"..."
Second Pillar walked past with both hands in his pockets and a gloomy look on his face.
His actions might have been "unintentional" to a certain extent.
However.
Such actions could still hurt others.
As the saying went, the greater the ability, the greater the destructive power.
The stronger someone was, the more serious the consequences of indulging their temper would be.
"..."
Hyuga Sho caught Uchiha Hazuki and looked at him with his pale eyes.
Then, Hyuga Sho shifted his gaze to Uchiha Hazuki in his arms.
"Lady Hazuki, are you all right?"
"Mm... mm..."
Uchiha Hazuki nodded slightly, lowering her head as her cheeks flushed bright red.
She had thought she was about to fall.
Then... Hyuga Sho had caught her.
The instant she fell into his arms, the powerful scent of a man immediately filled her nostrils.
Uchiha Hazuki felt dizzy and light-headed, her legs going weak.
She could not even stand steadily.
From childhood until now, she had only ever nestled in her husband's arms.
She had never done anything like this before.
And...
Even her husband's embrace was not as firm and broad as that of this Byakugan youth, nor did it give her such a strong sense of security.
"Second Pillar's personality isn't like his parents'."
Hyuga Sho offered his assessment.
"Is it because he's the second son?"
The implication was clear.
Because he was the younger son, he had been spoiled into becoming so arrogant and inconsiderate.
"No~, I don't think that's it..."
Uchiha Hazuki immediately defended her clansman.
"That child Sasuke must be troubled because he lost..."
Hyuga Sho did not dwell on it.
After all, this debt could be settled slowly.
Perhaps he could spar with Naruko in front of him in the future...
"Lady Hazuki, let me take you