Chapter 79 Promotion to Elite Jonin
After all, the Hokage of each generation were monogamous, and the entire Hidden Leaf Village was also monogamous.
Allowing the Hyuga clan to control the branch family with the Caged Bird Seal was already the limit, and the Hyuga could not make any further demands in other areas.
To ensure the continuation of the Hinata bloodline, the only option is to compromise and allow marriage to outsiders.
Of course, it's not a big deal if a woman from outside the family marries into the family and changes her surname to Hyuga.
But for men, it would be necessary for them to marry into the family.
Men who marry into the Hyuga family do not need to change their surname, but their children must take the surname Hyuga if they possess the Byakugan.
Later, when they awaken, they will also need to change their surname.
And... it needs to be imprinted with the Caged Bird Seal!
On this point, even if the other party is also a prestigious ninja clan, the Hyuga clan will never compromise or back down, to ensure that the Byakugan will not be leaked and will always remain under the control of the Hyuga family.
In addition, the rate of opening the Byakugan is very high, exceeding 90%, which means that the descendants are very likely to be surnamed Hyuga and then have the Caged Bird Seal on them!
Such conditions are naturally very unpopular with powerful and influential ninjas.
Jonin are capable of establishing their own clans, and it's one thing for their descendants to use someone else's surname—there are always people who don't care that much about such things.
But what if they didn't care that their descendants would be branded with the Caged Bird Seal and have their lives controlled by others?
Such people are practically nonexistent
As for providing support in terms of power and status?
However, the Hyuga clan wasn't really that powerful; they were just a few elite Jonin and Jonin.
They didn't hold any of Konoha's key positions or departments.
Even though the Byakugan was extremely advantageous in reconnaissance and perception, the corresponding intelligence department was managed by the Yamanaka clan.
Needless to say, those with connections will be exposed to this.
Even ordinary ninjas, once they are promoted to the level of Special Jonin, will begin to come into contact with some high-level matters.
They will soon learn that the Hyuga clan's title as the number one clan in Konoha is merely a hollow honor.
Other prestigious ninja clans have simply elevated the Hyuga to the top position to keep a low profile.
Therefore, it is almost impossible for the Hyuga clan to find an outstanding non-family member to marry, unless the other party is a late-stage love-obsessed person who will disregard everything for the sake of current love.
Since the establishment of Konoha decades ago, there has only been one such love-obsessed Jonin.
Those who marry into the Hyuga clan are mostly highly skilled Chunin, with a few exceptions being exceptional Jonin.
Before he unlocked his power-up, Souji presented himself as a knowledgeable Chunin, the type that the Hyuga clan would approve of.
That's why his relationship with Tsukiyo went smoothly and wasn't hindered or suppressed by any dramatic powerful clans.
But now... things are a little different.
From the Hyuga clan's perspective, they are unwilling to recruit outsiders who are too powerful and whom they cannot control.
If an elite Jonin son-in-law who is on par with the Hyuga clan leader were to come along, he might cause trouble with the Hyuga clan once his romantic fantasies faded and he came to his senses.
If there were too many outsiders like that, the Hyuga clan would not be able to control them, so it would be better not to have any at all.
He is now a Jonin, and will soon advance to an even higher level.
In the previous meeting, because of their merits and achievements in the Land of Rain, which prevented Konoha from suffering huge casualties, Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi personally nominated Souji and Minato in public, so that they could participate in high-level meetings, which meant that they could be promoted to elite Jonin.
In fact, the Hokage's public announcement is tantamount to a decision being made, but the process still requires consultation and approval from all advisors, meaning it can only be officially confirmed after Mitokado Homura returns.
In the formal ninja hierarchy, there are no elite Jonin.
This is an unwritten, unspoken hierarchy, which is divided into two types.
One type is those whose combat strength far surpasses that of ordinary Jonin, and who can take on several opponents at once.
Naturally, they are regarded as elite Jonin of another tier.
Another, more formal option, is that in addition to the simple difference in combat strength, one can also participate in decision-making meetings that determine major matters concerning the ninja village.
In more sophisticated terms, they are qualified to 'participate in politics'.
In the other four great ninja villages, there are generally no more than ten ninjas with this qualification.
For example, in the original work, Gaara's team leader, Baki, was an elite ninja who was qualified to attend the highest-level meetings of Sunagakure.
Konoha has slightly more, such as the four advisors, the three legendary ninja, and the heads of the various ninja clans, but no more than twenty.
Normally, even if a young person has a good track record, it would be difficult for them to squeeze into such a position.
However, if we want to promote Minato to be the next Hokage, then we naturally need to start making arrangements for him now.
As for himself... Souji estimated there were three main reasons: medical ninjutsu, knowing the secrets of Sunagakure, and his relationship with Minato.
Ordinary ninjas don't know much about things outside of battle, so Tsukiyo naively thought that Hyuga Saizo would definitely be very satisfied with his rapid promotion to Jonin.
Souji, however, believed the opposite; Hyuga Saizo was not willing to have a son-in-law of the same rank as himself.
Of course, it's not necessarily the case that he'll openly clash with him.
Even Hyuga Saizo might not have decided how to handle this matter yet; he just wants to meet with him and have a tentative talk.
After all, he wasn't a pure combat-type ninja. No matter how powerful such a ninja is, they can turn against you if they want.
However, he possessed extremely advanced medical ninjutsu.
Now that Tsunade was gone, he might even take further control of Konoha's medical department.
This was a crucial matter for many people, and it wasn't something they could easily make enemies with.
"Alright, please convey my message to Lord Saizo that I will be visiting the Hyuga mansion in a few days."
"In a few days?"
"It will probably take two or three days. Once Advisor Mito returns, I will be promoted to Elite Jonin."
"Elite Jonin!?
Tsukiyo covered her mouth with both hands, her face filled with disbelief.
With her limited knowledge, she was unaware of the different ranks of Jonin, let alone matters of politics.
However, to possess the title of "Elite" meant she was definitely much more powerful than other Jonin.
My boyfriend... he's about to become my fiancé, is he really that amazing?!
"Souji, you're amazing!"
"It's alright, it's alright."
Many people say that you've been keeping a low profile and hiding your strength. Is that really true?
"More or less."
"But why are you hiding it?
Wouldn't it be better to become a Jonin sooner?"
"Well... because I'm a ninja!"
The Souji replied with a smile.
Tsukiyo had no objection and agreed to go back and tell Hyuga Saizo.
In her opinion, the higher one's status, the more satisfied the clan leader would be.
The two went out after breakfast.
Thanks to his rapid recovery, despite having experienced many major battles, Souji still went out in high spirits.
Because of Souji's relationship with Minato, Tsukiyo and Kushina are also very close friends and often meet up.
Today, Tsukiyo and Kushina have arranged to meet, and of course, Souji and Minato will also be going.
When Souji and Tsukiyo arrived at the agreed meeting place, they found that Kushina Uzumaki was already there.
Unlike Kushina, who was beaming with anticipation, two ANBU surveillance agents exuding a cold and aloof aura stood a few steps behind her.
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