He would never allow the people of his village to suffer any harm. He had to handle everything properly and earn everyone's respect and affection.
At that moment, the Village Chief pulled Uchiha Hikaru aside and told him that it was not a matter of doubting his strength, but that the Flame Divine Beast was simply far too powerful.
"I don't think it could be stronger than me, Uchiha Hikaru. And right now, my strength should be at the very top." Uchiha Hikaru still wore a proud expression, staring ahead as if filled with power.
"Stop boasting, Uchiha Hikaru. If it weren't for the hunters, you couldn't possibly do it." The clan leader shook their head, never expecting to bring up something like that again.
Hyuga Hinata and Uchiha Hikaru were both nearly frightened out of their wits, because the clan leader deeply hated them. Hyuga Hinata had told Uchiha Hikaru about it yesterday.
"I know what you two are thinking. Because I once held such resentment in my heart, I've always treated the hunters the way I did when you asked me yesterday." The clan leader slowly lifted the lid and looked at the boiling water inside.
But sometimes, personal grudges had to be cast aside. At that moment, the clan leader held the fate of an entire family in their hands, and they certainly could not turn a blind eye.
If everyone was watching this unfold and suffering from the intense heat—even the clan leader themselves—then the clan leader had to step in and settle the matter.
"You need to understand. After I fell out with them back then, I cut all ties and never allowed our family to have anything to do with them again." The clan leader spoke earnestly, and in truth, they regretted it a