"I truly hated my elder brother, and I hated the Main Family in the past as well..."
Hizashi Hyuga stared at the ground, leaving Hiashi Hyuga with only his profile.
"To be honest, I still hate all of you..."
Even though Hiashi Hyuga had already been branded with the Caged Bird Seal.
The hatred of the past could not disappear so easily.
"So... the person I want to protect isn't the impressive Lord Hiashi... but... the one who died to protect his elder brother."
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Hizashi Hyuga's mouth.
"Neji is exceptionally talented and has grown up strong. He's also the next clan head of our family. As a father, I'm already more than satisfied. On the other hand... your daughter... Hinata. That useless child of yours needs your protection even more..."
Hizashi Hyuga's tone was gentle, revealing the emotions of a younger brother at that moment.
"In the past, I always let Neji see my dark and ugly side. But now that things have come this far, I should look cool as a father for once. So..."
Hizashi Hyuga turned around.
"Please tell Neji about this. As his father, I willingly sacrificed my life to protect everyone... to protect my brothers and family..."
At the same time.
Konoha, Underground Base.
Hyuga Sho opened his eyes after finishing his training.
It had taken two hours.
He had completely fused with the power of Lava Style.
The glittering Lava Style: Star Point indicated that he had mastered the corresponding technique.
Lava Style... this technique could produce a "soft" effect, or rather, an "elastic" one.
It first strengthened Hyuga Sho's skin.
It made the protection provided by Earth Style: Star Point's Hardening Jutsu no longer limited to simple hardness.
On top of its original foundation,