Eight Trigrams: Mountain Crusher

The Gentle Fist's "One Strike of the Eight Trigrams - Mountain-Breaking Strike" is an extremely powerful move. When this move is executed, the power of the Gentle Fist surges out like a tidal wave, forming a huge Shockwave. The power of this Shockwave is astonishing, enough to knock the opponent away and cause them to lose their balance in the air.

When the opponent is knocked away and crashes into the rock, the rock cannot withstand the enormous impact and is instantly shattered. This not only demonstrates the powerful force of Gentle Fist, but also highlights the Hyuga Clan's outstanding mastery of taijutsu.

Hizashi Hyuga, Neji's father, was as strong as his older brother Hiashi. His existence was of great significance to Neji, as Neji inherited his talents and became an excellent ninja.

However, fate was unfair to him. To protect his son, brother, and the entire family, Hizashi Hyuga resolutely took Hiashi's place and faced death. He sacrificed his life to ensure the peace of his family and the future of his son.

Hizashi Hyuga carried the fate of the Hyūga branch family throughout his life. He silently endured all kinds of pressure and injustice within the family, but he never complained. He used his actions to interpret what true family spirit is and what selfless dedication is.

As the head of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Hiashi had high hopes for the clan's prosperity. He was well aware of the conflict between the main family and the branch family, but he firmly believed that one day, the main family and the branch family would be able to put aside their prejudices and work together to lead the Hyuga Clan to a more glorious future.

During the Chunin Exams, Hyuga Hiashi finally revealed the truth about Hizashi Hyuga's death to Neji and showed him his father's Neji letter. This act allowed Neji to completely let go of his hatred for the main branch of the Hyuga clan and also made him understand his father's good intentions.

Hinata Hyuga, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Hyuga Clan's main branch, possesses illustrious lineage, yet her ninjutsu abilities seem disproportionate to her status. Compared to her cousin Neji Hyuga, Hinata's strength is noticeably inferior. However, this does not affect the deep bond between them.

Hinata has always regarded Neji as her own brother, and she has always admired and relied on him. She affectionately calls Neji "Neji-nii-chan," a term that is not only polite but also reflects Hinata's familial affection for him.

Although Hinata's ninjutsu skills were relatively weak, she was not discouraged. On the contrary, she gradually improved her strength through unremitting efforts. At the same time, Hyuga Hiashi explained and taught Hinata, making her understand that the relationship between the main family and the branch family was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.

With Hyuga Hiashi's help, Hinata and Neji's relationship improved. The tension between the main family and the branch family that had existed in their hearts gradually dissipated over time.

However, fate is always unpredictable. During the Shinobi World War, Hinata and Naruto encountered a great crisis. To protect them, Neji stepped forward and resolutely engaged in a life-or-death battle with the Ten-Tails.

In the end, Neji sacrificed his life to successfully withstand the Ten-Tails' attack, protecting Hinata and Naruto. His heroic sacrifice left Hinata heartbroken, but it also strengthened her resolve and courage.

Unlike Hinata, Hanabi Hyuga, as the second daughter of the main Hyuga Hiashi, has shown even greater talent. Having received strict training from her father since childhood, Hanabi Hyuga's talent in ninjutsu far surpasses Hinata's.

Hanabi Hyuga had watched the Chunin Exams her Neji and Naruto with her father, a match that left a deep impression on her. She had a clear understanding of Neji and Naruto's strength and was full of anticipation for their competition.

Boruto Uzumaki, the nephew of Hanabi Hyuga, is the son of Naruto and Hinata Hyuga, and also Neji's nephew. He is a vibrant and curious child, full of desire to explore the world.

Boruto Uzumaki's niece, Himawari Uzumaki, is the daughter of Naruto and Hinata Hyuga. When she was little, Hinata took her to pay respects at Neji Hyuga. On that day, Himawari held a bouquet of bright Himawari, a gift she had specially prepared for her uncle. When she stood before Neji's grave, she gently placed the Himawari in front of the tombstone, as if telling her uncle that she would always remember him.

Himawari Uzumaki's teacher is Might Guy, the teacher of Team Guy in Konoha, who is famous for his taijutsu (body techniques). Might Guy always teaches his students with great enthusiasm, guiding Neji, Tenten, and Rock Lee to grow with encouraging words and passion. He tells them that no matter what difficulties they encounter, they must fight to the end and never give up.

