chsdbacks Chapter 147: Hyuga Ceases Fight!
Chapter 147: Hyuga Ceases Fight!
Below the high platform, tens of thousands of Hyuga clan members heard Wanci praise three times in a row, and their joy surged like spring water under the warm spring sun.
The entire clan beamed with pride, their backs straightening unconsciously, their eyes brimming with undisguised pride and joy.
Especially those veteran Hyuga members, whose wrinkles were completely smoothed out with smiles.
It was thanks to their unwavering faith in the Sage of Six Paths for centuries and their strict adherence to ancestral rules against touching the Tailed Beasts that the Hyuga clan was able to remain unscathed during this massive demon-slaying campaign.
To receive such personal praise from the Sage of Six Paths is an honor that the Hyuga clan has never had before!
Just as everyone was immersed in the joy of being recognized by the Sage of Six Paths
Wanci’s words suddenly took a turn!
"However, your clan also has its faults."
These seven words, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, instantly froze the relaxed atmosphere into ice.
All the Hyuga clan members in the audience felt a tightness in their hearts, subconsciously holding their breath, not daring to even breathe loudly, for fear that the "mistake" Manji spoke of was a harsh criticism directed at the Hyuga clan. The joy that had just been ignited was instantly replaced by apprehension.
Manji lowered his gaze slightly, his eyes landing on the Hyuga main family members bowing before him. His voice was not loud: "Your so-called 'Caged Bird' system is essentially treating your own clan as private property and enslaving them. It is a thoroughly barbaric custom and should be abolished."
These words struck like a thunderbolt in the hearts of everyone in the Hyuga branch family!
Countless members of the branch family suddenly raised their heads, their eyes filled with disbelief and astonishment. Then, their eyes were instantly filled with surprise and excitement, and their bodies trembled slightly with joy.
They have been imprisoned by the caged bird system for generations, their bloodline and freedom firmly controlled by the main family, and they don't even have the right to look up at the sky. They have long regarded this injustice as their destiny.
I just didn't dare say it in my heart.
But who could have imagined that the Sage of Six Paths would so succinctly reveal the true nature of this system and even call it a bad habit!
Could it be... could it be that the immortals are going to personally remove these shackles from them?
Wanci took in everyone's reactions.
Wanci's solution to the caged bird problem was purely to abolish this outdated custom; Wanci's new era has no slaves.
Perhaps some senior members of the clan will stubbornly resist, relying on their seniority, since this system has existed for hundreds of years and is deeply ingrained.
But the result was completely unexpected—
As soon as he finished speaking, several senior members of the Hyuga main family stepped out of the crowd and bowed deeply to Manji in the sky!
Without the slightest hesitation!
"We will obey the Sage of Six Paths' orders without question!"
"Whatever the immortals decree as a bad habit, we shall abolish it! We shall obey the immortals' decree!"
"We all support the immortal's decree and immediately abolish the caged bird system!"
The senior members of the clan shouted in unison, their voices loud and firm, completely dispelling everyone's doubts.
Seeing this, the Hyuga clan head immediately stepped forward and solemnly kowtowed to Manji: "In accordance with the Sage's decree! The Hyuga clan shall immediately abolish the caged bird custom!"
In a short moment, the Caged Bird system, which the Hyuga clan regarded as an ironclad rule and unshakable, was completely dismantled by just one sentence from Manji.
The branch family members below the stage were completely stunned, their faces filled with shock and confusion!
How come these old, stubborn members of the clan, who are usually unyielding and regard rules as their lifeblood, are so understanding?
They changed the person, right?
It seems that the only thing that can deal with seniority is even more seniority!
Wanci nodded slightly upon seeing this, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Since they're all so pragmatic, I'll save myself the trouble.
Then Wanci made another request.
"The Hyuga clan is now thriving, and I wish to relocate half of the clan members."
Ten thousand times, he slowly opened his mouth.
Upon hearing this, the Hyuga clan leader's heart tightened, and he immediately stepped forward respectfully, bowing as he asked, "May I ask, sage, how many clansmen do you wish to relocate?"
Although he was terrified, he couldn't help but worry.
