Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Sending Hinata Home
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Their parents taught them that, in the village, the Uchiha clan was a clan not to be provoked.
So they directly prepared to run away.
But how could Ryosuke possibly let this group of brats off so easily?
"If you want to run, then I'll just go to your houses and drag you out."
Those few brats immediately stopped in their tracks.
If their parents found out they had offended the Uchiha clan, they would definitely not get away unscathed.
At this moment, Ryosuke had already walked up to them.
"Quickly apologize to this little girl, promise there won't be a next time, or else I'll drag you all to jail."
When the brats heard the word "jail," they immediately felt afraid in their hearts and hurriedly said,
"Sorry, we promise there won't be a next time."
Ryosuke was a bit dissatisfied.
"Say it louder, and with more sincerity."
The brats did as they were told.
Only then was Ryosuke satisfied.
Not locking these guys up was already merciful enough.
"Scram."
The brats immediately turned and ran off.
Hinata was feeling a little scared at this moment too.
Even though this newcomer had driven away those annoying people, he seemed a bit fierce.
Looking at the little girl in front of him, Ryosuke became more and more satisfied the longer he looked.
Small and cute—if he didn't know what she'd look like when she grew up,
he absolutely wouldn't have imagined that Hinata would later become so well-endowed.
She was truly a very gifted girl.
In fact, with Ryosuke getting stronger every day, and practicing the Eight Gates Formation daily, he felt that he especially needed the essence of women to nourish his body.
Of course, it also came with the added benefit of increasing chakra.
Ryosuke looked kindly at the little girl in front of him.
"You should be the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan, right? Why are you here alone?"
Thinking about what had happened earlier, Hinata suddenly felt even more aggrieved, and her eyes became moist.
Seeing this, Ryosuke quickly said,
"It's okay. Whatever it is, you can tell your big brother."
If he didn't stop this situation now, people might misunderstand that he had some improper intentions toward the Hyuga family's eldest daughter.
Hinata looked at the person in front of her, who had none of the fierce demeanor he'd shown toward those annoying people earlier, and instead seemed a bit kind.
She couldn't help but tell him everything that had happened earlier.
Ryosuke understood.
It turned out that during a sparring match with her sister, Hinata, unwilling to hurt her sister, was accidentally knocked to the ground by her.
Then she was harshly scolded by her father.
Saying things like "useless" and the like.
Hearing this, Ryosuke didn't know what to say.
In fact, as the eldest daughter of the Hyuga clan, her father's actions were undoubtedly treating her as a successor to the family.
To be trained as a family successor naturally required strict demands.
Otherwise, how could she shoulder the burden of the family in the future?
Of course, Ryosuke also knew that Hinata's personality wasn't really suited to being a family successor.
But could he, Ryosuke, go and tell them that?
Wouldn't that be provoking the Hyuga family?
Ryosuke wasn't that foolish.
So, he could only tell Hinata, "That's already very good. As the elder sister, you should indeed protect your younger sister."
Hearing Ryosuke's words, Hinata felt a little better.
Her eyes no longer seemed as dim but instead had a bit of light.
Someone actually acknowledged her.
Her father had always called her useless.
Although she understood why her father was so strict with her, understanding was one thing, but whether her heart could bear it was another.
Looking at Hinata, Ryosuke said, "I'll take you home now."
"Even in the village, it's not very safe."
The eyes of the Hyuga clan's main family members could be stolen.
Not to mention, there were so many brats in the village.
Ryosuke couldn't understand how these people dared to bully the Hyuga clan's daughter.
Hinata nodded in agreement.
It was indeed time to go home. She had snuck out this time.
Just as Ryosuke was about to take her to the Hyuga residence, he suddenly realized something and asked awkwardly,
"You know the way home, right?"
"I do." Hinata nodded.
"That's good. Lead the way, and I'll protect you."
Ryosuke was relieved that she knew the way. Otherwise, he'd have to find someone to ask for directions to the Hyuga clan's location.
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At the Hyuga residence, Hyuga Hiashi received a report from a servant.
His daughter Hinata was missing.
His expression immediately changed, and he became very anxious. But he forced himself to stay calm. Panic wouldn't help at this moment.
Could it be that she'd been kidnapped?
The Hyuga clan was divided into the main family and branch family.
Branch family members could also activate the Byakugan, but they were marked with the Caged Bird Seal, making their Byakugan impossible to steal.
Main family members, however, were not marked with the Caged Bird Seal, so their Byakugan could be stolen.
There had been cases of main family members having their eyes stolen in the past.
If Hinata had indeed been kidnapped, it would be the worst-case scenario.
Of course, it was also possible that she had snuck out. In either case, it should be treated as a top priority.
He ordered the servant, "Pass down the order: all ninjas still in the family are to go out immediately and search for Hinata."
"Yes."
The servant quickly went to inform the Hyuga clan's ninjas.
In less than two minutes, Hyuga Hiashi led a group and hurriedly rushed out, ready to search for Hinata in all directions.
But as soon as they stepped out of the house, they saw a member of the Uchiha clan walking toward them, holding Hinata's hand.
The tension in their hearts instantly eased.
Ryosuke naturally also saw this scene.
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