Chapter 183
Name: Hyuga Raita.
Identity: Clan Head of the Hyuga Branch Family in the Hidden Leaf Village, Assistant Chief of the Konoha Intelligence Division.
Reputation: 26,899 points.
Relationship: Hostile.
The moment Haruto Saito saw Hyuga Raita, his expression shifted slightly. The sudden arrival of the Hyuga Branch Clan Head on such an important mission made it difficult for Haruto to think of a positive reason. He glanced at Tsunade, who also looked back at him. Their eyes met, both showing a trace of unease.
Hyuga Raita shot a brief glance at Haruto but said nothing. Instead, he reached into his robe and pulled out a scroll, presenting it to Hiruzen Sarutobi with both hands. "Lord Hokage, please take a look."
"Oh? What is this?" Hiruzen raised an eyebrow at Hyuga Raita before accepting the scroll.
"This is a recently compiled record regarding some unresolved matters between our Hyuga Clan and the Meiji Clan from four hundred years ago," Hyuga Raita stated quickly. His gaze instinctively flickered toward Haruto.
Haruto's eyebrows twitched. As expected, it was about this!
Tsunade's expression darkened. The reason for Hyuga Raita's presence was now clear. If it were merely historical disputes, there would be no need for such a report, let alone informing Hiruzen Sarutobi directly. Unless—this was about something critical to the Hyuga Clan.
Haruto still carried the animal-skin bundle on his back. Tsunade glanced at it before looking at Haruto's profile again, a hint of worry flashing through her eyes.