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"Double... double Kekkei Genkai?"
Fujino Daikichi stared in shock, his mouth agape. In more than twenty years of teaching career, he had never encountered a ninja with double Kekkei Genkai. Even just having one Kekkei Genkai could make a person stand out from the rest. If someone had two, that would be terrifying.
But the scene where the Kunai's trajectory changed before hitting Satoru Hyūga was too clear. If that was the case, there was only one possibility.
"Magnet Release..."
As a member of the Hyūga clan, Satoru Hyūga already had the Byakugan bloodline. Awakening Magnet Release in addition to it made him undoubtedly a ninja with double Kekkei Genkai.
Fujino Daikichi's eyes sparkled for a moment. "This matter of double Kekkei Genkai is of great importance. I must report it to the Hokage immediately..."
Among the crowd, there was a continuous stir.
"Oh my god, what is double Kekkei Genkai?"
"It should mean having two types of Kekkei Genkai. I never thought there could be such a ninja."
Even Kakashi, who was always composed, had a flash of shock in his eyes after hearing this term. He stared directly at Satoru Hyūga on the playground. Having received teachings from Lord White Fang, he knew better than ordinary people what double Kekkei Genkai meant.
Iruka, who was injured by Satoru Hyūga before, covered his chest and stared at the figure standing before Uchiha Rin. The shock in his eyes was beyond measure.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
"In the nearly thousand-year history of the Hyūga clan, no ninja with double Kekkei Genkai has ever emerged. The Byakugan is already one of the most powerful eye techniques. How could he awaken another Kekkei Genkai?"
He suddenly remembered the palm strike with which Satoru Hyūga had defeated him earlier. Could it be a move developed using Magnet Release? But he had never heard of Magnet Release having such an ability.
"Satoru... is he really that powerful?"
Anko took a glance around. Looking at the shocked expressions of everyone around, she couldn't help but feel curious.
Hokage's Office.
A mess of documents was haphazardly piled on the table. Hiruzen Sarutobi, with a cigarette holder in his mouth, was seriously handling the documents.
Suddenly, a figure materialized out of thin air next to the Hokage's desk. The person wore an animal mask and was wrapped in black clothing.
"Speak."
Without looking up, Hiruzen Sarutobi spat out a word while handling the documents.
"My lord Hokage." The Anbu ninja gave a slight bow and said, "Fujino Daikichi, the instructor of Class A at the ninja academy, reported some news. A student from the branch family of the Hyūga clan that he teaches has awakened Magnet Release and has double Kekkei Genkai."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand suddenly stopped. He looked up at the Anbu ninja and spoke in a deep voice.
"Is the news reliable?"
"It is."
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent. He knew Fujino Daikichi. Having taught at the ninja academy for nearly 20 years, he was one of the most senior teachers. With his judgment, he shouldn't make a mistake in such information.
So there was only one possibility.
A spark of light flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes. That Hyūga clan student had truly awakened double Kekkei Genkai. But...
He frowned. This also seemed rather unlikely.
Although ninjas with double Kekkei Genkai in the ninja world were extremely rare, there were still some. It was said that during the time of the First Hokage, there was a ninja with double Kekkei Genkai in Kirigakure.
But the double Kekkei Genkai of the Hyūga clan, this was really the first time he had ever heard of it!
The Byakugan that the Hyūga clan possessed was already a notable Kekkei Genkai. He had never heard of anyone awakening another Kekkei Genkai ability. Magnet Release... This kind of bloodline seemed to often awaken among the Sand Ninjas. Could it be a Genetic Mutation?
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice, "Fetch me all the information regarding that Satoru Hyūga. Also, inform the head of the Hyūga clan. Naturally, it should be up to them to carry out the investigation."
"Yes!" The figure beside the Hokage's desk disappeared.
Letting out a long stream of white mist, Hiruzen Sarutobi clenched the cigarette holder between his teeth and leaned back in the chair, a hint of exhaustion showing on his face.
"Double Kekkei Genkai. If nothing unexpected happens, the future achievements are boundless. It's a pity that he's from the branch family."
Hyūga Clan Grounds.
As soon as today's assessment ended, Satoru Hyūga returned home. Immediately, the branch family guard found him and told him to go to the main family's ancestral hall.
Satoru Hyūga pursed his lips in a slight pout. "They really came quickly."
Now that he had revealed some of his abilities, he would surely face scrutiny from the clan. But this was also within his plan. His cultivation was extremely expensive. If he didn't expose some value, how could he get a return?
