In the infirmary, Neji and Naruto had both been sent here for treatment. Neither of them was seriously injured, so the medical team gave them a quick treatment and left, leaving the two of them staring at each other.
"Is Hinata not coming...?"
Naruto lay sprawled on the bed, muttering in boredom. Hinata had actually wanted to visit him too, but according to etiquette, they could not leave their seats before the guests departed. Leaving chairs empty would be disrespectful to the guests, so she could only come after the Kazekage left.
Click.
The infirmary door opened inward, and a middle-aged man with the same face as Hyuga Hiashi walked in.
"Uncle Hizashi, hello."
"Dad..."
"Neji, do you still hate the Main Family?"
Hizashi Hyuga glanced at Naruto and nodded before looking at Neji as he spoke.
"Isn't that only natural? Because of the Main Family, father, you..."
"I was wrong. I didn't notice the hatred in your heart soon enough. I never imagined that you, who had been so close to Hinata, would become like this. By the time I realized it, it was already too late. Back then, you probably wouldn't have believed anything I said."
"Dad, what are you trying to say?"
"Perhaps you see me as a useless father, always obeying the Main Family's orders. But I did so willingly. The Main Family did not force me with any despicable means."
"...Why?"
"I wasn't carrying out missions for the Main Family. I was doing them for my elder brother. Big Brother always looked stern and seemed to have a terrible temper, but we had always been close. He simply wasn't good at expressing himself. Although he opposed the Main Family's decisions every time, sitting in that position often meant he had no choice."
"I hate the