The small wooden cabin had no unnecessary decorations; on the wall hung large characters that Kazashiro couldn't understand, along with a simple tea set.
This is the place where Hyuga Hiashi entertained Kazashiro.
"Thank you so much for this incident, Kazashiro Jonin."
Hyuga Hiashi appeared very sincere, leaning forward to express his gratitude to Kazashiro.
If it were an ordinary Jonin, they wouldn't receive such good treatment; at most, they would be dealt with at the gates of their clan's territory.
It's worth noting that in the original story, even Kurenai Yuhi, who had been promoted to Jonin, never received a second glance from this guy.
However, the other party only appeared to be sincere.
Unlike Hinata's eyes, which revealed a sense of vulnerability, Hiashi's eyes remained arrogant, as if his actions had given Kazashiro a great deal of face.
In his eyes, even with a high-ranking Danzo like Danzo, the Shimura Clan was still no match for the long-standing Hyuga Clan.
Even someone as oblivious Kazashiro could sense the aura of resistance emanating from the other person.
"I will send someone to the hospital to pay for the medical expenses of those children." Rizu poured the brewed tea into a cup and Hiashi pushed it in front of Kazashiro.
"Is that so?" Kazashiro remained noncommittal. In any case, he had no intention of paying this money, and if Nobisuke had any sense, he wouldn't have asked him for it.
However, if the Hyuga Clan wants to pay, then let them go ahead.
That poor dean got off easy.
Picking up the small teacup, Kazashiro gently blew on it and then, quite unceremoniously, downed it in one gulp.
This kid...
Hiashi's brow furrowed slightly for a moment.
His upbringing was even worse than that of his father, Danzo.
"Since Kazashiro Jonin no objections, then I will send someone to do it this way."
Not wanting to have any more Hiashi with the guy in front of him, Hiashi tactfully expressed his reluctance to be entertained.
One Kazashiro was one thing, but he even brought two Uchiha with him.
Hinata, who stood bewildered beside Naruto outside the courtyard, a sharp look in his eyes, and shouted Hiashi, "Have you finished today's training?!"
"No... no..."
Hinata was staring intently at Naruto's profile, was startled by the reprimand. Not daring to look at her father's face, Hinata's lips trembled as she whispered her reply to Hiashi.
"Then why aren't you going to train?!"
Hiashi reached for the cane that symbolized his status as the head of the family, Hiashi ignoring the little ones around Hinata, and turned to look at Kazashiro, who was still lingering there.
"Yes..." Hinata left the courtyard, led by a servant.
"I've long heard that the Hyuga Clan tradition of discipline, and now it seems that's true, Hiashi Clan Head."
He poured himself another cup of tea, and Kazashiro, who was already indifferent to Hiashi, made no attempt to hide his mockery in his tone.
"This is how the Ninja Clan should be."
Sensing the hidden meaning in Kazashiro's words, Hiashi snorted coldly, growing increasingly disgusted with this unruly fellow.
But this guy kept pouring tea, seemingly completely oblivious to my attempt to get rid of him.
If you won't leave, then I will.
Leaning on his cane, Hiashi turned and left the room.
"The ancient architecture does indeed look magnificent and grand."
Seeing Hiashi turn and leave, Kazashiro patted his bottom, got up, walked to the door, and reached out to touch the huge pillar.
"I just wonder if the depths of this wooden building have become rotten and decayed over time?"
Even Itachi could understand the implication in Kazashiro's words, let alone the Hyuga Clan ninjas guarding the area.
Everyone immediately tensed up. Some who knew Kazashiro's strength began to consider whether they should run, run, or run if a fight really broke out.
Upon hearing this, Hiashi paused in his steps, then continued walking forward.
"What a boring guy, I thought he was going to come and hit me."
Kazashiro glanced at the Hyuga ninjas who looked like they were facing a formidable enemy not far away, shrugged, and led the little ones away from this unpleasant place.
"I'm sorry, Kazashiro, that's just how the Main Family is."
Upon receiving the news, Iroha Hyuga rushed to the area outside the Hyuga Clan Compound.
"It doesn't matter. They're just a bunch of fools living in past glories, like... never mind, I won't say anymore."
Kazashiro, who originally intended to say that the Hyuga Clan was as arrogant as the Uchiha, couldn't bring himself to say it in front of Itachi and Sasuke, so he had to retract his previous statement.
"If you have the chance, you should go and meet Lord Hizashi. Although he is Lord Hiashi's brother, he is much better in personality than him."
Iroha seemed to have guessed what Kazashiro hadn't said, and her expression became somewhat awkward. She quickly changed the subject.
"Well, if there really is a chance."
Kazashiro nodded, which was taken as his agreement.
Snowflakes began to fall from the sky.
Kazashiro first escorted Itachi and Sasuke back to the Uchiha Clan Compound, then led Naruto and Karin towards the Minato family's residence.
"Naruto, Karin, just to be on the safe side, I still need to give you a few instructions: remember not to tell Kushina what happened today."
Having already seen the roof of the Minato family's house, Kazashiro finally couldn't hold back any longer and began to explain things to the two of them.
"Hmm? Why?"
Karin looked up at Kazashiro, her small eyes filled with great confusion.
"Well, how should I put it? Think about it, if Kushina knew about this, she would be very angry. And if she's angry, you two should know what the consequences will be..."
Kazashiro couldn't very well say that he was worried Kushina would find out he'd dumped all the childcare work on Itachi and then smash him into a pulp, could he?
"Yes, that's right, Karin. You absolutely mustn't tell Mom about this."
Naruto's little face immediately scrunched up, clearly he'd had his fair share of scolding from Kushina.
"Alright, since you've said so, brother."
Karin nodded obediently.
"Great! When I have time, I'll take you guys to Ichiraku Ramen."
Kazashiro, secretly relieved that he had finally managed to fool everyone, smiled genuinely and opened the door to the Minato family's house.
"Kazashiro!"
As soon as the door opened, Kazashiro heard a roar, and then Kushina, whose hair seemed to come alive, was walking towards him with her sleeves rolled up.
"Holy crap!"
Before Kazashiro could react, Kushina grabbed him by the collar.
"I heard Naruto got into a fight. Tell me exactly what happened!"
"Hey! I'll tell you everything!"
Ignoring Kazashiro's friendly conversation with his mother, Naruto pulled Karin to the bathroom. After washing his hands thoroughly on a stool, he moved a small stool over and watched Kazashiro squatting on the floor, making excuses.
"You're so spineless, Kazashiro- ge." Naruto tore open the lollipop wrapper and handed it to Karin.
"Yes, yes." Karin nodded obediently as she took the lollipop.