Naruto: Becoming Stronger by Pampering Your Sister

Let Naruto handle the task of reforming Gaara. Neji quickly left the exam hall with Tenten to visit Rock Lee.

Although he used the Eight Gates and suffered muscle rupture, it was still better than having his limbs crushed by Gaara.

The doctors at the hospital said that he would be fine after a few days of rest, but Xiao Li remained somewhat depressed after waking up.

It wasn't Neji's fault; he knew that continuing would only worsen his injuries and that he would definitely lose. His frustration stemmed from failing to advance from the preliminaries.

Neji couldn't say anything about this, he could only say that Rock Lee was unlucky to run into Gaara, a genin boss.

Actually, the Chunin Exams weren't difficult for Rock Lee; the main problem was that there were too many monsters participating in the Chunin Exams this time.

Tenten lost to Temari, Lee lost to Gaara, and the only one to advance was Neji, so soon, they all looked to Neji.

Class 9 has really gone head-to-head with Gaara and his friends.

"Neji, it's up to you."

Although he didn't want to spoil their fun, Neji knew that unless he was incredibly lucky, he would never be able to team up with Gaara.

But seeing their expectant looks, Neji nodded.

“I’ve made up my mind.” Matt Kai suddenly stood up.

"Neji, I will teach you the Eight Gates."

"Eh? But, Teacher Kai." Tian Tian glanced at Xiao Li.

Won't this make Xiao Li feel that Teacher Kai has already disappointed him?

"It's okay," Xiao Li waved his hand and said, "It's the competition that makes my youth exciting."

"The Eight Gates Formation, huh?" Neji said with some anticipation.

In the days that followed, Neji underwent intense training every day in order to improve his physical fitness and enable his body to withstand the damage caused by the Eight Gates.

Especially to make him suffer that kind of pain.

Only in this way, only by learning self-discipline, can the Eight Gates Formation be effectively used.

"Huff~ Huff~"

Neji lay on the training ground, panting heavily.

Wow, running a hundred laps around Konoha every day, then a hundred three-finger push-ups, three hundred sit-ups, and so on and so forth...

This is just the beginning; the higher the intensity of training, the more it will be needed.

"Is this how Lee trains every day? It's terrifying," Neji muttered. Such high-intensity training was indeed hard to endure.

However, there is no reward without effort.

The battle lineup for the Chunin Exams has been released, and it differs significantly from the original story.

Gaara VS Neji Hyuga

Kankuro VS Nara Shikamaru

Temari VS Shino Aburame

Uchiha Sasuke VS Uzumaki Naruto

Even a fool could guess that this was definitely arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group, probably to use him to teach Gaara a lesson.

However, Neji had the same idea. With his current strength, only Gaara could hold out for a while; the others were no match for him.

After resting for a while, Neji continued practicing.

Might Guy stood at a distance, watching Neji's hard work and nodding to himself. Even geniuses need constant practice, and Neji's approach to this was very appealing to him, reminding him of Kakashi in his childhood.

“This is what youth is all about,” Might Guy exclaimed.

"Tell me, teacher, with only one month, can Neji really learn the Eight Gates?" Tenten asked.

“No,” Matt Kai said firmly.

"Huh?" Tian Tian exclaimed in surprise.

"Unlike other physical techniques, the Eight Gates Formation requires years of training to master."

“My father spent over 20 years mastering this technique, and Li, the most talented person I’ve ever seen in physical combat, also spent six years learning the fifth technique,” ​​Might Guy said.

"Then, Neji..." Tenten asked anxiously. Even Rock Lee, who had opened five gates, couldn't beat Gaara. How could Neji possibly win?

"I believe in him."

As a teacher, all you need to do is trust your students.

Of course, there's another point: he wants to pass on the Eight Gates Formation.

Meanwhile, deep underground in Konoha, two people were having a heated argument.

"Danzo, you really didn't leak my information?"

"Believe it or not, what good will it do me to leak your information?"

"That's hard to say. Others may not know what kind of person you are, but I know you well enough. Do I need to tell you all your dirty secrets?!"

"Enough, Orochimaru! I said no, and that's final!"

Because of Neji, Orochimaru felt that his plan had been leaked, and the only person who might have betrayed him was Danzo.

