Clearly, a skilled ninja was using powerful ninjutsu.
Hyuga Hiashi immediately swept Hinata into his arms and watched the outside warily.
Hinata seemed to sense the danger as well. Her expression tightened with anxiety. "Father?"
Hyuga Hiashi stared toward the doorway, his face tense. "Who's there? Show yourself!"
The moment his words fell, space warped, and a distorted opening slowly appeared. "We were right about you. Your Byakugan really does possess a rare degree of purity!"
The person who appeared was none other than You Sheng, one of the three. While speaking, You Sheng kept moving closer to Hyuga Hiashi.
Clearly, You Sheng wanted to touch Hinata's cheek.
Hinata looked at You Sheng, seemingly unaware of just how dangerous this person was, and tentatively reached out to touch You Sheng's fingers.
But that single movement instantly put every nerve in Hyuga Hiashi's body on edge. Holding Hinata, he backed away a short distance.
"What exactly do you want?" he demanded, watching You Sheng warily.
At his words, You Sheng paused and withdrew the outstretched hand. "This child is the princess of the Byakugan Clan, the hope of victory for our clan. She must come with us!"
You Sheng paused briefly, and the voice abruptly turned much more vicious. "We must have her eyes!"
Hearing this, Hyuga Hiashi instantly tightened his arms, holding Hinata even closer.
"Don't even think about it!" He assumed a fighting stance, ready to strike at any moment.
You Sheng, however, seemed unconcerned, apparently not taking Hyuga Hiashi seriously at all. With a cold snort, You Sheng said, "You're an ant trying to stop a charging bull!"
You Sheng immediately activated the Byakugan, taking in everything in the surroundings, then smiled. "But not today. Just you wait!"
With a slight movement, You Sheng made space warp again,