In Konoha: Three Choices from the Start

"Those are complications left over from childbirth. Your tonics won't help!"

"If she doesn't have another child, she'll be fine. But if you try for another, Nanako will probably die in labor!"

"What? It's that serious?" Hyuga Hiashi cried in horror.

Hiashi was now the head of the Hyuga Clan.

He needed a son to inherit that position. Hinata was a girl, so she couldn't.

They had planned to try for another child once Nanako recovered, but Liuyun's words drained the color from Hiashi's face.

"Hey, hasn't that problem been solved? As long as Nanako keeps the pendant I gave her on, that won't happen!"

"Forget one more child. She could have two or three without a problem!"

"Thank you. Truly!" Hiashi said, his expression sincere.

"No need!" Liuyun shook his head, looking perfectly serious.

Father-in-law, don't be so polite. Once Hinata and I have children, we might even need you two to raise them!

Taking care of my mother-in-law is the least I can do.

"Hiashi! It seems the Hyuga Clan isn't too happy to see me."

Sensing the people outside, Liuyun smiled faintly.

"I'll handle it. I got so caught up talking to you!"

Hiashi came to his senses and hurriedly opened the door. The courtyard was packed with Hyuga Clan members!

At their head stood three elderly men. Liuyun didn't recognize them, but they were probably the equivalent of the Uchiha Clan's three elders.

"Clan head! We heard Uchiha Liuyun was here. Are you all right?" one elder asked gravely.

Little Hinata was so adorable. Why wouldn't he take her in?

"I'm fine. Liuyun just came to catch up with me. Go back," Hiashi said, waving them away impatiently.

"Are you sure?" another elder asked, doubt in his eyes.

"I'm fine!" Hiashi snapped. "Even if I weren't,