C246 Root

His view of Hinata had shifted. He realized that Gekka Ming's respect for the Hyūga Clan was due to Hinata's influence.

Otherwise, considering Gekka Ming's haughty demeanor back on Short Book Street, it was unlikely he would have given them the time of day.

This realization dramatically altered his perception of Hinata.

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Shortly after Yang Ming departed from the Hyūga Clan