"Damn..."
"This isn't Hyuga Natsu, is it?"
Looking at Natsu, who was just by little Hanabi's side and now was respectfully kneeling before him, Shishou was completely taken aback. He hadn't expected Hiashi to arrange things this way.
Is this the way of a noble clan?
Seeing Natsu kneeling respectfully before him, Shishou frowned, his expression darkening.
Although the Hyuga clan wanted to please him, treating the branch family members this way, as if they were not human, made him very displeased.
"Hmph!"
Suddenly, a cold snort came from the distant corridor. Kurenai looked at Natsu kneeling before Shishou, her face pale with anger.
She had seen Shishou being led this way and followed out of curiosity, only to witness this scene.
"I really misjudged you!"
Kurenai said coldly, turning to leave, not wanting to stay in the Hyuga compound any longer.
As an inheritor of the Yuhi family, Kurenai was naturally aware of the lengths noble clans would go to win over powerful individuals. She didn't find such tactics surprising, as it was a common survival strategy for many ninja clans during times of chaos.
Moreover, considering Shishou's extraordinary strength, it was understandable for the Hyuga clan to try to win him over.
But still, she was furious!
"No, wait..."
Just as Shishou was about to chase after Kurenai, Natsu grabbed his leg.
"Sir, if you leave, I'm doomed."
"Please, don't go."
Natsu clung to Shishou's leg, her pale face filled with pleading.
If Shishou abandoned her, the Hyuga clan would likely kill her with the Caged Bird Seal to preserve their honor, possibly implicating her family as well.
Looking at the departing Kurenai and then down at Natsu, Shishou's veins bulged in anger, and his goodwill towards the main Hyuga family plummeted to zero.
Seeing Shishou's dark expression, Natsu cautiously led him into the room, closed the door, and knelt before him, not daring to move.
"From now on, you will follow me."
"There's no need to be so formal."
Suppressing his anger towards the main Hyuga family, Shishou took a deep breath and spoke to Natsu.
After speaking, he opened the door and left.
"Sir..."
Natsu, thinking Shishou was abandoning her, stood at the door watching him leave, her face full of despair as tears welled up.
"Not coming?"
Shishou stopped and looked back at Natsu.
"Yes, sir." Natsu, overjoyed, hurried towards Shishou.
However, her ornate kimono was not conducive to movement. As she hurried, she tripped over the hem and fell.
Shishou frowned, returned to her side, brought her back into the room, and tore her elaborate kimono to pieces, stripping her of all restrictive clothing.
"Wear this."
Shishou took out a cosplay outfit from a scroll and handed it to the blushing Natsu.
The outfit was a standard backless maid dress he had prepared for Pakura...
Watching Natsu shakily put on the maid dress, Shishou frowned, pondering his next move.
The Hyuga clan had shown such servility; turning hostile wasn't wise, especially with Hinata and Hanabi being part of the main family.
However, seeing the treatment of the branch family members was hard to tolerate.
Forget it, I'll focus on getting the Tenseigan first.
Since the main Hyuga family doesn't treat the branch family members as humans, I won't be courteous either. Let's see what they do next!
With that thought, Shishou glanced at the now properly dressed Natsu and headed outside.
Natsu quickly followed, unwilling to lose her lifeline.
Upon returning to the guest room.
Shishou saw Hiashi waiting there and pointed to Natsu behind him.
"Since this is Hiashi-sama's generosity, I will accept it."
"I'll choose her."
"This is the location and the conditions."
Shishou handed Hiashi a letter and sat down, with Natsu standing behind him, serving tea and snacks.
"Thank you, Mr. Lurigan."
Hiashi took the letter and glanced at Natsu, nodding in satisfaction.
A branch family servant meant little to Hiashi.
Opening the letter, Hiashi began to read carefully.
As he read, his expression became increasingly stiff.
The Flying Thunder God user, out of respect for Tsunade, agreed to treat Hyuga Rimei but had two conditions.
First, he would not come to Konoha, so Hyuga Rimei must go to him alone.
Second, he wanted a pair of main family Byakugan!
"Mr. Lurigan, why won't the Flying Thunder God user come to Konoha?"
Reading the nearly impossible conditions, Hiashi frowned.
"Why?"
"Because the last time he came to Konoha, the Third Hokage drove him away."
"His demands are likely due to lingering anger."
Shishou sipped his tea, smiling.
So, the Flying Thunder God user is being difficult!
Hearing this, Hiashi almost coughed up blood.
He had heard rumors of the Flying Thunder God user and Tsunade's relationship but didn't expect it to affect him.
Third Hokage, you really did a great job!!!
Hiashi cursed inwardly, then looked at Shishou and asked:
"I heard from the Third Hokage that Mr. Lurigan knows the Flying Thunder God user."
"Could you help persuade him to give the Hyuga clan some face?"
Shishou shook his head, smiling:
"We do know each other, but I can't beat him, so he won't listen to me."
"So, either you comply with his demands."
"Or find someone else to treat Madam Rimei."
"Also, he's not as easygoing as I am, so don't try anything tricky, or it will lead to disaster."
Shishou watched Hiashi with interest, curious about his decision.
Would he uphold the main family's rule of not leaking the Byakugan or abandon Rimei's treatment?
Even this incredibly powerful Mr. Lurigan isn't a match for the Flying Thunder God user?
How strong is he, then?
Hiashi was stunned by Shishou's words, then his face grew somber as he became torn.
He wanted to save Rimei.
But the rule of not leaking the main family Byakugan was unbreakable.
It was the Hyuga clan's foundation, the premise for the main and branch family system.
If he gave away a main family Byakugan today to save Rimei, the main family's authority would crumble, and the branch family's resentment would become uncontrollable.
"Mr. Lurigan, isn't there any other way?"
After a long silence, Hiashi looked at Shishou again.
Shishou smiled gently:
"There is a way."