"That kid really is impressive!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Yemu Hyuga knock Neji flat in just a few moves and couldn't help praising him.
The ninja before him could only be considered ordinary.
Neji, however, was unquestionably a genius.
Unfortunately, even a genius like Neji couldn't last more than a few rounds against Yemu Hyuga.
"Hiashi, I'd like Yemu to pursue a career in ANBU. Do you have any objections?"
Seeing that the Hyuga Clan's tournament was nearly over, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up.
At last, he revealed his true intentions.
Hearing this, Hyuga Hiashi inwardly jolted.
Well, well, well, you old bastard. You're planning to steal our clan's genius, aren't you?
For some reason, Hyuga Hiashi recalled the Uchiha Clan's former genius, Uchiha Itachi.
If he remembered correctly, Uchiha Itachi had also joined ANBU at a young age, only to be turned into a cold-blooded, merciless executioner.
A few years ago, he had even wiped out the Uchiha Clan himself.
So is that old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi planning to use Yemu Hyuga to wipe out our clan someday?
If he agreed, Yemu Hyuga might not strengthen the Hyuga Clan at all. Instead, he could become a blade hanging over its neck.
"Lord Hokage, you're asking me so suddenly that I really don't know. Our clan has always given its members freedom. You'll have to ask Yemu Hyuga about that."
Hyuga Hiashi wore a helpless expression. "Of course, I certainly hope Yemu can join ANBU someday. After all, joining ANBU would also be a recognition of the Hyuga Clan, wouldn't it?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi merely smiled faintly.
Inwardly, he cursed the man for being a sly old fox.
If I could ask him directly, would I need you to ask?
Toward evening, the Hyuga Clan's tournament came to an end.
Hiruzen Sarutobi left as well.
Without question, the final victor was Yemu Hyuga.
After this battle, the Hyuga Clan had a much clearer understanding of Yemu's strength.
They began to suspect that Yemu Hyuga might truly be strong enough to wipe them out single-handedly.
"Yemu, buddy, can I get your autograph?"
"Me too! Yemu, you're incredible! Can you teach me your fighting style?"
"Yemu, I want your autograph too. Can you sign my chest?"
At first, seeing how popular Yemu Hyuga was brought a happy smile to Qingxue Uchiha's face.
But when she saw a girl pressing against him chest-first, her expression darkened.
Qingxue Uchiha began to wonder whether all the girls in this clan matured so early.
"All right, all right. Everyone, line up and hold out whatever you want me to sign."
Yemu Hyuga looked helpless.
Under everyone's puzzled gazes, he used the Shadow Clone Technique to quickly finish signing.
Hyuga Hiashi's eye twitched.
He hadn't expected Yemu Hyuga to have mastered the difficult Shadow Clone Technique so proficiently before even graduating from the Ninja Academy.
This only strengthened his resolve.
"Come on, let's go home."
After sending the Hyuga Branch Family girl who had tried to press her chest against him flying with an elbow strike, Qingxue Uchiha's smile grew even brighter.
Watching Hinata Hyuga walk away, Hanabi Hyuga spoke.
Confusion filled her eyes. "Father, why is my sister allowed to go out whenever she wants?"
Hinata Hyuga had also performed very well today.
Her fighting strength had even come close to Neji Hyuga's.
"Well... perhaps you could go over there too?"
Hyuga Hiashi wasn't quite sure.
He pondered it inwardly.
He knew that unless something changed, one of the two girls, Hinata Hyuga or Hanabi Hyuga, would eventually have the Caged Bird Seal branded on her.
Just as it had been with him and Hizashi Hyuga.
"No... I don't want to. That girl in black has such a scary look in her eyes." Hanabi Hyuga shook her head vigorously.
Remembering how Qingxue Uchiha had looked as though she wanted to devour her, Hanabi felt she would probably have nightmares that night.
"Congratulations! You both did wonderfully today."
The moment they entered, they heard Qingxue Uchiha's pleasant voice congratulating them.
"Isn't that only natural? With Yemu helping me, it would've been strange if I hadn't won."
Hinata Hyuga deftly tied the apron from the rack around her waist, then turned to ask Yemu, who was sitting on the couch, "Yemu, how about fish tonight?"
A blue glint flashed through Yemu Hyuga's eyes. "Anything's fine with me."
"Oh, okay."
Hinata Hyuga's eyes twitched. Once again, she had seen that terrifying aura emanating from Yemu.
After nodding, she tugged at the apron over her chest.
She silently muttered that she might need to buy a larger apron again.
"Tch."
Seeing Hinata's gesture, Qingxue Uchiha clicked her tongue in displeasure.
Is this girl showing off her assets?
She's just developing a little faster than me, that's all.
"What are you clicking your tongue for? Go help with dinner."
Yemu Hyuga turned his head, looking at the tall, slender Qingxue Uchiha in the middle of the living room.
Dressed entirely in black, Qingxue Uchiha couldn't match Hinata, but she was certainly graceful.
With her perfect figure, firm, shapely bottom, and coolly beautiful, foxlike profile, her charm was already beginning to show.
"I... well, I don't know how."
Qingxue Uchiha's face reddened.
When Yemu Hyuga beckoned to her, she approached curiously.
Little did she expect him to seize her with one hand as soon as she came close.
Then he draped her delicate body across his thighs.
[Qingxue Uchiha felt anticipation. Emotional points harvested +500]
"Y-Yemu, what are you doing?"
Qingxue Uchiha pretended to struggle, anticipation stirring within her.
This taciturn fool finally recognizes my charm, doesn't he?
"What am I doing? I thought you were about to go back to your old ways."
"Today, I'm going to teach you a proper lesson so you don't act up on me again."
With that, Yemu Hyuga brought his palm down.
Smack!
"Ah~"
Qingxue Uchiha's face flushed.
She let out a rather seductive sound.
"Oh?"
"Looks like I went too easy on you."
Hearing Qingxue's voice, Yemu Hyuga's eye twitched.
The sensation against his palm was admittedly pleasant.
But Yemu Hyuga wasn't enjoying it, because he genuinely intended to teach this woman a lesson.
He had thought she had changed.
Who knew her nature would still be so hard to alter?
While she was still weaker than him, he had to discipline her properly.
"Ah... don't..."
"It hurts..."
At first, Qingxue Uchiha had thought something enjoyable awaited her.
Unfortunately, Yemu Hyuga really was hitting her.
And he wasn't easing up at all.
It felt just like a father disciplining a brat.
After only a few strikes, Qingxue Uchiha felt as though her bottom was about to split into eight pieces.
In the kitchen, Hinata Hyuga heard the rising and falling sounds from outside.
Emotion rippled through her Byakugan, and her face quickly turned red. Her movements as she prepared the fish slowed, and she murmured, "I... I'm not a little kid anymore."
Hinata
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