Curse Mark Jutsu?
Hearing Chiba's words, the Third Hokage's brow creased slightly. A flicker of surprise seemed to pass over his face, but it was quickly replaced by understanding.
So this was Chiba's main reason for coming to see me.
Was it for Yukina?
As realization dawned on him, this thought crossed the Third Hokage's mind.
Just as I thought!
Those old scholars couldn't compare to the Third Hokage at all. With just that one sentence, the Third Hokage had already seen through my purpose.
At that moment, a similar realization crossed Chiba's mind. From the Third Hokage's expression and that trace of understanding, Chiba could tell that the Third Hokage already knew why he was here.
Yet neither of them spoke next. After Chiba said he wanted to learn Curse Mark Jutsu, the atmosphere sank into silence.
Was Curse Mark Jutsu truly not something that could be taught lightly? Or did he simply not want me involved because of the Hyuga Clan's sensitive situation?
After all, Yukina was also connected to the Hyuga Clan's rebellion. It had not been long since the rebellion was suppressed, and things had yet to settle completely. Combined with the village's current circumstances, it was not a good time to stir up more trouble.
Although Chiba knew the Third Hokage was right to think that way, he likely would have done the same in his position. But from Chiba's current standpoint, he truly did not want the Third Hokage to think so.
For now, he had to let the Third Hokage speak first, then seize the chance to refute him.
He just did not know how long he would have to wait for that sentence.
Amid the silence, Chiba grew slightly anxious. He could not speak first at a time like this. If he