Hinata: I'm in charge of Konoha.

Chapter 103 Main Family VS Branch Family

As Naruto won his battle against Kiba with a fart, the names of the contestants flashed rapidly on the electronic screen high above.

final----

Hinata Hyuga VS Neji Hyuga.

???

Hinata strongly suspects that there is something fishy going on behind the scenes.

The Sand Village team was eliminated directly because of Gaara's death, yet she still got to fight Neji.

"Hinata, it's your turn!"

Sakura looked at the name on the screen and exclaimed in surprise.

"Uh-huh.

""

"It's my turn to go on stage."

Hinata scratched her head, speechless.

She and Neji have fought countless times.

Is there even a need to compare?

Hyuga Neji looked at the match list on the electronic screen, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

He always knew that.

He understood this clearly after his first sparring session with Hinata at the Hyuga training ground.

His proud reputation as a genius was utterly insignificant to Hinata.

Because his younger sister is stronger than anyone else.

He originally thought he would continue to silently protect Hinata.

One day, the attendant arrived.

The reputation of his genius, already overshadowed by his sister, seemed all the more ridiculous.

In this Hyuga trio, he, the genius, is the weakest.

At the foot of the central tower, Hinata and Neji stood facing each other.

Everyone present watched this scene intently.

Two members of this year's strongest team have met.

Furthermore, the two are cousins, belonging to different branches of the same family, which makes their relationship quite intriguing.

"Lady Hinata, please don't hold back."

Neji adopted the Gentle Fist stance, and his words slightly changed Hinata's previously indifferent attitude.

Neji, he's serious.

"Um."

Hinata's expression gradually became serious, and she also started with the Gentle Fist stance.

"Eh?"

"Why does Neji call Hinata-sama?"

On the second-floor stands, Naruto looked at Kakashi with a puzzled expression.

"Because Hinata is from the main family, while Neji is from the branch family."

"The main family rules the Hyuga clan, while Neji of the branch family, no matter what he does, has the primary goal of protecting the main family."

"That is, Hinata."

Kakashi didn't speak, but Might Guy, standing to the side, explained to Naruto in a deep voice.

"Wouldn't that be very unfair to Neji?"

Upon hearing this, Naruto immediately realized the problem.

But no one answered Naruto.

Because, just as Naruto said, it's unfair.

But so what?

After all, it's a matter for the Hyuga family.

"Because that's the rule."

Someone spoke, which made Naruto look over instinctively.

He is a servant.

"The reason why the ninja clan has survived for thousands of years is because of the word 'rules'."

"There's no reason, it's just for survival."

"Everyone lives in this world, and rules are Hyuga's way of life."

Toneri's words drew Naruto's displeasure.

"What kind of ridiculous rules are these? Neji is Neji. He shouldn't be a tool that exists for Hinata's sake."

No one refuted Naruto's words.

Because Naruto is right, but Toneri is also right.

One palm!

Hinata and Neji have already started fighting off the field.

Just like back then, they clashed with a single palm strike, and Neji immediately sensed the power and chakra contained in Hinata's palm strike.

Their palms clashed, and blue chakra flames shot out from the pressure points on their palms.

Two blows!

Neji immediately tried to change his attack trajectory to avoid a direct confrontation with Hinata.

However, just as Neji said, Hinata had no intention of holding back. When Neji tried to avoid a direct confrontation, Hinata did not hesitate to rush forward and forcefully used her Gentle Fist to suppress Neji's attack.

Four palms.

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Eight palms.

Up to the thirty-sixth palm strike.

Neji felt his palms go numb, and the chakra points on his palms trembled uncontrollably.

Hinata not only overpowered him in strength, but also released far more chakra from the pressure points on her palms during each fight.

In their numerous encounters, Hinata's chakra had already invaded Neji's body. If this continued, it would only lead to a slow death for Neji.

"Sixty-four palm strikes—"

Neji took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination, and continued his attack on Hinata!

"Give up."

"You are no match for me."

Hinata calmly looked at her determined older brother.

She didn't know who compiled the list of opponents.

If she finds out, she'll definitely be in trouble.

Neji remained unmoved by Hinata's words, demonstrating his resolve through his actions.

He wanted to have a real showdown with Hinata.

Instead of the brief, pointless matches that used to take place in the martial arts arena.

How could he, as the older brother, stand behind his younger sister the whole time?

He hates.

I hate my own weakness.

Especially after witnessing Hinata's fight with Gaara.

His hatred grew stronger.

He knew he was no match for his sister.

But is he supposed to admit defeat to his sister?

He can admit defeat, but not in this situation!

"6

'

Seeing Neji's reaction, Hinata said no more.

The Gentle Fist attacked Neji like a storm!

No more holding back, no more hesitation, no more reservations.

Even when Hinata was seriously fighting Neji, she only touched him lightly.

But Hinata has now seen through Neji's will.

In that case —

"Neji!"

"Beat that violent woman!"

"What do you mean by 'the main family dividing into branches'?!"

"What's it to you!"

"You are Hyuga Neji! You have never been a tool to live for others!"

"I absolutely refuse to accept this damned fate!"

In the stands, the golden retriever suddenly shouted, drawing everyone's attention.

Hinata, with her Byakugan activated, could see the blond-haired man shouting from the stands without even turning her head.

This guy—

The palm wind howled, and the extremely fierce attack swept towards Neji.

Hinata was not distracted by Naruto's words.

Since Neji's choice has proven his determination at this moment, Hinata will naturally grant his request.

Bagua Empty Palm!

Just moments ago, the attack path was that of a gentle fist, but now it has suddenly changed, and a violent surge of energy bursts from the palm!

but----

A hand grabbed Hinata's wrist!

Neji's hand moved like a serpent, deflecting Hinata's palm strike!

The violent palm strike, like a cannonball, instantly blasted down a corner of the stands!

!

Hinata narrowed her eyes upon seeing this, then took a step closer and unleashed another powerful palm strike!

Bagua Empty Palm!

However, it was exactly the same scene as before!

"What is this?"

Neji skillfully deflected both attacks, thus averting disaster.

This technique is not found in Soft Fist.

"It's the Gentle Fist manual that you gave to Guy back then, and Guy improved it, so it became what it is now."

Neji took a light breath and explained to Hinata.

Hinata narrowed her eyes, only then noticing that Neji was enveloped in a layer of chakra, like a thin mist.

Even with Hinata's Byakugan, she would need to observe carefully to detect the presence of this thin mist.

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