The Trouble Ahead Would Definitely Be Significant

Forgive Hyuga Hiashi his ignorance, but he genuinely did not recognize Yun Yan.

It's also strange that Yun Yan is keeping a low profile. Although he is very strong, has accomplished some things, and has made considerable contributions, these actions and his reputation are currently limited to the Anbu. His reputation has not yet spread beyond the Anbu.

Although Hyuga Hiashi is the head of the Hyūga Clan, he would not and could not inquire about the Anbu in order to avoid suspicion, so he had never heard of Yun Yan and did not know him.

Regardless of whether they knew each other or not, Hyuga Hiashi Uchiha for killing this despicable enemy and saving his daughter.

Ah, it's suspected to Uchiha.

Taking a step forward, Hyuga Hiashi looked tentatively at Yun Yan and said to him:

"Young man, I really want to thank you for your timely intervention. Thank you for saving my daughter at such a crucial moment; otherwise, the situation would have been completely out of control."

Faced with Hyuga Hiashi's heartfelt gratitude, Yun Yan waved his hand dismissively.

"It doesn't matter, no need to thank me. Who told me to discover this by accident? Who told me I couldn't bear to see your daughter die at such a young age? And who told me I particularly hate these Kumogakure ninjas?"

With so many factors combined, I couldn't help but act impulsively and severed his neck.

Alright, Hyuga clan head, you don't need to thank me anymore. Hurry up and rescue your daughter; she'll catch a cold if she stays lying on the ground any longer."

As if reminded by Yun Yan, Hyuga Hiashi finally realized what was happening and rushed over to pick up his daughter, who was still unconscious but looking pained.

Looking at his eldest daughter, Hinata Hyuga, and imagining the undeserved calamity she had suffered today, and then looking down at the headless corpse, Hyuga Hiashi's nameless anger rose again.

The ninja from Kumogakure... killing him like this is far too lenient!

The Kumogakure... has been coveting the Byakugan of my Hyūga Clan for so long, and has even resorted to such despicable and insidious tactics. It's truly outrageous.

From now on, if my Hyuga Hyūga Clan encounters Kumogakure ninja in war or missions, we will show absolutely no mercy! We will fight to the death!

Thinking this, Hyuga Hiashi hugged his daughter even tighter, afraid that something might happen to her again.

After protecting his daughter, Hyuga Hiashi finally had the composure to look up at Yun Yan again. He quickly inquired, wanting to ascertain the identity of his daughter's savior:

"By the way, I haven't yet asked who you are."

"I am Hyuga Hiashi grateful to Hiashi Hyuga for saving my daughter at such a crucial moment tonight. Please allow me to express my gratitude in any way I can."

Yun Yan looked at Hyuga Hiashi with genuine excitement and gratitude, but he waved his hand dismissively, not caring at all.

"There's no need, Hyuga clan leader, really no need. I just couldn't stand the way the Kumogakure ninjas were acting, so I helped you out a little."

Hyuga Hiashi remained quite polite and grateful.

"What you consider a simple act is an immense favor to me, and I must repay it."

Yun Yan shook his head again:

"Forget it. To be honest, my surname Uchiha. Although I am not valued within the Uchiha Clan, I am still a member of the Uchiha Clan, and I am naturally at odds with your Hyūga Clan."

So there's no need for gratitude or thanks. Otherwise, it would be quite difficult for you, the head of the Hyūga Clan, to be in your own clan. I understand the sordidness and troubles within the clan."

When the topic of his family's sordid affairs and troubles came up, Hyuga Hiashi fell silent for a moment.

Yes, after the person in front of him admitted that he was Uchiha, Hyuga Hiashi did feel a little uneasy.

The unpleasant thing wasn't that the person who saved his daughter was Uchiha, but that Hyuga Hiashi realized that if he wanted to properly thank the Uchiha, his clan might object, since his clan and the Uchiha Clan were not on good terms.

However, repaying kindness and avenging wrongs should be a basic principle of being a decent human being, even if he is the clan leader, even if the other party is Uchiha, even if there is obstruction or harassment from within the clan.

