After the Clan Meeting ended, Hiashi left the ancestral hall with a radiant expression.
Every move Hiashi made was watched by his uncle—the Second Elder of the main branch, Hyuga Hiyuan. A trace of suspicion flashed through his clouded Byakugan, but he did not step forward to question Hiashi. Instead, he silently sighed several times before turning and leaving.
"Hiashi... I have no idea what you're planning, but as long as it benefits the Hyuga, go ahead and do it."
"Even if I have to risk this old life of mine, I'll help you."
"Big Sis, I wonder what you think..." Hyuga Hiyuan muttered to himself as he looked up at the sky...
"What do I think?"
"I got the idea from the cultivation guidance Lord Senya gave Lady Hinata. It just so happened that Tenten's family sells ninja tools, so the two of us tinkered with firearms."
"After all, I don't know much about ninja tools. I could only provide the ideas and inspiration. Tenten handled the blueprints and the forging."
More than ten kilometers north of Konoha, Neji was being solemnly questioned by Tobirama and nervously gave his answer.
However, Tobirama did not seem satisfied with Neji's response. He felt that Neji was being overly modest, so he turned his gaze toward Tenten beside him.
"Tenten, you tell me. I get the feeling this kid is still hiding something." The Second Hokage, who understood human nature well, saw right through Neji's little thoughts.
Tenten secretly glanced at Neji's profile and decided to tell the truth. Though she knew Neji was doing this for her sake, she did not want credit that did not belong to her.
"Neji was partly right, but not completely."
"We drew the blueprints together. About seventy percent of them were drawn by him.