Board Thread:Episode Discussions/@comment-2156952-20141204150215/@comment-790798-20141210064845

Elveonora wrote: Ugh, it wasn't about wanting. Hinata was MEANT to be the heiress as an older sister. But dad changed his mind and chose Hanabi instead, because Hinata isn't really fit for that. She is too kind and Naruto-crazy. I was always under the impression he didn't feel Hinata was fit due to her "weakness" and had her replaced as heir even before she graduated. Even after her growth, he just... chose not to have her become heir again.

Still, given how traditional the Hyuga are and thus probably follow feudal Japanese customs... marrying the future Hokage gives Hiashi an out from embarrassment from judgmental clan elders/other clans assuming Hinata's surpassed Hanabi.

Speaking of Hiashi, wow what a meanie! He didn't need to do that to Neji, he just smacked him across the room. These episodes, while wonderful for Hinata and Hanabi, really made me kinda hate the main branch outside of them. Seriously, Hyuga Elder and Hiashi can just go away.