Listening to Hizashi Hyuga's words, Uchiha Yū stopped his pen, turned to look at him, and said,
"I want to know your choice. Will you choose to join the Hyūga Branch Family in resisting now, or wait a while longer?"
There was no coercion in Yū's tone. No matter what, the other man had already joined Dawn and sweated for its growth. But the reality before them was harsh: one branch family member after another had chosen to risk death in resisting the main family. Anyone could waver.
Besides, the Hyuga Clan's affairs were only a minor matter. The true threat was the lofty Hokage faction. Ever since clashing with the Third Kazekage, he had realized that his original plans had still underestimated the major villages.
"Me?"
Hizashi Hyuga fell silent. He understood that regardless of whether he sought help early or waited for the later plan to unfold, Uchiha Yū would help him. In the end, he nodded, dispelling his confusion.
"I intend to wait until the plan begins. It's still too early. For both the branch family and Dawn, it would be no small challenge."
The Hyuga Clan's rules, entrenched for over a hundred years, could not be broken with a few words. Death and bloodshed would surely follow. Only a complete separation could bring this dark history to an end.
"Indeed. But you underestimate Dawn too much. Over this period, it has already grown into a colossal force."
Uchiha Yū gave him a suitable hint. Since he was a member of Dawn, he ought to understand that the only forces capable of making Dawn retreat now were the Five Great Ninja Villages.
"Don't hesitate when doing things. Dawn has never been a burden. On the contrary, it is the force that will help you overthrow corruption. Its