Neji and Sasuke had things in common, but they also had their differences.
What they had in common was that, as the most outstanding descendants of their respective generations of the Hyuga and Uchiha clans, they both possessed their own pride.
Furthermore, after Naruto displayed the power of Nine-Tails Chakra Mode in his battle against Gaara, they both had complicated feelings.
It was just that Sasuke's complicated emotions carried the resentment of always being unable to catch up to Naruto.
As for Neji, he was excited because he was about to face a powerful opponent like Naruto.
Especially when he saw that Naruto seemed to be fine, Neji was rather relieved that Naruto's condition was not worse than Sasuke's had been earlier.
Just as Neji thought he could have a satisfying fight with Naruto, and would accept it even if he lost—
Who would have thought that Naruto would collapse so dramatically the moment he returned to the rest area...
How was that someone who was fine?
His condition was clearly worse than Sasuke's had been earlier!
When Neji had encountered Sasuke in the first semifinal match, he had at least exchanged blows with Sasuke briefly before determining the winner.
But now, Naruto could not even compete in the finals!
What was this supposed to be?
With Neji's proud personality, he certainly would not be willing to accept a championship like this.
Yet Naruto truly could not take the field again anytime soon. How could Neji not feel so frustrated he wanted to vomit blood?
Honestly, if he could choose, Neji would rather give up this championship and fight Naruto, Sasuke, Gaara, or Chiyo at their peak to determine the victor.
But reality was always so unsatisfactory, leaving Neji utterly helpless.
"Ah, I wanted to show my teacher how strong