Orochimaru sneered, "Danzo, we're in the same boat. If you push me too far, you won't be able to stay in Konoha either."

"Back then, Sarutobi-sensei had already ordered the experiment to be stopped. If he finds out that you not only didn't stop it, but instead intensified it, well, Danzo, you're a smart man..."

Upon hearing this, Danzo's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty. Orochimaru knew him inside and out, and if his past actions were revealed in public, Konoha would be his sworn enemy.

To be honest, if Orochimaru weren't so cunning and difficult to deal with, Danzo would have really wanted to control him with Kotoamatsukami.

"I will investigate Hyuga Neji's matter thoroughly and give you an explanation," Danzo said after a pause.

"Hmph! Danzo, you'd better watch yourself."

After saying that, Orochimaru left with a smile, while Danzo was furious. He was, after all, an elder, and how could he tolerate being taken advantage of by a junior?

"Someone come here!"

Soon, two dark figures walked in from outside the door, respectfully awaiting Danzo's orders.

"Go and investigate that Hyuga Neji."

He believed Orochimaru without a doubt, after all, Orochimaru wouldn't lie to him about such a small matter, which made him somewhat wary of Hyuga Neji.

"Sarutobi, Sarutobi, this is the Konoha you've governed. Such a powerful young man has appeared, and you haven't even noticed it."

"The white eyes, the superhuman strength, and that intimidating aura."

"Heh, as expected, whether it's the Uchiha clan or the Hyuga clan, any clan with a bloodline limit is very dangerous."

"And for Konoha, these are all things that should be eradicated..."

Danzo's eyes were sinister, and a cold smile appeared on his lips: "Fortunately, you won't be sitting in that position for much longer."

"Only under my leadership can Konoha regain its former glory."

However, he did not expect that Orochimaru had been hiding something from him. After leaving Danzo, Orochimaru immediately changed his attitude and sneered.

"Danzo, I'm not going to joke with my own life. I'm not playing this game anymore."

Then, with a few quick leaps, they disappeared.

Chapter 39 finally begins: The ultimate showdown between genin.

Neji was unaware that someone was eyeing him, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared too much.

Because he'll eventually kill Danzo, and Danzo is an expert at stabbing people in the back.

"Although opening all eight gates of the Eight Gates formation will result in certain death, even opening only seven gates can provide a significant boost."

Konoha still has the power to suppress the other four villages, so Neji needs to take advantage of this time to improve his strength.

After Konoha collapses, at least I'll have some means to protect myself.

After all, once Konoha collapsed, the Konoha Twelve would have to leave the village to fight to the death.

Neji trained until late at night before heading back home.

The Eight Gates technique relies on self-discipline; even Might Guy couldn't help him, he had to rely entirely on himself.

Right now, every part of my body is sore and aching.

"The Eight Gates Formation is really hard to learn."

Most people would probably give up immediately. They would rather spend that time cultivating chakra and learning new ninjutsu than undergoing such grueling physical training.

However, recalling the scene of Might Guy kicking Madara Uchiha in the Six Paths, Neji's confidence was rekindled.

But then, he keenly caught a clue.

Someone is watching him!

"Blind eyes!"

Neji's perception is incredibly powerful. After activating his Byakugan, he can scan 360 degrees without any blind spots and immediately finds the two people hiding nearby.

"That mask belongs to Root!" Neji frowned. Why was Root spying on him?

He had no connection with Danzo.

But soon he realized that Orochimaru and Danzo had always been in contact, and that his existence threatened Orochimaru, so Orochimaru naturally had to go to Danzo to verify this.

However, this also proves something in another way.

"Heh, Danzo, you really are doing this for Konoha's own good," Neji sneered.

In order to kill Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo actually cooperated with Orochimaru and agreed to let him wreak havoc in Konoha.

No wonder, when Orochimaru launched the Konoha Crush plan, he didn't seem to put in much effort.

He didn't contribute when Konoha collapsed, nor did he contribute when Pain attacked, but he did do his best to wipe out the Uchiha and eliminate Konoha's top fighters.

"To repel external threats, one must first secure internal stability. Hiruzen Sarutobi has indeed become confused."

Neji strode towards the Hyuga clan's encampment.

"Although we've brought Karin home, it would be better if Hiashi Hyuga took care of her."