After leaving the Forest of Death, Hyuga Neji gave it some thought and detoured to Houka Mansion.
After the appointment was made, Hyuga Hiashi sought Neji out and spoke with him at length. He stated outright that he would fully support Neji's work. Anyone from the Hyuga Clan whom Neji favored could be selected for the reconnaissance unit, including disciples of the Main House!
Faced with such trust, Hyuga Neji remained calm on the surface, but he was deeply moved inside.
Yet precisely because of this, he found himself unsure how to choose his teammates.
The reconnaissance unit was extremely dangerous. They needed to infiltrate the Land of Rain before the main force moved out and search for traces of Akatsuki. If they were unfortunate enough to run directly into Akatsuki members and were discovered, they would almost certainly die.
Hyuga Neji felt that the authority in his hands was like the Grim Reaper's scythe, as though he were personally sending others to their deaths.
Having just taken on such an important responsibility, Hyuga Neji was somewhat uncertain, so he went to find Houka.
After all, Houka was the one who had proposed Hyuga Neji as captain of the reconnaissance unit.
Upon arriving at Houka Mansion, Hyuga Neji knocked on the door. After what felt like an eternity, Houka finally came out to open it.
"It's Neji. Come in," Houka said with a smile.
"No, I mainly came to ask Senior Houka for advice on something." Hyuga Neji bowed solemnly. "Please."
"Is this about the reconnaissance unit?" Houka asked.
Hyuga Neji nodded. "Senior Houka, I can't decide how to choose my teammates."
Houka shook his head. "I thought it was something serious. The reconnaissance unit belongs to the Allied Shinobi Forces, so its members will be chosen from the Five