Farewell, Teaching Neji

Uchiha Feng weakly pushed himself up and glanced at the clock on the wall. The hands pointed to noon. He quietly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he had not been unconscious for too long.

"Wait, little Feng." Tsunade's voice shattered his brief moment of relief.

"Hm? What is it, Lady Tsunade?" Uchiha Feng turned his head, doing his best to keep his voice calm, though the doubt in his heart was plain to see.

Tsunade frowned slightly and said seriously, "There's something wrong with your physical condition. I've decided that from now on, I'll return to Konoha every month to draw your blood for testing. Understand?"

"Huh? What could possibly be wrong with my body?" Uchiha Feng asked in shock and disbelief.

After all, he had become so powerful that even he could hardly comprehend it. Not only had he evolved into a divine body, but although he still knew little about its specific abilities, he believed there could not possibly be any problem with it.

Tsunade's tone became even firmer, carrying an unquestionable authority. "Enough. I'm the doctor, so you have to listen to me. You have no room to argue!"

Professional light flashed in her eyes, as though emphasizing that this was not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but one born from concern for his health.

Uchiha Feng fell silent for a moment, doubt and unease tangling within him. In the end, he could only nod slightly. "Fine! Fine! We'll do it your way. It's just a blood draw, isn't it?"

Tsunade smiled faintly, a glint of triumph flashing in her eyes. Then, in a relaxed tone, she said, "All right, Shizune and I are leaving Konoha!"

Uchiha Feng nodded slightly, a complicated emotion in his gaze. "I understand. But are you really not planning to kill Hiruzen Sarutobi?" There was a trace of concern in his voice.

Tsunade shook her head. The smile on her face gradually faded, replaced by contemplation.

"Forget it. Killing him wouldn't change anything, and I don't think I can defeat him right now." Her voice carried a hint of helplessness, as though she felt somewhat disappointed in her own strength.

At that moment, a scroll suddenly appeared in Uchiha Feng's hand. As though by magic, he swiftly tossed it toward Tsunade.

"This contains all the information I have on you, along with some things you may not know. I hope you'll read it carefully." His tone was serious, as though the scroll carried important secrets.

Tsunade caught the scroll, complicated thoughts rising in her heart, yet her expression remained calm. She waved her hand and said, "I'm off! See you later. Don't forget the blood draw, it's very important..."

Shizune also gave an awkward smile and bowed slightly to Uchiha Feng. "Sorry, I have to go too!"

Watching the two figures gradually disappear into the distance, Uchiha Feng sighed and murmured, "So I still owe her a favor? Sigh... I wonder if this scroll can help you..."

Time quietly passed, and night gradually descended. Starlight scattered across Konoha's tranquil back mountain.

The mountain air was filled with the faint scent of grass and trees. Every so often, the chirping of insects broke the stillness of the night.

At this moment, Neji Hyuga had already been waiting here patiently for quite some time. His small figure stood straight, his gaze resolute, displaying the pride of a member of the Hyuga Clan.

Just then, a familiar figure slowly approached. Uchiha Feng's voice carried a hint of surprise. "Oh? Neji, you came this early?" There was a trace of appreciation in his tone, as though praising Neji's seriousness and persistence.

Neji bowed slightly, respect shining in his eyes as he answered deferentially, "Teacher!"

Uchiha Feng slowly took out a scroll from the Hyuga Clan and gently handed it to Neji. His tone was serious. "These are the cultivation methods for all of the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist techniques."

He paused slightly, his gaze fixed on Neji, then continued, "Go. Master every one of these training methods. Only then can I teach you more advanced techniques."

His voice was firm and imposing. "I'm giving you one year. If you cannot complete all the Gentle Fist training within that year, then you will no longer be qualified to learn what comes next."

Neji nodded earnestly, an incomparably resolute light shining in his eyes. "I understand, Teacher! I will definitely complete this training within a year. I will not disappoint your expectations!"

Uchiha Feng slowly sat down on the ground, his gaze gentle yet profound. Smiling, he said to Neji, "Neji, come sit for a while. Today, I want to talk to you about something different."

Neji hesitated slightly, but still nodded. He walked slowly to Feng's side, sat down, and asked seriously, "Teacher, what do you want to talk about? Aren't we training today?"

Uchiha Feng shook his head slightly, a trace of calm acceptance in his tone. "It's already late. This isn't a suitable time to train in taijutsu. You can practice those Gentle Fist techniques on your own during the day when you return home."

Neji frowned, feeling somewhat puzzled. "What are we doing now?"

Uchiha Feng looked at him, his expression becoming more serious. "I want to ask you a question. What do you think you are?"

Neji froze for a moment before answering as though it were only natural. "I am Neji of the Hyuga Clan. I am a person. What is there to ask?"

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly, seemingly unsatisfied with that answer. "Then have you ever considered how people came to be? How were our internal organs formed? Our eyes, noses, mouths, ears, hair, bodies—what exactly do they represent?"

After hearing this, Neji shook his head, confusion appearing on his face. "I don't know. What meaning do those things have?"

Uchiha Feng smiled slightly, his gaze deep, as though pondering something. "Let's look at this from another angle. We are both human and possess the same physical structure: one head and two shoulders. Do you think you and I are truly the same?"

Neji's eyes widened at once, his mind thrown into chaos. He murmured, "The same, or not the same..."

Uchiha Feng waited patiently before slowly speaking, his tone gentle. "All right, I'll answer you. From the standpoint of biological structure, we are undoubtedly the same. We are both human, with two hands and two legs."

Yet Neji shook his head, determination flashing in his eyes. "No! We're not the same! You are stronger than me. You are a powerful person, while I am only a weak existence. How can that count as being the same?"

Uchiha Feng pondered for a moment before saying with a firm gaze, "No. Everyone is fragile when they are born, with almost no difference between them. But why is it that some people rise to become strong as they grow, while others remain mediocre their entire lives?"

Neji smiled faintly, a glimmer of realization shining in his eyes. "It is precisely because of differences in talent. Although a family with a bloodline limit and an ordinary civilian family may seem no different at the moment of birth, as time passes, their potential and abilities gradually reveal themselves. Those with bloodline limits can wield greater power and surpass ordinary people, while civilians can often only spend their lives in mediocrity, unable to display any inborn potential."