You Have No Parents, So How Would You Know?

After leaving the Hyuga Clan territory, Hyuga Yue's destination was not the Ninja Academy. Instead, she had an inconspicuous Hyuga Branch Family member go to the academy.

She would call Neji home first, then use that as an excuse to call Hyuga Hanabi back later. That would free up some time for her to do other things now.

She moved swiftly, arriving at the Security Force in just a few minutes. She did not see the current captain, but she did see Shikaru Nara, who had his feet propped up on the captain's desk as he leisurely read through a document.

"Why are you so relaxed? The Security Force members seem busy as hell to me," Hyuga Yue snorted slowly.

"This is called conserving one's strength. Don't you get it?" Shikaru Nara curled his lip and drawled,

"It'll take at least half a day to get back to Konoha from the Land of Rain. The Anbu and Root have made everyone so tense that when Uchiha Itachi really does return, those tightly wound nerves will snap outright."

"You should relax a little too and get some proper rest. It'll also help numb the Hyuga Clan Head's senses. After all, everyone started moving this time without really informing him."

"And your matter is about to begin too, isn't it...?"

"I understand. You just stay here and rest," Hyuga Yue said with a curl of her lip. She turned and left the Security Force, heading toward the Ninja Academy.

Before Uchiha Itachi returned to Konoha, no amount of preparation was excessive.

A hint of confusion appeared on her face, but the instant she saw Hyuga Yue, her expression blossomed into a smile.

Naruto had barely begun speaking when Sakura continued, "Exactly. He doesn't have parents, so how could he possibly know?"

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