Naruto: The Teaching System - 181 (Patreon)

Chapter 181: Brother Neji Needs This Opportunity More Than I Do!

[Hamura's Blessing (Perfect)]

[The blessing of Otsutsuki Hamura, suitable for the Hyuga Clan physique, can perform bloodline reversion and potential activation.]

[Current users: Hyuga Hinata, Hyuga Neji.]

That's it?

The brief introduction made Sawada slightly stunned. Logically, a perfect reward shouldn't be this simple.

Such a sparse explanation caught Sawada completely off-guard. A perfect-tier reward shouldn't appear so deceptively straightforward.

Furthermore, the blessing was designed exclusively for those carrying Hyuga clan traits and Hamura's heritage.

Sawada couldn't help but look up at the sky, remembering that when Sasuke activated his Sharingan last time, he also mentioned the word "bloodline."

Tenseigan...

Sawada's eyes lit up slightly. It was indeed worthy of a perfect-grade reward.

As Sawada thought, he unconsciously looked toward Hinata.

He immediately rejected this option in his mind, not because Hinata's bloodline wasn't pure enough.

On the contrary, if Hinata received this blessing, she would very likely be directly promoted to become the 'Byakugan Princess' with the Tenseigan.

The reason he didn't give it to Hinata was probably because of her personality.

Without clear goals and firm willpower, Hinata possessing the Tenseigan would be like a child carrying gold through a bustling marketplace.

Even the main family's elders would probably become as greedy as demons.

However...

Sawada still beckoned to Hinata and said, "Hinata, come here for a moment."

Hinata, who was listening to Naruto and Shikamaru's conversation beside Naruto, was startled, then got up and came to Sawada.

"Sensei, is there anything you need?"

Hinata asked, blinking her eyes.

Sawada organized his words slightly, then said to Hinata with a serious expression, "Hinata, if Sensei had an opportunity to make you and Neji stronger."

"This opportunity only comes once; are you willing to..."

"Sawada-sensei! Please give this opportunity to Brother Neji!"

Before Sawada finished speaking, Hinata said with a serious expression.

After speaking, she bowed deeply to Sawada.

Sawada didn't speak, just looked at Hinata.

The little girl looked serious, completely unconcerned about what 'becoming stronger' in Sawada's words actually meant.

"Hinata really is such a gentle child."

Sawada said with a smile, reaching out to ruffle Hinata's head.

"Thank you, Sensei, but Brother Neji needs this opportunity more than I do." Hinata smiled happily.

Compared to herself, the young her hoped more that Brother Neji could seize this opportunity.

"Sensei understands. You can continue."

Sawada smiled and nodded, letting Hinata return to her friend circle.

Why can't there be multiple...

Although somewhat greedy, the system only rewarded one, which indeed left Sawada somewhat unsure how to arrange things.

Both parties were equally important.

Although Neji had just become his disciple, Sawada's attitude toward him was the same as toward Naruto and the others.

Looking at Hinata sitting with Naruto and the others, Sawada turned and walked out of the training ground.

Since he had already decided, let Neji properly accept this blessing.

The waterfall cascaded down with rushing sounds.

Sawada stood before the waterfall, feeling the coolness brought by the splashing water.

"Master!"

A voice came from behind. Sawada turned to look.

He saw Neji in training clothes, standing behind Sawada, respectfully bowing.

"Neji, no need for that."

Sawada looked at Neji and waved his hand.

"Neji, starting tomorrow, you can come directly to the training ground here."

Sawada said to Neji, then looked toward the forest behind Neji.

His voice carried quiet authority, "Hyuga clan leader, I trust you have something to say about this?"

At these words, Neji's eyes widened in complete surprise as he spun around in alarm.

Rustle, rustle.

Hiashi appeared slowly from his concealment, sparing Neji a meaningful glance before focusing on Sawada. "My gratitude is immense. I entrust Neji to your capable guidance."

Sawada shook his head. "Not at all. Neji is indeed a very promising talent."

Sawada wasn't surprised by Hyuga Hiashi's arrival.

Actually, when he notified Neji to come, he had also subtly let Hiashi notice.

After all, Neji would be coming to the training ground in the future, so it was better to clarify things early.

"Neji, I want to chat with Sawada-san for a while."

Hiashi said to Neji. His eyes no longer held the authority expected of a clan member but instead carried the tone of a genuine elder.

Neji was stunned, then instinctively looked at Sawada.

Sawada smiled and waved his hand, then took Hiashi to another location.

"Hyuga clan head, you may speak."

"The Hyuga main family and branch family have always been like the trunk and leaves of a tree."

"Without the main trunk, the leaves have no support. Without the leaves, the main trunk will also wither."

"This has always been the Hyuga way of survival."

Hyuga Hiashi first glanced in Neji's direction, then turned to Sawada and said.

Sawada didn't refute. Perhaps as the leader of the Hyuga Clan, Hiashi also believed this.

However, this didn't mean that everyone in the Hyuga main family believed this.

After all, the Caged Bird had already explained this meaning clearly.

"Neji's resentment toward the main family is his freedom."

"This resentment cannot change Neji's identity, nor can it change the choices that have already been made."

Hiashi seemed to find an outlet and said this to Sawada.

Sawada just listened quietly without speaking.

After Hiashi finished, he took a deep breath. Pain and self-blame appeared in his eyes, and his voice became low.

"Hizashi... my brother, I owe him a debt that I can never repay in this lifetime."

"So, as Neji's uncle, I entrust him to you."

After saying this, Hiashi bowed deeply to Sawada.

Sawada was surprised. He really hadn't expected Hiashi to make such a gesture.

"Hyuga clan head, please don't do this."

Sawada quickly supported Hiashi and said, "Since Neji has become my disciple, I will definitely do my best to teach him well."

Regardless of Hiashi's intentions, Sawada only treated Neji as his disciple.

As for the so-called fate of the Hyuga Clan, after his disciple grew up, he would let him solve it himself.

"Thank you. As for Neji's situation in the family later, I will clear the way for him and won't disturb his training."

After Hyuga Hiashi finished speaking, he glanced at Neji again, then directly turned and left.

Sawada didn't respond. If Hiashi could solve Neji's problems, that would indeed be a good thing.

He wouldn't need to spend too much energy teaching Neji or thinking about solving the Hyuga Clan's problems in the future.

Sawada didn't think much more and turned to walk toward Neji.

Neji's gaze still looked in the direction Hiashi had left, his eyes confused.

"Come, follow me to a place."

Sawada put his arm around Neji's shoulder and said kindly.