Rock Lee is Neji's teammate and a member of Team Guy. Unlike Neji, Rock Lee doesn't have talent in ninjutsu or genjutsu, but he has honed his exceptional taijutsu through his fearless and indomitable spirit. He has always regarded Neji as the opponent he wants to surpass, and during the Chunin Exams, when Naruto declared war on Neji, Rock Lee also stated without hesitation that Neji was the opponent he wanted to defeat.

Like Neji, Rock Lee is a member of Team Guy. He is known for his taijutsu and his use of ninja tools, which are hidden throughout his body, allowing him to adapt to various situations in battle.

Although Tenten unfortunately lost to Temari in the Chunin Exams, as Neji's training opponent, her strength should not be underestimated. She constantly honed herself in her daily training with Neji, gradually improving her combat abilities.

Tenten's character has a rich backstory. In her early years, when Neji was only four years old, he was forcibly taken away by the main family and branded with the Caged Bird Curse Mark. This Curse Mark is extremely powerful; it can easily damage the brain nerves of branch family members and seal the Byakugan's abilities, forcing Neji to survive only to protect the main family.

However, when Neji was young, his father Hizashi Hyuga, had high hopes for him. Hizashi Hyuga firmly believed that Neji would become the most outstanding ninja in the Hyuga Clan. Unfortunately, Neji's father died in the Land of Clouds ninja incident. This incident made Neji believe that the main family was responsible for his father's death, and from then on, he was filled with hatred for the main family.

At the Konoha Ninja Academy, sunlight streamed through the windows into the classrooms, where students eagerly awaited the teacher's announcement of the class assignments. Neji Hyuga sat quietly in his seat, his heart filled with both anticipation and a touch of nervousness.

Finally, the teacher called his name, and he was assigned to the class led by Jonin Might Guy. Neji's gaze fell on Rock Lee and Tenten sitting next to him; they would become his teammates.

Not long after, Konoha Village held the Chunin Exams, and Neji and his teammates participated in this important test. In the written exam, Neji demonstrated his intelligence and skill. He activated his Byakugan and easily peeked at the answers on the exam paper, successfully passing this stage.

The second test took place in the Forest of Death, a place fraught with danger and challenges. Neji and his teammates proceeded cautiously when suddenly they heard the sounds of fighting. It turned out that their teammate Rock Lee, while helping Sakura, had been defeated by the Sound Ninja and knocked to the ground.

Seeing Neji, Neji wanted to immediately help, but just as he was about to act, his Byakugan suddenly detected the change in Sasuke's chakra. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not act, choosing instead to continue observing the situation.

Just then, Sasuke Uchiha displayed astonishing power in his Cursed Seal state, overwhelming the Sound Ninja with absolute superiority. Neji was surprised by Sasuke's strength, but also relieved, knowing his teammates were safe.

After much effort, Neji successfully passed through the Forest of Death and completed the second test.

However, Neji was somewhat surprised by his opponent in the third preliminary exam. His opponent was Hinata, who also belonged to the Hyuga Clan.

Once the battle began, Neji launched a relentless attack on Hinata, constantly verbally attacking her and asserting that Hinata was no match for him.

He earnestly advised Hinata to give up the competition as soon as possible. In his view, a person's abilities in life are actually determined by fate, and no matter how hard Hinata tries to become stronger, she cannot change the fact that she is a weak person by nature.

However, Neji's words did not deter Hinata; instead, they ignited her inner courage and fighting spirit. Just as Neji could no longer suppress his killing intent and was about to strike Hinata dead, three Jonin and the referee rushed down to stop him.

Despite this, Hinata was not intimidated by Neji's imposing manner. Encouraged by Naruto, she displayed unprecedented courage. She engaged Neji in a fierce duel, with both sides exchanging blows and neither giving an inch, making it a close and evenly matched battle.

Neji was quite surprised by Hinata's performance, because he had never imagined that his cousin, who had always seemed somewhat timid, could be so tenacious in the face of such a powerful opponent. However, despite Hinata's best efforts, the gap in strength between her and Neji was still too great.

Neji unleashed a barrage of Pressure Point Technique and Gentle Fist attacks on Hinata. Although Hinata was knocked to the ground time and again, she stubbornly rose each time and continued to fight against Neji.

Eventually, Hinata's strength gradually ran out, and she could no longer withstand Neji's attacks. Seeing this, Neji became even more determined to kill his cousin from the main family.

At this critical moment, several instructors from Konoha rushed over like a whirlwind. Their figures were as swift as Inazuma, as if they were saviors descending from the sky. Their appearance shocked the entire scene, and everyone's eyes were focused on them.

