But in the end, there was nothing seriously wrong, and they successfully returned with Hanabi.
Speaking of which, Danzo had people use Hanabi to force Hyuga Hiashi to leave, intending to keep Hyuga Hiashi there for good.
However, while he had plenty of manpower when carrying out his large-scale schemes against Konoha, their quality was not particularly high.
To keep Hyuga Hiashi behind under such circumstances naturally required some methods.
That was also why they had ended up in such a sorry state.
If not for Shikaku Nara's timely rescue, Hyuga Hiashi would certainly have had to pay a far greater price.
They were not the only ones who received the news. Shizune and the others naturally got word as well, so they temporarily put aside their work and went to greet them in person. At the same time, they briefed Shikaku Nara on what had happened the previous night,
and sounded out the true decision-makers of the Hyuga Clan.
Once Hinata discovered this, she naturally could not show herself. She merely glanced at Hyuga Hiashi and Hanabi from afar.
Since they were all right, she could rest easy.
Neji then went to explain what had happened and why.
As for herself, she led her underlings straight toward the Hyuga Clan Grounds.
With several clan members who had followed Neji Hyuga the night before—people whose identities, status, and strength were all assured—leading the way, entering the Hyuga Clan was naturally quite easy.
Although some of these people were familiar to Hinata, they all maintained their composure.
No one rashly spoke to Hinata Hyuga. Whether they were wary of the group following at her side, or because times had changed,
Hinata's true strength alone was enough to inspire their awe.
Hyuga Hiashi did not return to the Hyuga Clan with Hanabi