"Call me Madam."
"Yes, Madam."
A palm-sized mark appeared on Hyuga Natsu pale right cheek within a few seconds.
She and Hyuga Ginka were actually biological sisters, but because her older sister was born ten years earlier, Ginka became the noble family head.
As for Natsu, she had to bear the curse of a caged bird, a fate she would only escape upon death.
"Do you want to intentionally provoke a conflict between the two clans? Bring Hyuga Tokuma here immediately!"
Hyuga Ginka, her mature body concealed within a wide classical robe, moved her hand to slap, perfectly outlining her curvaceous figure.
"Yes, Madam."
Hyuga Natsu dared not say anything unnecessary and immediately ran out to find Hyuga Tokuma.
Hyuga Ginka harshly scolded Hyuga Tokuma and punished him with the caged bird seal.
Soon, Hyuga Tokuma was brought before Hyuga Ginka.
He writhed on the ground in pain, his body covered in sweat.
The Uchiha and Hyuga clans were both major clans in the Hidden Leaf Village.
The Uchiha clan's strength surpassed that of the Hyuga clan, a fact that Hyuga was reluctant to admit. However, the top combat power of the Uchiha far outstripped that of the Hyuga clan.
The greatest advantage of the Hyuga clan was that every member possessed the Byakugan, a bloodline limit, with the only difference being the purity of the eyes.
This gave the Hyuga clan a large number of low-level warriors, unlike the Uchiha, who had to awaken their bloodline limits through specific conditions.
"The Uchiha clan is an evil clan, and the only reason the Hyuga clan has made it this far is through prudence and self-preservation."
Hyuga Ginka didn't hide the contempt and malice in her eyes.
The branch families were foolish and didn't understand this simple truth.
If they looked down on the Uchiha or had issues with them, they should say it among themselves.
But to let others hear it? Did they really think the Uchiha were easy targets?
The Uchiha were the most sensitive to provocation and were a clan that could easily go to extremes.
Hyuga Ginka feared that these fools might affect the Hyuga clan and, in turn, her position.
"We won't do this again, Madam."
Hyuga Natsu almost pressed her forehead against the wooden floor, her eyes filled with fear.
To many of the main family, the branch family had no human rights.
Only the main family were the true heirs of the Hyuga clan, responsible for protecting and carrying forward the clan's legacy.
The branch families carried the responsibility of protecting the main family.
At the age of three, members of the branch family were marked with the caged bird curse seal, bound to the main family, with not even a thought of resistance allowed. Their lives were in the hands of the main family.
Perhaps when the division began, the main and branch families still watched over each other.
But over time, the unequal treatment grew, and the gap between the two families widened.
"Hyuga Tokuma, get out."
"Yes, Madam."
Hyuga Tokuma gritted his teeth, stood up, and left with a bow.
He didn't dare resent Hyuga Ginka, only feeling hatred toward Uchiha Shimizu.
If only Uchiha Shimizu had pretended not to hear, nothing would have happened, and he wouldn't have been punished by Madam Hyuga Ginka, ruining his image in Natsu's eyes.
"in a few days, go apologize to Uchiha Shimizu, and make sure to bring gifts."
"Yes, Madam."
Hyuga Natsu lowered her head, her eyes showing a pathological numbness. The smooth floor reflected the caged bird mark on her forehead.
It was so ugly, yet so sorrowful.
Uchiha Settlement.
Shimizu House.
Shimizu put pieces of meat in a plate for the pigeons to eat.
He then looked at the semi-transparent screen in front of him.
[Current number of attempts: 1. Do you want to start the perfect life simulation?]
"Yes."
Shimizu said.
[Beep, Perfect Life Simulation starts...]
[Day 1: You go to Konoha Hospital to continue studying medical ninjutsu.]
[Day 2: Uchiha Tekka comes to challenge you, and you easily defeat him.]
[Day 3: Uchiha Inabi comes to challenge you, and you easily defeat him.]
[Day 4: Uchiha Tekka and Uchiha Inabi decide to join you.]
[Day 270: Nono gives you an assessment, and your theoretical knowledge is solid.]
[Day 271: You meet Shisui's parents while they take him out for some sunlight. From a distance, you can see Shisui's big nose and sigh that it's a natural feature.]
[Day 272: Ninja School organizes a competition. You rank 8th, a result of your low-key approach, but still causing a stir among the girls.]
[Day 273: Your popularity at the ninja school increases. You estimate it's because you're growing up and becoming more handsome.]
[Day 274: You practice chakra control at home, and your chakra reserves increase.]
[Day 275: The pigeon has been eating a lot recently and is becoming a round little chubby bird. You've set a strict diet plan for it.]
[Day 276: You monitor the pigeon's diet plan. The pigeon gives you an accusing look. When you wake up at night, you find the pigeon lying in your bed. Fortunately, you don't have the habit of rolling over, or the pigeon would've been crushed. You sigh as you look at the scattered feathers in the blanket.]
...
[Day 820: You're studying "Basic Medical Encyclopedia" at home.]
[Day 821: Your medical techniques have improved.]
[Day 822: You graduate from ninja school. This time, you show off your strength, and the third Hokage thinks you may be a good partner for Kakashi to help him improve. You're assigned to Minato's class. Seeing Rin and Kakashi, you ask if you can switch classes.]
[Day 838: Your first mission. You encounter a female ninja from a hostile country, and accidentally get separated from Minato's team. You fear for your life. But the overly confident female ninja shows you a mysterious smile, and you realize things are not as simple as they seem.]
[Day 839: Today is a busy day.]
[Day 840: Today is a busy day.]
[Day 841: Today is a busy day.]
[Day 842: You tell the female ninja you want to try training without using your eyes. You suggest using a band as a blindfold, and the ninja believes you. You seize the chance to escape.]
[Day 952: You find yourself at the border of the Fire Country and search for a way back.]
[Day 953: The female ninja finds you, angry that you left without a word. With a desperate look in your eyes, she drags you back.]
[Day 1085: Today is a busy day.]
[Simulation ends, calculating...]
[Please select a reward: Black Belt, "Warring States Sealing History" (Can simulate past lives), "Medical Basics Encyclopedia" x1.]
"Warring States Sealing History?"
Shimizu paused in confusion.
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