The people before him simply could not understand why the usually taciturn, obedient Neji had suddenly become so bold. How dare he disrespect them and even question the clan system?
They thought Neji had lost his mind and descended into madness.
Neji seemed like a completely different person today. He was utterly unafraid of their threats, his gaze firm and cold.
He straightened his back and faced everyone.
"Next, I'm going to let you experience the pain of being part of the Branch House!"
Neji's voice was cold and merciless, carrying a trace of resolve.
Several of them already sensed that a storm was about to descend.
As soon as he finished speaking, Neji suddenly attacked. His movements were as swift as the wind, catching them completely off guard.
The people who had been so arrogant and overbearing moments ago did not even have time to react before they were knocked to the ground.
Their faces were filled with terror. They could not believe what had just happened before their eyes.
"Neji? You... do you know what you've done?" one of them asked, clutching his swollen face, his eyes full of disbelief.
"Neji! You're a Branch House member! How dare you attack someone from the Main House? Are you looking to die?" another shouted furiously, pointing at Neji. Spittle flew from his mouth uncontrollably, and even his angry roar could not conceal the fear in his heart.
If this Branch House member lost control and killed them right here, they would be finished!
But their status as Main House members kept them from begging for mercy.
"You're finished! You're finished! The scapegoat's son has rebelled!"
Those words pierced Neji's heart like arrows. His heart shattered, but he became even more determined. He remained unmoved, his gaze growing colder.
"Caged Bird?