Trapped like a turtle in a jar

Neji instantly deactivated his Byakugan and opened the door, pretending he had no idea what was going on.

Sure enough, when the other Hyuga Clan Branch Family ninja who had sensed the disturbance heard his door open, they opened theirs as well.

"Can you see what happened, Jonin Shunsuke?" someone asked Hyuga Shunsuke.

The Branch Family Jonin named Hyuga Shunsuke had stayed at the hotel today rather than accompanying Hyuga Keisuke out.

His expression was grave as he surveyed their surroundings with his Byakugan active. "The disturbance came from beyond my viewing range," he said solemnly.

Of course he could not see what had happened. The Mizukage Building was some distance from the hotel, and their Byakugan could not see that far.

Hyuga Shunsuke looked at Neji and the others gravely. "Although I can't see what happened, I can see a lot of Kirigakure ninja near the street we're staying on. They seem to be watching the entire street."

A female Branch Family Chunin dressed as a servant said anxiously, "We have to find Elder Keisuke. Something must have happened in Kirigakure. Let's hurry to the Kaguya Clan's compound. Unless something went wrong, Elder Keisuke should be there."

"Exactly. We need to find Elder Keisuke as soon as possible. We can't let anything happen to him," another female Branch Family Chunin in servant's clothing agreed.

The other Branch Family members exchanged looks, then nodded.

Seeing this, Hyuga Shunsuke said, "Then let's head straight to the Kaguya Clan's compound. Elder Keisuke should be visiting them today."

They were all ninja and moved swiftly. After packing their Ninja Tool Pouches, they hurried downstairs and ran toward the Kaguya Clan's compound.

"What happened over there? I remember that's where the Mizukage's office is." Back at the Kaguya Clan's compound, Hyuga Keisuke, who had