Chapter 126 Neji's Mentor
"Neji's mentor is that Guy-sensei, what a coincidence."
Hinata leaned her head closer to Naruto and whispered.
"Oh, um, I feel like it was pre-arranged."
Naruto tilted his head, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.
Neji and the others graduated a year ago.
On the day of their graduation exam, Naruto and Hinata were squatting outside, planning to give Neji a surprise.
Neji failing the exam was something neither Naruto nor Hinata had considered.
Nonsense, Neji has consistently held the top spot in their grade.
If even he can't pass, then no one in this year's class will be able to graduate.
When Neji, Tenten, and Rock Lee walked out side by side, Naruto and Hinata jumped out.
Hinata smiled slightly and congratulated Neji on the headband with the swirling pattern on his forehead.
"Congratulations on graduating, Neji-nii-san!"
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Neji's lips curled up, ignoring the blond-haired guy next to him who was baring his teeth and claws, and he stared at his sister, speaking gently.
"Thank you, Miss."
Unlike the slightly stiff young lady of the past, Neji's voice this time was extremely soft, making Tenten's ears tremble.
TenTen: This siscon!!! Why can't he just say something gentle to me like that?!
After responding to his sister, Neji turned his head towards Naruto, somewhat annoyed.
"Thank you too."
Neji was very happy when Naruto came to congratulate him.
However, Neji was unhappy when Naruto and Hinata were together.
It always feels like the cabbage in my own garden has been eaten by a pig.
"Hehehe, what did you guys do on your test today?"
Naruto patted Neji on the shoulder and leaned closer to ask.
"Hmm...it's just a knowledge assessment plus a ninjutsu test. We're testing your transformation technique."
Neji thought for a moment, organized his thoughts, and slowly spoke.
"Mmm, what a passionate youth!"
Rock Lee, standing nearby, chimed in, waving his arms and shouting about youth.
"It's actually very simple, Naruto, you'll definitely be able to pass."
Every day, she mentally complains about Lee's renewed youth.
During this time, she and Neji have been training with Guy, which has driven her crazy with the word "youth".
Through repeated torment, Tenten's brain gradually developed a special ability to automatically obscure the word "youth".
Therefore, upon hearing the word "hot-blooded," a beeping sound appeared in Tiantian's mind.
However, Tenten still cares a lot about her prodigy junior, Naruto.
After all, they might become relatives in the future.
Neji nodded as well. Although he felt a kind of resentment towards Naruto as if he were from a family member, he still greatly respected Naruto's strength.
After all, his confidence was mainly undermined by the young lady and Naruto.
Oh, Sasuke is gradually getting better now, but Neji, feeling the pressure points in his body where chakra was flowing, raised the corners of his mouth.
It's okay, I'm sure I can catch up with them.
Let's continue our training with Teacher Guy tonight.
Neji's weight caused him to sway slightly with each step, yet his gait remained remarkably steady.
"Miss, I need to go to training first, and then have dinner with my friends. Please tell my father."
Neji spoke to Hinata, then left with Tenten and Lee.
Before leaving, Tenten waved goodbye to Naruto, while Lee leaned in and shouted "Youth!" before dancing and walking away.
"Neji-nii is really working hard."
Hinata was aware of Neji's efforts over the past two years, as her father would occasionally ask her to check on Neji and tell him not to rush things.
Hiashi Hyuga: There's nothing I can do.
My own child is now training with a green-skinned kappa. Although it's effective, the elders are always worried.
When the elders of the clan learned that Neji had gone to study with Guy, they were very angry.
Isn't our Hyuga Gentle Fist good enough? You, a member of the branch family, go outside and learn Steel Fist from others. Aren't you looking down on the Hyuga?
However, Hiashi and Hizashi suppressed the matter and even invited the Third Hokage to quell the situation.
As for why Sarutobi would interfere in the Hyuga clan's internal affairs, such things are never well-received, since it's someone else's family business.
But who can blame them when Naruto and Hinata have such a good relationship?
Once things blow up, Hinata will find out, the blond guy will find out, and then the whole family in her belly will find out.
Sarutobi couldn't guarantee the safety of the Hyuga elders at that time.
After all, they were all from Konoha. Wouldn't it be better for them to die peacefully in their old age? Why do they have to interfere with the next generation?
Thus, under the pressure of Hiashi and Hizashi threat of killing three days in a row, several old men over fifty years old had no choice but to agree to let Neji study on his own.
As for the other Hyuga clan members, they don't really care.
After all, Neji is special, since his father and the current clan leader are brothers.
Moreover, he is very talented; there are almost no students in Neji's year at the Ninja Academy who don't know Neji.
The elders were pleased that Neji's outstanding performance brought honor to the Hyuga clan, but they were also unhappy that Neji was going to learn taijutsu from outside.
If Neji starts using that green kappa's steel fist from now on, will the Hyuga clan use Gentle Fist less often?
In the end, the glory that originally belonged to Hyuga might be stolen by this despicable kappa.
That's why these old guys put pressure on Hiashi.
However, no one told them that the Third Hokage would be involved in this matter!
Seeing the old man's face beaming with a smile, the elders looked as if they had just finished a thesis defense, and returned home dejected.
After the elders left, the Hiashi brothers discussed the matter with Sarutobi again.
That's about Neji's future mentor.
In fact, things have already come to this point, and they can see Neji's recognition of Guy, plus they know about Guy's Eight Gates.
Therefore, this person has basically been chosen.
Here's some inside information: basically, the geniuses of all the major ninja clans have certain behind-the-scenes dealings before they graduate and are assigned to classes.
For example, pigs, deer, and butterflies are basically connected together.
Moreover, the instructors are all highly qualified.
"Third Hokage, regarding Neji's mentor, we accept Guy-sensei, but you..."
Hizashi hesitated for a moment, then spoke after the Third Generation nodded.
"Could you please ask Guy-sensei not to make Neji wear that green training uniform?"
The news got out, which made Sarutobi's eyelids twitch. This request was somewhat O. Henry-esque.
Unexpected, yet reasonable.
Thinking of Guyi's "youthful" attire, Sarutobi's lips twitched slightly, then he pressed down his straw hat.
"Yes, I will discuss this with Guy."
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