Hinata immediately grew anxious, tears streaming down her face despite herself.
She did not understand why she was being sent away like this, nor could she believe something like this would happen to her.
"Go. This was an agreement your father once made with the Fourth Hokage. Besides, following the Fourth Hokage will benefit you. Who knows how many people would do anything for the chance to follow him? You will not be wronged by going with him."
No matter how disappointing his daughter was, she was still his daughter.
Hyuga Hiashi did not want to send her away either, but he did not dare defy Ronglin's orders.
"Yes!!!"
Her father's words were everything. Though Hinata felt wronged and heartbroken, she could only obey. Lowering her head, she left the hall, her entire mood sinking into despair.
"Kimimaro, you should go as well. It is time to face it."
"Yes!!"
A somewhat weak and feeble voice rang out in the hall, and a thin figure followed Hinata out.
"I hope you can face everything you are meant to face, Hinata."
As a father, this was clearly the hardest kind of thing to face, yet Hyuga Hiashi had no choice but to do it.
All he could hope was that Hinata would regain her confidence by Ronglin's side and live a more wonderful life. That was his greatest wish.
Just as little Hinata was sadly packing her things in preparation to leave, Ronglin left the village.
"Nine-Tails, it has been ten years. How have you been? Has anyone come to disturb your life?"
At the back mountain of Konoha, the Nine-Tails lay obediently on the ground, waiting for Ronglin's arrival.
"My lord."
When Ronglin arrived, the Nine-Tails respectfully rose to its feet and lowered its head slightly.
Although it kept its