"Don't worry," Hyuga Hizoku's stern expression eased slightly, "When did you come outside?"
"When Dad and the three elders began discussing," Hinata was already about 1.7 meters tall, but in front of Hyuga Hizoku, she still looked like a little girl, bowing her head for fear of her father's punishment.
"You've grown up, no need to be so formal," Hyuga Hizoku reassuringly patted Hinata on the shoulder, "And be brave."
"Yes, Father," Hinata nodded determinedly.
"Dad, what were you discussing? Is Lord Hokage going to change the system of our Hyuga clan?"
Hyuga Hanabi expressed her doubts, "I think it indeed needs to be changed, after all, Brother Neji seems a bit cold towards you because of the whole 'bird in the cage' issue, doesn't he?"
"You little smartie, who told you that?" Hyuga Hizoku picked up Hanabi, smiling and asked, "Was it your sister?"
