Wind Release: Dance of the Kamaitachi!

Although Takizawa Dan lacked the Byakugan and could not see Hyuga Niuda's internal chakra pathways, it was effortless for him to strike with enough force to severely damage his internal organs using Gentle Fist.

He then turned with a smile toward Saito Ryuichi, whose expression was incredibly unsightly.

"Teacher Saito, may I use the training ground now?"

Without waiting for Saito Ryuichi's reply, Takizawa Dan turned and walked toward the corner, preparing to continue his training.

Suddenly, a child shouted, "Look! Hyuga Niuda is standing up!"

Takizawa Dan frowned and looked back to see Hyuga Niuda standing unsteadily, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth, his expression twisted and ferocious.

"Takizawa... Dan!" Hyuga Niuda roared, enunciating every word. "You humiliated me in front of so many people! I will have you... die!!!"

As he finished speaking, his hands moved in a blur of hand seals!

Saito Ryuichi was both shocked and furious, shouting, "Niuda! Have you lost your mind!? You would actually unleash your ninjutsu in a place like this! What about all these children here!!!"

"I don't care! This trash humiliated me, and he must die today!!!"

"Wind Style: Dance of the Kamaitachi!!!"

Takizawa Dan's heart sank; he remembered this as a high-level, wide-range area-of-effect ninjutsu!

The air in the entire training ground began to churn violently, transforming into countless sharp blades of wind that swept wildly in every direction!

"Waaah! Help me!!!"

The children panicked, scattering in a desperate attempt to escape.

"You bastard! Niuda, you've lost your mind! You've completely lost it!!!"

The situation was critical, and Saito Ryuichi had no time to form hand seals. He could only throw shuriken continuously to intercept the wind blades while slashing left and right with a kunai to protect the children!

As a teacher, if anything happened to the children present, the Hokage would surely skin him alive.

Takizawa Dan's heart also sank. He had not expected Hyuga Niuda to be so vicious; to defeat him, he was willing to drag all the children in the training ground into the fray!

With no other choice, he joined Saito Ryuichi, dodging and weaving to intercept the wind blades.

However, the number of blades was simply too great; the two of them could not block them all.

At this moment, the disadvantage of having no ninjutsu was laid bare. Although Takizawa Dan's individual combat ability was strong, he was stretched thin when facing multiple targets at once.

Swish!!!

A wind blade broke through their defense, and it looked as though it was about to strike a child!

Just as the tragedy was about to unfold—

A nimble figure suddenly leaped into the arena.

"Gentle Fist Art: Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven!"

Swish, swish, swish!!!

Accompanied by a powerful cyclone of chakra, every wind blade centered on him was deflected out of the arena, and not a single child was injured.

Only Hyuga Niuda was struck by several of his own wind blades; his heavy armor was easily shredded, and he collapsed, covered in blood and wailing in agony.

"Young Master Neji!"

Saito Ryuichi recognized the newcomer and shouted in surprise.

The person who had arrived was none other than Hyuga Neji!!!

Takizawa Dan clicked his tongue in secret. To repel the entire field of wind blades single-handedly—this strength was truly monstrous. No wonder Rock Lee was always beaten so miserably by him!

"What is the meaning of this? Why is someone unleashing 'Wind Style: Dance of the Kamaitachi' in a place full of children? Is this how you teach?" Neji demanded of Saito Ryuichi.

Saito Ryuichi dared not hide anything and reported everything that had happened, including Hyuga Niuda bribing him to help deal with Takizawa Dan.

Hyuga Neji was a genius of the Hidden Leaf Village and would surely hold a high position in time; he, a mere Chunin, could not afford to offend him!

Neji listened calmly. When the other man reached the part where Takizawa Dan had defeated Hyuga Niuer and Hyuga Niuda in succession, he couldn't help but take a few extra looks at Takizawa Dan.

"I understand. The primary cause of this incident is Hyuga Niuda and Hyuga Niuer, followed by you!"

Neji swept a cold glance at Saito Ryuichi. Despite his young age, he already exuded the oppressive aura of a leader.

"Go to the Hokage yourself now and resign from your position as a ninja instructor. I will not pursue your responsibility further."

"Yes... thank you, Young Master Neji."

Saito Ryuichi's face turned ashen, but he knew he had no other choice.

If today's events were truly brought to light, he would likely be exiled from the village at the very least!

Neji then walked toward Hyuga Niuda.

"Ne... Young Master Neji..." Hyuga Niuda had regained his senses and, realizing what a massive disaster he had caused, said in terror, "I was confused for a moment... I really didn't mean it..."

"Say no more. From today on, you are no longer a member of the Hyuga clan! Furthermore—"

Neji's gaze turned cold.

"Byakugan! Activate!"

"Gentle Fist Art: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

Neji struck with lightning speed, tapping every single pressure point on Hyuga Niuda's body!

"My... my chakra! I can't feel my chakra anymore!!!" Hyuga Niuda shrieked in terror.

"You aren't fit to be a ninja at all. In your hands, ninjutsu only serves to harm the innocent. That is why I have crippled every meridian in your body."

"Whether you live or die from here on out has nothing to do with me."

"As for your brother Niuer, he will be dealt with according to family law once he returns."

With that, Neji turned and walked away.

Although there was only one main branch of the Hyuga clan, the branch families were numerous. Neji was the head of the branch families, and his words carried absolute authority among them!

Hyuga Niuda collapsed to the ground, utterly finished.

Finally, Neji walked up to Takizawa Dan.

"Takizawa Dan, today's incident was indeed the fault of our Hyuga branch family, and I apologize to you on their behalf. If you desire any compensation, feel free to ask; the Hyuga family will provide it. Let us end this matter here, how about that?"

Takizawa Dan nodded with a smile. "Since you've put it that way, Neji, I will accept your apology, and we can consider this matter settled. As for compensation, forget it. I am not the type to kick a man when he's down, nor am I lacking in such things."

"I only ask that from now on, no member of the Hyuga branch family disturbs my training or my peace. Otherwise, even if it is you, I will show no mercy!"

Neji frowned slightly. The tone Takizawa Dan used with him didn't sound like that of a peer at all; it sounded more like an elder admonishing a junior.

However, since his own clansmen were in the wrong, Neji nodded. "Rest assured, I will return and strictly discipline my clansmen. This will never happen again!"

Just then, the bushes nearby rustled.

The people present immediately braced themselves as if facing a great enemy; had an enemy ninja infiltrated Konoha?

Neji gestured for everyone to relax, then smiled in that direction and said, "Lady Hanabi, come out. It's safe here now."

A cute little girl leaped out from the bushes and hurried to Neji's side, though she lowered her head, looking somewhat shy.

Takizawa Dan recognized her, and his heart was instantly filled with surprise!