Chapter 179: Development Plan
"Someone with the same eyes as the Sage of Six Paths…"
The study was nearly silent.
Aside from the faint sound of breathing from the three people inside, not a single noise could be heard. A single desk lamp cast a dim glow across the room, its soft light illuminating the desk and nothing more.
Hyuga Hiashi and Hinata were still digesting the information Ryosuke had just revealed, their eyes filled with shock.
The Sage of Six Paths…
That name belonged to myth. Legend. A figure wrapped in ancient reverence.
Titles like the Father of Chakra, the God of Shinobi, and the Founder of the Ninja Clan were all attributed to him. He was a divine being said to have guided humanity toward peace.
Hiashi couldn't even begin to fathom the level of ocular power left behind by such a being.
There was no need for detailed analysis—he instinctively knew that the eye technique Ryosuke spoke of surpassed both the Byakugan and the Uchiha clan's Sharingan.
But still…
"You won?" Hiashi asked at last, his voice low, his gaze complex.
He looked at the boy before him—a boy he had watched grow up. Ryosuke was only eleven.
Eleven years old.
And yet, he had infiltrated a mid-tier shinobi village on his own, gone head-to-head with an unknown powerhouse wielding the Rinnegan and other eye techniques, and in the end… suppressed the village leader. He had crushed an entire village by himself.
It sounded exaggerated. Unreal.
How could someone from the branch family reach such heights? Was it really just because of his inherited bloodline?
No… even an atavistic revival of ancient power wasn't enough to justify Ryosuke's growth.
And while Hiashi was a staunch believer in the power of lineage, he had to admit that blood alone couldn't explain this.
Ryosuke's meteoric rise wasn't just due to his ancestry—it was also because of his maturity, his terrifying self-discipline, and his drive.
In truth, Hiashi had only taught him for about a month during his early childhood. From then on, Ryosuke needed no help—no guidance, no supervision.
Techniques like Gentle Fist and the deeper applications of Byakugan, which most took years to master, Ryosuke had learned with frightening ease. That alone was enough to unnerve Hiashi—and leave him feeling powerless. He had nothing more to teach the boy.
Even without a mentor, Ryosuke had forged his own path.
Chakra research. Elemental release mastery. Yin-Yang techniques…
At first, Hiashi could still follow his progress, especially when Ryosuke borrowed scrolls using Hinata's channels. But eventually, his studies grew too profound.
As the clan head—an elder decades older—Hiashi found himself left behind. In vision, in experience, in strength… Ryosuke outpaced them all.
It was as if the boy had been born to rise to the top.
"Father… Father!"
"Ah?"
Hiashi snapped out of his daze at Ryosuke's voice.
"Ah… you were saying there are other important matters?" he asked, still catching up.
Though his mind had drifted, he'd heard bits of Ryosuke's words.
"You mean… not only did you complete what the Fifth Hokage couldn't in years, but you also uncovered more intel?"
The masked man. The Akatsuki leader's powers. Their hidden base…
These were secrets Jiraiya had spent a decade trying to uncover. And yet, Ryosuke had brought all of it back in one trip.
It was far too smooth.
Ever since Akatsuki led Hidden Mist to invade Konoha, they had exposed themselves. Shadows once hidden were now unraveling.
Jiraiya's secret mission had since become a formal operation, discussed in high-level meetings.
The village's leadership and clan heads were now aware—of the masked man, the organization's structure, and even certain members' abilities.
Hiashi had planned to debrief Ryosuke and update him with the latest intel.
He hadn't expected the boy to return with information that surpassed theirs… or perhaps even something else?
"I hope you can help me pass this intel to Konoha's leadership," Ryosuke said calmly. "The Akatsuki's internal structure is chaotic, and their ultimate goal could affect the entire ninja world."
Then, lowering his voice, he added solemnly, "But what I'm about to say next… should remain known only to us Hyuga."
His change in tone—so serious, so grounded—instantly tightened the atmosphere.
Ryosuke had always been calm and forward-looking. He rarely spoke with such weight. The last time… must've been years ago.
"The news I'm about to share concerns another world. Or more precisely… another dimension."
He looked directly at Hiashi and Hinata.
"I've confirmed that outsiders from other worlds are already in the Shinobi world. My mission this time was to verify this and uncover how they arrived."
Without pausing, Ryosuke laid everything bare.
"These worlds are fully developed—complete with training systems, military, politics, laws, and societal norms."
"The people I encountered looked just like us. But their training systems are different. Some are physically stronger, some weaker—but they all operate under different rules than shinobi."
"I fought against a few of them. Some were masters of close combat, and I secretly copied their techniques. Others had weak systems, easy to defeat."
"They come from different worlds. They're not united. In fact, most don't even know how or why they arrived here."
"They weren't sent to invade. They weren't ordered to conquer."
Ryosuke's gaze sharpened.
"But once they arrived… their paths—whether good or evil—depend entirely on their nature."
...
With just a few simple words, Ryosuke explained what he knew about the visitor from another world. He also introduced the general background, abilities, and cultivation systems of several other worlds he was familiar with.
