The Hyuga Clan.
In a rustic room, a happy family of three was having a meal.
"Today, I... ran into Lord Qingshui."
Hinata stole a glance at her father, relieved to find that his stern expression showed no sign of impatience.
Little Hinata did not notice the subtle change in Hinazuki Hyuga's expression.
She gripped her chopsticks tightly.
Not long after Minato became the Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Shimizu had done that to her.
And Hinata was...
"Hinata, it is mealtime. Do not speak of such things."
Hinazuki Hyuga's delicate brows arched, her eyes, white as silver snow, filled with reproach.
Hinata had never seen her gentle mother angry; afraid to continue, she obediently lowered her head to eat.
Although she did not know what had caused her mother's anger, her submissive nature meant she did not like to resist.
"It will be a new year soon enough, there is no harm in letting Hinata speak. What happened after you met Qingshui?"
Hiashi Hyuga picked up a piece of vegetable and asked.
Qingshui had helped him a great deal.
His current strength far exceeded what he had possessed for many years.
He was infinitely close to the realm of Tenin Hyuga.
Hiashi Hyuga had a premonition that he was only a thin veil away from a breakthrough.
Once he stepped into that domain, the world would be his!
Upon hearing this, little Hinata had no choice but to continue her story, incidentally mentioning how Naruto Uzumaki had bravely stood up for her.
Her father was the head of the household, and her mother usually deferred to his opinions on most matters.
"In the future, have less contact with that child."
After listening, Hiashi Hyuga sighed.
It was best for the Hyuga to stay out of this matter to avoid inviting trouble