A heavy tension still hung in the air within the Hyuga Clan's courtyard.
Hyuga Hiashi and Hinata stood side by side, their faces creased with worry.
Hanabi's Byakugan had been stolen. For the Hyuga Clan, this was more than a physical loss; it was a loss of their bloodline, a disgrace, and a looming threat.
They had been anxiously speculating about who could have done it right under their noses.
Just as the two stood lost in thought, a familiar presence suddenly approached.
Yemu stepped out of empty space, as though materializing directly from the world itself, his feet landing lightly on the courtyard's stone paving.
His expression was calm. He held a small sealing scroll, and faint fluctuations of ocular power seeped through its white sealing talisman.
"Don't worry." Yemu's voice was calm, yet carried a deeply reassuring strength. "I've recovered Hanabi's Byakugan."
At his words, Hinata jolted, disbelief lighting up her eyes.
She slowly reached out, as if she wanted to touch it but did not dare. In the end, she bit her lower lip and stared at Yemu in astonishment.
"Yemu... thank you." Hinata's voice trembled, and a tangled rush of emotions welled up within her:
Shock, gratitude, and even a trace of affection she could barely conceal.
Hyuga Hiashi was visibly moved as well.
Normally the imposing head of the Main Family, he now bowed solemnly, his voice low and sincere. "Lord Yemu, the Hyuga Clan will never forget this kindness."
After a brief pause, something seemed to occur to him. His gaze flickered as he looked up at Yemu. "Your wedding in ten days... it would be an honor for the Hyuga Clan to prepare it ourselves. Would you be willing to leave the arrangements to us?"
Yemu showed no hesitation. He smiled faintly and