Saw Through It

When Neji Hyuga found them with Hyuga Jin in tow, the children stuck their noses in the air. "You're from the Branch Family too, aren't you? And you came here to cause trouble? How dare you!"

Their voices dripped with contempt, as though Branch Family members were beneath them.

"Apologize. Apologize to Jin!" Neji said through gritted teeth.

He could barely contain his anger.

The last of his illusions had begun to crumble. Moments ago, he had told himself it might have been nothing more than children squabbling. Perhaps they had spoken without thinking.

But judging by their attitude, they believed Branch Family members existed to be sacrificed and were beneath them by birth.

"What are you doing, making such a racket out here?" A woman came outside.

"These Branch Family people want me to apologize!"

"Apologize for what? As if a Branch Family brat deserves one!"

"Come on, let's go back inside!"

Then she noticed Neji's Forehead Protector. Her manner grew more restrained, and she sent the children home.

"Let's go, Jin. There's nothing we can do," Neji said, trying to comfort him.

"Do we really have to let people bully us just because we're from the Branch Family?" Jin asked dejectedly.

Pain stabbed through Neji's heart. Father, was your death truly worth it?

The Hyuga Clan's Main Family could decide whether Branch Family members lived or died on a whim. If they chose to act against them, the Branch Family would not even have a chance to resist.

Will the Branch Family always have to live under the Main Family's rule?

Neji had intended to report the incident to the clan head. Now he no longer wanted to.

Then I'll change the Branch Family's fate myself!

Hinata Hyuga turned the matter over in her room, but she still