Preparations Before the Attack

Hyuga Clan Compound.

Hizashi Hyuga had already returned to the clan.

Although he had become much younger, everyone had been mentally prepared.

All the clan members were overjoyed, and large numbers of them spread the news among themselves.

Every clan member wore an excited expression.

"This is wonderful. Our Hyuga Clan is on the rise again."

"Lord Hizashi, Lord Mitsunobu, and Lord Sota have all been resurrected..."

"Mm..."

The Hyuga clan member beside him quickly covered his mouth.

"Quiet. Don't mention something like that anywhere."

The Hyuga clan member hurriedly nodded, and only then was his mouth released.

"Sorry, I got too excited."

"I won't say it again."

"Hey, Lord Hizashi is back. Why haven't we seen Neji?"

"Yeah, it's been two days. Where has Neji been?"

"Neji is back."

Just then, Neji returned. Everyone gathered around him and said:

"Neji, where did you go? Lord Hizashi is back."

Neji looked calm, since he already knew about it.

"I knew. I came back as soon as I finished my mission."

No one suspected anything, and they gradually dispersed.

After Neji went inside, he saw Hizashi, Mitsunobu, and Sota sitting together and talking.

Though he had prepared himself, Neji's eyes still reddened when he saw the youthful Hizashi.

After all, he had not seen Hizashi for more than ten years.

"Father...!"

His lips trembled as he tried his best to control his emotions.

Hizashi took his son's hand and looked Neji over from head to toe, his eyes filled with emotion.

"My good boy, you've grown so much."

"You've had it hard these past years."

Neji wiped at his reddened eyes. "It's fine. As long as Father is back."

"Father, I want to tell you something."

Neji spoke with a solemn expression.

Hizashi's eyes flickered, then he said with a smile,