Takashi Hyuga, who had been hiding in the courtyard, was called out by Neji Hyuga. "Lord Neji." Takashi Hyuga emerged with an odd expression. After kneeling on one knee before Neji Hyuga, he turned to greet Hiruzen Sarutobi. "Lord Hokage." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled amiably, but seeing Takashi Hyuga greet Neji Hyuga before greeting him made him deeply displeased. Hiruzen Sarutobi was now certain that the Hyuga Branch Family Neji Hyuga had gathered harbored improper intentions. Though he kept smiling on the surface, his heart grew colder.