In the evening, Asana slowly landed in the Hyuga Main Family compound.
Asana had been to Hyuga Hiashi's home before; she walked straight to the small residence, looking into the courtyard with calm eyes.
When she first saw this residence, to be honest, Asana was a bit surprised, because this courtyard was actually even smaller than the one they had lived in before.
The entire courtyard only had two small bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a restroom.
Located within the Hyuga Clan compound, it was likely that only commoners without any Ninja talent would live in such a room.
In the past, Asana would have just pushed the door open and entered, but now that she was Hinata's teacher, she should act a bit like one.
So, Asana stood at the door and knocked honestly.
A moment later, footsteps came from the courtyard, followed by a cautious voice: "Who is it?"
"It's me, Asana."
Hearing Asana's name, the person inside the door's expression instantly became tense; she panicked and took two steps back, her breathing becoming heavy.
Asana waited quietly for a few seconds before the door was opened. Hinata's mother forced a smile: "Do you have business here?"
"Madam, do you remember what I said when I took Hinata as my Disciple?"
As soon as Asana finished speaking, Hinata's mother hurriedly replied: "Sorry Asana, Hiashi had some trouble these past two days, I'm a bit on edge and forgot for a moment."
"Hiashi-senpai had trouble? Can you let me in to talk?"
Hearing this, Hinata's mother hurriedly stepped aside to clear the way and said: "Hiashi got injured while executing a mission a few days ago and is currently resting in the room."
One knows one's own family's business; this past year, in order to support this large family of the Main Family, Hyuga Hiashi had been executing missions day and night.
His injury actually wasn't serious; it was mainly that his body was exhausted.
Asana entered the bedroom and glanced to the left, seeing Hinata lying by the window. When Hinata saw Asana's gaze, she immediately ran over and called out weakly: "Teacher."
Asana hummed in acknowledgment, then followed Hinata's mother into the bedroom. Inside, Hiashi was sleeping groggily with a towel on his forehead, while Hinata stood behind Asana, secretly watching her.
"Asana, Hiashi has a bit of a fever." Hinata's mother said, about to wake up Hyuga Hiashi.
Asana shook her head upon seeing this and said: "No need. Hinata, are you distracted these past two days because of your father?"
Upon hearing Asana's sudden question, Hyuga Hinata was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
"Hinata, if I were you, I wouldn't slow down my training because of your father's injury. Only by becoming stronger quickly can you help alleviate your father's worries; otherwise, you won't be able to do anything." Asana said in a somewhat stern tone.
Hinata lowered her head slowly, her eyes reddening.
Asana felt helpless seeing this; she really couldn't bear to see Hinata cry.
She didn't know why, but Asana, who was always cold to others, could never bring herself to be truly heartless when facing Hinata.
For example, right now, seeing Hinata cry, Asana quickly crouched down and comforted her softly: "Alright, alright, it's Teacher's fault. Teacher shouldn't have been so strict. Don't cry."
Hearing Asana's gentle words of comfort, Hinata said weakly: "Teacher, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be distracted, I was just worried about Father."
Asana smiled and patted Hinata's head: "If you know you were wrong, then adjust as soon as possible. You need to train harder later to make up for the progress missed these past few days."
Hinata nodded.
Asana patted her head, then stood up. Her gaze turned to the right, meeting Hyuga Hiashi's tired and complex eyes at that moment.
"Sorry for waking you, Hiashi-senpai." Asana's tone returned to its usual coldness, devoid of any warmth.
"You're here! Sorry, my condition isn't very good right now, I can't properly host you." Hyuga Hiashi's hoarse voice sounded as he slowly sat up, feeling a bit dazed for a moment.
Hyuga Hiashi's emotions toward Asana were also very complex; the Hyuga Main Family had fallen to its current state because of her.
Hyuga Hiashi still remembered that day when Asana expressionlessly slaughtered the members of the Main Family; those blue eyes, different from ordinary Byakugan, still recurred in his nightmares to this day.
But today, he saw a different side of Asana. She was so gentle when treating Hinata, even carrying a touch of maternal radiance. It was clear she genuinely liked Hinata, a fact she perhaps hadn't even realized herself.
Thinking of this, Hyuga Hiashi sighed and pushed himself up from the edge of the bed. Hinata's mother hurriedly went to support him, but he waved her off.
"Asana, you must have something to discuss with me, right? Let's go to the living room."
Asana nodded. This bedroom was indeed a bit small; with only a bed, a vanity, and a wardrobe, it occupied nearly half the room's area. With four people now in the bedroom, it was indeed very crowded and not suitable for talking.
Asana nodded and said: "I heard you were injured. I know some Medical Ninjutsu and can take a look at you."
"It's just a minor injury, it's mostly healed." After saying this, Hiashi stood up, put on his shoes, and left the bedroom with Asana to the living room.
Hinata's mother brought over some barley tea. Asana thanked her, sat across from Hyuga Hiashi at the table, and closed the door.
"Hiashi-senpai, I came here this time because there are some matters I wish to explain to you."
Asana calmly explained Uchiha En's plan.
It was just that Uchiha En would use Hinata as bait to lure the Cloud Ninjas into coming to kidnap her; with the two of them there, Hinata wouldn't be in any danger.
This would also serve to train Hinata's Heart-Nature.
But when the words reached her lips, Asana suddenly couldn't continue; Asana really didn't want Hinata to be in danger at all.
Thus, Asana changed the plan on the spot; she decided to use her own Shadow Clone to transform into Hinata's appearance and be captured in Hinata's stead.
Once the Cloud Ninjas made their move and captured Asana's Shadow Clone, they would take the clone to the Konoha orphanage. At that time, the Anbu and Police Force members lying in ambush there would strike together to catch them red-handed.
Asana only said this much; for Hyuga Hiashi, knowing this much was enough.
After listening to Asana's words, Hyuga Hiashi agreed without hesitation; he had no right to refuse. Even if Asana really used Hinata as bait, he would have no way to refuse.
To be honest, in Hyuga Hiashi's heart, Asana's strength was already an unattainable existence.
She had effortlessly crushed the Main Family like a god. Asana hadn't wiped out the Main Family, but she had planted the idea that she was invincible in the heart of every Main Family member, extinguishing their courage to resist.
Hyuga Hiashi later figured out why Asana had chosen to spare the Hyuga Main Family.
Her promise to the ancestor Hamura might have been the cause, but it was not the result of why she spared the Main Family members.
Ultimately, the reason Asana was willing to spare the Main Family was because the people of the Main Family posed not even the slightest threat to her.
No one knew Asana better than those Main Family members who had faced her directly when she activated the Tenseigan; they knew exactly how terrifying the pressure was in that state.
Every time Hyuga Hiashi recalled those blue eyes, a sense of fear would arise in the depths of his heart.
After sending Asana off, Hyuga Hiashi's mental state worsened.
Lying on the bed, he vaguely saw the scene from decades ago when his father carved the Caged Bird Seal onto Hyuga Hizashi; Hyuga Hizashi's crying was so clear.
Whether it was a hallucination or some other reason, Hyuga Hiashi also dazedly saw the young Asana.
She was only four years old that year; the Caged Bird Seal was forcibly carved onto her forehead, and she was assigned to be a maid and guard for her former friend Hyuga Chiwa.
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