Hyuga Hiashi fell silent for a moment before asking, "What does Lady Hokage need me to do?"
Tsunade said bluntly, "This afternoon, I'll convene a small meeting and announce this matter. When the time comes, I hope you can represent the Hyuga Clan and step forward to support me."
Hyuga Hiashi had more or less guessed Tsunade's intentions, but hesitation showed on his face.
Though he rarely involved himself in political struggles, he understood a little. At a time like this, he needed to secure benefits for the clan. After all, they were being asked to publicly support the humiliating proposal of Village Sealing.
What they were sacrificing was the Hyuga Clan's reputation. Tsunade needed to offer something in return.
Tsunade saw through his thoughts and asked instead, "Advisor Hiashi, your eldest daughter, Hinata, is already seven this year, isn't she?"
Hyuga Hiashi was stunned at first, unsure why Tsunade had suddenly brought up his daughter.
But after coming to his senses, he still nodded.
"Recently, I've heard some unfavorable rumors about Hinata within the village."
"This..."
Hyuga Hiashi's expression darkened at once, and his fists unconsciously clenched.
Although he had changed Neji's disappearance into a heroic sacrifice, Naruto had truly betrayed Konoha. As someone who had once been very close to him, Hinata's treatment in the village could not possibly be good.
Moreover, the clan elders were already planning to place the Caged Bird curse mark on Hinata.
"Lady Hokage, if there is something, please speak plainly."
"To this day, I have never taken a true disciple. I think Hinata has good talent, so I wish to accept her as my disciple."
Tsunade stared at Hyuga Hiashi and assured him, "Advisor Hiashi, rest assured. I will certainly teach her everything I know."
After saying that, Tsunade did not say