Night fell.
After finishing a day of training, Hinata Hyuga returned home with complicated feelings.
Unlike before, she no longer felt that sense of loneliness today. Ye Fan's words kept replaying in her mind.
Even now, she could still feel what seemed like a current of energy flowing through her body.
"Young Lady, you're finally back."
Just as Hinata Hyuga was lost in thought, an anxious voice called out.
Hinata Hyuga stopped and looked toward the voice.
The newcomer was a young man—the very person who had reported Ye Fan's visit earlier that day. His name was Ko Hyuga.
"Young Lady, please go check on Lady Hanabi. Ever since she argued with the clan head today, she's been acting strangely."
Ko Hyuga spoke with a worried expression.
Hinata Hyuga was startled.
She could hardly believe her ears.
Had she heard correctly?
Her younger sister had actually argued with their father?
"Where is Hanabi?" Hinata Hyuga hurriedly asked.
"Lady Hanabi is in the backyard right now. She hasn't eaten anything since noon."
As Ko Hyuga spoke, he led Hinata Hyuga toward the backyard.
"Senior Ko, what did my sister argue with Father about?"
Hinata Hyuga took the chance to ask.
Ko Hyuga quickly explained Ye Fan's visit.
Hinata Hyuga froze again.
She had not even known that Senior Ye Fan had visited her home. Why had he not mentioned it to her?
The two soon arrived at the backyard, where Hinata Hyuga immediately spotted Hanabi Hyuga crouching in the center of the courtyard.
"Hanabi!"
Hinata Hyuga called out, but received no response.
Hanabi Hyuga remained crouched in the same position, seemingly deep in thought.
As Hinata Hyuga drew closer, she finally saw that a large wooden basin sat in front of her sister.
It was filled with clear water.
The water