Neji didn't say that because of Hagoromo.
Neji genuinely felt that if he had been promoted directly back then, there might have been even more serious consequences.
Keep in mind that I was fighting the enemy at the time.
Hagoromo Rock Lee didn't say anything. Luckily, Xiao Li was alright, but she should think of something to make it up to Rock Lee.
Thinking of this, Hagoromo stood up and said to Neji:
"Let's go, your teacher will unlock the Caged Bird Seal's seal for you. If you need to advance in your career later, that can be done at the same time."
"Yes!"
Neji nodded and followed Hagoromo into a dark underground room.
Hagoromo raised her hand and placed it at the entrance of the dark room. Chakra patterns spread throughout the entire dark room, which she had created earlier in order to study Sealing Jutsu.
Now, it's just the right time to promote Neji.
The Chakra patterns on the ground depict the Netherworld Formless Realm, which can be activated simply by outputting Chakra.
It also perfectly isolates the power fluctuations generated during the unsealing process and the power Tenseigan upgrade from being perceived by others.
"Neji, just sit there."
Hagoromo pointed to the only futon placed in the entire dark room.
Neji nodded, went to the futon and sat down cross-legged, following Hagoromo's guidance to adjust his breathing.
"No matter what happens later, I hope you can enter a state of perfect tranquility."
Hagoromo looked at Neji and said very solemnly.
"Yes!" Neji nodded upon hearing this, a few beads of sweat forming on his forehead from nervousness.
Neji felt genuinely nervous as the cage binding him was finally about to be broken.
"Alright, open your Byakugan wide and take off your Forehead Protector."
Hagoromo raised her hands and slapped both palms in front of her, instantly conjuring a Hagoromo.
Neji did everything as Hagoromo had instructed, and looked at the scroll before him with curiosity in his eyes.
It looks worn out, but the material is neither paper nor paper. It is covered with ancient runes, and the center is an eye locked by runes.
This made Neji's heart tighten; this... looked just like the Caged Bird Seal on his forehead.
Hagoromo slowly unfolded the scroll and placed it in front of Neji. He made the 'wei' seal with his hands and shouted:
"Untie!"
In the next instant, the runes and patterns on the scroll seemed to come alive, emitting a ghostly blue Chakra light.
These patterns and runes then floated directly in the air, gradually forming a three-dimensional spell model.
A pattern of a Caged Bird Seal was clearly displayed before Hagoromo and Neji's eyes.
"Neji, whatever pain you may experience next, I hope you can endure it."
Hagoromo looked at Neji with a serious expression.
"Yes, Master!" Neji didn't hesitate. He didn't know how long he had waited for this moment; it was just a little pain.
Hagoromo nodded upon seeing this. It was no wonder he had to remind him; if it were just about pain, he wouldn't need to do this.
The Caged Bird Seal is etched on its forehead. Over the years, what has restrained its Byakugan is not just physical, but the spiritual imprint that is most important.
He spread his arms wide, and began to gather Chakra of different attributes in each hand.
Fortunately, my Yang Release had already improved significantly.
Otherwise, we might have to wait a while longer to unravel this spell, since I'm not from the Hyuga Clan.
The method used to untie the Caged Bird Seal was also unconventional.
Now, Hagoromo needs to use Yin -Yang Release Chakra to guide Neji to break free of the Caged Bird Seal without taking any damage.
Hagoromo extended her left hand and touched Neji's forehead with two fingers together, while her right hand, with its Yang Release, touched the three-dimensional spell model.
The Yin Release of the left hand is like a scalpel, carefully probing the core node of the Caged Bird Seal, while the Yang Release of the right hand surges towards the core of 'solution'.
After a long while, Hagoromo finally let out a soft breath. This kind of delicate work is really not something that ordinary people can do.
"Neji, I will now guide you through the process of unlocking the scroll and breaking free of your Caged Bird Seal. You must hold on!"
After giving Neji a second reminder and receiving a response, Hagoromo no longer hesitated and tapped Neji's finger directly.
A drop of blood, enveloped in Chakra, slowly floated up.
"With Hamura's blood, I will break the chains of fate!"
With the 'Hamura's Blessing', Neji can truly be considered a descendant of Hamura, and a very pure one at that.
Buzz--!
The two forces instantly connected to their respective core nodes and began to impact each other at a specific Chakra frequency.
"Ah--!"
The next instant, Neji, who thought he was ready, cried out in pain.
The Caged Bird Seal on his forehead suddenly erupted with a blinding blue light, flashing and shrinking wildly, trying to resist Hagoromo's attempt to undo the spell.
"It's just an inanimate object! How dare it think of resisting!"
Hagoromo's gaze darkened; he truly hadn't expected the Caged Bird Seal of the Hyuga Clan to be so troublesome.
"Neji, hang in there!"
He gave Neji another word of encouragement, and Hagoromo unleashed the limit of his ability to simultaneously circulate Yin-Yang Chakra.
The moon-colored Chakra clashed fiercely with the blue light erupting from the Caged Bird Seal.
In the dark room, a faint yet teeth-grinding hissing sound rang out.
As Neji sat cross-legged, he felt as if his head was about to split open, and a piercing pain as if his soul was being torn apart spread throughout his entire body.
The Byakugan that had been activated was gradually becoming slightly blurry.
Does unleashing Caged Bird Seal mean losing the ability to Byakugan?
Neji felt inexplicably calm about this matter.
If I could really free the Caged Bird Seal, I wouldn't care even if it didn't roll its Byakugan!
Neji! Hold your nerves! Don't let me down!
Looking at Neji's relieved expression, Hagoromo couldn't help but roll her eyes in exasperation.
The success of this technique depends not only on the skill of the practitioner, but also on the recipient's will to fight.
What's that kid thinking?
Upon hearing Hagoromo's words, Neji, who was already somewhat dazed, first recalled the gentle smile of his father, Hizashi.
His master's trust and help, and his own intense desire for 'freedom'.
"I... will never stop!"
Neji let out a low growl, his willpower instantly surged, and he began to resist the seal of the Caged Bird Seal.
In the activated Byakugan, the white light suddenly transformed into a deeper azure blue, though only for a brief moment.
However, Neji's own will finally connected with the 'Hamura's Blessing' that had already been planted within him.
The power unique to the Tenseigan was activated, instantly suppressing and calming the rage of the Cursed Seal as if it were a dimensional attack.
Click--
A faint sound, like glass breaking, rang in Neji's ears, and on his forehead was the blue Caged Bird Seal mark.
It began to dim rapidly in the next instant, and finally seemed to be blown away by the wind.
The entire mark of the Caged Bird Seal began to crumble and peel away from the edges, turning into countless specks of light that slowly dissipated into the air.
Seeing this, Hagoromo breathed a sigh of relief and gradually began to withdraw his Chakra.
Neji, who was sitting cross-legged, had already closed his eyes; the excruciating pain he had just experienced had completely disappeared.
Instead, there is an indescribable ease and clarity.