Machine

Time flies, and before we knew it, we were in the Fourth Shinobi World War. This war was unprecedented in scale, and the flames of war spread throughout the entire shinobi world. Neji and Hinata were assigned to the Second Division and became members of the Allied Shinobi Forces, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting their homeland.

After a series of thrilling and life-or-death battles, Neji's body finally gave way, reaching its limit. His excessive use of the Byakugan caused his eyes to ache unbearably, as if they were being burned by fire, and felt like they were about to burst. The numerous wounds on his body were like being gnawed by demons, each one throbbing with pain and constantly eroding his willpower.

Shortly after he and Kiba Inuzuka had barely managed to retreat from the front lines, Neji suddenly felt a wave of dizziness, as if the whole world was spinning wildly before his eyes. His vision blurred, and what was once clearly visible was now shrouded in a thick fog, making it difficult for him to discern anything.

Neji's legs seemed to suddenly lose their support, becoming limp and unable to bear his weight any longer. His knees buckled, and he involuntarily knelt down, then collapsed heavily to the ground as if his soul had been ripped away.

Kiba Inuzuka was startled upon seeing this and rushed over to help Neji up, asking anxiously, "Neji, how are you? Are you alright?"

Neji, enduring the excruciating pain, struggled to open his eyes. Looking at Kiba's concerned face, his voice was weak, like a candle flickering in the wind, "I... I'm fine, just a little tired..."

However, Kiba was not fooled by Neji's words. He frowned deeply, knowing full well that Neji's injuries were far from minor. Continuing to push through would not only be of no benefit to Neji's recovery, but would actually worsen his condition.

He pleaded earnestly, "Neji, stop pushing yourself. Your body has reached its limit. You should go back to the medical department and get proper treatment. Only then can you recover as quickly as possible."

However, despite everyone's persuasion, Neji firmly shook his head, his eyes filled with determination and courage.

"No, I can't leave the battlefield!" Neji's voice was deep and powerful, as if the entire battlefield could hear his shout. "Everyone is fighting desperately now, how can I back down at this time?"

Despite Neji's resolute attitude, as if nothing could shake his determination, his physical condition was steadily deteriorating. His strength had been exhausted to the limit, and he was like a candle flickering in the wind, teetering on the verge of collapse. Every step he took required tremendous effort, as if a thousand-pound weight was pressing down on him, causing his legs to tremble uncontrollably.

Not only that, Neji's vision began to blur, and he saw double images before his eyes, even finding it difficult to distinguish Kiba and Akamaru. However, just when he felt he was about to give up, a cry of alarm suddenly rang out from the battlefield, a cry that exploded in his ears like thunder.

Neji struggled to lift his head and looked in the direction from which the sound came. He saw that the Obito Uchiha had successfully revived the Ten-Tails! This powerful monster stood on the battlefield like a mountain, exuding a terrifying aura. Its appearance instantly made the atmosphere on the entire battlefield extremely tense, as if even the air had frozen.

Neji's heart tightened; he knew what this meant. The resurrection of the Ten-Tails would pose a tremendous threat to the Allied Shinobi Forces, and they had to act immediately to stop the monster's rampage. Just then, Neji received orders to go to the battlefield with the other members of the Allied Shinobi Forces to support Naruto and the others.

Neji took a deep breath, mustered his strength, and followed closely behind the group, rushing towards the perilous battlefield. His steps were somewhat unsteady, each step feeling like walking on cotton, with no foothold. But he gritted his teeth and refused to stop, because he knew he absolutely could not falter at this crucial moment.

He had only one thought in his mind: for his comrades, for the victory of this battle, he had to persevere. No matter how exhausted he was, no matter how difficult the road ahead, he could not back down. He would use his last strength to protect those he cherished.

In the midst of the fierce battle, the Ten-Tails unleashed its powerful Wood-Style: Cutting Sprigs Jutsu, sweeping in like a raging torrent. Countless enormous wooden spikes rained down on Naruto and his companions. These spikes carried a fierce aura, as if they were about to tear the entire world apart.

