Uchiha Kazama felt puzzled as he studied Hyuga Hiashi's expression.
He could tell that this man's eyes were the same as Hinata's and Neji's, so why was he still angry?!
"Minister Hiashi."
"This man has a very close connection to your bloodline."
"In fact, going by seniority, you ought to call him your ancestor..."
"As for developing Hinata's and Neji's eyes, and guiding their training..."
"The Hyuga Clan probably has no records or clear direction for that at present."
"So I brought him here to teach the two little ones."
Uchiha Kazama explained anyway.
After all, Hinata and Neji were the Hyuga Clan's treasures now.
If he wanted to arrange a teacher for them, he needed to make things clear.
"Lord Hokage, what if I wish to refuse?!"
After thinking for a moment, Hyuga Hiashi spoke slowly.
The anger vanished from his face, replaced by nervousness and unease.
After all, Uchiha Kazama's reputation and authority in Konoha were no small matter.
"Refuse?!"
Uchiha Kazama was baffled.
He hadn't expected Hyuga Hiashi to react this way!
Besides, the change in his attitude had been rather abrupt.
Was his earlier anger an act?!
Was it merely meant to lay the groundwork for refusing me now?
But... why?
"Yes."
"Lord Hokage, I believe we can take responsibility for guiding Hinata and Neji's training."
"Besides, they're both improving very quickly."
"Hinata and Neji each have their own understanding of the changes in their eyes."
"I think we should simply let them take hold of their own futures for now."
Hyuga Hiashi offered his explanation.
At first, it sounded quite reasonable.
But...
A closer look revealed far too many problems with it.
The members of the Hyuga Clan all possessed the Byakugan.
The only two pairs of Jōgan among them belonged to Hinata and Neji.