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16. Future Paths For Strength Growth
16. Future Paths For Strength Growth
Nevertheless, Hikari's thoughts eventually returned to the immediate reality. All those grand ideas about reaching unprecedented levels of power and unveiling the secrets of this world meant nothing to him now.
Right now, he was barely more than a 'powerful baby' in this world, with his fate soon to be deliberated at the Hyuga Council meeting the next morning, so he had no luxury to think about anything else anymore.UppTodated from
At this juncture, he had virtually no power to influence whatever decisions were to be made about him.
He was just feeling grateful that if the outcome of tomorrow's meeting turned positive, then he would truly feel like he had a very lucky transmigration compared to the 99% of other possibilities.
With a deep sigh, Hikari remained on the traditional Hyuga wooden plank, gazing out into the surreal landscape of the night, contemplating his next moves and the immediate future that awaited him.
'Knowledge means progress. I need to always be learning more in order to keep advancing 'levels'. The information Takumi gave me will soon not be enough after I've gone through it.',
'But, if that meeting goes well, he's likely to keep providing me with even more information in the future. Unfortunately, the Hyuga clan doesn't have something akin to a shared library...',
'Instead, each Main Lineage keeps its collection, probably filled with a lot of the same information and techniques. Considering the clan has been around for nearly a thousand years, it would make sense for knowledge to have spread easily by now alongside some unique stuff. My own lineage's inheritance is, however, not in my hands...', Hikari thought.
Gazing at the grand Hokage rock in the distance, illuminated by the night, Hikari pondered his situation, 'Thinking about going to and trying to learn something at the Ninja Academy...',
'Well, I'm not out of my mind...', He reflected silently, 'How can a place that's only been around for a few decades stand up to the thousand years of knowledge our clan has built?',
'The majority of our elders were older than that institution. For civilians, Konoha's Academy might be the only way out, but for us clan kids, it's not really about learning. It's all political games and making connections And most clan heirs don't go there at all. At most only a few selected ones go there every year out of the total pool for political reasons and to give a little 'face' to the Hokage.',
He continued his thought, 'However, I'd be foolish to try and sign up there now, especially after my parents already did what they did. Signing up for the Academy might as well be signing my death certificate...', This thought lingered in Hikari's mind as he took in the sight of the Hokage rock.
'Still, with Konoha's civilian population vastly outnumbering those of the clans, in theory, the Ninja Academy should excel in teaching various civilian subjects like geography, history, maths, and others...', Hikari considered, his eyes still fixed on the distant Hokage rock.
'It's a pity, though, that we don't live in a world where those civilian topics hold the upper hand. Instead, power and strength dictate the order of things. And when it comes to that, the clans are unmatched. And those civilian subjects taught at the Ninja Academy, I probably have tens of times better grasp due to my previous life on Earth and modern education...',
The night enveloped him, the moon casting long shadows that danced across the ground with his every step. The traditional Hyuga architecture surrounding him, with its elegant lines and serene beauty, contrasted with the storm of ambition and determination brewing within.
'It's a shame I don't have any Yin Release jutsu to experiment with right now. The more I could connect with the Yin Release itself, and become familiar and skilled in it, the better I might be able to enhance my dojutsu abilities. That's another thing that'll have to wait. I guess it'll be a few years at the earliest before I can even start to learn those advanced genjutsu techniques from the Main Branch.',
The stillness of the night seemed to reflect his moment of contemplation, a silent partner to his aspirations and frustrations. The moon overhead, partially hidden by passing clouds, cast a dim light over the courtyard, adding to the ambiance of anticipation and the longing for growth.
'The idea of trying to open the Eight Inner Gates using my Byakugan's internal vision and Gentle Fist is just ridiculous, something that netizens from my past life came up with...',
'Honestly, if it was such a great and smart move, you'd think someone from the Hyuga clan would have already done it. And if it worked, the whole clan would be using it by now, maybe even taking over Konoha or something.
'However, it doesn't fit with Gentle Fist at all; it's much more suited to Strong Fist, just like Tsunade's 'Chakra Enhancement' for example which was even less suited. Plus, we Hyugas just don't have the physical resilience needed to handle that kind of strain for useful durations during longer periods of time.',
'We inherited our 'eyes' from Hamura, not his incredible 'body.' The Senju clan, with their robust physiques, would be a lot better match for something like the Eight Gates. Might Duy and Might Guy, though, were exceptions with their extraordinarily tough bodies, which is why they could master such a technique out of tens of thousands of shinobi in Konoha's history.',
His steps were measured, a physical manifestation of his inner contemplation, as he moved with the grace and precision characteristic of a Hyuga. Each step was deliberate, echoing softly against the stone pathway that wound through the carefully manicured garden. The occasional rustle of leaves in the gentle night breeze was the only sound that accompanied his solitary figure.
'Medical jutsu is definitely on my list to learn in the coming years. It's probably one of the most useful skills you can have in this world. Luckily, there are plenty of high-level medical experts right here in the compound, and thanks to my status, learning from them shouldn't be too difficult.',
'Then there's fuinjutsu. I've got a feeling that's going to be incredibly useful to me later on, so I should start diving into that sooner rather than later, also in a few years. The clan should have a few experts in that area as well...',
'Regarding ninjutsu... That should also be considered only after I've mastered the Gentle Fist techniques up to a certain level. Initially, I should follow my innate chakra affinity attributes and learn techniques suited to them...',
'Accomplishing that from within the clan won't be difficult. However, everything I've thought of so far requires gradually gaining more and more approval from the Main Branch. So, nothing will happen quickly and easily, I need to fight hard...',
As Hikari reflected on the path ahead, he understood the challenges that lay in gaining the Main Branch's recognition and approval. And the beginning of that would be tomorrow.
Everything would become clearer for Hikari tomorrow, after the Hyuga Council meeting where his fate would be decided. With these thoughts heavy on his mind, he realized that there was little more he could do tonight. So, deciding to call it a night, he made his way back to his room from the tranquil courtyard that had been his companion in contemplation.