Neji Hyuga, A Battle to Bet Everything On

Kankuro was carried down, and who knew if he regretted picking on that little girl.

Next up was Sakura versus Ino.

Two weaklings fighting each other, it was unbearable to watch. In the end, Sakura won. Who would have believed that such weaklings could win and advance to the finals?

If the defeated Akado Yoroi and Kankuro knew, they'd probably be so angry they'd spit blood!

Next was Tenten against Temari, the Sound Ninja Kin against Shikamaru, Naruto against Kiba Inuzuka, and so on, match after match!

Naruto and Kiba Inuzuka's exciting battle caused a complete change in people's perception of the dead last.

Then it was Hinata versus Neji.

Qinglong watched the two on the stage intently. One was the previous year's number one, Hinata's cousin; the other was Hanabi's older sister, who had trained with Qinglong for a while along with Hanabi.

The two took their positions on the stage. Hinata was still a bit nervous, even a little scared.

On the spectator stands, everyone was already discussing the matter animatedly. After all, the conflict between the Hyuga main family and the branch family was well known.

"Before we start, I have a piece of advice for Miss Hinata: forfeit! You are not suited to be a ninja!"

Neji said, hoping to use Talk no Jutsu to persuade Hinata to give up.

But Neji's Talk no Jutsu was no match for Naruto's Talk no Jutsu. With a round of encouragement from Naruto, Hinata calmed down and mustered her courage.

Looking at her once beloved cousin, Hinata gritted her teeth, activated her Byakugan, and assumed a Gentle Fist stance.

The two immediately clashed, fighting with Gentle Fist, back and forth. Against Neji, who was older and the previous year's number one, Hinata was not at all at a disadvantage; she even had the upper hand.

However, Hinata was still too soft-hearted. The power of Gentle Fist was too great, and she ultimately couldn't bring herself to strike decisively. She was injured by Neji's palm and spat out a mouthful of blood.

On the spectator stands, countless people were incredibly nervous for Hinata. Even Qinglong couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat for her!

"Is the strength of the main family really only this much?"

Neji started his Talk no Jutsu again, and Neji's classroom began.

Qinglong couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up.

"Neji, Hinata held back, and you're still saying that? That's too much!"

"Hinata! Use Turtle School!"

"As long as you don't kill your cousin on the spot, no matter how many bones you break, I'll guarantee I can heal him. My Teacher is Princess Tsunade!"

Hinata's eyes, filled with pain and helplessness, lit up. She used the Body Flicker Technique to create distance between them.

"Turtle School?"

Neji took it seriously for the first time. Although he didn't know what Turtle School was, he knew how formidable Qinglong was.

"Turtle School? Never heard of it!"

"Is it stronger than Konoha's Hyuga style?"

Many people present also heard of "Turtle School" for the first time and focused their attention on the fighting stage.

Hinata assumed another stance, this time different from the Hyuga family's stance, but the Turtle School stance.

"Then let me see if your Turtle School is truly powerful!"

Neji assumed his Gentle Fist stance.

"Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

"What! That hand seal, it's the Hyuga's Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

"This guy, Hinata is injured, and he's still using such a fierce technique!"

Many watching ninjas were shocked that Neji had learned the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms at such a young age. Hinata's Teacher, Kurenai, gritted her teeth, worrying for Hinata. Could that "Turtle School" really work?

Neji stomped on the ground and swiftly attacked.

"Solar Flare!"

Hinata shouted, and her body erupted with terrifying light! Countless people watching the match felt their eyes were about to be blinded.

"What kind of ninjutsu is this?"

"Such blinding light!"

Shikamaru, Naruto, and the others were seeing this move for the second time, but they were still caught off guard, feeling their eyes were about to go blind from the dazzling light.

Is it this move again? Neji widened his Byakugan. The scene before him was like a developed photographic negative. The ball of light in the center was Hinata transformed into light. There was no Chakra left to see clearly; Hinata herself had become a ball of light.

"Bang!"

Hinata's fist landed on Neji's body. She then grabbed Neji's arm, swung him, and performed a powerful over-the-shoulder throw! She slammed Neji hard onto the ground.

"Boom!"

People's vision returned. When they saw the arena, Neji was miserably thrown to the ground. The sound of him hitting the ground made everyone wince in pain!

Kurenai looked at Hinata in the arena. Her student had unknowingly grown to this point!

Might Guy looked at the technique and couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

"Chakra transformed into light energy to subdue the enemy in an instant?"

Lee felt terrified and muttered, "Doesn't this just counter our Taijutsu!"

Neji spat out the blood from the corner of his mouth and painfully got up from the ground, feeling like one of his ribs was broken!

"Solar Flare? As expected, it's powerful! But I, Neji, haven't lost yet!"

Qinglong looked at Neji and couldn't help but chuckle.

This Neji, he can even attack his own cousin. Ever heard of the German Six?

Neji looked at Hinata opposite him, and for a moment, he felt like he didn't recognize her. This outwardly gentle yet inwardly strong girl now seemed to possess a hint of dominance, what was going on!