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Chapter 494 Sparse Shadows

Chapter 494 Sparse Shadows

Japan's football team chose to stay at the quietest hostel in the stadium area.

As the head of the branch and one of the most influential people in the venue area, it wouldn't be a problem for him to book an entire room here.

"Since the venue area was reorganized, the village has restricted visitors from outside the village from staying at the headquarters."

"As a member of the police force, it's not right for me to break the rules."

Taketori Yoichi knelt on the tatami mat, the hem of his plain-colored kasaya neatly draped beside him.

His eyes were closed, his face was thin, his long blue and white hair fell behind his shoulders, and his beard, though slightly groomed, still showed a hint of casualness.

"It doesn't matter. It's the same wherever you live."

Japanese athlete Jazz bowed slightly, expressing his apology once again.

According to the old rules, it would be natural to settle people in their homes.

Things are different now than they used to be, and Hiashi didn't want the village to misunderstand under these circumstances.

"It was just a routine greeting." Yu Yi didn't mind the distance. "What I expected was nothing more than a reciprocal visit."

Japan remained silent for a moment.

This time, he replied clearly: "My daughters are still young. And I have not yet found a way to put down the responsibilities on my shoulders."

"Perhaps in a few years, I will be able to move freely, and then I will be able to reciprocate this affection, Your Highness."

Yu Yi did not answer immediately.

His ears were moving, and even without eyes, his chakra perception could still capture the flow of sound and see what he wanted to see.

"It's really lively."

The man seemed to be looking back at where the sound came from.

"Even in a place like this, you can hear it."

Hiashi bowed slightly: "I apologize for the poor hospitality."

"No." Yu Yi shook his head. "This kind of experience is also very good. It's precisely because of this kind of experience that I feel it's right to go out occasionally."

"That child, Neji, is he from the branch family?"

Hiashi replied, "He is my younger brother's son."

"He seems like a determined person."

The head of the Hyuga clan nodded: "He possesses the most complete talent in the Hyuga clan."

Yu Yi said, "Talent is something that's hard to tell whether it's good or bad."

"I just hope it doesn't turn into something that makes people lonely."

Japan did not answer, but simply deepened its bowing posture.

The tea party continued for a while longer. The two exchanged a few unimportant words, about this year's harvest in the Taketori territory and the training of the younger generation of the Hyuga clan, all of which were superficial remarks.

He sat upright at the lower seat beside a boy who had remained silent throughout. Hiashi had praised him for inheriting his father's talent, but the boy only nodded slightly and did not react further.

After enough time had passed for both sides to maintain a dignified appearance, Hiashi got up to take his leave.

The puppets that had arrived with the bamboo plucker clan began tidying up the things on the table.

"This time, we couldn't reach an agreement," Yu Yi said.

The boy finally spoke: "I saw her. Just like the last time I came."

"There is still some time before that moment."

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"Let's go back."

He asked, "Aren't you going to take a closer look?"

The boy had already stood up: "It's too noisy."

Yuichi stopped insisting. He reached out his hand, and the puppet stepped forward to support his arm, helping him up from the tatami mat.

Having fulfilled his responsibilities as the head of the Hyuga family, Hiashi originally planned to fulfill his duties as the head of the police department.

However, halfway there, he realized something was wrong.

The patrol arrangements have changed.

The number of people did not increase, and the positions of the sentries were still the same, but the personnel configuration and their movements were inconsistent with the deployment list he personally signed that morning.

Outsiders wouldn't notice. Even ordinary guards who spend most of their time in the stadium area might not realize it. But Hijikata recognized it.

He didn't stop on the road, nor did he ask any of the patrol officers. He simply quickened his pace and headed towards the branch building.

The building was quiet.

At this time, the civilian staff had not yet handed over their shifts, and each of them was looking down at the forms and documents in their hands.

Everything is normal.

Japanese football player pushed open the door to the command room.

Shuji sat in the center of the chair, which was usually occupied by the commander, his gaze fixed on the tactical map of the stadium area hanging on the opposite wall.

"Mr. Shuuji."

The branch manager immediately went inside to await instructions.

The first thing Shuuji said was completely unexpected.

"How much longer can that Taketori Yoichi live?"

Japanese foot paused for a moment.

He couldn't see any signs of weakness in Taketori Yoichi's body.

Although the other person appeared thin, they moved about without seeming to struggle, and their breathing was very steady. As the head of the Hyuga clan, even without using the Byakugan, they wouldn't make a mistake in observing human bodies.

But Shuji wouldn't ask such a question for no reason.

"I have not found any obvious problems with Taketori Yoichi's physical condition."

After listening, Xiuji didn't ask any more questions.

The room fell silent. Hiashi stood to one side, offering no further instructions or indication that he should leave. He simply stood there waiting.

About a dozen breaths later.

Another member of the secret service entered from outside: "The carriage carrying Taketori has already left and is preparing to depart."

Shuji's self-illumination did not move off the map.

"Let them go."

The secret service member received the order and withdrew. Only then did Shuji turn to Hiashi.

"As old friends, it's only right to see them off when they're leaving."

Hiashi immediately replied, "Yes."

After further consideration, he asked, "Mr. Shuji, is there anything I should be aware of?"

"I've heard that the Hyuga and Taketori have a long-standing tradition of visiting each other."

"Yes. It's been like this for hundreds of years."

"Then let's not betray this friendship of so many years."

Japan hesitated.

It's not that I don't understand the literal meaning of the sentence, but I'm unsure if my understanding is correct. Does the village want to win over bamboo harvesters? Have they taken a liking to their technique?

The matter of the arranged marriage—

"No." Shuji saw through his thoughts. "The village will maintain its original stance on matters internal to the ninja clan."

Hiashi swallowed back the words he was about to say.

Shuji offered no further explanation.

He didn't expect to get anything from those moon Otsutsuki immediately. After all, no matter how much they slack off, they were still a group of beings even more extraordinary than the Uchiha.

Otsutsuki Toneri's world-destroying ideology didn't just appear out of thin air. Judging from the current state of his family's dwindling numbers, Taketori Yoichi has at least fulfilled his responsibility in upholding the family's teachings.

The reason for focusing on how long Taketori Yoichi can live is to determine the approximate time when a person who is giving up will hand over the reins to a young man with initiative.

"We need to monitor their movements." Shuuji stood up. "So, I need your help."

This time, the Japanese team did not hesitate.

"Yes."

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