The Shinobi World

The Hyūga Clan is one of the oldest and most powerful noble families in Konohagakure, renowned for their dōjutsu, the Byakugan. This kekkei genkai grants them near-360° vision, the ability to see through solid objects, and the insight to observe chakra flow within a person’s body. With these abilities, Hyūga specialize in the Gentle Fist style—a taijutsu technique that targets the chakra network directly, shutting down an opponent’s energy flow with precise, minimal-force strikes. The clan is divided into two branches: the Main House, which carries the leadership, and the Branch House, sworn to protect them through a cursed seal system that enforces loyalty. While this internal hierarchy has caused strife in the past, the Hyūga remain a pillar of Konoha’s strength—valuing discipline, tradition, and a quiet, overwhelming precision in both combat and conduct.