"Hyuga Clan Head, Lord Hokage requests your presence."
In certain places within the village, even Anbu were not permitted to enter freely, such as the Uchiha Shrine and the Hyuga Clan's Main Family Compound.
Of course, Ronglin's orders were an exception. Carrying Ronglin's orders, Anbu could go anywhere.
"I will come at once."
Hyuga Hiashi, who had been spending time with his family in the courtyard, received the notice and said to his wife:
"Take Hinata back inside and let her rest first. I'll be back soon."
"Mm."
Mrs. Hyuga picked up Hinata, who was still babbling away, and returned to the house.
Watching his wife carry their daughter into the room, Hyuga Hiashi finally withdrew his gaze, straightened his clothes, and left the Main Family Compound for the Hokage's Office Building.
"Lord Hokage."
Upon entering the Hokage's Office, Hyuga Hiashi bowed slightly.
"I heard that your Hyuga Clan has fairly close dealings with the Kaguya clan of the Land of Water?"
Ronglin looked up at Hyuga Hiashi and asked.
"Yes."
Hyuga Hiashi was slightly taken aback, unable to understand why Ronglin had brought up the Kaguya clan.
They were enemies. During past wars, the Kaguya clan had killed no small number of Konoha's people. Of course, Konoha's ninja had killed even more members of the Kaguya clan.
Given that relationship, it was already quite remarkable that the Hyuga Clan could maintain fairly close dealings with the Kaguya clan.
"I have a mission for you. Take some men to the Land of Water, in the name of the Hyuga Clan."
"May I ask what kind of mission it is, Lord Hokage?"
Hyuga Hiashi froze, never expecting Ronglin to assign him such a mission—one that actually involved the Kaguya clan.
"Find someone."
Ronglin stood and walked to the window, turning his