Early on the morning of the third day, Naruto went to the Hyuga Clan compound to find Hinata and head over to report to Tsunade with her. As soon as he arrived, he saw Neji practicing his punches.
Naruto said, "Neji, where's Hinata? I'm here to pick her up so we can report to Granny Tsunade."
Neji stopped and said, "Hinata should still be in the main hall. Go find her there."
"Thanks. I'll go find Hinata, then. We can chat another time," Naruto replied, turning to head toward the main hall.
Neji suddenly said, "Hey, wait. I have something to tell you."
Naruto asked in confusion, "Hmm? What is it?"
Neji replied seriously, "Naruto, fight me when you have time."
Naruto thought, Did seeing my fight with Sasuke get Neji itching for a match? Whatever, I'll agree. Otherwise, he'll never let it go.
"Oh, that? Sure," Naruto replied. "But it'll have to wait until I get back from the Land of the Moon. We're leaving today, after all. We're ninja, so missions come first."
Neji nodded in understanding. "Yes, I understand. We'll talk after you finish your mission, then. It shouldn't take too long anyway. That'll give me time to improve my strength. But once your mission is over, you have to give me a proper match."
Naruto nodded helplessly. "All right, all right, I get it. I'll fight you with everything I've got. Happy now? I'm going to find Hinata."
With that, Naruto headed toward the main hall. Watching his retreating figure, Neji clenched his fists and thought, Naruto, I'll defeat you when the time comes. I'll grow even stronger, with these eyes of mine. Neji activated his White Eye, determination shining in his gaze.
Naruto, who had already walked some distance away, sensed Neji's fighting spirit and