Unlike the Sharingan and the Rinnegan, the Byakugan was simply never a priority for Masashi Kishimoto in Naruto.
The Uchiha clan plays a fundamental role in the lore of the Naruto franchise, and it goes well beyond Sasuke and Itachi.
A deeper dive into Naruto's narrative suggests that Orochomaru's quest was way beyond Sasuke's body: it's the legendary ...
Naruto Next Generations, the newer characters are shown to be even more powerful, surpassing the previous generation.