Once You're Strong in the Future, Have You Considered That You Might Be a Force Driving Such Change?
"So, what are you trying to say?"
Neji still maintained the proper respect for his teacher who possessed genuine skills.
"It's nothing, just clearing up your doubts. Besides, you were observing Naruto's every move with your Byakugan the whole time."
At this point, Hagoromo straightened up and slowly began to speak:
"If you want to learn, you can come find me."
After saying that, Hagoromo turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Neji stood up, jumped down from the branch, and called out from behind Hagoromo.
"Is there anything else?"
Hagoromo's lips curled into a smile as she turned and asked.
"Why?" Neji looked at Hagoromo with a serious expression.
He really couldn't understand what the teacher's mindset was when she said those words to him.
There's no reason why, I simply admire your talent.
Hagoromo said calmly, "That is indeed the truth."
After all, although Sasuke in the original story lost his clan, Uchiha Itachi was always making arrangements for him.
This arrangement is somewhat difficult for normal people to understand.
Even at the very end, he left his eyes behind to help Sasuke successfully advance to the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
Although Li Luote in the same squad only knew Taijutsu, he was able to withstand Might Guy's Eight Gates technique.
Only this person before me, relying on his flawed, disdainful Byakugan and his own efforts.
He became the first among the Konoha 12 to become Jonin.
Although Jonin doesn't mean anything, it's being able to become Jonin.
She was already stronger than most people. Don't you see, even Sakura, who had Tsunade as her teacher, was only a Chunin when Naruto returned to the village?
Neji frowned again upon hearing Hagoromo's words.
"Change your mindset. Your talent and hard work are beyond question."
Hagoromo shook his head and said, "Neji really needs to change his mindset."
So-called fatalism is just a protective shell that Neji uses to disguise himself.
Neji would find it laughable whether Hagoromo questioned or approved of it.
"Even if some rules can't be changed immediately, I think you should have your own choices or path."
"The world is always changing, and rules are not immutable."
"Once you've achieved your chosen path or goal, someone as powerful as you, have you considered your future...?"
Could it become one of the forces driving this change?
After saying this in a low voice, Hagoromo said no more.
In the original story, Naruto's changes regarding the Main Family and Branch Family were nothing more than empty promises to Neji.
It was also Naruto's own limited thinking that led him to say those kinds of things.
Neji, seemingly a pessimistic fatalist, is actually launching ineffective attacks in his own way.
In the Chunin Exams, in front of powerful figures from several major nations, on a massive platform, the secrets of the Caged Bird Seal are revealed.
Does this Neji, whose thinking ability surpasses Shikamaru's, really think he's giving a speech to Naruto, the optimist?
Or rather, Neji would do the same thing no matter who he fights, right?
After all, this was the safest thing Neji, as a member of the Hyuga Branch Family, could do, and it wouldn't endanger his life.
To defy so-called fate and take action against it.
Unfortunately, it's still too limiting.
What family does the Hyuga belong to, and what is Neji's background?
Even the most gifted member of a Branch Family, no matter how talented, is still just one person.
Let's try it with Susanoo Uchiha piloting the Madara Uchiha.
It's already merciful of him not to wipe out this entire family.
It can only be said that there are countless people like Neji in the Shinobi World.
In the end, they will all be forced to accept or change.
They just don't realize it.
Neji was shocked by Hagoromo's words and remained silent for a long time.
Such words were unthinkable to him, given his long-held belief in fatalism.
The shock was too great, after all, one was forced to accept it, and the other was a lukewarm resistance.
One option is to accumulate strength and then overturn the entire table.
Even if it ultimately fails, but...
Neji, however, felt that every cell in his body was in agreement with this idea.
So what if I die? At least I have the confidence to charge against my so-called fate.
After all, the destiny Neji spoke of has always been the so-called Main Family.
"Alright, I believe that with your intelligence and ability, you should know what I'm talking about."
"I'm really looking forward to seeing if you can break through your own limitations in the future, not just in terms of ability, but also in terms of your thinking."
Hagoromo narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled faintly.
He turned and walked away, but left Neji with a message.
"Whether you need help with training or anything else, feel free to contact me anytime."
In the dim, dense forest, moonlight slowly shone on Neji.
It was exceptionally bright and clear.
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"Hey, I didn't expect you to be so gentle."
On the way back to the training ground, Hagoromo heard the lazy voice of the Cat San San beside her.
What? Aren't you afraid I'll teach you a lesson?
Hagoromo Yi curled her lip and asked the Cat San San with an annoyed expression.
"I haven't done anything wrong, I just ate some sausages at most, why should I be afraid of you?"
"It's meowing," said the Cat San San, without any politeness, though her figure moved slightly away from Hagoromo.
"Is that just a little bit? You ate almost the entire amount meant for a Ninja Academy student and teacher."
"Why didn't you stuff yourself to death?"
Hagoromo said irritably, "That damn cat is really ruthless."
In a very short time, they processed all those sausages.
If it weren't for the fact that other things needed to be cooked, Hagoromo probably wouldn't have been left at all.
"Don't worry, I've been sealed away for so long, I'm starving."
After finishing speaking, the Cat San San patted its plump belly with its front paw with great pride.
"Whatever makes you happy. Next time you want to eat, just ask me. Otherwise, I'll have to go get you again."
Hagoromo helplessly covered his forehead; he was truly speechless about this fat cat.
"Really? I want lots of sake!"
The Cat San San's eyes immediately lit up, and it spoke to Hagoromo.
"Get lost! Do you know how much that all you ate today cost?"
"Starting today, your food intake is limited."
Hagoromo said irritably.
"You bastard! That's not what you meant when you asked me to stay!" Cat San San snapped, her fur standing on end.
"Even if I were the richest man in the Land of Fire, I couldn't stop you from eating like that."
Hagoromo waved her hand impatiently, grabbed the Cat San San by the neck, and headed towards the training ground.
"Let's go home and rest today; after all, it's final exams."
Upon arriving at the training ground, Hagoromo spoke to Naruto and the Naruto, who immediately jumped up and shouted with joy.
Shikamaru was the most exaggerated, after all, he had been toyed with by the highly intelligent characters of the 'Multiverse' so much that he almost lost his confidence.
"Hagoromo- sensei, Neji -san..." Hinata walked over, glancing behind Hagoromo, and seeing no sign of Neji, asked.
"Don't worry, Hinata, but don't go looking for Neji when you get back."
"After all, he also needs time to adjust."
Hinata might not have had that thought, but those old fogies from the Main Family are no pushovers.
"Yes, I understand, teacher!" Hinata nodded happily upon hearing this.
What your own teacher says is absolutely 100% credible.
That's what word-of-mouth is.