"Please come with us."
The two Branch Family members were very respectful toward Hinata. She hurriedly stood and followed them out.
Everyone looked at one another, blinking their wide eyes, with no idea what had happened.
However, that did nothing to stop the children from talking about Ronglin.
Similar scenes were playing out all across Konoha. At this moment, everyone in Konoha—even throughout the entire Land of Fire—knew that their former Fourth Hokage had returned.
The news was spreading in every direction at the fastest possible speed.
"Father."
With an uneasy heart, Hinata followed the Branch Family members back to the clan.
Inside the Main Family Compound, Hinata Hyuga looked at Hyuga Hiashi, who was seated on his knees on the floor. Feeling extremely uneasy, she obediently called out to him.
"Mhm."
Hyuga Hiashi, who had been sitting in silence with his head lowered, raised his head at his daughter's voice and gave a soft response.
Under her father's gaze, Hinata grew tense. Her small hands kept twisting together, making Hyuga Hiashi sigh faintly to himself.
He was somewhat disappointed. He had placed great expectations on Hinata, but her performance had been deeply disappointing. She was not even as capable as her Younger Sister, who was five years younger than her.
This had also caused Hyuga Hiashi to shift more of his attention toward his younger daughter—Hanabi Hyuga.
His disappointment and shifted attention made Hinata's life at home even harder. It could be said that Hyuga Hiashi bore the primary responsibility for why Hinata had developed such a personality.
"Pack your things."
Slowly, as Hinata waited in nervous unease, Hyuga Hiashi spoke.
"?!!!"
Hinata's eyes widened. She did not understand what her father meant.
"Starting today, you will follow Lord Fourth Hokage. Remember to behave yourself. Lord Fourth Hokage is