Just as she was about to step out of the room, an extremely faint voice came from behind her. "Thank you!"
Samui froze for a moment when she heard it. A strange feeling began to stir in her heart, but then she gave a self-deprecating chuckle, pushed the door open, and left, pretending she had heard nothing.
By then, the sky had gone completely dark, and the moon's radiance was clearly visible.
Hyuga Hiashi looked at his younger brother, who insisted on going in his place, and said earnestly, "The child they abducted is Hinata, my daughter. I should be the one to go. Besides, they specifically asked for me. It would be safest if I went alone!"
Hiashi's expression was resolute as he spoke, leaving no room for argument.
Hizashi Hyuga knew that nothing he said would make a difference now. He could only sigh and say, "Then be careful, Brother. The Hyuga Clan still needs you!"
Hiashi knew his brother was only worried and meant well, so he softened his tone. "I may spend all my time managing clan affairs, but as a ninja, I'm every bit as strong as you!"
Hizashi was briefly taken aback, then broke into a smile. He really had forgotten that his brother, the head of the Hyuga Clan, was a formidable fighter.
He stopped trying to hold him back and stepped aside.
Hiashi gave his brother a long look, then headed toward the agreed meeting place with a cold expression.
He thought to himself, You dared to hurt my daughter. Today, I'll teach you a lesson!
Hiashi gathered chakra beneath his feet and used the Light Body Technique. With a push from his toes, he shot a considerable distance forward in an instant.
Clad in white, Hiashi bounded onward, his figure disappearing