"It seems that the Uchiha clan has a strong influence, which is why this situation has occurred."
"This competition must naturally be fair and impartial."
Hiruzen Sarutobi could not detect the mockery emanating from the Fourth Kazekage.
However, such a development of events did indeed exceed its own expectations.
It's hard for anyone to believe that the Hyuga clan, who are equally proud and have been rivals with the Uchiha for decades, would choose to throw the game in such an important final.
Although he had witnessed the strength of the man named Uchiha Izumi, who could instantly kill an elite ANBU squad, such ability was truly formidable.
However, that was due to the presence of Yakumo Kurama as an obstacle, and the fact that the Anbu ninjas were not fully prepared in time.
Logically speaking, an ordinary Uchiha clansman would absolutely not be able to defeat an ANBU squad in a conventional battle.
'perhaps.'
When he considered this, he suddenly felt a lack of confidence.
However, in general, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
Making that evil race suffer the hostility and indignation of everyone is also a good outcome.
Of course, appearances still need to be maintained.
"similar."
"Go down and see what's going on."
"This match is a solemn affair, and no personal bias or favoritism is allowed."
"If so,"
"Then let's disqualify these two people from the competition."
He called out to the Konoha ninja who guarded him and were always ready to obey his orders, his words filled with seriousness and heaviness.
"Yes, Sandaime-sama."
Upon hearing this, the man with the horrific burn marks on his face immediately obeyed the order and then disappeared from the main stands.
However, not all ninjas share the view that Hyuga Neji was holding back.
"Tian Tian, what do you think?"
"Neji was the strongest in our class."
"I thought he would be the ultimate winner of this joint exam."
Locke Lee pursed his lips, watching everything that was happening in the arena.
They had anticipated that their trusted and admired companion would be defeated so easily at the very beginning of the battle, with his vital organs held down by a weapon.
After all, Neji's opponent was that person's comrade.
However, the process was so rushed and swift that it caught everyone off guard.
"I-I don't know."
A sense of confusion also lingered in Tian Tian's eyes.
Full of confidence and determined to make a name for themselves in this assessment and bring glory to Teacher Kai, they suffered setbacks one after another in the preliminary rounds.
The only teammate who entered the finals as the winner is now in the same predicament.
The two subconsciously glanced at their teacher, Matt Kee, who was sitting in the same row, as if trying to get an answer from him.
However, even he himself was not fully able to discern what kind of situation this was, let alone offer an explanation.
"Neji must be taking every match and every enemy seriously."
"Perhaps, the opponent in this match is really too strong."
With a mushroom haircut and wearing a dark green bodysuit, he spoke in a deep voice.
At this moment, he was no longer as carefree as before; all that remained was a solemn expression.
Similarly, Might Guy also thought of someone at this moment, someone who had broken through the siege of him and Kakashi.
Being able to be an ally of that person certainly doesn't mean it was just a matter of getting promoted through connections based on the former's reputation, as the rumors suggest.
"Eye."
"The problem lies with the girl's eyes."
Suddenly, as if he had just remembered something, the elite Jonin blurted out his thoughts without being able to contain himself.
Considering all the possibilities, setting aside the explanation that Hyuga Neji deliberately chose to give up or hold back, the most likely explanation is that he was unwittingly affected by that special eye technique during the battle!
"Teacher Kai, are you talking about the Sharingan?"
"Indeed, the Sharingan has the ability to bewitch the minds of others."
"However, Neji must also know and be wary of this."
"And most importantly, from the start of the fight, he never looked directly at his opponent."
Locke Lee said earnestly.
Although he didn't directly refute his teacher's viewpoint, he clearly disagreed with it.
After all, ever since he became Sasuke Uchiha's daily training opponent, he has often suffered from the disadvantages in battle caused by the Sharingan.
After a long period of combat, they came up with two countermeasures: the first is to avoid direct eye contact with the opponent during battle.
Furthermore, ninjas skilled in taijutsu can lock onto their targets and engage in combat by observing their footsteps, shadows, sounds, and many other means.
The second point is to overcome the genjutsu threat posed by the Sharingan through extensive training.
Ultimately, not every Uchiha clan member is truly skilled in genjutsu, nor does awakening the Sharingan mean becoming a genjutsu master.
Once you get used to the environment created by the Sharingan, you'll naturally be able to make eye contact directly.
Clearly, without a partner like Uchiha Sasuke for daily training, Neji chose the first approach, which is also the safest and most advantageous way to deal with the Byakugan.
But when Locke pressed for an answer and denied it, Matt Kay simply shook his cheek.
"The secrets of the Sharingan are beyond our comprehension."
"Eye contact is by no means merely a condition for casting illusions."
The reason for this answer is that a month ago, he did not make direct eye contact with Uchiha Ara, but he still fell into the other party's genjutsu.
At the same time, Namishita Raido also appeared in the arena.
"What's going on, Hyuga Neji?"
"Why not fight with your true strength!"
He shouted in a deep, stern voice.
In such a situation, choosing to hold back for one's own selfish desires is simply tarnishing Konoha's reputation!
However, he did not receive any response from Hyuga Neji.
Instead, a clear, cold voice reached the ears of Namiashi Raido and Shiranui Genma.
"Oh?"
"So, this isn't the end of the competition."
"So........"
The girl gently applied force with her wrist, and the sharp kunai pressed against her opponent's neck easily tore open a wound.
The bright red blood was a shocking sight to everyone present!
Meanwhile, Hyuga Neji remained completely still, like a wooden puppet frozen in time!
The entire audience was stunned.
A shared feeling instantly filled their hearts: even if it was a show of leniency, even if it was an act, there was no need to risk their lives, was there?
Unless, of course, it is truly incapable of resisting at all!
That's why they're like fish on a chopping board, completely at the mercy of others!
"Examiner!"
A warning voice came from the ring. Not only Might Guy, but also Tenten, Hiashi Hyuga, and Hinata Hyuga subconsciously stood up from their positions.
Because the girl named Uchiha Izumi is clearly trying to trigger another condition for winning.
That is the death of the other party!
"and many more."
"stop!"
As the commotion arose in the stands, two special Jonin inside the arena also noticed this strange occurrence.
Suddenly, Genma Shiranui appeared between the two and used his senbon needles to stop the kunai that was trying to cut downwards.
Meanwhile, Raido Namiashi stood behind Neji Hyuga, his hand already pressed against the back of this Hyuga clan genius.
【open.】
With a low growl and the infusion of chakra energy, Hyuga Neji suddenly broke free from his frozen and dazed state.
A wave of disbelief and lingering fear surged through his resurrected mind.
He had no idea when he fell under this strange illusion. He only remembered that he glanced at the ninja tool that had been knocked away and then became completely frozen in place.
Moreover, it doesn't seem like some kind of illusion; it's more like a terrifying freeze in time!
Because the veins around his eyes hadn't faded, and the mobilized chakra energy was still waiting to be released, everything, except for his memories, seemed frozen in the previous second!
In a daze, some fragments seemed to emerge into Hinata Neji's memory.
Those cold eyes.
[That windmill-like pattern!]
So, what exactly is it?
I clearly didn't make eye contact at all!
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