After three rounds of tea with Shin Uchiha, Hyuga Hiashi finally could not hold back any longer. "What brings you to the Hyuga Clan today, Shin? If it is within our power, we certainly will not refuse."
At Hyuga Hiashi's question, Shin Uchiha fell silent for a moment, as though there was something he found difficult to say. His fingers kept tapping the table, and his brows were tightly furrowed.
After Hyuga Hiashi waited patiently for a while, Shin Uchiha finally spoke.
Looking somewhat hesitant, Shin Uchiha said, "I did come to ask a favor, but my request is rather excessive. I hope you will not be angry, Lord Hiashi. Please think it over carefully before giving me an answer."
Yet a pleased smile appeared on Hyuga Hiashi's face when he heard this. I'm not afraid of you asking for something. As long as you make a request, I'll have a way to win you over.
Hyuga Hiashi smiled and said, "What are you saying, Shin? Whatever you want, just ask. If I can agree, I certainly will. Even if I cannot, I will find a way."
Shin Uchiha still hesitated at Hyuga Hiashi's words, but finally made up his mind and spoke. "I came to form an alliance with you. Whatever happens from now on, I will stand on your side. Of course, whether that means publicly supporting you or lending a hand in battle is something we can discuss."
Hyuga Hiashi was positively ecstatic at Shin Uchiha's words. He had simply been sitting at home, and good fortune had come knocking.
But he also knew that gaining the allegiance and support of the Uchiha Clan's strongest fighter was equivalent to bringing the entire Uchiha Clan into his camp. That would certainly come at a steep price, and he