Caught off guard by the fierce attack, Naruto and the others were momentarily stunned. As the deadly wooden spikes hurtled towards them like meteors, about to strike Naruto, Neji suddenly felt an overwhelming urge. A single thought flashed through his mind— Naruto mustn't be hurt!

Without the slightest hesitation, Neji accelerated abruptly, rushing forward like a bolt of Inazuma. His figure drew an arc in mid-air, heading straight for the wooden spikes aimed at Naruto. His eyes widened, his face filled with terror as he stared at the massive wooden spikes hurtling towards him, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

Neji originally intended to use the Rotation to defend against this fatal blow; however, his body was extremely exhausted from the prolonged battle, and his stamina was severely depleted. This made his movements exceptionally sluggish, making it impossible for him to activate his ninjutsu in time.

As the wooden spikes drew ever closer, Neji was frantic with worry, yet utterly powerless to stop them. A fine layer of sweat beaded on his forehead, his lips were pressed tightly together, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

In the end, Neji gritted his teeth and used all his strength to endure the Ten-Tails' Wood-Style: Cutting Sprigs Jutsu with his own body.

In that instant, the wooden splinter flashed past like Inazuma, mercilessly piercing his body. In a flash, blood gushed out like a burst dam, splashing onto the surrounding ground and forming a shocking red pool.

Neji let out a piercing scream, a sound that seemed to tear at one's eardrums. His body shuddered violently, then he collapsed to the ground like a puppet that had lost its support, making a dull thud.

His life came to an end at this moment, but in his last moments before dying, his gaze did not linger on himself, but instead fell upon Naruto and Hinata not far away.

When Neji saw that Naruto and Hinata were safe and sound, a Ōishi was lifted from his heart. His tense face relaxed slightly, revealing a relieved smile.

With Neji's sacrifice, the Caged Bird Seal on his forehead, which bound him for life, gradually dissipated like smoke. This Curse Mark, which had once been an inescapable shackle on him, now vanished with his departure.

In the third preliminary round of the Chunin Exams, Neji displayed overwhelming strength. Using his Gentle Fist technique, he easily overwhelmed Hinata, inflicting severe internal injuries and causing her to collapse and cough up blood. Just as he was about to deliver the final Hinata, time seemed to freeze. However, at this critical moment, Might Guy and the others arrived like divine intervention, successfully stopping his evil deed.

However, this was just the beginning. His duel with Neji was only just beginning on the field for the third official match of the Chunin Exams. This match was destined to be a thrilling life-or-death struggle, making everyone hold their breath.

From the start of the match, Neji was like a ferocious cheetah, quickly showcasing his superb Gentle Fist skills. His movements were as agile as a ghost, darting freely across the arena, dazzling the audience. Every strike was as swift as Inazuma, precise and ruthless, giving his opponent no chance to breathe.

Neji skillfully used his chakra to precisely strike his pressure points, successfully immobilizing him. This series of attacks came like Zhou Yu, catching him completely off guard.

However, facing Neji's fierce offensive, he showed no fear whatsoever, as if it were all within his expectations. A faint smile even appeared on his face, as if this were just an ordinary battle. However, just when Neji thought he had gained an absolute advantage, the Nine-Tails' chakra within him was activated at this crucial moment.

This powerful force surged and raged within him like a raging torrent. His eyes instantly turned bloodshot, revealing a wildness and madness. At the same time, a chilling aura emanated from his body, as if he had transformed into a ferocious beast.

Using the power of the Nine-Tails' chakra, he suddenly launched a surprise attack from underground. He shot out of the ground like a cannonball, his speed as fast as Inazuma across the night sky, leaving everyone speechless.

Neji was clearly caught off guard by this move and was sent flying. Neji's body arced through the air before crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Ultimately, with this immense power, he successfully defeated Neji and won the match. However, he had no time to celebrate, for he was about to face an even more brutal life-or-death test in the mission to retrieve Sasuke.

This time, his opponent is Kidomaru, a powerful and cunning enemy. Kidomaru excels at using various unpredictable ninjutsu, making him difficult to defend against. Faced with such a formidable foe, can he once again create a miracle?

The moment the two clashed, a powerful energy Shockwave swept over them like a raging storm. Without hesitation, he unleashed his meticulously honed physical techniques, moving with ghostly speed and precision, each movement sharp and deadly, engaging Kidomaru in a thrilling life-or-death struggle.

