11. The Degree of Hyuga n’s Power


    Then, after Hikari mentioned that he would take some time to decide which of the three paths to focus on more in the future, Takumi''s demeanor shifted to a more serious tone.


    He began to share with Hikari several important facts about the Byakugan that Hikari hadn''t known or was only vaguely aware of, both from his past life''s knowledge and his current life''s experiences.


    Takumi exined that there was a strict rule against activating the Byakugan within Konoha vige itself, except within the confines of the Hyugapound.


    This rule was established by mutual agreement during the founding of Konoha. The concern was that the Hyuga n, being located close to important buildings like the Hokage''s office and other npounds, could inadvertently uncover sensitive information or vite the privacy of vigers, including potentially observing individuals beneath their clothes.


    Such surveince was deemed uneptable by the rest of the vige, leading to the prohibition of Byakugan use outside the Hyugapound without explicit permission from Konoha''s authorities, except under special circumstances such as a vige-wide emergency. Viting this agreement would lead to severe consequences.


    Furthermore, Takumi revealed that around the Hyuga n''s extensivepound, a powerful spiritual barrier had been erected, supplemented with special minerals. This barrier was under the direct supervision of Konoha''s Barrier Team, ensuring that members of the Hyuga n could not use their Byakugan to peer outside of Konoha from within theirpound.


    Not just surrounding thepound, but also within it, many simr barriers have been erected, like around the Fifth Elder''s residence. This barrier served to prevent any other members of the Hyuga n from peering inside, ensuring ayer of privacy and security.


    Hikari also learned that the much-discussed, so-called ''blind spot'' in the 360-degree vision of the Byakugan was not as significant a weakness as he had thought. Interestingly, this limitation was predominantly applicable to members of the Side Branch of the Hyuga n.


    And nowadays it is often employed tactically by the Side Branch members on the battlefield, serving more as a means to mislead opponents into underestimating the Byakugan user.


    This strategic use of the blind spot could be leveraged to bait enemies in the direction that was already predicted, drawing them into a false sense of security before springing a trap.


    As Hikari''s curiosity grew, he began to ask Takumi a series of questions, to which Takumi was willing to provide detailed answers, helping Hikari clear up many important doubts.


    Given that Hikari hadn''t been able to directly engage with all the relevant materials Takumi had previously provided him before, as he could with a living expert of the highest order within the Hyuga n, he was eager to acquire a moreprehensive understanding now.


    Through their conversation, Hikari came to realize a significant misconception from his previous life: the notion that the Hyuga n was ''foolish'' for not utilizing ninjutsu, genjutsu, and other techniques was entirely unfounded.


    Contrary to this belief, the Hyuga did not solely rely on the Gentle Fist technique, it was just the basis of their overall skillset, but many individual members were also proficient in ninjutsu, genjutsu, medical jutsu, and even fuinjutsu (sealing techniques).


    In fact, a significant portion of Konoha''s most skilled medical experts were Hyuga n members. Their Byakugan and proficiency in the Gentle Fist made them exceptionally talented in medical fields for several reasons.


    Firstly, the Hyuga''s ability to see the chakra pathways and points within the body with their Byakugan provided them with unique insights into the human anatomy, allowing for more precise and effective medical treatment. This internal vision enabled them to diagnose conditions and injuries with a level of detail that was unmatched by other medical ninja.


    Secondly, their mastery of the Gentle Fist allowed them to manipte the body''s chakra system directly. Some Hyuga medics could use this knowledge to stimte the healing process, even in the heat of battle, by enhancing chakra and blood flow within their own bodies or their patients''.


    This capability to kickstart the body''s natural healing mechanisms and improve overall vitality made the Hyuga invaluable on the battlefield and in medical facilities alike.


    This, coupled with their roles in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, arguably positioned the Hyuga n as even more valuable for Konoha overall than the Uchiha n who were more frontal fighters, which also increased the varying toward them in the eyes of the rest of the vige.


    The Byakugan''s ability to see vast distances and through obstacles made Hyuga members key assets in surveince and information collection, contributing significantly to the vige''s strategic capabilities.