As for the consequences, Satoru Hyūga had already considered them. Because he was from the branch family, probably even Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't interfere easily and could only let the main family handle it themselves. Similarly, after getting the news, Tanzō rushed to the Hokage's Office in a hurry to ask for the person. After learning that it was a member of the branch family, he immediately slipped away.
Are you kidding? Let a member of the branch family join ROOT? Isn't this tantamount to stripping naked right in front of the Hyūga clan?
The Byakugan could pry into secrets, and the priority of the caged bird seal was higher than that of the Tongue - Biting Curse Seal. Wasn't asking for a member of the branch family just inviting trouble for himself?
In a sense, the caged bird seal really did protect the branch family. All Satoru Hyūga had to face was the main family.
Following the branch family guard, Satoru Hyūga came to the main family's ancestral hall. This was the place where the Hyūga clan held meetings. Only the main family and the ninjas of higher status in the branch family could enter.
Satoru Hyūga had transmigrated for so long, and this was the first time he had come here. He couldn't help but cast curious glances around.
Compared to other places in the Hyūga clan, the decoration here was more imposing, exuding an air of solemn dignity. There were several meditation cushions placed below the shrine, and several middle - aged men were seated cross - legged on them. There was also a young man standing beside them.
The branch family guard stepped forward, knelt down, and respectfully said to the person in the middle, "Head of the clan, he's here."
Head of the clan?
Satoru Hyūga sized up the man with curiosity. He was wearing a white robe. Although there were already white hairs at his temples, those Byakugan eyes were full of spirit and were staring right at him.
This person should be the current head of the Hyūga clan. I heard his name might be Mizuki Hyūga. The young man standing beside him should be Hiashi Hyūga. However, in the current timeline, he hadn't assumed the position of the clan head yet.
Satoru Hyūga made a mental analysis.
Noticing that Satoru Hyūga showed no hint of fear upon seeing him and instead sized him up from head to toe, Mizuki Hyūga frowned and spoke first.
"You're Satoru Hyūga, right? I have heard that you have awakened a second Kekkei Genkai?"
"Yes." Satoru Hyūga answered affirmatively without the slightest hesitation.
As long as the Electromagnetic Force ability is used, it can't be concealed. Instead of quibbling about it later, it's better to pretend that it's a Kekkei Genkai now. It will save a lot of trouble.
"Magnet Release?"
"Yes."
A brief silence fell over the main hall.
After a moment of silence, Mizuki Hyūga said gravely, "In the nearly thousand years' history of our Hyūga clan, it seems that no one has ever awakened any other Kekkei Genkai. Why did you awaken it?"
The others also turned their gazes to Satoru Hyūga, waiting for his answer.
Satoru Hyūga shook his head and said, "I don't know either."
There's no way he could answer this matter. He could only firmly deny it.
"When did you awaken it?"
"When the news of my Father's death came. At that time, I felt as if the sky was falling. It felt like something in my head was about to burst. I lay in bed for a few days. When I woke up, I found that I was a bit different."
"At that time, I didn't know that I had awakened Magnet Release. I only gradually discovered later that I had some other abilities."
Satoru Hyūga recounted steadily. Mizuki Hyūga and the others shared a look, and their expressions kept changing.
Even before Satoru Hyūga arrived, all the information about him had already been placed in front of them. Naturally, they also knew about Satoru Hyūga's family situation. His Mother died during childbirth, and his Father, as a branch family guard, died while performing a mission. The information seemed to mention that Satoru Hyūga had fallen ill after his Father's death, but it wasn't that detailed.
So, was it awakened due to the intense emotional turmoil under the impact of his Mother and Father's departure?
Why did he alone awaken? Genetic Mutation???
Satoru Hyūga's expression remained unchanged on the surface, but he sneered inwardly. Since he had inherited the memories of his predecessor, he naturally knew that he had fallen ill after his Father's death. He could just use it as an excuse.
The Hyūga clan doesn't intermarry with other clans. His identity and lineage are beyond doubt. His Mother and Father have long passed away, leaving no way to verify. In any case, there's only one explanation: Genetic Mutation.
Combined with the caged bird on his forehead, there's no way he could pose a threat to the main family. So, the outcome of this matter was already doomed.
Sure enough, after a long silence, Mizuki Hyūga nodded, evidently agreeing with Satoru Hyūga's statement.
Just as Satoru Hyūga breathed a sigh of relief, Mizuki Hyūga suddenly looked up and stared fixedly at him.
"Since you awakened a new Kekkei Genkai long ago, why have you never gone to the clan's training ground for cultivation and never told us?"