Neji's movements froze for a moment; his fist stopped just centimeters from Hinata, as if time itself had stopped. Hinata's face was as pale as paper, large beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, and her body trembled slightly with fear.

However, just as Neji's fist was about to land, the instructors finally arrived. They shouted in unison, their voices like thunder, shaking everyone to their core. Neji's body trembled violently, and he slowly withdrew his fist, a look of resentment and anger appearing on his face.

Hinata finally breathed a sigh of relief, her body collapsing limply to the ground as if it had lost its support. A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of her mouth, the bright red standing out starkly against her pale face.

Seeing this, everyone gathered around, looking at Hinata with concern. Some quickly took out medical supplies and gave Hinata emergency treatment. Neji, on the other hand, stood aside, coldly watching everything. There was no pity in his eyes, only indifference and disdain.

Hinata suffered severe injuries after being hit hard, and her consciousness began to blur. But even so, she managed to open her eyes and look at Naruto standing not far away.

Naruto's face was contorted with rage, his fists clenched tightly, and he radiated intense fury. He glared at Neji, his eyes burning with a fury that seemed to want to incinerate Neji.

Neji, however, remained oblivious to Naruto's anger. A mocking smile played on his lips. He looked at Hinata lying on the ground, then at the enraged Naruto, and said with a cold laugh, "You losers will never be able to defeat me. That's a fact you'll never be able to change in your lifetime."

His words, like sharp arrows, pierced Naruto's heart with lightning speed, striking Naruto like a thunderbolt. The anger in Naruto's heart flared like a lit powder keg, instantly erupting into a raging inferno. He gritted his teeth, his eyes wide with fury, and roared, "I will definitely defeat you in the third official exam!"

However, Neji seemed indifferent to Naruto's roar and vows. A slight smirk appeared on his lips, as if Naruto's anger was nothing more than a laughable farce in his eyes. Then, he turned and leisurely walked away, leaving behind an angry Naruto, an injured Hinata, and a group of dumbfounded onlookers.

Despite Neji's self-deprecation, Naruto showed great disdain for his viewpoint. He refuted Neji's ideas time and time again, firmly believing that everyone has the power to change their destiny, rather than being bound by so-called innate conditions.

Just as the battle was reaching its climax, Naruto suddenly realized that his chakra was being tightly sealed by an invisible force, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't mobilize it. It turned out that this was caused by Neji's "pressure point" technique.

Faced with such a predicament, Naruto was not discouraged at all. He took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, and with his strong inner strength, successfully broke through the chakra blockade. Immediately afterwards, a powerful surge of chakra erupted from his body like a torrent—it was the Nine-Tails Fox's chakra!

This powerful chakra, like a surging torrent, instantly broke through his blockade. Seeing this, Naruto launched an attack without hesitation, the power of which was astonishing. In this breathtaking moment, Naruto displayed unimaginable strength, turning the tide of battle with overwhelming force and completely crushing his opponent.

After the match ended, the audience was still immersed in the thrilling battle and couldn't come back to their senses for a long time. However, at this moment, Hyuga Hiashi quietly appeared in front of him. Hyuga Hiashi looked at him with a solemn expression, as if he had something important to tell him.

In a secluded corner, Hyuga Hiashi finally spoke. His voice was low and serious as he slowly recounted the truth behind Hizashi Hyuga's death. It turned out that Hizashi Hyuga was not forced to die by the main family, as rumored, but rather willingly chose to become a sacrifice to protect the Hyuga Clan.

Upon hearing this, he was struck dumb, as if by lightning. He had always harbored resentment over his father's death, believing that the injustice and oppression of the main family had led to his father's tragedy. However, now that the truth was out, he realized how deeply he had misunderstood his father.

Meanwhile, in the Naruto's office, the Fifth Naruto learned that Sasuke had accepted Orochimaru's invitation and left the village. This news was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the village, as Sasuke was an important fighting force, and his defection could pose a huge threat to the village.

Faced with this emergency, the Fifth Naruto acted decisively, ordering Shikamaru to quickly assemble a team to retrieve Sasuke. Shikamaru was well aware of the importance and difficulty of this mission, but he accepted it without hesitation.

Next, Shikamaru began to prepare for the operation in earnest. He first found Naruto and told him the details of the mission. Upon hearing that they were going to retrieve Sasuke, Naruto immediately and without hesitation agreed to join. Afterward, Shikamaru found Choji Akimichi, Kiba, and Neji separately and explained the situation to them. These four were all elite ninjas in the village with outstanding strength, and they all agreed to Shikamaru's request without hesitation.

