Just Wait Till I Take You to the Cleaners!

"Lady Tsunade, how is he?"

Seeing this, Hyuga Tokuhiro hurried two steps forward and came before Tsunade.

"Not good. Four ribs are broken, and his internal organs have all suffered injuries to varying degrees. Whether he wakes up will depend on the child's constitution."

Tsunade shook her head at those words, her face showing a trace of pity.

After all, he was only five years old—and a member of the Hyuga Main Family.

He should have had a bright, smooth future ahead of him.

But now...

"Even if he wakes up, he may no longer be able to become a ninja. Lord Tokuhiro, I hope you are mentally prepared."

With that, Tsunade left.

Watching Tsunade's departing back, Tokuhiro's expression darkened at a visible speed.

"Take good care of Shuji."

After giving his two children those instructions, Tokuhiro left as well.

The Hyuga Clan would definitely need an explanation for this.

Never mind whether Shuji was part of the Main Family—his parents were both members of the Hyuga Clan's Main Family!

Jonin of the Main Family!

As the head of the Main Family, Hyuga Tokuhiro had to take responsibility for this matter.

The next morning, Uchiha Mikoto, completely unaware of what had happened at the hospital, headed toward the place where she had met Shuji yesterday with anticipation in her heart.

Will he come?

His parents probably haven't returned yet, right?

If he comes, I definitely won't be defeated so easily this time!

Mikoto thought longingly.

Although she had not spent much time with Shuji, after just one night, Mikoto was already looking forward to seeing him again.

That feeling lasted until she saw the empty forest.

"Ah..."

Though she knew full well that Shuji might not come, she still could not help feeling a little disappointed at that moment.

"That guy is probably still asleep, right?"

Suddenly, Mikoto remembered something Shuji had once told her.

He had awakened the Byakugan long ago; he just had not told his parents.

So that guy definitely was still at home, sleeping.

Hmph! What a sly guy!

But... that method seemed pretty good.

Without realizing it, a smile appeared on Mikoto's lips.

Konoha Hospital.

"Hyuga Hinagiku! Don't you know to bow when you see a member of the Main Family?"

The voice outside the ward slowly brought Shuji's consciousness back.

That bastard Hiashi...

Licking his cracked lips, Shuji closed his eyes.

It hurts so much...

But thankfully, he was alive.

So... no matter who had hit him, there was no doubt they were in trouble now!

Just wait till I take you to the cleaners!

"Hyuga Hinagiku pays respects to Lord Hyuga Hiashi."

As the voice outside sounded, the ward door was pushed open as well.

"Hyuga Hizashi, don't you know to bow when you see a member of the Main Family?"

With some difficulty, Shuji turned his head. His gaze passed right over Hyuga Hiashi and landed on Hyuga Hizashi.

"Hyuga Hizashi pays respects to Lord Shuji."

Hizashi gave his elder brother a helpless glance, but still respectfully bowed to Hyuga Shuji.

Standing at the ward entrance, Hinagiku could not help but show a hint of amusement in her eyes.

"Well, if it isn't the Hyuga Clan's most outstanding genius? Why can't you even stand up now?"

Hyuga Hiashi lightly bit his lower lip, the muscles in his face twitching uncontrollably twice. Then, with his hands behind his back, he walked over to Hyuga Shuji. Looking down at Shuji on the hospital bed, he asked in a mocking tone.

"The Hyuga Clan's most outstanding genius is a little tired right now."

Shuji shot Hiashi a sidelong glance, emphasizing the words "most outstanding genius."

Come to think of it, Shuji and Hiashi really did have a bit of a personal grudge.

And that had begun with the title of "the Hyuga Clan's most outstanding genius."

It was not a title Shuji had given himself. It was recognized by everyone in the clan.

The reason everyone recognized it was because the Hyuga Clan held competitions for children before they entered the Ninja Academy.

Shuji called them preschool competitions.

Back then, both Shuji and Hiashi had been geniuses of the Hyuga Clan, and both were highly proficient in the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist.

That created a problem: taught by the same master, neither of them could break the other's moves.

But unlike Hiashi, Shuji also possessed the inheritance of a Nen Master.

And among that inheritance was a rather low-level skill.

Sand Throw.

And so, Hyuga Hiashi—the highly anticipated genius of the Hyuga Clan and son of the Main Family head—was utterly defeated by a handful of dirt after falling for a flaw Shuji had deliberately exposed.

From then on, their grudge began.

"Tired? The Hyuga Clan's most outstanding genius got sent to the hospital after being hit by a Genin? Embarrassing. How utterly embarrassing."

Hiashi immediately sneered at those words. He slowly straightened up, but his gaze remained glued to Shuji.

"Hyuga Hiashi."

Shuji silently looked at the Hyuga Hiashi before him.

"What?"

Hiashi lifted his chin slightly and looked down arrogantly at Shuji on the hospital bed.

"I'm only injured. It's not like I'll be bedridden forever."

Shuji looked silently at Hiashi and spoke flatly.

It had to be said, Hyuga Hiashi really knew how to kick someone while they were down. Every word he said was infuriating.

"Hmph! Then talk to me after you get out of bed."

Hiashi snorted, turned around, and leisurely left with his hands behind his back.

"Lady Tsunade said you might not be able to become a ninja anymore."

After Hiashi left, Hinagiku came to Shuji's side.

There was not the slightest expression on her calm face.

"Is it really that serious?"

Shuji froze, looking at Hyuga Hinagiku before him in surprise.

"I hope it isn't that serious. I still need to defeat you and prove that I'm more suited for the Main Family."

Hinagiku glanced down at Shuji and spoke blandly.

"Huh? But if you defeat me, wouldn't that prove even more that making you part of the Branch Family was the right choice?"

Shuji blinked and asked Hinagiku.

Seriously... pulling this crap again...

"Get some rest!"

Hinagiku's lips twitched slightly. In the end, that was all she could say.

With that, Hinagiku turned and left the ward.

Shuji was right. The Branch Family's duty was to protect the Main Family.

Therefore, logically speaking, there was nothing wrong with saying that stronger people were more suited to be members of the Branch Family.

And that was indeed the case. After all, a ninja's talent was not determined by birth order.

As a result, the far more numerous Branch Family was completely stronger than the Main Family when it came to overall strength.

It was just that the Main Family was unwilling to admit this fact.

They had even imposed a knowledge monopoly on the Branch Family in an attempt to change it.

"Hey, could you bring the Genin who hit me here? I want to see him."

Watching Hinagiku's departing back, Shuji called out to her.

"Got it."

Hinagiku replied without looking back, quickly disappearing from Shuji's ward.