Kidomaru's attacks were like Gale, dense and fierce, dazzling the eye. However, he was fearless, skillfully dodging Kidomaru's fierce blows with his agility and tenacious fighting spirit. Every dodge he made was perfectly timed, as if he had already anticipated Kidomaru's next move.

In the heat of battle, he keenly noticed the Kidomaru fired. This seemingly insignificant silk contained Kidomaru's unique ninjutsu. He devised a plan and immediately used the Gentle Fist technique to wrap the spider silk around his fist.

With a flick of his arm, the spider silk whipped through the air like a whip, making a crisp whistling sound. Seizing the opportunity, he suddenly exerted his strength, lashing the spider silk fiercely at Kidomaru's body. This strike was like a thunderbolt, incredibly powerful, Kidomaru was completely unable to withstand it, instantly being sent flying.

With Kidomaru's fall, the tide of the battle instantly turned. He gave Kidomaru no chance to catch his breath, followed by a series of fierce attacks, leaving his opponent no chance to retaliate. In the end, under his relentless assault, Kidomaru collapsed helplessly to the ground, unable to move any longer.

He successfully completed his mission to retrieve Sasuke, and the thrilling battle finally came to an end. He stood on the battlefield, panting heavily, his clothes soaked with sweat. But his eyes remained firm, revealing his exceptional skill and indomitable spirit as a ninja.

During the operation to rescue Gaara, Neji, along with Might Guy, Rock Lee, and Tenten, worked together to break the Five-Seal Barrier. They split into four groups, each heading to one of the four locations marked with the Forbidden Talisman, and simultaneously tore them off. Just as the Forbidden Talisman were torn off, something unexpected happened—a clone of Neji appeared right in front of him!

This clone was practically a carbon copy of Neji, identical in appearance and temperament, even down to his ninjutsu and strength. Faced with this unexpected enemy, Neji was somewhat surprised, but he showed no sign of backing down.

Neji flashed into battle mode. His movements were fluid and natural, unleashing a fierce attack. The clone, seeing this, was equally swift and counterattacked. The two exchanged blows, neither gaining the upper hand for a time.

Neji's signature ninjutsu— the Eight Trigrams Palms —was displayed to its fullest extent in this fierce battle. Every move he made contained boundless power, with the palm wind howling like Gale. However, to Neji's surprise, the clone also used the Eight Trigrams Palms with ease, its moves being exactly the same as his, clearly indicating that it had also undergone a long period of training.

In the fierce battle, Neji gradually discovered some subtle weaknesses in the clone. With keen eyes, he kept a close eye on the clone's every move, not letting go of any opportunity. Finally, in a brief exchange, Neji seized a weakness in the clone and unhesitatingly launched the Eight Trigrams Mountain-Shattering Strike.

This move was incredibly powerful, like a thunderbolt. Neji thrust out both palms, and a powerful force swept towards the clone like a tidal wave. Caught off guard, the clone was sent flying by the attack, crashing heavily into a wall in the distance.

However, the clone's resilience exceeded Neji's expectations. After suffering such a heavy blow, it quickly got up and continued its fierce battle with Neji. Seeing Neji sighed inwardly, "This clone is indeed not simple."

After a fierce battle, Neji finally found the clone's weakness again. This time, he did not hesitate at all and used the Eight Trigrams Mountain-Shattering Strike once more. This strike was even more violent and powerful than before. The clone had no way to avoid it and was completely defeated by this strike, falling to the ground unable to move.

On the fierce battlefield of the Shinobi World War, Obito Uchiha successfully resurrected the legendary Ten-Tails and launched a thunderous attack on the Allied Shinobi Forces without mercy. Under this sudden and powerful attack, the Allied Shinobi Forces were instantly plunged into an unprecedented crisis.

Faced with such a terrifying enemy, Neji. He charged forward without looking back, like a burning meteor, heading straight for the fearsome Ten-Tails. In this life-or-death battle, Neji displayed his astonishing strength and fearless courage.

