Not long after Minato's wedding, Kawaki also stepped down from his role as principal of the Ninja Academy.
After more than a year, the scale and quality of the teaching staff at the Ninja Academy had improved significantly once again.
The Bloodline Limit classes composed of students from various villages also demonstrated astounding strength.
Kaguya Rin no Suke and Mei Terumi, who had finally stabilized physically, were among the most outstanding.
One relied on Bone Pulsation, while the other wielded the power of Dual Kekkei Genkai. Both had already achieved Jonin-level strength.
Based on this fact, the Konoha Ninja Academy firmly established its reputation throughout the Ninja World.
Countless eligible ninja did their best to gain entry, considering it a great honor.
Konoha Ninja Academy gradually began showing signs of becoming the flagship institution in the ninja world.
Of course, the Hatake household now had another jobless drifter added to its ranks.
Initially, the two couples lived together harmoniously—brotherly affection and respectful behavior toward elders, something many envied.
But as time passed, Sakumo and Kawaki began showing their true colors.
Originally, they each had jobs, so didn't spend much time together, naturally avoiding conflicts.
Tsunade and Natsuki had naively believed these older brothers had matured over time.
Now that they stayed at home all day except for sleeping, how could peace last?
Once a verbal dispute escalated, the two brothers occasionally engaged in all-out brawls.
Watching them wrestling on the floor, Tsunade and Natsuki couldn't stand watching anymore.
They'd apologize and promise to change, but never truly did.
This day, both Tsunade and Natsuki lost their patience, and Sakumo and Kawaki were kicked out of the house simultaneously.
"Hmph~"
Each old man let out a soft "humph," turned away, and walked off toward their best friends' homes.
Outside was a grumble, inside was a sigh.
Tsunade and Natsuki exchanged glances, both sighing tiredly.
"I guess I was too naive," said Natsuki, feeling ashamed she ever believed Sakumo had changed.
"I underestimated him too," Tsunade admitted, never expecting these troubles after retirement.
"What do we do?"
A moment later, both raised their heads simultaneously.
"We can't go on like this."
"We need to keep them busy."
Tsunade's gaze was firm, clearly having made up her mind.
"I'm with you."
Natsuki blurted out, "I'm with you," determination evident in her voice.
"I'll start mixing medicine."
"Let's try to get pregnant together."
Tsunade clenched her fist tightly. She and Natsuki hadn't shown any signs since giving birth to their first child, suggesting something might be off.
Previously, they hadn't taken it seriously, but current circumstances left them no choice.
"Okay."
Natsuki agreed immediately, and the two headed straight to the hospital.
As it turned out, Tsunade's efforts weren't in vain. A month later, both ended up pregnant one after the other.
Sakumo and Kawaki shifted their focus entirely onto their wives, and indeed stopped fighting completely.
Ten months later, each welcomed a baby girl.
Kawaki's daughter was born a few days earlier, making her the elder sister named Hatake Ritsukimi.
Sakumo's daughter was born a few days later, the younger sister known as Hatake Seina.
With precious daughters in their arms, the brothers' disputes seemed to fade away completely.
Kakashi and Ginji were both feeling a bit jealous watching him hold his daughter all day, grinning like a lovesick fool.
Luckily, Kurenai and Aoi Tsukigami were there to offer comfort, or else their morale might have completely crumbled.
Seeing the warmth of the family scene, Tsunade and Natsuki often exchanged heartfelt smiles.
As their daughter slowly grew, the year in Konoha reached 47.
In this year, Neji Hyūga, the son of Hizashi Hyūga, was born.
Back when Tsunade was Hokage, the Hyūga Clan had always been obedient, and now they remained fully committed to supporting Minato.
Because of this, Kawaki accompanied Tsunade to offer his congratulations, and was personally welcomed by Elder Clan Leader Nobunaga Hyūga.
Tsunade, who hated formalities, took the lead and suggested visiting the newborn instead.
Naturally, Nobunaga couldn't refuse. He ordered someone to escort Tsunade to the backyard while he accompanied Kawaki into the main hall.
Hiashi and Hizashi stood respectfully beside their father, standing silently with respectful demeanor.
"Congratulations, Nobunaga."
"A healthy grandson indeed."
Although Nobunaga served as the elder clan leader of the Hyūga and was older than Kawaki,
It wasn't considered rude for Kawaki to address him by name.
"Lord Kawaki flatters me."
"It already makes me happy that you could come today."
Nobunaga was a clever man with little ambition, skilled at maintaining a humble posture.
"In recent years, your Hyūga Clan's development has been somewhat unsatisfactory."
Kawaki spoke bluntly, causing the three generations of men to blush uncomfortably.
After the Ninja World unification, Konoha entered a high-speed development period. Other clans were gradually catching up to the Hyūga Clan.
They could once see the Uchiha Clan's tail, but now they couldn't even catch a glimpse of their taillights anymore.
And the gap only kept growing. Though anxious about this situation, the three men felt powerless.
"Don't get me wrong—I'm not here to mock you or make your life harder."
"I've acknowledged all the efforts the Hyūga Clan has made over the years."
"The village hasn't treated you poorly either, right?"
Getting no reply, Kawaki pressed on.
"Yes, the village has indeed treated our Hyūga Clan well."
Nobunaga finally nodded slightly. Both Tsunade and Minato had always been close to the Hyūga Clan.
"But your problem starts from within—look for answers there."
"Don't keep binding yourselves with self-imposed chains."
"In today's ninja world, if you don't change soon, do you think there'll still be a place for the Hyūga in Konoha's future?"
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Kawaki left his words unsaid—he knew Nobunaga was smart but lacked the will to act.
"I'll keep your words in mind. I'll seriously consider them."
With a troubled expression, Nobunaga responded somewhat distractedly.
"Both Hiashi and Hizashi are your sons."
"Their children are also your descendants."
"Would that chain bind the Hyūga forever?"
"That's all I'll say. Let me go check on the child too."
Seeing Nobunaga hesitate, Kawaki couldn't take it anymore.
"Alright, follow me then."
Nobunaga said, beginning to rise.
"No need. Let Uncle Hiashi show me to the child."
Since Kawaki had made the request, Nobunaga could do nothing but comply.
"This way, please, Lord Kawaki."
Hiashi, the current clan leader, was deeply confused internally.
"That is your younger brother."
"This child is your nephew."
"Putting aside clan matters, how could you bear to do this?"
After Kawaki and Tsunade entered together to see the child, the three words he left behind stunned Hiashi on the spot.
Once Kawaki and Tsunade had gone, Hiashi and his two sons were distracted while receiving guests.
One week later, the Hyuga clan announced the abolishment of their ancestral tradition dividing the Main and Branch families and lifted all Caged Bird Seals (a seal used to control Branch members).
Upon hearing this news, Kawaki wore a satisfied expression, knowing his efforts had finally paid off.
From that point on, the entire Hyuga clan finally became one, greatly boosting the clan's strength.
As time passed, they rose to prominence among Konoha's leading clans.
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