Before long, Neji arrived at the small forest where they had agreed to meet.
As soon as Neji appeared, Shinji, dressed in the robes of the Akatsuki Organization, slowly stepped out from the shadows behind a tree.
"Sir!"
Neji stepped forward and bowed.
Shinji sized Neji up.
The long-distance travel back and forth, combined with the loss of control over the 'biological exoskeleton' on his body, had clearly left Neji somewhat exhausted. Even though he had washed up, he still looked as if he had yet to shake off the dust of the road.
Shinji asked, "Is it behaving itself?"
Neji's expression darkened, and he said worriedly, "I can feel that it seems to be about to awaken!"
Shinji nodded lightly as he stepped forward and lifted the front of Neji's clothing.
Soon, the 'biological exoskeleton,' which had nearly fused with Neji's skin and muscles, appeared before Shinji's eyes.
"Come with me!"
After giving the order, Shinji leaped away.
Neji did not question him and hurried after him.
Before long, Shinji led Neji to a secluded cave outside the village.
The surgery ahead might involve some unexpected complications, so it could not be performed in the village, lest it cause trouble.
After entering the cave, Shinji took out the surgical equipment and instructed Neji, "Try to release it!"
"Now?"
Shinji nodded. "Yes, now!"
Neji's face was full of worry. "Sir, I'm afraid releasing it now will stimulate it to awaken!"
"Heh, that's exactly what we want—to revive it."
Shinji chuckled, then took a small nutrient canister from his ninja tool pouch. Inside was a pair of enhanced pure Byakugan.
Almost instantly, Neji's gaze was drawn to the pair of enhanced pure Byakugan floating inside the canister. He exclaimed, "Sir, what is this?"
Shinji did not rush to explain and instead