    This understanding underscored why the Hyuga n held a position in Konohaparable to that of the Uchiha n. Unlike the Uchihas, who were more overt and, at times, perceived as arrogant about their prowess, the Hyugas preferred to maintain a low profile, quietly consolidating their strength.


    They didn''t boast about their capabilities; instead, they were the backbone of the vige''s support and auxiliary functions. This approach not only secured them wealth and power on par with the Uchiha n but also earned them a more favorable reputation for their versatility and reliability within the vige.


    Regarding interrogating prisoners or gathering intelligence from enemies, simr to how the Uchiha n might use their Sharingan, the Hyuga n could achieveparable results.


    Their advanced observational skills, enhanced by the Byakugan, allow them to notice the smallest changes in a person''s body and mental state by observing their chakra flow.


    This ability to see subtle shifts gives them an edge in extracting information or understanding an enemy''s intentions, making the Hyuga''s techniques just as effective for intelligence gathering as those of the Uchiha.


    The misconceptions ofizens from his previous life got even more amusing to Hikari, especially after learning that the Hyuga n was also exceptionally skilled even in genjutsu itself, not on the level of the Uchica n, by they were way ahead of nearly everyone else.


    In fact, the n boasted numerous genjutsu experts, with some nsmen specializing in this area alone achieving the level of Elite Jonin just through that.


    The Fifth Elder, Takumi, who stood before him, served as a prime example. In his past life, Hikari might have doubted such a im, but after checking it multiple times, he became convinced. This elder, along with his entire Fifth Lineage, excelled in genjutsu, making it their main area of higher-level expertise after mastering the Gentle Fist taijutsu techniques too.


    The unique abilities of the Byakugan, such as irvoyance, long-distance vision, and 360-degree perception, naturallyplemented the use of genjutsu.


    These capabilities allowed Hyuga shinobi to cast illusions on their opponents suddenly and from great distances, and positions from which they didn''t expect it, while also leveraging their insight into the opponent''s chakra flow.


    Additionally, their adeptness in manipting Yin chakra within an opponent''s chakra system could enhance the effectiveness and duration of their illusions, making them more potent and difficult to counter.


    Indeed, Hikari realized that the Hyuga n had developed numerous unique, strong genjutsu techniques over the hundreds of years, designed to leverage the unique capabilities of their Byakugan and to integrate seamlessly with the foundational Gentle Fist main techniques.


    This realization led him to hypothesize that the reason many of these advanced techniques were not mentioned in the original stories was due to their being closely guarded secrets of the Main Branch.


    He believed that these techniques were learned only by Takumi, the n leader, the other Elders, and their lineages. This meant that the most powerful moves of the Hyuga n were hidden from the Side Branch members who often fought in battles.


    These Side Branch members might know basic ways to channel a little of their Yin genjutsu chakra in their Gentle Fist attacks if they were exceptionally lucky or talented to learn that on their own, but they didn''t have ess to the more advanced techniques. And this is not only the case with genjutsu techniques, but many other techniques as well.


    Furthermore, Hikari also knew that the Hyuga n wasn''t just good at using genjutsu; they were also really hard to trick with it. Thanks to their Byakugan, they could see when someone was about to use genjutsu on them by noticing changes in that person''s chakra.


    Plus, Hyuga n members who were good at controlling their chakra could break free from genjutsu, on their own, easily.


    And not only that, Hikari also confirmed that some Jonin and Elite Jonin of the Hyuga n could use their Byakugan to see weak points in an enemy''s ninjutsu attacks.


    So, besides being skilled at using and defending against genjutsu, the Hyuga n also had an edge in dealing with various ninjutsu like Shadow Clones and others, including various chakra nature transformation ninjutsu techniques.


    Their ability to observe chakra made it easy for them to spot the difference between a clone and a real person.


    With this insight, they could either easily break through these attacks or counter them effectively using their Gentle Fist technique.


    Splitting, deflecting, and outright destroying elemental ninjutsu attacks also wasn''t impossible for them.


    Takumi brought up these points as he began to shift the conversation towards finally starting to teach Hikari more about the Gentle Fist next.