Naruto was just about to use Instant Movement to take the Hyuga sisters straight to the hot spring hotel when a figure suddenly flashed through his mind. He turned to Hinata and asked, "Hinata, why don't I see Brother Neji?"
Neji Hyuga was Naruto's friend, so naturally he had been included in Naruto's invitation.
Naruto thought that if Cousin Neji had not left yet, he would not mind giving him a ride. It would only take a second anyway.
When Naruto mentioned Brother Neji, Hinata recalled that an hour earlier, before she and Hanabi had finished packing, Cousin Neji had been there too. She had asked him then whether he wanted to wait for Naruto and go together.
Hinata still remembered Cousin Neji's expression clearly. The moment he heard her suggestion, his body had tensed up, showing just how nervous he was. He repeatedly waved his hands and said, "No, no. I'll go meet up with Rock Lee and Tenten first. We'll go together later."
Hinata had thought at the time that Naruto-kun was so fast, and going together would be quick and convenient. She had no idea why Cousin Neji had refused.
Not only that, Neji had been afraid Naruto would arrive early. After Hinata made the suggestion, he had quickly left the Hyuga Clan. He was afraid that if Naruto came and suddenly got the urge to spar in order to maintain their friendship, he would not even know where to cry.
"Brother Neji said he was going with Rock Lee and Tenten. He left a long time ago," Hinata said.
Hearing Hinata's words, Naruto felt rather regretful. If Brother Neji had been there, maybe they could have maintained their friendship a little while they were at it. But since he was not here, forget it. There would