Neji said urgently, "Father, hurry and save Hinata! Someone took her! They went that way!"
He pointed past Hinata's window, his face tight with anxiety. "That person is strong. Hurry, Father!"
Hizashi Hyuga glanced at the clan member already waiting beside him. The man understood at once and shot off in that direction.
Only then did Neji notice Hyuga Hiashi standing nearby. Guilt filled his face. "Clan Head, I'm sorry. I failed to protect Hinata!"
Chapter 659: Disguise
Hiashi's heart ached at the sight of him. Neji was still a child, yet even after being hurt this badly, he was thinking only of how he had failed to protect Hiashi's daughter.
It was impossible not to be moved. Before Hiashi could comfort him, his younger brother Hizashi lowered his head. "Clan Head, I'm sorry. This is my responsibility. I failed to consider Hinata's safety!"
Hiashi's expression darkened. "Enough. You father and son are exactly alike. What matters now is finding Hinata. Those people in the front courtyard may still be useful. Hizashi, question them thoroughly."
Hizashi immediately put away his guilty expression and bowed solemnly. "Yes, Clan Head!"
He turned to the two Medical Ninja who had stopped treating Neji. "Sorry for the trouble, but could you take Neji home? Thank you."
The two Medical Ninja nodded, gently picked Neji up, and headed toward the branch family's quarters.
Neji looked at his father, standing with his head slightly bowed before Hiashi, and felt even worse. "Uncle..." he called softly.
He wanted to say that what had happened was his fault and ask Hiashi not to blame his father. But in the end, Neji could not get the words out.
Hiashi turned toward him and waited a few seconds. When Neji said nothing more, he gave a faint smile. "Neji, you