It was evening.
Transferring hospitals had taken quite a while, leaving no time to talk.
Besides, Tsunade had said she wanted to examine Hanabi Hyuga. Hanabi had no choice but to leave, and she was now heading home.
As she walked, she still could not help muttering.
"Bad guy! Bad guy!"
"Just you wait! I'm definitely not letting you into our house!"
Hanabi Hyuga grumbled as she walked, her little fists punching the air, a clear sign of how badly she felt wronged.
But just as she stepped through the gate, someone suddenly emerged.
"Miss."
"Ah!" The voice made Hanabi Hyuga cry out in surprise.
Her lips trembled, and she assumed a fighting stance. Only after recognizing the person did she breathe a sigh of relief.
"What is it?"
The Guard bowed before speaking. "Miss, the clan head wants to see you."
"Hmm? Does Father need me for something?"
"I don't know, either. You should go see him first, though. The clan head seemed rather anxious."
After all, this was only a Guard, not an Anbu member or a Deadpool.
The Guard was not so devoid of human warmth as to offer nothing. After considering the situation, the Guard could at least tell her what Hyuga Hiashi's attitude had been when he spoke.
That would also give Hanabi Hyuga some warning.
"All right."
Hanabi shed her earlier anger and panic, slowly returning to her usual expression as she replied calmly, "I'll go right away."
"Mm."
With that, the Guard left.
Hanabi Hyuga watched the retreating figure in silence for a moment, then hurried deeper into the Hyuga Clan compound.
Standing outside the office where clan affairs were handled, Hanabi Hyuga took a deep breath.
"Phew..."
Then she pushed the door open and entered.
"You're here."
"Yes, Father."
Hanabi Hyuga