"If half the population is relocated, wouldn't the remaining half be rendered powerless to defend against the enemy?"
"No."
Manji gently shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the Hyuga members below the stage, his tone resolute: "From now on, you will not need to fight anymore."
"This is a gift from me, a reward for your steadfast faith!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wanci raised his hand and waved it, his fingertips surging with immortal power, conjuring ink and Xuan paper out of thin air.
The Xuan paper floated in mid-air, and the immortal ink poured down. With a few strokes of the brush, four powerful characters, exuding a majestic aura of immortal magic, slowly emerged.
Hyuga refuses to fight!
The ink on those four characters was as clear as glass, surrounded by celestial power, as if it contained the will of the Heavenly Dao of the Ninja World!
Wanci raised his hand and presented the Xuan paper to the Hyuga clan leader, saying in a deep voice, "With these four words, no one will dare to offend the Hyuga. However, your clan must never take the initiative to provoke conflict or harass other ninja clans."
Upon seeing this, the eyes of the Hyuga veterans instantly shone brightly, their faces filled with excitement and ecstasy!
These are no ordinary characters.
This is clearly a sacred sword bestowed by the Sage of Six Paths, a get-out-of-jail-free card more effective than any life-saving contract!
With this "Hyuga Peace Decree," the Hyuga clan can now rest easy and no longer be involved in the conflicts of the ninja world. They can live a peaceful and stable life, which is a tremendous blessing!
"Yes, sir!"
The Hyuga clan leader received the Xuan paper with trembling hands. His fingertips touched the cool ink, and his trepidation instantly vanished, leaving only endless awe.
The Hyuga clan leader cautiously raised his head, bowed to Manji, and asked in a tone full of careful flattery, "May I ask, sage, where do you intend to take the Hyuga clan members? I know that you are benevolent and would not harm my clan members, but as the clan leader, I need to know their destination before I can feel at ease."
Upon hearing this, Manji's lips slowly curved into a gentle smile. That's more like it. It seems that the Hyuga clan leader is quite responsible.
"It's only human nature. I will find them a safe place, and their lives will definitely be better than they are now. Whether they go or not is entirely up to them, and I will never force them."
These words warmed the heart of the Hyuga clan leader.
He knew that with the Sage of Six Paths' supreme power, forcibly relocating his clansmen would be a simple matter of raising his hand; there was no need to consult him in this way, nor would he respect the clansmen's wishes.
But the Sage of Six Paths chose to respect their choice.
It is evident that this Sage of Six Paths was not only incredibly powerful, but also possessed the highest moral character!
The ninja world is incredibly fortunate to have a Sage of Six Paths like him!
The Hyuga clan head immediately kowtowed deeply, his forehead touching the ground, his voice unwavering: "Yes, Your Majesty! My Hyuga clan willingly obeys the Sage's arrangement!"
Seeing that no one had any objections, Manji raised his eyes to look at all the Hyuga clan members below the stage and said loudly, "Those who wish to follow me to the new land, please stand up."
The moment the words fell, countless members of the Hyuga branch family stood up abruptly!
Their faces were filled with longing for freedom and gratitude, and without hesitation, they brought their families and stood up from the crowd!
But the next second, what made Wanci's heart tighten was...
Not only the branch family members, but also the members of the Hyuga main family slowly stood up!
From the clan leader to ordinary members of the main family, from senior members to young children, thousands of Hyuga clan members stood up without exception!
Wan raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of surprise and helplessness flashing in his eyes.
He originally only intended to relocate half the population to preserve the Hyuga clan's homeland, but now that everyone is standing up, it's clear that everyone wants to follow him.
It seems that the Hyuga clan's faith in him is deeply ingrained, to the point that even the main branch members are willing to give up the clan's ancestral land.
March is over, and April is here. To the readers who have made it this far, I am very grateful. I bow to you all and wish you all a wonderful April, filled with good fortune and success. May you find your ideal girlfriend or boyfriend, become increasingly wealthy, enjoy better health, become more and more beautiful, have better and better figures, and grow younger and younger. I wish you all peace, happiness, and longevity. And everyone, go to bed early!