If they encountered difficulties in the future, they truly had to face them together with fellow clansmen they were on good terms with.
Or they could simply find a way to solve them themselves.
"I understand. Thank you, both of you. I haven't been part of society for a long time, and I've almost forgotten how social interactions work. Now that I'm picking it back up, I'll certainly make some mistakes. It's fortunate to have the help of you two."
Hiashi and Hizashi nodded in satisfaction. "We're all family. We just need to get along well from now on. Your son Taro will be a pillar of the clan in the future. It's only right that we look after your family."
"Oh, right. Now that you've returned, I'll have Taro move back home. Otherwise, there'd be no one to look after the child."
Hyuga Gen bowed to Hizashi. "Thank you, Lord Hizashi, for taking care of my son Taro these past days. We've troubled you."
Hizashi waved his hand. "No trouble, no trouble. Taro is bright and clever. I'm very fond of him."
That was not merely a polite compliment. Hizashi had always been particularly fond of children with decent talent.
Among the current clan members, Taro's talent could be ranked among the best.
But compared to a genius like Neji, he was still far behind.
Still, he would absolutely become a pillar of the clan in the future. Building ties and showing goodwill early on was always a good thing, and it would make things easier to manage in the future as well.
"Alright, we'll be going now. Taro should be home soon. You two should get some proper rest as well."
With that, the two brothers left the courtyard.
The husband and wife were left standing in the