Elder Hyuga Tokugen was settled into the best isolation ward at the medical station. Lord Tsunade personally formulated the detoxification plan, while Duanmu Ci's idea of "Yang Style suppression" became the key. The Hyuga Clan left behind several elite guards and a clansman well-versed in medicine to assist, and the entire medical station began revolving around this important figure.
That afternoon, a slight commotion arose outside the ward. Duanmu Ci had just finished a round of meditation and stepped out of his tent when he saw Hyuga Hiashi speaking quietly with several main-family elders. Behind them, a tiny figure timidly peeked her head out.
It was Hyuga Hinata.
She looked to be four or five years old, dressed in an exquisite little white kimono with cute twin buns in her hair. Her little face was delicate as carved jade, and her pure, flawless Byakugan brimmed with curiosity and a barely noticeable hint of nervousness as she carefully surveyed the unfamiliar surroundings. Her small hand clutched tightly at the hem of her father Hyuga Hiashi's robes, like a startled little rabbit.
Perhaps sensing Duanmu Ci's gaze, Hinata subconsciously looked up. The moment her eyes met his gentle gaze, her little face flushed bright red like a ripe apple. Like a startled mimosa, she immediately ducked her head back, hiding her whole body behind Hyuga Hiashi's broad robes. Only a strand of black hair and her faintly trembling little shoulders remained visible.
Noticing his daughter's unusual behavior, Hyuga Hiashi followed her gaze to Duanmu Ci. A hint of warmth appeared on his stern face. "Hinata, don't be rude. This is Lord Duanmu Ci, who saved Elder Tokugen. Hurry and greet him."
Hinata clutched her father's robes tightly and fidgeted for quite some time before a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz,