Neji fell silent after hearing Hiashi's words, but he could not refute them. Although he had hated Hinata and the Main Family for a time, his conversation with Hizashi had finally made him realize that he still cared for Hinata. It was only the Main Family he hated.
Neji said to Hiashi, "Lord Clan Head, rest assured that not a single word you say to me today will reach anyone else's ears."
Hiashi smiled. "I trust you to keep your word. All of this is for Hinata's safety. As for her secret, her bloodline is very special."
"Her bloodline?" Neji asked in confusion. "I know Lady Hinata is of the direct bloodline, but what does that have to do with what you want to tell me? And what did you mean when you said she was the Hyuga Clan's hope?"
Hiashi replied, "Hinata's bloodline is the closest to our ancestor's. In other words, her White Eye is the purest, and she has the best chance of reaching our ancestor's level."
Neji was utterly stunned to hear that Hinata could reach their ancestor's level. Although he belonged to the Branch Family, Hiashi's affection for him meant he knew many things that even members of the Main Family did not. He knew just how fearsome their ancestor had been-a being on par with the Sage of Six Paths.
"Lord Clan Head, you're not joking, are you?" Neji asked incredulously. "Lady Hinata is strong now, but I still find it hard to believe she could reach our ancestor's level. Besides, the talent she showed before wasn't particularly impressive."
Hiashi laughed. "Neji, you're being far too polite. It wasn't merely unimpressive, was it? Hahaha! She practically showed no talent at all."
Neji said awkwardly, "Lord Clan Head, that's rather... um..."
"Don't worry about it.