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Scene 1: Hyūga Clan Head Room
The grand Hyūga head room was quiet but tense. Elders sat in their seats, their faces sharp with scrutiny. Yuta and Hanabi were summoned; Boruto and Himawari entered behind them, with Naruto leaning casually against a wall, observing.
Elder 1 (gravely): “We bring before you a criminal—Masio. He misused our funds and never returned our interest.”
Elder 2: “Two future leader qualifiers… what is your judgment?”
Hanabi paused, thinking carefully.
Hanabi: “If my father Hiashi were still clan head… I would demand public humiliation. Strip his clan tag and make him atone for his mistakes.”
The elders erupted into applause. Hanabi leaned back, smug, as if she had already won.
Hinata’s jaw tightened. She clenched her fists, seeing Hiashi’s old sternness reflected in her sister’s eyes.
Elder 3 (smugly): “And Yuta Uzumaki… what do you think?”
Yuta calmly walked forward, seating himself in front of Masio.
Yuta: “Why didn’t you return the money?”
The elders shouted in indignation.
Elders: “HEY! YOU SHOULDN’T LOWER YOURSELF TO HIM! HE’S A CRIMINAL! HE’S LOWER BRANCH!”
Yuta’s lips curled into a faint, dangerous grin. His Shinseigan and Tenseigan flared to life.
Yuta (growling): “So… if I cut you down, you’d still bleed red blood like him, right?”
Suddenly, a soft yet brilliant light shimmered across the room. Aira appeared from the moon, embracing Yuta from behind.
Aira: “Yuta… no. Calm down. You’ve inherited Sylus’ rage—his reincarnation. Your anger could destroy Konoha. Calm yourself.”
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Yuta’s breathing slowly evened.
Naruto (whispering to Hinata): “Our son… he’s a ticking bomb, huh?”
Hinata (smiling softly): “Don’t worry. The Queen of Otsutsuki herself came to calm him down.”
Yuta finally relaxed.
Yuta: “So… tell me why you didn’t return it?”
Masio (pleading): “I was working under a boss… we were supposed to collect money, but before we could… the elders captured me and threw me in a cell.”
Yuta: “Is your family… okay?”
Masio (sighing, voice breaking): “Barely. My son eats a lot… I survive on scraps. My stepwife is in Sunagakure caring for my granddaughter and helping my business. My daughter… married and managing the house. It’s hard.”
Yuta’s eyes softened.
Yuta: “So these people arrested you… and made your child feel like an orphan?”
Masio cried openly. Yuta patted his back gently.
Yuta (to Aira, calmly): “I won’t explode. You can go now.”
Aira nodded and vanished, leaving Yuta composed.
Yuta (to Hinata): “Mama… does he understand Hyūga politics?”
Hinata: “Yes. He was on par with your grandfather Hiashi—but debts kept him trapped in low-branch misfortune.”
Masio: “I only wanted to build a home… I fell into massive debt.”
Yuta: “You can continue working under your boss, no worries. But as you can see, I’m 14. My opponent is my aunt Hanabi, trained since childhood to lead. I wasn’t prepared, but Shikamaru-san trusts me to be the next Hyūga leader.”
He chuckled awkwardly.
Yuta: “Heck… my pocket money is always drained by Himawari and Boruto when they go out to eat.”
(Meanwhile, Boruto and Himawari whisper among themselves on the sidelines, glancing at Yuta with awe.)
Yuta (resuming, firm): “So… will you be my right-hand man if I become clan leader?”
Masio blinked. Hinata smiled softly, Naruto laughed quietly, and Hanabi’s eyes twitched in irritation.
Masio: “Huh? Why?”
Yuta: “Mama said you were on par with Hiashi in clan politics and clan management. Being low-branch stopped you. As my right-hand man… no one will touch you. You’ll get a proper salary to provide for your family.”
Masio: “But your aunt… she wanted to humiliate me.”
Yuta: “I’m Hiashi’s grandson, yes. But first, I am Hinata Hyuga’s son. I treat everyone humanely, even those who have failed. My dad, Naruto, turned the worst criminals into good people. I want you as my right-hand man.”
Masio hugged him tightly, tears flowing freely.
Yuta (activating Shinseigan and Tenseigan): “Remember, I can read minds with these eyes. Maybe no one likes me for what I do… maybe even my aunt. But my family—Hinata, Boruto, Himawari, Naruto—is all I need.”
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Scene 2: Market & Clan Reactions
News spread fast. Hyūga clan members whispered in every corner of the compound and throughout Konoha:
Who would make a better head—27-year-old Hanabi, trained since birth, or 14-year-old Yuta, rising prodigy?
At markets, villagers debated fiercely, watching headlines and clan announcements.
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Scene 3: Uzumaki Household – Boruto’s Room
Boruto stared at a picture of Yuta, frowning.
Boruto: “My big brother… he’s a star. I can’t shine like him. I’m always in his shadow.”
Naruto hugged him.
Naruto: “Yuta shines because he idealizes me and your mom. He’s doing what he believes is right. Don’t compare yourself to him. Be yourself—you might have something he doesn’t.”
Boruto nodded thoughtfully.
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Scene 4: Moon Temple
Toneri observed Yuta’s recent decisions from afar.
Toneri: “He’s acting far beyond his age, isn’t he?”
Aira: “Yes… but Sylus’ influence is visible. I worry. Is Yuta truly a prodigy, or is Sylus dictating his every move?”
Toneri: “Do you mean… a fake prodigy?”
Aira: “Yeah… I hope Sylus is just reincarnated, not living inside him like Kurama did inside Naruto.”
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Scene 5: Hyūga Compound – Hanabi’s Reflection
Later, in her room, Hanabi gazed at a framed photo of herself with Hiashi, her father, stone-faced yet proud. She then looked at a new frame: Yuta lifting her onto his shoulder with ease.
Hanabi (softly to herself):
“Even though I’m older, you picked me up… made me feel like I mattered. I wish Father had done this… but you, Yuta, did. I don’t want to fight you… but I must. If I don’t become clan head… what’s my purpose?”
She placed both photos together—one of Hiashi and herself, one of Yuta and her smiling—and a third: Yuta, Himawari, Boruto, and Hanabi herself laughing together. She curled up in bed.
Hanabi (whispering):
“You’ll be a great leader, Yuta-chan. I’m proud of you, my nephew. Even if I weren’t your aunt, I would still admire you. Sarada and Aira are lucky girls chasing after your green flag. I hope Boruto and Himawari don’t feel overshadowed… by you.”
She smiled softly and drifted into sleep.
