But everything the Hyuga Clan possessed, the Windcloud Clan had as well—and in even greater abundance.
"Ah, this really is..."
Hyuga Hiashi did not know what to do either.
Seeing this, Hyuga Gen spoke up. "Clan Head, why not go directly to Lord Torikaze?"
"Lord Torikaze probably would not appreciate us beating around the bush. If you state your request directly, he should give you an answer."
Though he was the clan head, Hiashi was not angered by the reminder from an inconspicuous Chunin within the clan. Instead, he found it quite reasonable.
"Perhaps I really should make a trip to the Windcloud Clan. I just do not know what Lord Torikaze is truly thinking."
Hyuga Gen shook his head. "For something like this, you will only know once you see for yourself."
"Lord Torikaze's thoughts are difficult to fathom. No amount of asking or guessing can compare to hearing his answer directly, can it?"
With that, Hiashi finally made up his mind. "All right. Thank you for the reminder, Brother Gen. I will return at once to discuss this matter."
After leaving Hyuga Gen's courtyard, Hiashi returned directly to his own courtyard and convened the Elder Council.
The Hyuga Clan's elders, along with Hizashi, all came to the courtyard to attend this Elder Council meeting.
Recently, only one matter had weighed on everyone's minds, so they all more or less knew why this meeting had been called.
"Hiashi, just say it. Did you get anything useful from Hyuga Gen?"
Hiashi shook his head, and everyone felt somewhat disappointed. But then he nodded again.
This left the elders completely baffled. "Hiashi, what do you mean by that? Did you get something or not?"
Hiashi cleared his throat. "I did not receive a promise from Hyuga Gen that would allow us