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{happy running breaths)

Elder Sister Hinata!

I've been waiting for you! Now come on! Let's go play ninja!

(small gasp) I'm sorry, Hanabi. I can't right now.

Aww! Pretty please! Just for a little bit?

(Natsu) That will not do, Lady Hanabi.

But I'll play with you!

Please be on your way.

Okay. See you later, Hanabi!

No! No don't go! Elder Sister!

This is boring.

Well, I'm sorry, but it can't be helped. Lady Hinata is the successor of the main family.

Yeah, but... she could play a little...

The Hyuga's a distinguished clan. Within the Leaf, we're the only ones who possess the Byakugan, the most touted

of the Kekkai Genkai. As the future leader of the clan, Lady Hinata has a veritable mountain of knowledge that she must learn

Now... here you go.

Ahhhh....

Lady Hanabi? Lady Hanabi!

Oh dear. Where in the world could she have run off to?

Ha! I found Elder Sister!

[groan] I didn't get to play with Elder Sister at all today.

Hm?

Elder Sister Hinata!

I'm sorry that I'm late.

Nuh-uh! Not at all!

[fighting jabs] Hiyah!

Huh? Oh...

[quiet snoring]

[marketplace chatter]

You know what? Elder Sister came to visit me yesterday!

With her training, she must be tired! I hope you thanked her properly.

I couldn't! She fell asleep!

(giggle) Okay. But thank her next time.

(Naruto) Hey! What's the big idea, buddy!?

I don't want you here! You're nothing but a pest!

But I wasn't even doing anything!

I mean, I was just looking at the masks you have...

Why you pathetic little loser!

Here, is this what you want!?

(Naruto) [grunt]

Then just take it and get lost! And don't come back!

Natsu, who's that boy?

Oh. Well... It's like the shopkeeper said...

Just stop, all right!? Just stop looking at me like that...

Listen closely. You must never go near that boy, okay?

Mhm.

Oh, is it study time?

Uh huh!

I can write my whole name now! I even know some kanji!

Look! Lots, actually.

Really!

Lady Hinata, don't keep Lord Haishi waiting.

Right. See you later, Hanabi!

Okay!

She's training, huh?

Focus, please.

You can't go out to play until you've finished your work.

[groan]

Done! Here!

Oh, that girl...!

Hiya!

Whoa...

(Thinking) So strong, yet so kind...

... I want to be just like her.

Hiya! Hiya!

(Thinking) I want to be more like Elder Sister, even if it's just a little bit!

[groan]

Elder Brother Neji?

Why do I have to be her sparring partner? Please just let me train on my own.

No. Not yet. Continue.

Let's keep going. Please, Neji.

Tsk. Very well then.

Hiyaaaaa!

[gasp]

(Thinking) He's acting different today...

What's wrong, Lady Hinata? This isn't child's play now.

[gasp]

[determined grunt]

Hang in there, Elder Sister!

[grunt]

[gasp]

That was nothing!

And you expect to fulfill your destiny...

...as leader of the Hyuga!?

[grunt]

[screaming]

[gasp]

What is...

My head...! [groaning]

[screaming]

The brazen fool...

(Thinking) What... is going on?

What was that...?

Were you peeking into the training hall?

Mhm.

I see.

That man... one second he was fine, and the next he was in pain...

And that pattern on his forehead...?

It's the Curse Mark: Caged Bird, that's passed down within the Hyuga.

It's called the Curse Mark: Caged Bird?

That's right. It reacts to the main family's hidden seal.

If it's used on you, it can easily destroy all of your cranial nerves.

You mean... that before when...

Yes, when Neji threatened to do harm to Hinata, Hiashi used the power of the hidden seal to stop him.

But why would he do that?!

Hmm.

The main family of the Hyuga Clan carries the solemn duty of protecting the Byakugan.

There are times when we must rule over the side branch families using absolute fear, the fear of death.

Absolute fear... of death.

And naturally, there are some in the side branch families who oppose this...

...those who harbor resentment towards the main family.

Even if we 're hated, it's all for the sake of the Hyuga Clan that we possess this skill.

So you mean, that all of us...

Listen well, Hanabi...

All of us are born into this world bearing our own destiny, carrying it inside of us.

In our lifetime, that destiny never changes.

Well, that's unusual! You aren't in a rush today!

No, not... today...

[Thinking] I wonder if that man is actually stronger than Elder Sister...

[fighting slaps]

Awful! Why did you hesitate? Hit with all your might.

Yes, sir!

Thank you very much.

Do you really think that Hinata's up to this?

[sigh]... Because of her nature, Hinata isn't very good at confrontation.

Perhaps she is simply too kind.

In that case, she can't protect the Hyuga.

[sigh]

Huh?

(Thinking) What is she doing out here...

Hm.

Okay! Clone Jutsu!

[weary sigh]

Clone Jutsu!

(Thinking) Wasn't he the one...?

Why is Elder Sister here with him?!

Elder Sister...?

[fighting grunts]

[fighting grunts]

(Elder) I'm coming in.

Hiya!

Aaaahh!

But those two are five years apart in age!

Lady Hanabi's amazing!

How did your training go today, Lady Hanabi?

It was the same as usual...

You seem really sad. But you've had so much fun with it before today...

Yeah...

After observing for a while, I believe it will be hard to let Hinata take over as head of the main family.

A decision will have to be made soon.

[sigh] I understand.

However, I'd like to make a request.

You two will participate in a mock battle today.

[gasp]

(Haiashi) I want to see all the skill and power you've gained so far. Do not go easy on each other.

Fight with the intent to kill.

(Hyuga Man) Fight to kill?! He doesn't want them to hold back at all!? What is Lord Hiashi thinking?

Hinata... You're the successor of the Hyuga Clan...

This is your chance to show me you're worthy of that.

Yes, sir...

(Thinking) But... I'm supposed to fight...

(Hiashi) Begin!

(Thinking) Elder Sister Hinata...

Both of them are amazing!

(Thinking) There's no end to this!

(Thinking) There!

[gasp]

[gasp]

[sigh]

Father, I--

Falling to Hanabi, who's five years younger...!

[gasp]... [sob]

(Elder) Hinata will probably just serve the village as a Genin.

Oh, I see.

It seems sad, but we cannot allow a failure like that to become out successor...

...this is her destiny...

That you were born possessing strength surpassing that of your elder sister is also destiny...

Hanabi, you must hone your skills to the utmost for the sake of the Hyuga.

Yes...

[Loud clanging]

[panting]

Stand up, Hanabi.

[panting]

I will take Hinata under my wing. But are you... sure that's what you want?

She is your first born and heir to your household.

The life of a Genin can be dangerous and brief.

Do whatever you will.

[gasp]

(Hiashi) She's of less worth than her sister five years her junior...

...the Hyuga Clan has no use for such an heir.

[gasp]

If you have nothing more to say, leave us now. We have work to do.

All right.

(Hiashi) Continue, Hanabi!

Yes.

(Thinking) If elder Sister can't do it, I have no choice but to do it.

I will protect the Hyuga. This... is my destiny!