Rotation, Injecting Property Changes

"Rotation!?"

The two reacted, but it was already too late.

This massive surge of chakra...

Neji's rotation speed accelerated; it was the authentic Eight Trigrams Palms Rotation!

The two were immediately swept into the vortex-like chakra and sent flying outward!

This was not a technique that a branch family member should know, especially not a dead-last with such poor talent!

Flying a full five or six meters away, with two loud thuds, Aota and Gintoki slammed into the ground.

"Damn it, you bastard..."

Gintoki had struck with more force, so he received a heavier backlash, leaving him momentarily unable to speak.

"Rotation? You actually learned Rotation?"

Aota struggled to climb to his feet and shouted.

Not far away, Neji remained expressionless.

He had practiced this familiar technique against wooden stakes at least twenty thousand times!

Yes, ever since he learned a technique, the system required ten thousand repetitions against a stake before it could be used, and further practice was needed to increase its power...

"I've seen my grandfather use it; there's no mistake. This is the authentic secret technique of the Hyuga Clan, Eight Trigrams Palms Rotation!"

Aota furrowed his brows, looking as if he were facing a formidable enemy.

Gintoki, however, could not believe it: "How could a loser like you learn Rotation? And no one would have taught you! Could it be..."

Neji Hyuga's breathing gradually steadied. It had been too long since he had seen real combat, but dealing with two genin-level opponents was still relatively easy.

But acting on impulse like this meant the true strength he had hidden for so long would likely be discovered...

Thinking of this, Neji felt a twinge of annoyance.

"Ding! This training session has ended. A total of 496 proficiency points gained for basic ninja skills!"

The system emitted the familiar chime Neji knew so well.

"Gentle Fist basic technique proficiency +142!"

"Eight Trigrams Rotation proficiency +110!"

"Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms proficiency +42!"

"Real combat detected. Eight Trigrams Rotation proficiency surged by +800 points! Achievement unlocked: First time defeating genin-level opponents. Reward: Infusion-type Wind Style chakra nature transformation!"

So there are rewards for real combat? Why didn't this damn system tell me sooner?

"Hey, you two!"

A deep, resonant voice rang out.

It was Hyuga Tokuma, a Special Jonin of the clan.

Neji tactfully stepped back. He was the clan's "trash," so a Special Jonin naturally wouldn't concern himself with him!

"Are you two causing trouble again?"

"It's not like that, Uncle Tokuma, let me explain!"

"No more excuses, come back with me now!"

Tokuma didn't listen to Gintoki's defense, grabbing the two of them to leave.

Before they left, Neji saw the hateful glares in Gintoki and Aota's eyes.

Seeing the "trash" in their eyes use a Rotation they couldn't master themselves, they were likely furious to the point of exploding.

If they wanted to snitch, let them! Since things had reached this point, Neji only cared about the results of his training today.

After dinner, Neji returned to his room and opened the system's attribute panel.

Host: Neji Hyuga
Age: 13
Basic Ninja Skills (including shurikenjutsu and all other fundamentals) proficiency progress: 80% (Reach 100% to complete the novice stage and activate the proficiency consumption system!)
Rank: Konoha Genin
(Proficiency in parentheses. Reaching the required proficiency allows entry into the next stage. Only upon reaching the "Initial Glimpse" stage can a technique truly be utilized. 10k proficiency for Initial Glimpse, 30k for Mastery. The following three stages are Proficient, Peak, and Return to Origin.)
Ninjutsu: None
Taijutsu: Gentle Fist Strike (26500/30000), Eight Trigrams Palms (17420/30000), Eight Trigrams-Four Palms (11960/30000), Eight Trigrams Palm (4740/10000), Eight Trigrams Strike (8976/10000)
Genjutsu: None
Kekkei Genkai: Byakugan (19558/30000)

Basic Items: None

Advanced Items: None

Special Items: Injectable Wind Style Chakra Nature Transformation.

"Wind Style nature transformation?"

"Detected ninjutsu compatible with Wind Style chakra nature transformation: Rotation. Would you like to inject it?"

"Inject!"

Neji pondered for a moment before deciding to proceed.

Simply growing stronger through honest effort was no longer enough; he needed to attempt something new!

At night, in a nearby clearing.

A dazzling light faded, and as the Rotation came to a halt, the wind speed of the rotation still lingered in the air.

Neji panted, looking at his slightly trembling hands.

"A dozen times in a row—is this my limit?"

With the addition of nature transformation, the rotation felt divinely assisted, becoming both easier and more fluid.

Neji felt that his current Rotation was at least ten times stronger than before!

After catching his breath, Neji's breathing steadied.

He took a deep breath, intending to try one more time.

He activated his Byakugan, only to be suddenly startled.

"Who's there?!"

"It's me, it's me, Neji-niisan!" It was the voice of Hinata Hyuga.

Hinata stepped out timidly, wearing a fluffy coat; her entire being, from her gaze to her hairstyle, radiated an inherent cuteness.

"Hinata, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Watching Hinata approach, Neji's gaze softened.

Since he transmigrated, the entire clan had viewed Neji as a failure, and only Hinata had been gentle toward him, which was why he couldn't tolerate Gintoki's insults toward her.

Hinata stood before Neji and asked in a small voice, "Neji-niisan, have you really mastered the Rotation?"