"Lord Shuji, Lord Hiashi, please wait a moment."
After the clan meeting adjourned, just as Shuji and Hiashi were heading toward the Ninja Academy, a gentle voice suddenly called out from behind them.
Shuji and Hiashi froze upon hearing it, then quickly turned around to look at the speaker.
"Uncle Tokugawa, please don't call me that."
Shuji waved his hands repeatedly as he spoke to Hyuga Tokugawa before him.
Hyuga Tokugawa was the younger brother of Hyuga Tokuhiro, the Main Family head, and the current head of the Hyuga Clan's Branch Family.
"Heh... Do you two have time to come sit at my place?"
Hyuga Tokugawa merely smiled gently and continued asking Shuji.
"You should go."
At that moment, as Hyuga Tokuhiro passed by Hyuga Tokugawa, he spoke in a low voice.
Though he said that, he did not stop walking. Without even sparing the three of them a glance, Hyuga Tokuhiro simply walked straight toward his home with his hands behind his back.
As though he had not said anything at all.
"Mm... Can I order food?"
At that moment, Hiashi's voice suddenly rang out.
"Huh?"
Shuji froze, staring at Hyuga Hiashi beside him with utter disbelief.
What the hell is wrong with you?
"Hahaha! What would Lord Hiashi like to eat? Tell me, I've got everything!"
Along with Hiashi's words came Tokugawa's hearty laughter.
Watching Hiashi start listing dishes to Hyuga Tokugawa, Shuji pressed his lips together helplessly.
Fine. This just makes me look like an outsider...
"Is there anything Lord Shuji would like to eat?"
As Hiashi finally paused, Hyuga Tokugawa turned to Shuji.
"Whatever I ordered, Shuji likes too!"
Afraid Shuji would feel awkward alone, Hiashi spoke to Tokugawa before Shuji could say anything.
"Let's go."
With that, Hiashi came to Shuji's side, grabbed his arm,