Hinata, who had heard everything from outside the door, trembled slightly.
"Elder..."
She recognized the speaker's voice as that of the Hyuga Clan's Elder.
Hearing the man's tone, Feng An frowned as well.
He could more or less infer that Hiashi Hyuga had kept delaying the matter of choosing the main family's heir, and the clan elders had already grown dissatisfied.
Feng An signaled to Hinata with his eyes, telling her to take the vegetables to the kitchen first.
Hinata nodded, took them, and carefully left without making a sound.
Feng An, meanwhile, moved closer to the side.
He knew this matter concerned whether Hinata would be branded with the "Caged Bird Seal," and he also wanted to know what Hiashi was thinking.
Then another gentle voice suddenly sounded.
"Yes, Hiashi. It's dangerous for you to keep delaying like this. The incident where Hinata was kidnapped by Cloud Village ninja is still fresh in our minds."
"If she really had been taken away, the Byakugan would certainly have fallen into outsiders' hands. And on top of that, she is a girl..."
Feng An frowned at those words, somewhat displeased.
Bang!
The sound of a hand slamming against the table came from inside.
At the same time, Hiashi Hyuga shouted angrily, "Second Elder!"
Then the Elder's low shout rang out again.
"You are the clan head now! You keep delaying the confirmation of an heir. How could those in the Branch Family not understand your intentions? Their resentment has built up over time. Surely you understand what I mean."
"If you truly cannot make up your mind, then let the clan assembly decide through a vote. Take care of yourself."
Feng An, who had been eavesdropping from the side, heard footsteps heading toward the door.
He quickly hid in the shadows.