Muzan was quite surprised by Hiashi's visit.
Although the Hatake Clan and the Hyuga were both among Konoha's great clans, they had not interacted much. Moreover, this was a special period—the Third Hokage was stepping down, and the Fourth Hokage was being selected.
Muzan's identity was rather sensitive. Hiashi did not fear Muzan; what concerned him was whose will stood behind him.
Neither Orochimaru nor Sakumo was someone the Hyuga could afford to provoke. That made things very awkward.
Though they supported the Hokage, their clan lacked truly top-tier powerhouses. When facing such strong figures, they could not help but feel somewhat lacking in confidence.
"This is a private visit."
To make the relationship between the two sides clear, Muzan could only attribute this visit to the Hyuga residence to Orochimaru. Thus, he said:
"I represent only myself, not my teacher Orochimaru."
Muzan emphasized the last few words heavily. Anyone with half a brain could understand whom he meant. As for Hizashi beside him, he simply followed Muzan's lead.
"So it is a personal visit."
Hiashi did not mention a word about using the Byakugan earlier. After all, this was his own younger brother. He could not exactly punish him according to clan law, and since only he knew about it, there was no need to spread the matter.
"Hizashi, take Mr. Muzan around and introduce him to the traditions of our Hyuga Clan."
Given Muzan's identity and strength, Hiashi could not treat him as a child. Besides, the two sides also had a partnership through Konoha Hospital.
However, the moment Muzan stepped out of the back courtyard, Hizashi was lightly tugged from behind by Hiashi, who whispered a few words into his ear.
It was nothing more than a warning about the Hokage position. The Fourth had already been