The Uchiha challenge to Hyuga Kagami had initially been discussed only within the Uchiha Clan.
But with Uchiha Shinichi and Uchiha Hiiragi suffering consecutive defeats, paper could not conceal fire forever. The news still spread, and before long, the other shinobi clans in the village joined the discussion.
That night.
After clearing away the dishes, Rin hesitated for a moment before finally asking, unable to hold herself back, "Kagami, are the rumors outside true?"
Hyuga Kagami was still pondering how to formulate toxins, so he absentmindedly asked, "What are they saying outside?"
Rin anxiously said, "It's about you and the Uchiha!"
"Oh, that." Smiling, Hyuga Kagami nodded. "Yes, the Uchiha did send people to challenge me, but I defeated them all."
Rin said with a worried expression, "The Uchiha aren't people to be trifled with. Can't we just avoid provoking them?"
At that, Hyuga Kagami stared blankly at Rin.
Rin cautiously asked, "Did I say something wrong?"
Hyuga Kagami shook his head.
He had indeed been a little surprised. He had never expected Rin, a member of the prestigious Hyuga Clan, to fear the Uchiha so much. From that alone, one could imagine the attitude ordinary shinobi in the village had toward the Uchiha.
It could be said that, in terms of public sentiment alone, the Uchiha had already become completely alienated from the village.
Thinking of this, Hyuga Kagami's expression darkened slightly.
The Uchiha were not only stepping stones for Hyuga Kagami to make a name for himself, but also magnets that drew attention away from him. As long as the Uchiha Clan remained, whether it was the Third Hokage, Danzo, or even Obito hiding behind the scenes, their eyes would remain fixed on the Uchiha Clan.
But once the Uchiha Clan was gone, there was no telling whom