Naruto: The Hidden Protector

129: It's better to be safe than sorry

Izanami walked through the hallways as she followed the guard to the guest hall that was prepared for her.

Unlike the Uchiha clan, which had changed most of their buildings from old to new designs, the Hyuga still kept their ancient warring-state architecture. They were like a stubborn group of people who refused to adapt to the new era.

Though this also has its own charm. Especially for Izanami, who had lived for many years. If this clan didn't have this serious and solemn atmosphere, Izanami would definitely like to stay here for a long time.

But then again, she would have to close her eyes all the time to stop herself from killing some stuck elder who is abusing his power.

"Please have a seat, Lady Izanami; your refreshments and sweets will be arriving in a moment, " the guard who had escorted her spoke respectfully as he opened the door for her.

" Okay, " Izanami nodded as she entered the room.

The room was a simple room that had tatami mats laid everywhere. There was a sliding door that opened to the side for one to gaze at the little garden. In the middle of the room, there was a small table and two cushions for one to sit on.

Izanami walked to the middle of the room and took a seat. As someone who had lived in the ancient era, she was used to sitting in a seiza position. Although she still preferred to sit on a chair.

She then turned her gaze to the garden to see if there was something interesting. She had to do this, as she was getting a little annoyed by all the gazes she was sensing.

'Sigh, are all the Hyuga clan members peeping Toms? Shouldn't you at least wait for your patriarch before you even decide to spy on me?' She complained inwardly.

From the moment she entered this room, Izanami felt more than 20 gazes locking onto her. And she didn't need to guess who these gazes belonged to. After all, apart from the clan elders who were ordered by her indirectly not to appear, who else would want to spy on her?

And these guys are really unprofessional. Their intent was too obvious and could be easily sensed by any jonin or sensor-type ninja. They should really take some lessons from Jiraiya, who is quite the master of peeping.

Though, then again, would these closet perverts even have the courage to ask such a thing? But then again, they could always peep at civilians who have no way of noticing their gazes.

One thing about people in this world is that most of them are very pretty and have very great bodies. Though most of them seemed to be on the flat side. But nevertheless, they have great figures.

Okay, why is there a gaze that is looking at her chest? Is there a pedophile amongst these elders?

Just as Izanami's expression was about to distort, one of the sliding doors that was on the other side opened.

"Lady Izanami, the snacks you asked for have arrived, " a voice that would soothe one's soul sounded as a girl with long black hair, white eyes, and a small smile spoke as she entered the room.

Izanami, who turned around to say something, paused. Her eyes widened, and her body began to tremble.

*****

In the center of the Hyuga clan, there was a building that was called the main meeting room. This building only had one room, which is why it was called the main meeting room. And like its name suggests, it is where all the decisions of the family would be made.

Usually, this building would only be opened when the patriarch would be holding a clan meeting. But now this room is crowded by a group of people.

This group of people all wore traditional clothes that were far more luxurious than the rest of the clan. They all had white eyes and faces full of wrinkles. They had no bandana or anything that most of the Hyuga clan members usually use, signifying their status as part of the main family.