Two Years of Practice, Official Debut

[Name: Hyuga Neji]

[Talent: Heavenly Dao rewards diligence (Effort always pays off, suitable for ordinary people and geniuses alike.)]

[Age: 6]

[Chakra: Jonin]

[Chakra Nature: Yin, Fire, Earth, Water, Lightning]

[Kekkei Genkai: Tenseigan Lv1 (321/500) Ability: Curse Seal of the Mind]

[Ninjutsu: Lightning Release Chakra Mode Lv4 (3211/4000), Lightning Clone Lv3 (1141/2000), Earth Release: Fish in Water Technique Lv3 (541/2000)...]

[Taijutsu: God Vacuum Attack Lv1 (384/500), Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms Lv3 (687/2000)...]

[Genjutsu: Hell Viewing Technique Lv3 (541/2000)]

After the Byakugan broke through to Lv5, the Tenseigan was successfully awakened.

Moreover, Neji discovered that his Byakugan had not disappeared, and he could freely switch between the Tenseigan and the Byakugan.

In the original work, Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan could also be switched to Mangekyo.

As for Sasuke, after being injected with the Six Paths' power by the Sage of Six Paths, his awakened Rinnegan became completely solidified.

This difference was likely due to the Edo Tensei body.

After all, Nagato, who used Madara's Rinnegan, could not freely switch to Mangekyo.

Yozuki Ai laughed a few more times until Dodai and Shoichi appeared on the training ground, at which point he resumed a serious demeanor and solemnly said.

"Neji, since you'll be graduating from the Ninja Academy next month, it's time for you to debut and become a true ninja."

Upon hearing this, Dodai looked at Neji, who had grown considerably taller, his gaze narrowing slightly.

Geniuses enjoyed the privilege of early graduation.

Especially in wartime, people died daily, and the village needed the new generation to replenish its strength.

In peacetime, the assessment for ninjas was very strict; even early graduation was around the age of ten.

Unless they were exceptionally outstanding!

Dodai's gaze fell upon the ravaged training ground, and then he recalled what Shoichi had said about Neji's strength being at least at the Special Jonin level, and he was greatly alarmed.

Raikage's Office.

Yozuki Fengmu, the clan head of the Yozuki clan, sat on a long chair and said to Yozuki Ai with a serious expression, "Ai, do you really intend to let that child debut? He's only six years old!"

Although Neji had lived in Kumogakure for two years, only a very small number of people knew of his existence, and even fewer had interacted with him.

Yozuki Fengmu knew that Kumogakure was secretly cultivating Byakugan cubs, but he didn't know much about Neji himself.

Over the past two years, Yozuki Fengmu had subtly probed Yozuki Ai for information about Neji whenever he had the chance.

Upon learning that Yozuki Ai planned to let Neji debut, he immediately came to see him.

Yozuki Fengmu was a man nearing thirty and also Yozuki Ai's cousin, holding considerable prestige within the Yozuki clan.

Yozuki Ai poured Yozuki Fengmu a cup of hot water, maintaining basic courtesy, and then replied.

"Fengmu, you know, I was also a genius, but in front of that child, I suddenly feel a sense of shame."

Yozuki Fengmu was skeptical of this statement.

For many things that exceeded his understanding, he naturally harbored some doubt unless he witnessed them firsthand.

However, Yozuki Fengmu didn't dwell on this topic. He spoke, "Have you found a Jonin leader for that child? I think Darui would be very suitable."

"Darui, huh."

Yozuki Ai's mind conjured the image of a dark-skinned young man with short hair, and he praised, "He is indeed excellent. My Kage Guard still needs one more person; let him join."

"Oh?"

Yozuki Fengmu raised an eyebrow.

Darui was a leading figure among Kumogakure's new generation, possessing the Storm Release Kekkei Genkai. In terms of talent, he was even superior to Samui and others.

Darui was not a member of the Yozuki clan; he came from a commoner background but was a key investment target for Yozuki Fengmu.

Even if he didn't marry into the Yozuki clan in the future, his interests would be closely tied to theirs.

The Byakugan was a precious Kekkei Genkai that Kumogakure intended to focus on developing in the future.

Yozuki Fengmu had originally intended for Darui to be Hyuga Neji's Jonin leader, establishing a bond between them.

Now that Yozuki Ai had absorbed Darui into the Kage Guard, Yozuki Fengmu couldn't say much more.

After all, the Kage Guard was closest to power and was a prestigious position that ordinary people would strive for but rarely qualify for.

Yozuki Ai's move was intended to focus on nurturing Darui.

"Ai, I came to see you for another matter as well."

Yozuki Fengmu pondered for a moment, speaking with some hesitation.

"Fengmu, don't be so wishy-washy, this isn't like you!" Yozuki A said with a hearty laugh.

Yozuki Fengmu gulped down a glass of cold water and replied, "It's still about Neji. I originally planned to tell you in a couple of years, but that child is debuting next month. Once he becomes a ninja, he'll be constantly busy and inevitably face dangers. If anything were to happen to him, it's certainly not something you or I would want to see. Therefore, I want to pass down the Byakugan bloodline first."

Yozuki A fell into thought upon hearing this.

Frankly speaking, Yozuki Fengmu's proposal was reasonable.

Fortune and misfortune are unpredictable.

In the vast ninja world, countless talented ninjas have perished.

Hozuki Gengetsu of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and the Fourth Hokage couple of Konohagakure are the best examples.

When the god of death truly descends to claim a life, he doesn't give advance notice.

This is one reason.

The second is that Kumogakure has no bloodline clans. The creation of the Hyuga clan within Kumogakure was a strategic route unanimously approved by the higher-ups for the next ten to twenty years.

In the long run, the importance of the Hyuga clan to the village is no less than that of Hyuga Neji.

Seeing that Yozuki A did not object, Yozuki Fengmu continued, "A, I've already scouted suitable girls, ensuring that child won't be at a disadvantage."

Yozuki A suddenly stared intently at Yozuki Fengmu, "Are they from our Yozuki clan?"

Upon hearing this, Yozuki Fengmu's expression became slightly unnatural, clearly having been seen through by Yozuki A.

But it only lasted for a moment before he returned to normal.

Fengmu admitted he had selfish intentions.

This was unavoidable, after all, he was the clan head of the Yozuki clan and had to consider the clan's interests.

Furthermore, the Yozuki clan was the strongest clan in Kumogakure. For both emotional and logical reasons, they should contribute to the creation of the Hyuga clan within Kumogakure.

Seeking benefits for the clan and contributing to the village were not in conflict.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

Yozuki A tapped his fingers on the table. After a long period of thought, he shook his head and said, "Fengmu, I cannot agree to this."

Yozuki Fengmu frowned slightly and retorted, "Why? Is it that other clans in the village disagree?"

"No."

Yozuki A sighed and gave a wry smile, "Neji has a high spirit, he wouldn't fancy our clan's women."

?

Yozuki Fengmu was also a passionate person in his youth, with a temper as explosive as Yozuki A's.

After becoming clan head, he had restrained himself considerably, but he was still hot-headed.

Hearing Yozuki A's words, the aura emanating from Yozuki Fengmu suddenly turned violent. With a boom, the table in front of him instantly shattered into pieces.

"Outrageous!"

Yozuki Fengmu's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he said angrily, "The cultivation resources he's used all these years were provided by the Yozuki clan free of charge. And in the end, he's looking down on us? How are the girls of our Kumogakure unworthy of him?"

Yozuki A poured another cup of cold water for Yozuki Fengmu, "Fengmu, drink some water and calm down. That child isn't going anywhere, and he will have the Byakugan."