Chapter 123: Hiashi for Hinata, Hanabi Worked Hard  

After Sasuke finished speaking, Hiashi and Hinata's expressions became very solemn. Hiashi widened his eyes and looked at Sasuke in disbelief, contemplating the feasibility and risks of this plan.

This was an extremely bold proposal. If it succeeded, the Hyuga family would reach a higher level; but if it failed, it would bring shame to the Hyuga family.

Sasuke smiled, looked at Hiashi with firm eyes, and asked softly, "How is it? Are you confident in completing this task?"

Hiashi took a deep breath to calm his inner excitement, then straightened his back and replied loudly, "Of course! If it were me before, maybe I would have concerns."

"But now that you are helping me improve my strength, I am fully confident!"

Sasuke nodded with satisfaction and continued, "Very good, in that case, I will leave this matter entirely to you. Hinata, let's go."

After saying that, Sasuke gently took Hinata's little hand and slowly left. Hiashi was left alone, lost in thought.

Hiashi looked at the clasped hands of Sasuke and Hinata, and his heart was filled with emotion. He couldn't help but be glad that he had made the decision because of his foresight, allowing the Hyuga family to receive such powerful help.

However, his thoughts did not stop there. Another figure came to his mind—his youngest daughter, Hanabi.

Hiashi couldn't help but ask himself, "Is Hinata alone enough?" Although Hanabi is still young, she also has outstanding talent and potential. Perhaps, the Hyuga family should consider adding another protector in Sasuke's heart in the future.

Thinking of this, Hiashi made up his mind to think carefully about how to arrange Hanabi's future. As his daughter, she must consider the future of the Hyuga clan.

Then, Hiashi thought of something and walked towards a courtyard. This place was the small courtyard of Neji Hyuga.

In Neji's courtyard, the sound of hitting wooden posts could be heard. A young boy was practicing hard. His name was Neji Hyuga, a genius of the Hyuga family.

At this moment, he was waving his fists, punching the wooden stake in front of him. Every punch carried his firm determination and strength, as if he wanted to vent all his unwillingness and anger.

At this moment, Neji suddenly felt a familiar presence behind him. He stopped what he was doing, turned his head, and saw Hiashi standing quietly at the door, looking at him deeply.

Neji's eyes flashed slightly, then he lowered his head and continued focusing on his training.

Hiashi walked silently to Neji and watched him quietly. His heart was filled with guilt and self-blame because he knew that Neji was carrying too much pressure and pain.

Every time he saw Neji, he thought of his younger brother, Hizashi Hyuga, who sacrificed himself to protect Hiashi. It was a pain he could never forget and a regret of his life.

Neji felt Hiashi's gaze, but he did not stop. He continued concentrating on his training. Sweat fell from his forehead and soaked his clothes, but his eyes remained steadfast.

"Neji, come with me. I have something important to discuss with you," Hiashi finally spoke.

The sudden sound interrupted Neji's training. He slowly turned his head and looked at Hiashi with a trace of doubt in his eyes. But he still put down the wooden stake in his hand and replied respectfully, "Okay, Lord Hiashi."

Hiashi nodded, then turned and walked toward the room. Neji followed closely, feeling a little uneasy. He didn't know what Hiashi wanted from him, and he didn't know what kind of news awaited him.

When they entered the room, Hiashi was already kneeling on the floor. Neji hesitated for a moment, then knelt down, waiting quietly for Hiashi to speak.

Hiashi took a deep breath, then looked at Neji seriously and said, "Neji, I came to you this time to tell you something very important regarding the future of our Hyuga family..."

Neji listened quietly to Hiashi's words, and a sense of anticipation gradually surged in his heart. He knew that the Hyuga family had always been one of the important pillars of Konoha Village, and their future was related to the fate of the entire village.

However, at that moment, Hiashi did something that shocked Neji greatly. He kowtowed to Neji!

Neji's eyes widened, unable to believe what he saw. He hurriedly stepped forward to help Hiashi up and asked anxiously, "Lord Hiashi, what's wrong? Why are you doing this?"

Hiashi sighed deeply, his eyes full of guilt and self-blame. He held Neji's hand tightly and said in a low voice, "Neji, I've been thinking a lot over the years about how to make up for your lost freedom."

"I know that our Hyuga family has caused great harm to you. You are carrying so much pain and stress."

"But please believe me, I will try my best to get you freedom and dignity."

Hearing these words, a complicated look appeared in Neji's eyes. He originally thought Hiashi came here to apologize to him.

Seeing that Neji still refused to speak, Hiashi felt that Neji was unwilling to forgive him. He continued, "Neji, don't worry, there may be a way to break the curse of the caged bird."

"I know a very powerful ninja. With his strength, it might be possible to break your caged bird curse!"

After saying that, Hiashi carefully observed Neji's expression. Unfortunately, he was disappointed. Neji's expression didn't change at all. He thought Neji didn't believe he could break the caged bird curse.

So he continued to swear, "If you don't believe me, I will apologize with my life!"

After saying that, Hiashi took out a kunai and placed it on his neck. Seeing this scene, Neji finally believed that Hiashi might have come to genuinely apologize to him.

Seeing Hiashi's sincere apology, Neji finally spoke, "Lord Hiashi, you don't have to do this, I forgive you."

Then Neji slowly removed the ninja forehead protector from his forehead. Looking at Neji's fair forehead, Hiashi's eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "Your caged bird...when?!"