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Chapter 027: The Cabbage Grew Legs and Chased the Pig

After Tsukuyo revealed Hyuga Miyu's actions upon returning to the Hyuga clan and the predicament Senju Wakama now faced, Wakama decided to follow Tsukuyo is advice and chose to "follow his heart."

He didn't choose "death."

He didn't choose "marrying into the Hyuga clan."

The moment he made his choice, Wakama felt a sudden lightness in his body and mind.

Tsukuyo handed Wakama a detailed diagram of the human meridian system, instructing him to memorize every detail by rote. At the same time, she personally taught him a set of martial arts called "Taijiquan" (Tai Chi).

This was an art of conserving energy while fighting.

Tsukuyo explained that the Hyuga clan's "Gentle Fist" shouldn't actually be called the Gentle Fist it should be called the Steel Fist. The true Gentle Fist was what she was teaching Wakama now.

The movements were graceful and fluid, gentle as water, yet with the momentum of an unending ocean.

Tsukuyo told Wakama that memorizing the meridian system from the diagram would help him perform this Taijiquan, which bore little resemblance to the Gentle Fist, in a way that would confuse and intrigue the Hyuga clan.

This semblance of similarity would be enough to baffle every member of the Hyuga clan.

Tsukuyo demanded that Wakama train diligently, committing the martial art to muscle memory. Once he faced the Hyuga clan head-on, he would use this technique.

Thus, while continuing to master the secrets taught by his elder brother, Wakama received a clever set of techniques from his sister Tsukuyo a skill that allowed him to "use four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds."

In addition, Tsukuyo had her avian subordinates continuously gather private information about Hyuga Miyu.

For example, where she had moles, tattoos, or birthmarks on her body, what foods she liked, what foods she disliked…

The more Wakama knew, the calmer he became.

Tsukuyo also told Wakama that, to prevent their eldest brother Hashirama's friendship with that Uchiha boy from falling apart, she would personally handle Hashirama's affairs. During this time, she likely wouldn't have the leisure to look after Wakama.

Wakama wasn't worried about his sister.

He believed she could manage to neither offend their father, Senju Butsuma, nor cause trouble for the Uchiha boy.

To avoid meeting an untimely end while facing his predicament alone, Wakama trained even harder.

In addition to mastering the secrets taught by his elder brother, he diligently learned everything Tsukuyo had instructed.

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It was early in the month of Mizuname (June).

Midday.

Rain was falling.

The rainy season hadn't yet ended.

The rain was fine but heavy.

A damp, grassy scent filled the courtyard.

The moisture seeped through the open gates, penetrating deep into the Hyuga clan's territory.

The courtyard was paved with white stones, and the surrounding garden was meticulously trimmed.

The light rain, almost like mist, continued to fall.

In the spacious inner room, Hyuga Miyu, dressed in a light purple casual robe, sat at a low table. Her fingers held a brush as she slowly painted on a piece of cream-colored silk.

She was painting a human figure.

The figure in the painting was a handsome young man holding an oil-paper umbrella. He was tall and slender, with a gentle, scholarly aura emanating from the painting.

This was Hyuga Miyu's impression of Senju Wakama.

She painted with great care, even drawing each strand of the figure's hair individually.

During her time recuperating in the cave, Hyuga Miyu had thought deeply and ultimately decided to return to the Hyuga clan.

However, running away from home and returning safely wasn't easy, so she made this decision.

She left a heartfelt farewell letter for Senju Wakama, and upon returning, she told her father a colossal lie.

Over the past month, she had been painting painting Senju Wakama.

In this chaotic world, powerful and handsome young men were rare.

Even within the Hyuga clan, few could match Senju Wakama's caliber.

Her actions might put Senju Wakama in danger.

But Hyuga Miyu firmly believed that Senju Wakama would pull through.

Every time she recalled Senju Wakama, she remembered the sight of his back as he left without hesitation that day.

The heavy feeling in her chest, like lead pressing down, brought her pain and confusion, giving rise to a sense of loneliness as if she were the only person left in the world.

Whenever she thought of that scene, Hyuga Miyu would feel a deep sadness, and even the beautiful scenery around her would instantly dim.

"I'm sorry, Wakama…"

Whispering in her heart, Hyuga Miyu finally completed the painting and handed it to her father.

Hyuga Toshimori examined the carefully painted portrait of his daughter's "lover," frowning for a long time. He truly had never seen the handsome young man in the painting.

But because of this painting, Hyuga Toshimori began to understand why his daughter had been so despondent.

Just that face alone was enough to make many young maidens' hearts flutter.

At the same time, it slightly eased the frustration in Hyuga Toshimori's heart.

Because even if his precious cabbage had been "eaten by a pig," this pig was the most handsome one on the mountain.

It never occurred to Hyuga Toshimori that it was actually his cabbage that had grown legs and chased after the pig he so despised.

After a long while, Hyuga Toshimori crossed his arms and asked in a calm voice, "…Why did you come back alone? Did he… treat you poorly?"

Hyuga Miyu lowered her head. Her father's sudden question made her panic slightly, and she blurted out, "He treated me very well, it's just…"

She paused here.

She had seen the Senju clan's emblem on the two sets of clothes Senju Wakama had given her, deducing that he was from the Senju clan.

From the quality of his clothes, his strength, and his demeanor, she inferred that he was either the clan leader's son or raised by someone of high status within the Senju clan.

Someone of Senju Wakama's standing would never be allowed to marry a woman of unknown origin.

It was then that Hyuga Miyu realized that if she wanted to have a future with Senju Wakama, beauty and strength alone weren't enough.

The clan she had wanted to escape from was an indispensable bargaining chip.

She had to return to the Hyuga clan…

Hyuga Toshimori frowned. "…If you chose to leave the Hyuga clan with him, why did you come back?"

Hyuga Miyu kept her head down, hiding her expression. "He once told me that perhaps I didn't need to oppose my family for his sake."

Hyuga Toshimori snorted, lowering his gaze. "He's a sensible one…"

"So… Father…" Hyuga Miyu couldn't help but murmur sorrowfully.

Hyuga Toshimori said thoughtfully, "Since there's no issue between you two, I think we can have a calm discussion with him."

Hyuga Miyu's expression twisted for a moment before she softly replied, "You're right, Father."

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