And so, a powerful five-person team consisting of Naruto, Shikamaru, Choji Akimichi, Kiba, and Neji was quickly assembled. Each of them possessed unique skills and great strength, and they were determined to do whatever it took to Sasuke back to the village and protect its peace and tranquility.

In this squad, Neji was positioned at the very back, a seemingly insignificant position, but crucial to the entire team. This is because Neji possesses the unique Byakugan ability, allowing him to conduct comprehensive reconnaissance of the surroundings and maintain a high level of vigilance regarding the rear.

As the squad began their pursuit of the Sound Five, Neji's Byakugan played a crucial role. His eyes, like radar, scanned the surroundings, not missing a single detail. Suddenly, his gaze settled on a hidden corner where a group of enemies were resting.

Neji immediately reported this discovery to the rest of the squad, and everyone was full of praise for his keen observation skills. With the accurate intelligence provided by Neji, the entire squad had a clearer understanding of the enemy's location, which provided strong support for their subsequent operations.

However, just as Neji was intently observing the enemy's situation in secret, something unexpected happened. His every move was keenly noticed by the twins Sakon Ukon! The twins reacted extremely quickly, instantly realizing Neji's presence and taking action without hesitation.

Like ghosts, they swiftly pulled out several explosive tags from their bodies and threw them at Neji without hesitation. Neji was completely unprepared for this sudden attack and had no time to dodge. With a loud "boom," the explosive tags detonated in mid-air, and the immense force blasted Neji to the ground.

Meanwhile, Shikamaru's negotiations with the enemy reached a stalemate. Despite his various attempts to persuade them to let them go, the enemy remained unmoved and resolute. Just as Shikamaru was feeling helpless, everyone suddenly noticed that the atmosphere around them was somewhat strange.

To their astonishment, they discovered that they were trapped by Jirobo's Earth Release barrier! This barrier was exceptionally powerful and sturdy, holding them tightly within, making escape impossible. Trapped, Kiba was frantic; he immediately thought of using his ninjutsu, Fang Over Fang Over Fang, to break through the barrier.

Ya took a deep breath, exerted all his strength, and unleashed the full power of the Fang Over Fang. With a loud "bang," the Fang Over Fang slammed into the earthen wall, successfully chiseling a large hole in it. However, surprisingly, the hole did not remain open as they had expected, but instead repaired itself instantly, as if the earthen wall possessed a self-healing ability.

Seeing Neji's eyes sharpened, and he immediately realized that this earthen wall was no ordinary object. He quickly focused his mind, maximizing the power of his Byakugan, and began to carefully examine the earthen wall.

After careful observation and examination, Neji was suddenly surprised to discover that this seemingly ordinary earthen wall was actually covered by a mysterious chakra barrier! The existence of this chakra barrier meant that the earthen wall would not be easily destroyed after being attacked, but could instead repair itself automatically, as if it had its own life.

What's even more shocking is that the opponent seems to be able to continuously absorb everyone's chakra through this barrier. This is undoubtedly an extremely insidious and bizarre method, making it impossible to defend against.

However, Neji did not show the slightest panic in the face of such a strange barrier. His mind remained calm and clear as he quickly analyzed the situation before him.

While observing the attack before Kiba's attack, Neji keenly noticed some subtle changes within the barrier. He discovered that the flow of chakra was relatively weak in certain specific locations. This crucial discovery filled Neji with elation, as he immediately realized that these areas of weaker chakra flow were likely the key to breaking through the barrier!

Without the slightest hesitation, Neji decisively threw out a kunai. The kunai shot out like Inazuma, accurately pinpointing the weakest point of chakra.

At the same time, Choji understood Neji's intention. Without hesitation, he activated the Human Bullet Tank, charging towards the position marked by the kunai with overwhelming force.

With a deafening roar, the earthen prison shattered under Choji's powerful impact, and everyone was finally freed.

However, time was of the essence, and no one dared to delay. They immediately continued their pursuit of Sasuke. In order to buy more time for everyone, Choji resolutely decided to stay behind alone to fight Jirobo.

Neji looked at Choji's resolute back and was filled with admiration. He knew that Choji was risking his own life to buy everyone a chance to survive.

Without saying much, Neji and the others quickly turned around and continued running in the direction Sasuke had gone.