Taking advantage of the others' stunned reaction to his actions, Hyuga Goryu stepped past the corner.
He immediately used the visual blind spot to create a solid shadow clone!
Once it was successfully formed, he sent it straight into his vegetable-growing space!
Because just before dodging Hyuga Tokuma and his group, he had overheard their smug conversation and learned the truth.
It turned out that while he was away on his mission, Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga clan, had been gravely injured by an unidentified ninja.
Due to the unique nature of the injury, even the Hidden Leaf Village's ninja hospital could only barely keep Hyuga Hiashi alive!
Seizing this opportunity, an elder of the Hyuga clan, Hyuga Chisa—who possessed a special healing medicine—used it as leverage to force Hyuga Hiashi to marry his daughter, Hyuga Hinata, to his grandson, Hyuga Tokuma!
Just moments ago, the arrogant Hyuga Tokuma had been leading a group of supporters to Hiashi's residence to apply pressure!
Recalling their earlier filthy remarks, Hyuga Goryu suppressed his rage, a smile laced with murderous intent creeping onto his face!
Once he healed his father-in-law, Hyuga Hiashi, let's see how those guys could keep acting so smug!
Quickening his pace to Hiashi's residence, Hyuga Goryu already had a plan in mind.
Seeing Hyuga Hanatsuki and her daughters—still visibly angry—and Hyuga Hinata, who had clearly been crying, a flicker of barely concealed killing intent and anger flashed in Hyuga Goryu's eyes.
"You useless trash! You're crippled now, so why did you even come back? Isn't it humiliating enough for us already?"
Hyuga Hanatsuki, with nowhere to vent her fury, lashed out at Hyuga Goryu, whose left arm was clearly severely injured!
Seeing her mother speak, Hyuga Hanabi immediately jumped in, unwilling to be outdone, and angrily accused, "It's all because of you, you jinx! How else could we end up in such a miserable situation?
Ever since you became my sister's fiancé, our family has turned into a laughingstock in everyone's eyes!
Get out of here! We don't want to see you, you useless trash! Jinx!!"
As she raged, Hanabi stepped forward and used a Gentle Fist strike to send Hyuga Goryu flying!
Seeing him crash to the ground and spit blood, Hanabi, still furious, refused to let up!
She stepped forward again, intent on continuing her attack on the fallen Hyuga Goryu.
Just as Hyuga Byakuro, who had arrived shortly after, was about to intervene, Hyuga Goryu—knowing he couldn't delay any longer—mentally commanded his shadow clone in the vegetable-growing space to start the act!
Suddenly, the space beside Hyuga Goryu warped, and a tall figure materialized out of nowhere!
Sensing the overwhelming pressure emanating from this figure, Hanabi, who had been about to advance, immediately halted, her face filled with wariness!
"Who are you? Why are you in the core area of the Hyuga clan?"
Staring at the mysterious figure who had appeared out of thin air, Hanabi demanded answers.
In truth, the sudden appearance of Hyuga Goryu's shadow clone had put everyone present on high alert!
After all, the stranger's method of arrival was simply too bizarre!
To make the performance more convincing, Hyuga Goryu, lying at the feet of his shadow clone, even made a defensive gesture!
As if 'noticing' Hyuga Goryu's wariness, the mysterious figure—disguised by the shadow clone—suddenly spoke, chuckling with a playful tone!
"Heh, why so tense? If I had hostile intentions, do you think you could stop me with my power?"
The playful laughter carried an air of arrogance and disdain for everyone present!
Though furious, everyone in attendance had no choice but to remain silent!
The mysterious figure's display made them feel his words were true!
After all, his appearance had been far too sudden!
If he hadn't revealed himself willingly, they wouldn't have even known someone like him was lurking nearby!
Seeing that his words had subdued everyone, the shadow clone inwardly sighed in relief and spoke again in a teasing tone.
"I've recently developed a new product—Healing Peas! As long as the user eats one, it can instantly heal all injuries!"
At this, the shadow clone, posing as the mysterious figure, revealed the Healing Pea in his hand while casting a playful glance at Hyuga Goryu beneath him.
"So, young man! You look pretty banged up! Want to be my guinea pig?"
"…I'll be your guinea pig, but I have one condition!"
After a brief, conflicted hesitation, Hyuga Goryu, silent until now, made his demand.
"Oh? Let's hear it?"
Seemingly caught off guard by Hyuga Goryu's request, the mysterious figure paused for a moment.
"I want two of those Healing Peas!"
Faced with Hyuga Goryu's demand, the shadow clone fell silent, deliberately creating a tense, oppressive atmosphere.
"…What do you take me, the Farming Immortal, for? Some kind of philanthropist? I just need one guinea pig!
Even without you, I could find someone else to test my Healing Peas!"
Hearing the mocking tone, Hyuga Goryu—seemingly resolved—stared stubbornly at the figure without saying a word!
Just as everyone nervously thought the mysterious figure might storm off in anger, his mocking tone suddenly shifted to one of amused approval as he chuckled lightly.
"What an interesting kid! Since you insist on two Healing Peas, I'll indulge you! Consider it a treat since I'm in a good mood today!"
With a flick of his hand, the mysterious figure clenched and then opened his palm, turning the single Healing Pea into two!
Before Hyuga Goryu could show any joy, the figure let out a strange laugh and abruptly released his grip!
The Healing Peas, previously resting in his hand, slipped from his grasp and fell toward the ground.
At that moment, as everyone's attention was drawn to the falling peas, the mysterious figure—still the shadow clone—chuckled again and vanished back into the vegetable-growing space!
"Heh, kid! What'll you do now?"