Chapter 177: The Hyuga Monument

"There's definitely a way."

Hearing this, Hiashi Hyuga quickly asked, "Mr. Lurigan, what method do you have?"

After thinking for a moment, Shishou revealed his objective:

"If the Hyuga clan is willing to let me view the historical records documenting the clan's history, I can find a way to make him lower his demand, and not ask for a main family Byakugan."

"He owes me a personal favor, so I believe he'll agree."

"Of course, it will only be a reduction in the demand, not a freebie. Be prepared for that."

Asking the Hyuga clan directly for the records was a spur-of-the-moment idea for Shishou, after seeing how the Hyuga clan was so eager to please him.

As long as it didn't involve the Byakugan or Hyuga secret techniques, he believed they would agree.

This way, he wouldn't have to do any extra work and could try to use the secrets of the Tenseigan to get the Hyuga clan to work for him.

Thinking of this, Shishou leisurely took a sip of tea and glanced at the slightly anxious Hyuga Natsu standing beside him. He took her small hand and gently squeezed it to reassure her.

Natsu was very afraid of being abandoned by Shishou. Feeling her hand being held, her face turned red, but she breathed a sigh of relief and calmed down.

"What does Mr. Lurigan want with the Hyuga clan's history?" Ignoring Shishou's actions, Hiashi asked, puzzled.

"I'm very interested in the history of the ninja world, so I often study these things."

"The Hyuga clan is an ancient thousand-year-old clan. There must be records of things not documented elsewhere, which is why I asked."

"Of course, if you're unwilling, just forget I said anything."

Study the history of the ninja world?

Hiashi looked at Shishou curiously, surprised that he had such a hobby.

Historical records were not particularly important to the Hyuga clan. Since they could please Shishou and get his help, Hiashi saw no reason to refuse.

However, he still needed to discuss it with the main family elders.

"I need to discuss this with the main family elders, so please rest for now, Mr. Lurigan. Shall we continue in the afternoon?"

Shishou nodded indifferently.

"There's a room prepared for you next to the guest hall, Mr. Lurigan. Please make yourself comfortable."

Bowing to Shishou, Hiashi glanced at Natsu and left.

"Didn't expect it to be so easy."

"If I had known, I would have asked directly in the first place instead of complicating things."

Seeing Hiashi leave, Shishou muttered a few complaints.

Then, he turned to Natsu, pulled her into his arms, and smiled:

"Hiashi-sama said to make myself comfortable. Do you know what that means?"

"I... I don't know..." Natsu's face turned bright red, almost dripping with embarrassment, unable to look at Shishou.

"Haha, Natsu is really cute."

Hearing Shishou call her name, Natsu was stunned, staring at him blankly. She didn't remember telling him her name.

Oops... slipped up.

Shishou realized, then smiled, "I heard Hiashi's daughter call you earlier."

"So that's it..."

"Let's go take a nap now."

"..."

...

Meanwhile.

In the room where the main family elders were gathered.

"The Hyuga clan's main family Byakugan must not be allowed to leak!"

"There's no room for negotiation!"

An elder shouted, looking at Hiashi and Hyuga Kyo, firmly refusing.

Other elders nodded in agreement.

Although Rimei was the wife of the Hyuga clan leader, her life or death didn't matter much to these main family elders.

What did matter was maintaining the rule that the Byakugan must not leak, as breaking this would shake their control over the branch family and bring many troubles, stoking the branch family's hatred.

They had been exploiting the branch family for too long. If the branch family lost control, they would be dead without a burial place!

Hearing this, Kyo's face turned pale. He wanted to refute but couldn't find an excuse.

Because he also agreed with the elder's firm stance.

However, Rimei was his daughter, and he couldn't just give up.

Hiashi, anticipating this reaction, calmly spoke:

"Mr. Lurigan said he can help persuade the Flying Thunder God user to lower his demand."

"But Mr. Lurigan wants to see the Hyuga clan's historical records."

"I'm planning to agree to his request."

Knowing the elders would reject the Flying Thunder God user's demand, Hiashi first threw this out to draw fire.

After the others had vented, he introduced Mr. Lurigan's request.

This way, having already refused Hiashi's first suggestion, the other elders would find it hard to refuse this smaller request.

It was a small negotiation tactic for asking for help or negotiating with others.

Sure enough, after some silence, the other elders nodded in agreement.

As long as it didn't involve the Byakugan, they had no reason to continue blocking it, or they would thoroughly offend Hiashi and Kyo.

"Since that's the case, let's proceed."

Hiashi stood up and left, heading to the clan's treasury to retrieve the historical records.

It was not until half past one in the afternoon.

Shishou woke up from his nap.

Although he joked with Natsu about napping together, it was just a joke.

By now, Natsu had prepared some food for him and was quietly waiting on the side.

After a light meal, Shishou returned to the guest hall and saw Hiashi already waiting.

"Mr. Lurigan, here are the records you requested."

Hiashi handed several thick ancient books to Shishou.

"Hmm." Shishou nodded, took the records, and began flipping through them quickly.

Natsu and Hiashi stood by, not daring to disturb him, waiting quietly.

An hour later.

Shishou finished reading all the books but didn't find what he was looking for.

"Is this all the Hyuga clan's records?"

Shishou frowned, looking at Hiashi.

"Um... there are also some monuments, but they don't record anything."

After some thought, Hiashi replied.

"Hiashi-sama, could you take me to see them?"

Hearing this, Shishou made his request.

The records mentioned the existence of the monuments several times, prompting him to ask.

"Well... alright."

After some hesitation, Hiashi nodded in agreement.

The two went to a heavily guarded shrine within the Hyuga clan grounds, where they saw several blank monuments under the watchful eyes of some main family members.

"These are ancient monuments, but there's no writing on them and the Byakugan cannot see through them, so we don't know their specific purpose."

Hiashi explained, standing behind Shishou.

Shishou activated his Mangekyo Sharingan but didn't see anything unusual on the monuments.

Then he approached the monuments, touching them and releasing his parasitic insects.

The next moment, Shishou's eyes narrowed.

Sure enough, there was something!