Tsunade's blunt warning made Kimimaro's expression change dramatically as he stepped out of the examination room.
Hyuga Hiashi nodded and glanced at Kimimaro's pale face, letting out a faint sigh inwardly.
Why those of the Kaguya clan who possessed the Kekkei Genkai inherited the clan's disease had always been a mystery. No one knew the reason, but it was certainly inseparable from their Kekkei Genkai.
Konoha had even been invited in the past to send people to the Land of Water to help the Kaguya clan, but unfortunately, there had been no results.
Every Kaguya clansman who awakened the Corpse Bone Bloodline would unwittingly contract the clan's hereditary illness. Their bodies would grow weaker by the day, until they eventually died from the disease.
"Don't worry. Not everyone ends up like that, so rest easy. We brought you here so we could cure your clan's hereditary illness."
Seeing Kimimaro's little face turn deathly pale with fright, Tsunade patted his head and left with Shizune. There was nothing much for her to say to Hyuga Hiashi.
What could you possibly talk about with someone as dull as a log?
Besides, even if Tsunade wanted to say a few more words, Hyuga Hiashi would choose to tune them out. It was not because he was arrogant, but because he was worried about Ronglin.
"Let's go."
Once the examination was finished, Hyuga Hiashi led Kimimaro toward the Hyuga clan grounds. "Since Lord Hokage has given the order, I will do my utmost to teach you. I hope you are mentally prepared. I am a very strict person."
"Yes, I won't give up!!"
Kimimaro answered loudly, promising that he would persevere and would not disappoint Hyuga Hiashi.
"Mm."
He nodded faintly and did not look at him again.
For Hyuga Hiashi, teaching Kimimaro was