"However, Big Brother definitely won't let go now that he's trying to establish ties with the Windcloud Clan. Even if we want to talk about it, we'll have to wait a while."
"Th-then... could he have bad intentions toward Neji? We can't sacrifice my child for the family's development!"
Hizashi smiled after hearing this. "What are you even thinking? This trip to the Windcloud Clan might give Neji better prospects. That's why I suggested Hinata go too. If Lord Torikaze takes a liking to Hinata, then perhaps there'll be no need for Neji."
Hizashi's wife did not really understand such matters either. "Well, all right. As long as it won't harm Neji, anything is fine."
"Big Brother really ought to discuss something like this. Why is he being so forceful? You absolutely have to go with them when the time comes. Don't let the two children anger Lord Torikaze."
Hizashi waved a hand indifferently. "Don't worry. Given Lord Torikaze's status, how could he hurt children?"
Thinking it over, Hizashi's wife felt that was true. "Sigh, I was worrying for nothing. Lord Torikaze definitely wouldn't."
"Speaking of which, when are you going?"
Hizashi did some calculations. "Big Brother said he'd pick an auspicious day. It'll probably be within the next couple of days. I know his temperament—he definitely can't wait."
"Don't let him hear you say that, or he'll get angry."
"Hahaha, only the two of us know about this. No one else will find out."
"By the way, why isn't Neji back yet? Is he still training with Taro?"
Hizashi had not seen his son since returning home. His son had not yet formally begun ninja training and was only doing some Taijutsu exercises.
Taro happened to be able to spar with him. As they gradually grew up, the two