"What kind of joke is this?"
Neji Hyuga had already awakened while on the road. His vigilance was, without a doubt, outstanding among the younger generation.
Unfortunately, his entire body was currently restrained by the chains unique to the Uzumaki Clan within Naruto's body, so no matter how he struggled, he had no way to break free of Naruto's control.
"You... aren't Naruto!"
Neji Hyuga reached a conclusion.
"Ah, you could say that. But I'm also Naruto."
Neji frowned. He didn't believe that dead-last Naruto could have silently carried him away from the Hyuga Clan's compound.
After struggling for quite some time and realizing he had no way to escape Naruto's control, Neji simply gave up.
"Are you a spy from another village?"
"Carrying me away is useless."
Neji spoke with a trace of mockery on his face.
"You came for these eyes of mine, right? But unfortunately, I have to tell you that I'm from the Branch House. I have the Caged Bird Seal on me, so taking me away is completely useless."
There was a hint of dejection in Neji's voice.
I worked so hard. Why is it still like this...
"The Caged Bird Seal? What's that?"
Naruto asked in confusion.
Main House and Branch House? How long ago did this kind of system disappear?
Everyone was a citizen of the Empire, possessing democratic and free rights and enjoying the Empire's protection. How could there still be distinctions between people?
Neji looked at Naruto in surprise, then revealed a trace of disdain.
"Your intelligence is truly terrible. I only want to tell you not to waste your efforts. Either kill me here or let me go."
"My Byakugan will be of no use to you even if you obtain it."
Neji spoke with a look of determination in