I was really summoned and went to Hinata Hiashi's residence.
There was a warm yellow light on in the living room, but there was no one in it.
"Is it really here?"
Rizu's voice came from the study.
"Yes, Hizu-sama."
"come in."
Zhen took off his shoes at the door and walked in slowly and softly. The study door was open, and he could see Rizu standing in front of the desk and writing something on the rice paper with a brush.
"Have you had dinner?" Hizu asked without raising his head.
"No."
"Let's eat together later."
"Eh?" Zhen's eyes moved slightly, and then he looked surprised.
"What's wrong?" Rizu asked, raising his eyes and glancing up.
"No...this is a bit bad," Zhen said hesitantly, "How can I have dinner with Mr. Rizu?"
"What's the matter? You and I are of the same race, why don't we have a meal together?"
"Thank you, Mr. Rizu, then I won't bother you."
After Zhen said this, he stood quietly aside and said nothing, watching Rizu splashing ink.
After a long while, Rizu breathed a sigh of relief, put down his pen, picked up his work and looked at it carefully.
He looked at Zhen, pointed at his work and asked, "What do you think?"
I've been watching from the side just now. I guess Rizu's level is just getting started, and his writing is barely average.
He remembered that the Third Hokage seemed to like calligraphy very much.
"Very impressive."
"Do you know calligraphy?" Rizu was slightly surprised.
"I don't understand, but Hizu-sama's works must be very powerful."
Rizu couldn't help laughing when he heard his honest and honest words, and said, "You are really good at talking."
He walked out from behind the desk and walked out of the study.
The two of them were walking and talking, Zhen followed half a step behind Rizu, left the living room and walked along the pavilion corridor to the yard elsewhere.
On the way, Rizu asked about things about daily life, as if to express his genuine concern.
The rain tended to fall heavier and heavier. Although the two of them could not get wet while walking under the pavilion, the wind that blew from time to time carried the raindrops and swept them cold and cool.
Before arriving at another courtyard, a young woman dressed as a servant was waiting for the two of them with two umbrellas in her hands.
I really know her, Hinata Harucha, the maid of Hinata Ayano.
"Hizu-sama." Hinata Harucha saluted and greeted Hizu, handed an umbrella in his hand to Zhen, and he held the umbrella for Hizu.
It was then that Zhen realized that Hizu had come to Ayano's place as he had promised to have dinner together.
Ayano's residence is much larger than Ayari's. After all, she is the future wife of the clan leader. Apart from the clan, only she can enjoy servant treatment like Chuncha.
I often go to Ayari's house, but this is my first time to visit Ayano's house. The displays inside are obviously much more luxurious, and the air is filled with a delicate fragrance.
"Rizu."
"Um."
"It's really here."
"Ayano-sama."
"Don't be so reserved. I told you to just call me Ayano-san." Ayano was wearing home clothes and smiled softly at Shin, "I don't know what your taste is, so I just made a few.
You can try your favorite dishes and don't dislike them."
"No! It's an honor for me to be able to eat the food cooked by Ayano...sister." Zhen said quickly.
There were three or four plates on the dining table. The presentation of the dishes was very nice, not particularly rich, and looked more like an ordinary family dinner.
But this will make people feel closer.
I was really thinking this in my heart, but my face looked a little nervous.
Rizu sat on the main seat.
I don’t know when Chuncha left, and I don’t know where she went. Ayano began to take the initiative to serve rice to Zhen, and told him in a gentle voice that you are welcome, just treat him as your own home.
"how is the taste?"
"It's delicious! I haven't eaten such delicious food in a long time." Zhen said with a satisfied face, "Ayano-san's cooking is really great!"
"You are really living alone now. If you have any daily needs, you can just ask them. The tribe will try its best to meet the tribe's requests." Rizu said, "If you are short of living expenses, I can pay you more."
"No, no, no, that's enough." Zhen quickly put down the tachyon and said.
This is true. As a wealthy family in Konoha, Hinata's daily living standards are very good even for the members of the branch family.
"Did you go to the hospital today?" Rizu asked again.
"Yes."
"What were the results of the physical examination?"
"The doctor said I'll be fully recovered in another week."
Rizu nodded: "Your surgery will be scheduled around this time."
When I mentioned the surgery, I suddenly lowered my head.
Rizu's eyes moved slightly when he saw this, and asked: "What's wrong?"
Zhen Zhen forced a smile and said, "No, it's nothing."
"Are you worried about the surgery? Don't worry. The doctor doing the surgery is an experienced jounin and there won't be any problems." Hizu said.
