Chapter 60 : Battle For Clan Leader Position
"I want to be the leader of this clan!"
Hyuga Hikari declared coldly.
Hikari?
Kushina and Mikoto exchanged glances before smiling.
This was the Hyuga Hikari they knew.
To most, Hikari appeared soft-spoken and reserved, the epitome of an introverted yet gentle noblewoman. But beneath that calm exterior lay a determination stronger than most could ever fathom.
Kushina and Mikoto had seen it firsthand.
Hikari knew as well—if Mikoto sought to change the fate of the Uchiha clan, if Kushina truly wished to become Hokage, then they needed the power of the Hyuga. And now was the time for her to step forward.
"Hey, old man Third Hokage, the Hyuga clan's system is outdated and rotten. You should order Hikari to become the head of the Hyuga," Kushina said casually, folding her arms.
Hikari was already a Jonin of the village, excelling in missions alongside Kushina and the others. She was more than qualified to lead the Hyuga clan.
The position of the Hyuga head? That was of little concern to the Third Hokage. What truly interested him was Kushina's attitude.
The importance of the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki was undeniable.
"Kushina is right. Let Hyuga Hikari be the new leader of the Hyuga clan!"
Gasps echoed among the Hyuga elders and clan members. Eyes widened in shock. It almost seemed as though Kushina had more authority than the Hokage himself.
Kushina merely made a suggestion, yet the Third Hokage immediately took action.
Even Hikari was taken aback. Why did the Third Hokage care so much about Kushina's opinion?
She had yet to fully understand the weight of being a Jinchūriki.
Hyuga Hiashi's expression darkened. He clenched his fists, his pride as the current clan leader flaring.
"Lord Hokage, clan leadership isn't something to be decided so carelessly!" he protested.
"Exactly!" Elder Hyuga Riji echoed. "The position of clan leader has always belonged to the strongest. In this world, power speaks louder than words."
The Third Hokage's previously serious expression softened. He turned to Hikari.
"Hyuga Hikari, what do you think?"
Hikari nodded. "Ninjas speak with their fists. If that's the rule, Lord Hokage, then I challenge Hyuga Hiashi."
The Third Hokage glanced at Kushina. "Would this satisfy you, Kushina?"
Kushina grinned. "Satisfied, satisfied! Of course! Hikari, go for it! We've got your back."
The Third Hokage agreed. A war loomed on the horizon, and leadership belonged to those strong enough to seize it. Konoha needed warriors, not relics clinging to tradition.
"Hyuga Hiashi, do you accept the challenge?"
Hiashi scoffed. "Of course."
A fierce determination shone in Hikari's eyes as she assumed the Hyuga Gentle Fist stance. Her Byakugan flared to life.
For so long, she had remained silent, unwilling to challenge her own clan. But now, Kushina and Mikoto had given her the courage to fight.
Hikari may not have fought for herself before, but she would fight for them.
The Hyuga clan members watched in stunned silence. Many still couldn't believe what was happening.
The Third Hokage merely observed with interest. It had been a long time since he had witnessed such an event.
Most of the Hyuga clan expected Hiashi to win.
After all, Hiashi had been groomed as the clan heir since birth, never even needing to attend the academy. Hikari, in contrast, had been trained as a shinobi—she graduated from the academy and became a disciple of Tsunade, one of the Sannin.
This was a battle of tradition versus evolution.
And in the Hyuga clan, tradition held the upper hand.
But Kushina and Mikoto had no doubt—Hikari would win.
Hiashi carried himself with arrogance. As clan head, losing was not an option.
He had once entertained the idea of taking Hikari as his wife, purely to produce the next generation of powerful Hyuga. But now, none of that mattered.
This was a fight for dominance.
And he would not hold back.
"Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm!"
Hiashi struck first, sending a powerful burst of chakra toward Hikari.
Without hesitation, Hikari countered with her own Vacuum Palm.
The two chakra waves collided, creating a shockwave that sent dust flying.
Hiashi narrowed his eyes. "She matched me?"
The Hyuga elders and clan members gasped.
Hikari was standing toe-to-toe with the clan leader. No advantage, no weakness—just pure, equal power.
Who would have guessed that the quiet and obedient Hikari possessed such monstrous strength?
"This is… unbelievable…" one elder muttered.
Hikari exhaled, keeping her stance firm. She had always known she was strong, but proving it here, in front of everyone, carried an entirely different weight.
Hiashi was still for a moment before letting out a scoff. "Interesting."
He readjusted his stance.
"Then let's see how long you can last."
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