Apart from Might Guy and Rock Lee, the others either came from Konoha Ninja families or were Elite Jōnin. They knew a great deal about what went on behind the scenes.
Even Tenten had to come from a Ninja family. If she did not, her family had to be wealthy; otherwise, she could never have had so many Ninja Tools to use.
"What's the Caged Bird Seal?" Rock Lee asked Kakashi, the only one who did not understand.
"A Cursed Seal the Hyuga Main Family uses to control the Hyuga Branch Family. Neji was born into the Branch Family," Kakashi explained grimly.
"I see! Neji's been under so much pressure all this time!" Understanding dawned on Rock Lee, and he looked at Neji with sympathy.
"You're saying Naruto removed your Caged Bird Seal?" Kakashi asked Neji, his voice still grave. He glanced at Naruto and Hinata.
"Yes." Neji nodded calmly.
Kakashi sighed. He wanted to say what came next, but kept it to himself: Naruto, you've caused a disaster! The Hyuga Main Family won't rest until they've dealt with you. And every other Ninja village and faction that wants the Byakugan will come after you, again and again!
"Hinata, what about you? Aren't you coming back to Konoha with us? Lord Hiashi has been searching for you like mad!"
Kiba Inuzuka turned to Hinata as he spoke. Shino Aburame adjusted his sunglasses and looked at her too.
"Me?" Hinata turned toward Naruto.
She had always liked Naruto, ever since they were children. For a girl as reserved and even insecure as she was, he had been the light in her life ever since that incident in their childhood.
Naruto had gradually changed since graduation, and the light she saw in him had begun to dim and change color. But she