The god of sleep arrived with quiet, peaceful footsteps, bringing nightfall to Konoha.
Within the Hyuga Clan's grounds.
Clan Leader Toshio Hyuga was nursing a headache over the strange incidents that had recently occurred within the clan.
In fact, Lord Hokage Hashirama Senju had only just spoken to him privately that day, telling Toshio Hyuga about Hamura's descendants on the moon.
The Hyuga Clan was a distinguished Shinobi clan with a long heritage, and Toshio Hyuga knew at least something about the ancestors they shared.
However, so much time had passed that many records had been lost or damaged in war. Combined with the differences between ancient and modern language, much of their history was vague and open to interpretation.
After hearing that incredible story from Hashirama Senju, Toshio Hyuga had no idea how to respond.
The clans that had fought for centuries had originally belonged to the same lineage. Now that everyone had come together again, it ought to have been cause for celebration.
And yet...
"Who else has gone missing, Unseki?"
Unseki Hyuga entered the clan leader's elevated residence, but before he could speak, Toshio Hyuga posed the question.
All the clan grounds Yanbai had built towered high above the ground.
Those who lived on their upper levels were also the senior members of their respective clans.
Sitting by a window or standing at the edge of a courtyard, they could look down over all of Konoha, as well as the other clans' grounds nearby.
Toshio Hyuga looked out the window. The sleeping village seemed peaceful, while the nearby Konoha City That Never Sleeps remained ablaze with lights.
Turning his gaze away from that scene of glittering indulgence, Toshio Hyuga lowered his head and asked again, "Who is it this time?"
"The sisters, Sheng and Mi, Clan Leader,"