
"That's not necessary."
Ryosuke continued to politely refuse.
"That..."
Souji was about to speak as he continued to grab something else from his small backpack.
Ryosuke, who had been walking in the front, stopped, turned around, and looked at the two smiling people, and said helplessly, "Can you two be a little more normal? You have been a little too enthusiastic with me recently?"
In the past, they were all dedicated to their duties as branch families, abiding by the mission of protecting the main family and staying by his side.
But ever since they knew about their contempt, their attitude suddenly changed.
Although the attitude was respectful before, it was more because of the family system and the politeness and humility caused by being a bird in a cage.
Now, there was a bit more respect in their respectful attitude.
It was no longer because of the system, but it came from the heart.
There was such a huge difference between the two of them that Ryosuke was a little uncomfortable with it.
"No, no, this is what we should do."
Looking at Ryosuke who was staring at him, Souji stepped back nervously, scratched his head and said, "You are a main family member, and you have such...unique eyes."
"You are going to become a figure like Uchiha Madara in the future. We are already very satisfied to have the opportunity to assist you for a while. Please be sure to give us this opportunity."
And Hoshicai, who was beside him, also nodded in agreement with his words.
When they saw those eyes and felt the difference in Ryosuke's eyes, they understood so many things in their hearts.
Including why the clan leader arranged for the two Chunins to act as guards, and why Master Ryosuke would have the opportunity to marry into the royal family, etc.
It turns out that the Hyuga's Byakugan can really transform like the Uchiha's Sharingan and possess even more powerful abilities.
Could it be that the era that belongs to the Hyuga clan is finally coming?
"Assistance..."
Ryosuke muttered this word, laughed and shook his head, "Since I will show my ability in front of you, it means that I have a certain consideration and trust in you."
"So you don't have to be so weird. When we return to the village, your attitude will make me very conspicuous and expose my existence."
"I'm so sorry!"
As soon as he said this, Souji and Hoshicai in front of him took a few steps back in panic, bowed, and apologized.
They were afraid that their existence would affect the future of the Hyuga clan.
"You really don't have to be like this. Just face me with the same attitude as before."
Ryosuke looked at them in distress. "As for my ability, I believe you have guessed it. It has always been the most confidential matter in the clan. The fewer people who know about it, the better."
"At least, until I grow up, this matter will become our Hyuga's biggest secret."
Hearing his words, Souji and Hoshicai quickly assured him, "Master Ryosuke, don't worry, we will never reveal a single word to anyone else, including our family!"
"We have known each other for such a long time, so of course I believe what you say."
Nodding gently at them, Ryosuke continued, "The only people in the village who know about me right now are my father, the clan leader, the clan's chief elder, and Hinata."
"And you, as the fourth and fifth persons, including the head of the branch family, my uncle Hyuga Hizashi, do not know about this matter."
These words, which seemed to be from the bottom of their hearts, made Souji and Hoshicai clench their fists and feel excited.
The feeling of being trusted by Ryosuke was too great for them to conceal their emotions.
"After we return, Souji, I will propose to my father that we should assign you the position of guardian ninja of the daimyo's mansion that we won from the daimyo."
"By then, you will become an important hub between us Hyuga and those nobles. Many communications will be completed by you. At the same time, the people of the branch family should pay more attention to you, more radical people may try to win you over and do things for them."
"I hope that by that time, you will still be by my side and work with me to reorganize this fragmented Hyuga."
After pouring out his heart, Ryosuke was given a heavy responsibility, staring at Souji with a smile on his face the whole time.
This is a habit of his, especially in such a relatively important conversation environment.
The more important the conversation, the more genuine and kind his smile would be.
Nodding happily, Hyuga Souji assured once again: "I will never let you down! The Byakugan you control is the future of our Hyuga. Those radical people in the branch family don't understand the intentions of the clan at all."
"Very good."
Ryosuke nodded in satisfaction.
In fact, he already had a plan in mind long before, when he exposed his abilities in front of the two of them.
Although in the process of growing up, he needs to hide himself and not let too many people know his abilities, it is only necessary to limit the number of people.
After all, Ryosuke can't do everything by himself, he always needs some trustworthy people to share some things with him.
Otherwise, he would do everything himself.
Every time he takes action, if he needs to hide himself, he must clear the area before doing anything, or after doing something, so as not to expose his abilities.
But this kind of thing may happen once or twice, but if it happens too many times, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not be leaked.
Therefore, Ryosuke needs to train some trustworthy subordinates to become his right-hand men.
People like Souji and Hoshicai, who have always been friendly to the main family in the Hyuga branch family and have been friends with Ryosuke for some time, are undoubtedly the most suitable candidates.
(End of this chapter)
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