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 expined that there was a strict rule against activating the Byakugan within Konoha vilge itself, except within the confines of the Hyuga compound.

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

  The rest of the vilge deemed such surveilnce unacceptable, so Byakugan use outside the Hyuga compound was prohibited without explicit permission from Konoha's authorities, except under special circumstances such as a vilge-wide emergency. Vioting this agreement would result in severe consequences.

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

  Many simir barriers have been erected not only surrounding the compound but also within it, like around the Fifth Elder's residence. This barrier prevents any other members of the Hyuga cn from peering inside, ensuring a yer 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 cn.

  Nowadays, the Side Branch members often employ it tactically on the battlefield, misleading 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 cn, he was eager to acquire a more comprehensive understanding now.

  Through their conversation, Hikari realized a significant misconception from his previous life: the notion that the Hyuga cn 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 cn 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 ninjas.

  Secondly, their mastery of the Gentle Fist allowed them to manipute the body's chakra system directly. Some Hyuga medics could use this knowledge to stimute 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 cn as even more valuable for Konoha overall than the Uchiha cn, who were more frontal fighters, which also increased the varying toward them in the eyes of the rest of the vilge.

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

  This understanding underscored why the Hyuga cn held a position in Konoha that was comparable to that of the Uchiha cn. 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 vilge's support and auxiliary functions. This approach not only secured them wealth and power on par with the Uchiha cn but also earned them a more favorable reputation for their versatility and reliability within the vilge.

  Regarding interrogating prisoners or gathering intelligence from enemies, simir to how the Uchiha cn might use their Sharingan, the Hyuga cn could achieve comparable 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.

  Hikari found the misconceptions of netizens from his previous life even more amusing, especially after learning that the Hyuga cn was also exceptionally skilled, even in genjutsu itself, not on the level of the Uchica cn, but way ahead of nearly everyone else.

  In fact, the cn boasted numerous genjutsu experts, with some cnsmen 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 cim, 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 cirvoyance, long-distance vision, and 360-degree perception, naturally complemented the use of genjutsu.

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

  Additionally, their adeptness in maniputing 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 cn had developed numerous unique, strong genjutsu techniques over hundreds of years, designed to leverage the unique capabilities of their Byakugan and integrate seamlessly with the foundational Gentle Fist main techniques.

  This realization led him to hypothesize that many of these advanced techniques were not mentioned in the original stories because they were closely guarded secrets of the Main Branch.

  He believed that these techniques were learned only by Takumi, the cn leader, the other Elders, and their lineages. This meant that the Hyuga cn's most powerful moves 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 access 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 cn 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 cn members who were good at controlling their chakra could break free from genjutsu on their own easily.

  Not only that, Hikari also confirmed that some Jonin and Elite Jonin of the Hyuga cn 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 cn 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.

  Hanma_Jack