Apology and a Way Forward

Hizashi naturally noticed these people as well.

"The Hokage will arrange for you to return to your posts soon."

"Those who cannot let go of this matter, come inside with me."

"Everyone else, disperse."

With that, Hizashi headed into the room.

The clansmen led by Hyuga Teru looked at one another, then followed Hizashi into the training room.

The training room was fairly spacious, so even with a full seventy people entering,

there was still plenty of room.

Once everyone had arrived, someone unexpected suddenly appeared.

Hyuga Hiashi.

As clan head, Hiashi had always been rigid and imposing.

The moment he appeared, everyone present looked at Hiashi with complicated expressions.

They had previously demanded an explanation from Hiashi because their friends and family had died due to the Caged Bird Seal and the Main Family-branch family system.

Hizashi had already stated that the clan head would abolish the Caged Bird Seal, and many people's resentment toward him had eased considerably.

Hiashi stood before them and addressed the branch family clansmen below.

"Everyone, the cause of this incident was that Kaito, the Fourth Elder of our Main Family, was placed under someone's control."

"The tragedy that resulted was not my intention."

"I will not go into detail about how this matter has been handled."

"From now on, the Hyuga Clan will not place the Caged Bird Seal on members of the new generation."

"The Caged Bird Seal's secret mark will also end with this generation."

"I know that everyone here has friends or relatives who died in this accident."

"As a member of the Main Family and as clan head, I bear an inescapable responsibility for this incident."

"Here, I apologize to you all."

Hiashi knelt on the ground and bowed deeply to apologize to the branch family clansmen below.

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