But regardless, Hyuga Hiashi had actually realized by now that there was a problem with Hinata...
No matter how unwilling he was to face it.
He had to address Hinata's problem.
A flicker of disappointment crossed Hyuga Hiashi's face as he looked at her timid demeanor.
He had long since given up on this daughter of his.
But when he actually saw her acting like this, he still couldn't help feeling disappointed.
How could they be so different?!
"I will, Father."
Looking at her father's expression, Hinata's lips shifted slightly before she finally nodded in agreement.
She had already considered graduating early.
Though she had always been gentle and timid, after what she had observed today, Hinata knew that if she didn't graduate...
There was a very good chance that many of her classmates would.
Then she would be left alone at the Ninja Academy.
Never mind whether she would fall behind.
Judging by Hyuga Hiashi's reaction after she came home today, he would probably be quite disappointed in her, too.
So before coming home, Hinata had already made up her mind.
She would train hard over the coming days.
After all, her father really was one of the Hokage's right-hand men now.
If she failed to graduate, it would embarrass him, too.
After hearing Hinata's reply, Hyuga Hiashi nodded, his tone softening a little. "Then focus on your training."
"Yes."
Hinata agreed, watching Hyuga Hiashi's retreating back with mixed feelings.
It seemed her father had no intention of spending even a little longer with her.
She also knew that his attention had shifted to Hanabi now.
Hinata didn't really mind.
After all, if she had truly wanted to fight for anything back then...
She never would have lost that fight against Hanabi.
Meanwhile, Konoha...
Had been swept into a