But with Hiashi now convinced of his guilt, those explanations would probably do little to persuade him. They might only make things look worse.
Just as the Seventh was agonizing over how to explain things and convince his father-in-law of his "innocence"-
"Old man, calm down." Young Naruto spoke again, his tone as level as ever, but his words struck Hiashi as utterly provocative:
"You couldn't beat me anyway."
"Pfft-"
Otohime, who had been sitting quietly in the corner as though watching a show, finally let out a soft laugh at those words.
Her gold and silver Rinnegan curved into crescents. Clearly, she found the scene before her tremendously amusing.
She knew this brat was definitely up to something!
Right now, he was deliberately provoking the other man.
When a father-in-law disliked his son-in-law, did that mean the son-in-law liked his father-in-law?
Obviously not.
Young Naruto might not harbor any ill will toward this "father-in-law from another world," but he certainly didn't hold much respect or affection for him either.
He didn't mind using facts to make the man face reality, shut up, and calm down.
"Fine! Fine! Fine!" Thoroughly enraged by Young Naruto's "arrogant" words and Otohime's snicker, Hiashi violently shook off the Seventh and his wife's restraining hands.
"I'll test your mettle today and see just how much this kid from another world is worth!"
As he spoke, he assumed the opening stance of the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist. Chakra flowed faintly around him, and the veins surrounding his Byakugan bulged slightly. He was clearly serious.
This time, the Seventh Naruto didn't hesitate. Applying a little force, he firmly pressed down on Hiashi's shoulders, forcibly breaking his battle-ready stance.
"Don't do anything rash."
The Seventh's voice was low and grave, his warning leaving no room for argument. "According