This wasn't information he had forced out of anyone. Rather, it was intelligence he'd gained in his previous life. Still, he chose to share it with his family.
At first, Hinata and Hiashi Hyuga were a bit tense.
But as Ryosuke's intel grew more detailed, their minds began to expand.
In fact, within just a dozen minutes, a grand plan had taken shape in both their heads.
By the time Ryosuke had finished relaying everything he could, the two in the study room sat in uneasy silence.
"You... you mean there's one, or even several worlds like our Ninja World?" Hiashi asked, struggling to restrain his excitement. "With vast lands, rich resources, and—"
He couldn't even finish. His voice trembled with anticipation.
From the moment he heard this news, only one thought burned in his mind:
Take over a world!
Who cared about Hokage, Konoha, or the Land of Fire?
If they could seize a whole world and make the Hyuga clan its ruler, then those powers in the ninja world would become irrelevant.
With the population and resources of an entire world, the Hyuga could finally stop being just a clan, a name.
They could become...
"Let Hyuga become a spirit. Let Hyuga become an idea. Let Hyuga become a race!"
Hiashi didn't need to say it out loud. Ryosuke and Hinata had already spoken the words he was thinking.
Living in this household—relying on its protection, benefiting from its resources—meant it was impossible not to value the family.
They could never abandon their roots.
Living harmoniously as one, Ryosuke, Hiashi, Hinata, and even Hanabi shared a bond. They influenced one another, understood one another. This was the meaning of family.
"I'll have our clan members quietly investigate whether anyone from our world has ever crossed over to another," Hiashi said after a moment of thought. "Although the gates to the other worlds seem targeted, there might be a pattern. We need to find that pattern... and open the way."
"Before anyone else finds out."
His eyes gleamed. "If possible, we'll take control of the gate! Control every entrance to the other worlds!"
"Father," Hinata said calmly, building on his momentum. "We should also try contacting the outsider staying with the Yorozuya—the one Ryosuke mentioned."
"Ryosuke taught them chakra refinement, so they owe us a favor. Given their personalities, they likely won't refuse us. We could invite them to live in the Land of Fire."
Her voice was steady, thoughtful. "As potential candidates to pass through the world gate again, they may have the best chance of triggering its reappearance."
She paused to organize her thoughts.
"And their world may be the most suitable for us right now."
"It lacks a strong cultivation system, meaning their overall strength shouldn't be high. But they seem rich in material and human resources."
"If we bring a complete cultivation system into their world, we might easily displace their ruling class and take over."
Hiashi nodded, following her reasoning immediately. "Exactly. If the Hyuga can enter their world, we could dominate with our ninja abilities—or even claim everything!"
Father and daughter spoke rapidly, refining a plan to conquer the other world based on Ryosuke's information.
Soon, all that remained was to call a formal family meeting to fill in the details and implement the strategy.
The Hyuga clan had never lacked ambition.
They simply knew how to hide it—managing their influence cautiously until they had the strength to act.
And those who could rise to senior positions within such a clan were rarely fools.
Even Hinata, once inexperienced, had developed her own strategic thinking through hardship and growth.
"Then I..."
Ryosuke sat in silence, listening to their discussion.
Many of the ideas he had carefully formulated were now being voiced by others before he'd even opened his mouth.
He was about to speak—to say he could just step aside from this matter—
—but Hinata cut him off before he could finish.
"Ryosuke, you should just focus on training."
She turned to him, eyes serious.
"Before, I thought that while I couldn't match your personal strength, at least our family's combined efforts could stay somewhat close to you."
"But now I realize... the gap will only keep growing."
"I don't know if I'll be able to help you in the future, but right now, I want to do something that matters."
"You love training, pushing your limits. So let us handle the little things, so you can pour everything into what you love."
Her voice was calm but resolute. Her expression—earnest.
In those clear, unwavering eyes, Ryosuke saw a reflection of himself.
The girl who once chased after the title of heiress had quietly matured into a leader.
She turned back to her father. "I think you feel the same way, Father."
"Of course," Hiashi responded without hesitation. "Ryosuke, just focus on your growth. Leave these matters to us."
That unwavering support, that deep-rooted trust—this was what allowed Ryosuke to shine so brightly.
He didn't need to hide his talent. He didn't need to pretend he was older or stronger than he was.
This family had always given him their best, so he could give the world his best.
If I had been born an Uchiha...
The thought crossed Ryosuke's mind.
But he shook his head. No point dwelling on what-ifs.
It didn't matter now.
As Hinata and Hiashi delved back into their discussion, Ryosuke quietly left the study.
There wasn't much room for him to speak anyway.
He had originally planned to spend time with Hinata after the meeting, fulfilling his role as a fiancé.
But now, that clearly wasn't happening.
Hinata was completely absorbed in the information he had brought back. In terms of workaholic tendencies, she was no less extreme than Ryosuke.
Except her work was for the family—supporting his path forward.
His job was to grow stronger.
"If we are not from the same family, we will not enter the same door..."
Shaking his head with a faint smile, Ryosuke watched the clock hands tick toward midnight.
He turned and walked toward a room he hadn't used in a long time.
Forget it. Let's just wait until tomorrow.
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