Almost at the same moment.
Neji, who was in the Hyuga Clan Grounds, also received a message from Shinji through Naobi.
The moment he heard Shinji's voice, he sprang to his feet, his face lighting up with joy.
Since the incident with the "anchor" last time, Shinji hadn't contacted him as a member of the Akatsuki Organization, and that had left him feeling afraid.
He had gone to the moon with Shinji and learned from Hagoromo Otsutsuki about the Otsutsuki Branch Family's plan to destroy the world.
He knew very well that with his own strength, he had no chance of standing against the Otsutsuki Branch Family on the moon.
Even if he counted the Hyuga Clan—or even the entire village—they still probably wouldn't be a match for the Otsutsuki Branch Family, which possessed the Giant Tenseigan.
So he wanted to join the Akatsuki Organization!
After assuring Shinji that he would be ready in three days and contribute his Chakra to the organization, Neji seized the opportunity to ask, "My lord, can I officially become one of you?"
Shinji smiled. "What, you really want to join us?"
Neji replied solemnly, "Yes. Only you can stop the Shinobi World from being destroyed, so I want to serve under you and contribute my strength to fighting the Otsutsuki Branch Family!"
"It's not time yet."
Neji hurriedly asked, "Why?"
Shinji answered bluntly, "Because you're too weak!"
Neji was currently under protective surveillance by the Hyuga Clan, and the clan possessed the Byakugan, which could see through things. That meant any surgery Shinji performed on Neji could be discovered by the Hyuga Clan.
So Shinji didn't want to bring Neji into the fold just yet.
After hearing Shinji's words, Neji fell silent. Then he said, "I'll get stronger. Just you wait!"
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