The two fell silent for a moment, especially Uchiha Kai.
"Sorry—did I say something wrong—"
Seeing that their moods were off, Chishima Tsurume immediately apologized in a low voice.
Always clever and perceptive, she had already sensed that something was wrong from their reactions.
After thinking it over briefly and recalling the rumors about the Hyuga Clan in the shinobi world,
Chishima Tsurume immediately pieced together most of the truth.
Birds of a feather—
"No—it just reminded me of something frustrating."
Uchiha Kai shook his head and replied softly.
"I've reached my destination anyway. You two go on ahead."
The boy curled his lips into a grin, revealing two neat rows of snow-white teeth.
He was clearly smiling, yet there was no amusement in his eyes.
"Do you need my help?" Morino Kei frowned, his expression grave.
"No. Focus on recovering. Get ready so the three of us can take on missions."
Uchiha Kai replied quietly.
"Alright, the three of us together." Morino Kei nodded, understanding the meaning behind Uchiha Kai's words.
The heavy bluestone gates stood open, connecting the towering, thick walls on either side.
This prison-like building stood right in the heart of Konoha.
It was the Uchiha Clan compound.
The bluestone gates stood before him, with no guards visible on either side.
However, Uchiha Kai's keen senses told him that someone was secretly watching over the gates.
And because he had lingered in front of them for so long, someone had already fixed their eyes on him.
"Sigh, this is troublesome—I wonder what exactly happened to Rei."
Uchiha Kai stopped before the gates of the Hyuga compound, his head aching.
He was worried because Hyuga Rei had had her freedom restricted.
But there was nothing he could do. He couldn't exactly charge straight into the Hyuga Clan