Chapter 19
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Chapter 19: Stupid
Summer nights can feel a bit chilly due to the large temperature difference between day and night.
However, for those who are practicing hard, with their chakra and blood flowing quickly, this drop in temperature is barely noticeable.
Walking into the pitch-black training ground, Ryosuke saw Hinata working hard to strengthen her body in the dark.
It seemed that what Neji said in the afternoon had stimulated her. According to her father, after returning home and having dinner, she stayed in the training ground.
Fortunately, today was a rest day and she did not practice during the day. Otherwise, training like this at night would only affect her body.
"Do you remember what you told me?"
Ryosuke walked over with a smile and shouted to her from a distance: "Because of your age, your body has not yet fully developed. Excessive training will have an impact on your body."
"Ryosuke."
Hinata stopped running, panting, and smiled at Ryosuke who was walking towards her, "You're back."
"Why, do you care about what Neji said today?" Ryosuke came to her side and sat down on a large rock nearby without any hesitation.
"He's right."
Hinata looked at Ryosuke seriously and said, "As the head of the main family and the future head of the Hyuga clan, I can't lose to others. I should at least be like him and get first place in the grade."
But Ryosuke did not encourage and support her as usual.
"Foolish, you should be very clear about your talent. Otherwise, your father would not be disappointed in you. It is very important to recognize your own level."
This time, Ryosuke's tone was no longer gentle, but rather stern. "I suggest you give up on this idea. School life is only a short period in your life."
"I told you to try hard, but that doesn't mean you can do everything. You can't do this. I know it, and I hope you know it too."
"Although I want you to be confident, I definitely don't want you to be conceited. Don't set your goals too high. There is no point in setting goals that you can't achieve."
Hinata has changed a lot recently, but changes in her personality and mentality do not mean that her talents have also improved.
The Hyuga clan's unique training method is specifically designed to improve the physical fitness of young seedlings that have not yet grown.
Most disciples in the clan, as long as they are willing to work hard, will be qualified to practice Gentle Fist at least by the age of six or seven, about a year after entering the ninja academy.
But Hinata's progress has been very slow. As the head of the family, she has a lot of resources poured into her, but she only fully mastered the method of tempering this year.
According to the current progress, her physical fitness will reach the standard for practicing Gentle Fist at the same age as the most ordinary family disciples, which can only be achieved at the age of seven.
With this kind of talent, setting a goal to be number one in the grade is really overestimating her capabilities.
He didn't want Hinata to become an arrogant person.
Hearing Ryosuke's scolding, Hinata's smile froze and she clenched her fists.
"Are you unwilling?"
Ryosuke looked at Hinata and could easily see through her inner thoughts.
But one thing that deserves praise is that even in this situation, she did not lower her head and was not as cowardly as before, which is a good thing.
Hinata is not like she is outside, pretending to be cold and hiding everything in her heart.
She was real in front of him, and her unwillingness to accept was also real. She was really much stronger than before.
"I..."
Hinata opened her mouth to say something in retort, but for a long time, she couldn't utter a word.
"If you don't want to, you don't have to listen to my advice."
The stern expression on his face eased, and Ryosuke casually spread his hands and smiled: "Since you want to become a qualified family head, the most important thing is that you need to have your own judgment."
"Didn't Neji say that he hopes you can become the top student in the grade and surpass the Uchiha? You don't have to do what he says."
"I'm not suggesting that you give up this idea and choose another goal. You don't have to do what I say either."
"If you always listen to others and live according to their requirements, then Hinata, you will never become a qualified family head. You will only become a puppet called 'family head'."
Hinata, who was originally feeling excited and a little unwilling to accept the result, slowly loosened her clenched fists.
Ryosuke's gentle words were like a bucket of cold water that poured over her from head to toe, calming her down.
He was right. If she thought about it carefully, with her talent, it is basically impossible for her to reach the physical fitness to practice Gentle Fist before entering school.
It is even more impossible to secure the top spot in the grade by relying on Gentle Fist.
Setting such a high goal will only undermine her own confidence.
"But Ryosuke, if I can't surpass the Uchiha, won't it bring shame to the Hyuga clan?"
Hinata looked a little disappointed, "Father is already very disappointed in me. If..."
"I think you're overthinking it. Father never thought you would be able to hold the top spot in your grade," Ryosuke replied without a hint of tact. "Besides, as a ninja, force alone is not enough."
Facing her puzzled look, Ryosuke explained softly, "The assessment of the ninja academy is not only about actual combat but also theoretical examinations. Although most people focus on actual combat and believe that the first in actual combat is the real first in the grade..."
"But it's not impossible for you to get first place in the theory exam to satisfy father. Then the Hyuga clan will have an excuse to refute other voices in the village."
As he spoke, he reached out and ruffled her hair, "Strength is an indispensable factor for a ninja, but you can't let go of this head of yours."
"You are the future head of the Hyuga clan. No matter if they are genin, chūnin, or even jōnin, you can command them at will after you officially become a ninja."
"By then, even if you don't have the strength yourself, you will still be able to possess the power that only a jōnin possesses, even in the multiple digits."
"You don't have to do it yourself. As the clan leader, you just need to consider the overall situation, plan for the future and interests of our Hyuga clan, then you can convince the people and rest assured."
Hinata listened blankly with eyes wide open.
It was the first time the little girl knew about this, and also the first time someone mentioned it to her.
She doesn't have to focus on pursuing power.
"Did you know that among the upper echelons of the village, there are positions such as military strategist and Hokage advisor?" Ryosuke chuckled at her expression and unconsciously stretched out his other hand and pinched her cheek.
Hinata nodded, "The village's military advisor is currently held by Shikaku Jōnin from the Nara clan, and the Hokage's advisors are two elders who were in the same period as the Third Hokage, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu."
"Not bad. It seems that in addition to training, you have also eavesdropped on a lot of discussions between my father and me."
Ryosuke looked at her with a smile but didn't say much. He just reminded her that what they were talking about should not be revealed to anyone outside the family.
"Now that you know, it should be clear what their work content is."
"In fact, strictly speaking, they are the same as you, except that they govern the entire village, plan for the benefit of the village, and live and die with the village."
"And you are the future head of the Hyuga clan. You are the one who thinks for our clan, so you don't have to look down on yourself just because you have no talent in actual combat or training."
"There are many ways to become a ninja. Some people specialize in genjutsu, some specialize in ninjutsu or taijutsu. These are all different paths. The same is true for being a family head. There are many ways to manage and command people. Your father's method may not be suitable for you. You have to find your own way."
Under the bright night sky, Ryosuke and Hinata sat down on a large rock in the training ground.
One person spoke seriously, and the other listened intently.
(End of this chapter)
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