That's right, Hyuga Hiashi's personality is relatively rigid, but in a sense, this rigidity and old-fashionedness are not entirely a bad thing. At least such a person is very principled.

A favor is a favor, gratitude is gratitude, and what is due should be repaid. He can't just let it go because the other party is Uchiha Hyuga clan; otherwise, he would feel too guilty.

Seeing that Hyuga Hiashi seemed about to say something again, Yun Yan quickly interrupted him and turned to leave.

"Alright, Hyuga clan leader, let's leave it at that. I don't expect your gratitude or anything in return."

If I must repay you, then I'll trouble the Hyuga clan head to dispose of this Kumogakure ninja's corpse for me.

To be honest, this Kumogakure ninja was actually a member of the Kumogakure delegation. If his body is exposed like this, there will be a lot of trouble later on.

Moreover, I have a feeling that even if you handle his body properly and prevent it from being exposed, the subsequent troubles will not be small.

Hyuga clan leader, your troubles are probably yet to come. You'd better watch yourself.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Yun Yan vanished in Body Flicker Technique, disappearing directly in front of Hyuga Hiashi.

Hyuga Hiashi was immediately taken aback when he saw this speed.

Good heavens, what incredible speed! What amazing Body Flicker Technique! He vanished into the distance in the blink of an eye; even my Byakugan couldn't catch a trace of him.

Such speed, along with that impressive Ninjutsu, demonstrates to both sides that this person's strength should not be underestimated; he is definitely not simple.

But how come such a powerful character, a member of the Uchiha Clan, is completely unknown? He has no reputation or presence whatsoever? Hyuga Hiashi couldn't help but fall into such doubt and contemplation.

Even Hyuga Hiashi only realized at this moment that he hadn't had a chance to ask his name, and that he didn't even know who he was.

What a pity, what a breach of etiquette.

After letting out a regretful sigh, Hyuga Hiashi, holding his daughter, looked down again at the corpse of the Kumogakure ninja whose head and neck had been separated.

Thinking of what had just happened to his daughter, the actions of that Kumogakure ninja, and how critical the situation had been, Hyuga Hiashi became angry again.

And what about disposing of this Kumogakure ninja's corpse? Hyuga Hiashi even wanted to leave his body to rot in the wilderness, then grind his bones to dust!

Unfortunately, what that man said before he left was right; this body must be disposed of properly, or it could cause serious trouble.

Wait, what did that person say before leaving? This Kumogakure ninja is one of the members of the Kumogakure delegation!

Recalling this incident and realizing its implications, Hyuga Hiashi's expression immediately changed. He realized that the situation was once again spiraling out of control.

What that person said before leaving was right; the trouble that follows will definitely be significant.

Even if I manage to dispose of the Kumogakure ninja's body here, more trouble will surely follow.

This is truly... terrible! I and my daughter are the victims, yet this Menma finding me. What kind of logic is this?

For a time, Hyuga Hiashi began to feel troubled and distressed.

But no matter how frustrated or distressed I am, I have to deal with the body of this Kumogakure ninja first. If the body is dealt with properly, there may be trouble to come later; if the body is not dealt with properly, trouble will definitely come.

With no other option, the dignified head of the Hyūga Clan could only dig a large pit with his Gentle Fist, then kick the Kumogakure ninja, head and all, into the pit, and finally push the soil back into the pit with his palm, completely burying the body.

Even though it's been buried, there's still a small mound of earth here, like a grave, which looks quite conspicuous.

Hyuga Hiashi had no choice but to unleash a full set of Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, managing to flatten the small mound until it was level with the surrounding ground, making it impossible for anyone to see anything unusual or suspicious.

After doing all this, Hyuga Hiashi finally breathed a sigh of relief, but the lingering worries and anxieties in his heart had not disappeared.

Now, not only Yun Yan, who had just left, had a bad feeling, but the dignified patriarch of the Hyuga Hyūga Clan also had a bad feeling.

This matter will likely have further developments, and more troubles are likely to follow.

Hyuga Hiashi couldn't worry too much for a moment. He shook his head helplessly, picked up his daughter Hinata Hyuga, and left.

Meanwhile, Yun Yan had already returned home and was no longer paying attention to the situation on Hyuga Hiashi's side.