"I believe in the village's medical technology and I'm not worried about surgery." Shinori said.
"Then what are you worried about?" Rizu continued to ask in a calm tone.
Zhen seemed to hesitate for a while, then hesitantly said: "I heard that the eyes that are to be replaced for me belong to some very outstanding seniors in the clan... I am just an ordinary chuunin, maybe
It's an insult to the eyes of seniors."
Rizu had been watching Zhen's expression when he spoke. If this child was acting, he would be too scheming.
How many cities can a boy who is only twelve or thirteen years old have?
Rizu felt more at ease, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, you are worthy of these supercilious looks just because you fought so hard to bring the information back on the battlefield. Lord Hokage once praised you to me personally, saying that you did it."
Something that many adults find difficult to do.”
"I just did what I was required to do." Zhen said.
Hizu said happily: "The Byakugan passed down from the clan are not for decoration. Even if the person whose eyes were destroyed today is a clan member who is not a ninja, the clan will not hesitate to replace his eyes."
Yes, if the family cannot make people trust and rely on it, then this clan will soon be destroyed."
"What's more, you are still a person who has made great contributions to the village and won honor for the family. The family will never let you suffer any injustice!"
When Zhen heard this, his face showed emotion: "Hizu-sama!"
"True, you are the future pillar of our Hyuga clan. Our Hyuga clan has the oldest history in the ninja world. Our ancestors have had supreme glory. We should always remember the important responsibilities of the Zhongxing clan. Such a burden will need you in the future.
Such young people should shoulder the responsibility."
Zhen suppressed his excitement and responded: "Yes, Mr. Rizu, I will definitely remember it!"
Rizu nodded with satisfaction.
Ayano chuckled at this moment and said: "Really, why are you so serious about eating? Really, you need to eat more."
While she was talking, she also took the initiative to pick up food for Zhen.
"Thank you Ayano-san."
I was almost full from the cakes that Rizu painted, so I still immersed myself in eating seriously.
The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, thunder and lightning flashed, the lights in the room were warm, and the atmosphere was harmonious. If they were really younger, they would really look like a family.
"Have another bowl."
"No need, Ayano-san, I'm full."
"It's the time when you're growing, so why do you eat so little?"
"Actually... I ate a lot of snacks at home before I came here." Zhen said a little embarrassed.
Seeing his honest and honest expression, Ayano couldn't help but purse her lips and laugh.
"Okay, eat less of those things from now on, they are unhealthy."
"I know, Ayano-san."
When Zhen asked to say goodbye, Ayano gently walked him to the door and gave him an umbrella.
"It's raining heavily, be careful when you go back."
Zhen Zhen saluted the two of them respectively, then held up his umbrella and turned around and walked into the dense rain.
After the real figure was invisible in the heavy rain, Ayano turned around and returned to the room.
Rizu was still sitting there.
"How are you? Are you relieved?" Ayano asked.
"I have never worried about what he might have in mind." Rizu said calmly, "He is just a child. Even if he has some resentment towards the clan, he can cause huge waves."
"I'm worried that the old guys in the clan will take this opportunity to use him to cause trouble. If I haven't had any contact with Zhen, it would be best. Once the eyes are changed and the spell is finished, everything will be back to the way it was before."
Ayano heard this and said: "It seems that our worries are unfounded."
"I hope so. The Hokage is hinting that I should go to the front line again. It's during the war. If I stay at the rear, it will inevitably lead to false accusations. Let this storm pass as soon as possible." After that, Hizu slowly stood up.
"It's time for me to go."
"Slow down on the road."
"you should rest earlier."
Rizu also held an umbrella and left alone, and the room became silent.
The night outside is cold and cold, and the rain is pouring heavily.
Ayano sat alone at the dining table, looking at the untouched food on the table. She hadn't eaten a bite just now.
I looked at the place where Zhen was sitting again. The bowl was empty but he had eaten it very clean.
He quickly picked up the bowl he had used and threw it into the trash can next to the dining table.
"Spring tea."
"Yes, Miss Ayano."
"Please tidy up and be gentle. I'm going to sleep first."
…
The thunder that thundered all night finally quieted down in the early morning.
Water drops were still dripping intermittently from the eaves, and there were many shoals accumulating in the courtyard. There was a bit of chill in the air, and a ray of glow rose in the distant sky.
A scream of terror alarmed the entire Hyuga clan.
Zhen walked out of the door slowly and looked in the direction of the sound.