When Chinya claimed that Neji wasn't even qualified to make decisions for himself and insisted he would enter the Hyuga Clan grounds directly to find Neji, Hiashi Hyuga became furious.
Hiashi immediately stepped forward and stood firm at the entrance.
He declared sternly, "Chinya! This is the Hyuga Clan's territory. You have no right to enter. And I am the clan head—every member of this clan must follow my commands! Neji will never become your disciple!"
Deep inside, Hiashi was extremely tense facing Chinya—this man before him was definitely not someone easygoing.
Back then, Chinya had once been a harbinger of destruction, and that was still during peacetime.
Overcome with tension, Hiashi instinctively activated his [Byakugan], scanning the flow of chakra within Chinya's body.
Suddenly, Hiashi noticed a surge of chakra gathering in Chinya's eyes.
At this moment, Chinya had already activated his [triple tomoe Sharingan].
Coldly, Chinya said, "Hiashi Hyuga, you activating your [Byakugan] against me—are you preparing to fight me?"
Startled, Hiashi quickly replied, "I..."
Originally, Hiashi wanted to remind Chinya again that this was Hyuga territory and stop him from entering, but Chinya gave him no chance to speak.
Instantly appearing right before Hiashi using the [Shifting Body Technique], Chinya threw a punch straight at Hiashi's face.
Hiashi immediately crossed his arms upward to block.
The power behind Chinya's punch sent Hiashi stumbling back several steps.
A number of Hyuga ninja appeared behind Hiashi, looking ready for battle.
Even the gatekeepers were stunned.
He discarded all his previous notions of Chinya being gentle, kind, and courteous—he was far too overbearing.
This was the Hyuga Clan's private territory. Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage, would notify Hiashi beforehand if he intended to enter the Hyuga grounds.
Hiashi hadn't expected Chinya to actually attack him physically, yet he bravely said, "Chinya! This is our Hyuga Clan's territory! You cannot enter without permission! If you still try to force your way in, I'll go straight to The Third—you'll answer for this!"
Chinya snorted and said, "You're the one who started this by activating your [Byakugan]! I'm only here to pick up my disciple for training, yet you obstructed me repeatedly, wasting both my time and my disciple's!
Your identity as the Hyuga Clan head means nothing to me. Yesterday, Neji came to me personally—we've officially formed a master-apprentice bond. If you want to break that bond, let Neji come speak to me himself.
Do whatever you want with The Third. Right now, I'm entering your compound. If you try to stop me, I'll consider it proof you're imprisoning my disciple. In other words, anyone who dares stand in my way—I'll kill them. Try me if you think I won't!"
Chinya's [triple tomoe Sharingan] transformed into [Mangekyo Sharingan], exuding an overwhelming aura as he strode forward.
All the Hyuga ninja turned their gazes toward Hiashi Hyuga.
Hiashi Hyuga felt an overwhelming sense of trouble.
He dared not try his luck—because Chinya truly was willing to kill.
It was clear today that Chinya had set his mind on taking Neji Hyuga, and there was no way to stop him.
After weighing the pros and cons, Hiashi decided to give in. Chinya would definitely face retribution from Hiruzen Sarutobi eventually—but not now.
As for why Chinya hadn't already been dealt with by Hiruzen, Hiashi understood very well.
Earlier, when the Hokage Tower had collapsed in a huge commotion, Hiashi had seen through everything using his Byakugan.
Chinya had been surrounded by an immense chakra aura resembling a giant. He had Koharu Utatane's neck gripped in one hand, while Hiruzen Sarutobi and Homura Mitokado stood right beside him—yet did nothing.
Chinya's power was simply too overwhelming. Hiruzen wouldn't dare make a move unless he was absolutely certain of success.
So even if Chinya slaughtered everyone on the Hyūga Clan grounds, they'd die for nothing.
Without absolute confidence, Hiruzen would not act against Chinya at all.
And the lives lost here due to Chinya's violence? At most, Hiruzen would put on a weak pretense of taking action—leaving the Hyūga Clan as the sole losers.
Gritting his teeth, Hiashi called out to Chinya, "Wait! I'll have Neji brought over immediately!"
Chinya stopped walking and fixed Hiashi with his blood-red Sharingan. "You've wasted enough of my time. I'm giving you three minutes to bring Hizashi and Neji before me. One second late, and I start killing."
Hiashi sharply waved his hand, and a Hyūga ninja instantly blurred away using the Shifting Body Technique.
Only two minutes later, the ninja reappeared, bringing both Hizashi and Neji Hyūga with him.
Chinya looked at Neji and smirked slightly. "Neji, seems like picking you up really takes some effort."
Neji scowled slightly, looking rather pitiful as he said, "Sensei, Father and I wanted to come see you the moment we heard you arrived, but someone stopped us."
Chinya cast a sideways glance at Hiashi, who immediately felt a chill run down his spine, sweat soaking his back.
Chinya beckoned Neji forward.
Hizashi gently let go of Neji's hand and smiled. "Go on, Neji. Go to your sensei."
Neji ran quickly to Chinya's side.
Chinya took Neji's hand and said, "Neji, starting tomorrow, you'll have to find your own way to me. If you're late, you'll be punished. A ninja must always be on time. Got it?"
Neji frowned slightly. "But… what if they stop me again?"
Chinya replied, "If I don't see you within half an hour, I'll come get you myself. Since you're my disciple, I will take responsibility for you. However, you'll still be punished."
Neji looked confused. "Eh? Sensei, even if someone stops me and I can't leave—meaning I didn't delay on purpose—I still get punished?"
Chinya placed another hand on Neji Hyuga's head and ruffled his hair before speaking, "That's right. If someone can stop you, that just proves you're not strong enough. If you were truly strong enough, no one would even think to stand in your way. In this world, being weak is a mistake in itself. And if you make a mistake, then punishment is only natural.
However... I am your master. Anyone who dares to stop you is opposing me. Just let Teacher know who got in your way. Until you become strong enough, I won't allow anyone to pick on you.
Today is the first offense, so today you won't be punished. But this kind of thing only works once—got it?"
Neji bobbed his head eagerly, "I understand, Teacher!"
Hearing Chinya's conversation with Neji Hyuga, Hiashi Hyuga couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye.
Even a complete idiot could tell that Chinya was issuing a threat.
Chinya had basically made it clear that anyone who dared to stop Neji Hyuga in the future would have to answer to him.
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