He moved with ghostly agility, weaving freely through the Ten-Tails' attacks, while skillfully employing various ninjutsu he had mastered, relentlessly assaulting the Ten-Tails like a Zhou Yu. However, the Ten-Tails' power was simply too overwhelming. Although Neji's attacks were fierce, they were like scratching an itch through a boot for this behemoth, unable to cause any real damage.

Just as Neji was getting into trouble, he suddenly caught sight of Naruto and Hinata not far away. In that instant, a strong urge to protect them surged within him. To protect his comrades, Neji stepped forward without hesitation, using his own body to block the Ten-Tails' incredibly powerful Wood Release: Wood Wood-Style: Cutting Sprigs Jutsu.

The attack was like a thunderbolt; Neji's body was instantly pierced by countless huge wooden spikes, and blood gushed out like a fountain. But he gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, refusing to fall. His eyes were firm and resolute, as if telling the Ten-Tails that even at the cost of his life, he would never let it harm his comrades.

In the end, Neji sacrificed his own life to successfully protect Naruto and Hinata. His heroic act became a legendary tale widely circulated in the Shinobi World. People deeply admired Neji's bravery and exclaimed that if Neji had not sacrificed himself, with his talent and strength, he would surely have become a powerhouse surpassing the Kage-level.

Neji displayed extraordinary talent from a young age, as if he were a gift from heaven. He was hailed as a child prodigy and became an unparalleled genius in the Hyuga Clan. Whether it was ninjutsu, taijutsu, or genjutsu, Neji demonstrated astonishing proficiency, and his talent was so high that it was astonishing.

Hizashi Hyuga, as an elder of the Hyuga Clan, highly praised Neji's performance. He was well aware of Neji's potential and talent, believing that Neji was the most suitable person in the Hyuga Clan to inherit the family's abilities. Hizashi Hyuga placed high hopes on Neji, believing that he would surely carry on the glory of the Hyuga Clan.

Furthermore, even rivals like Rock Lee highly praised Neji's strength. Rock Lee, well aware of Neji's prowess, even asserted that the strongest genin in Konoha was likely a member of their team, referring to Neji Hyuga. Rock Lee's assessment undoubtedly affirmed Neji's abilities and fueled anticipation for his Neji.

However, among the many geniuses, Charlotte Compote is just as noteworthy as Neji. A powerful member of the Moke Pirates, Charlotte Compote stands out among the 34 prominent ministers with his formidable strength and unique charisma. His presence is like the brightest star in the night sky, attracting everyone's attention. He is respectfully called "Minister Compagh," a testament to his strength. His bounty of 233 million Beli further demonstrates that his power is not to be underestimated.

Charlotte Amande, an elite member of the Moke Pirates, is not only one of the 34 ministers but also holds the title of "Minister of Nuts." His bounty is a staggering 644 million Beli, a testament to his power and danger. One can imagine that he would be an extremely formidable opponent in battle.

Finally, there's Charlotte Bavarois, a member of the Moke Pirates, who holds the important position of "Minister of Meringues" among the 34 ministers. While we don't know much about him specifically, his position suggests he holds a significant role within the Moke Pirates. His bounty is a staggering 350 million Beli, a testament to his formidable strength. Charlotte Custard, known as the "Minister of Love," has a slightly lower bounty of 312 million Beli compared to the other ministers, but this doesn't diminish his importance within the Moke Pirates.

Charlotte Galette, known as the "Minister of Butter," has a bounty of 305 million Beli. While this number may not be the most dazzling among the many powerful ministers, it certainly doesn't mean her strength should be underestimated.

However, among these impressive bounties, there is an even more astonishing figure – "Streusen." He is not only the head chef of the Moke Pirates, but also Paramecia Fruit user – the Eat-Eat Fruit. His bounty is a staggering 618.6 million Beli, a figure that undoubtedly serves as powerful proof of his immense strength and important position within the pirate crew.

At this critical moment, Guy showed his decisiveness. Without hesitation, he immediately made a decision: several members of his team would go to the other four locations of the Curse Mark, while Kakashi Squad would stay at the Curse Mark on the rock, waiting for the other team members to find the Forbidden Talisman before tearing it off together.

However, the moment the Curse Mark was torn off, something unexpected happened. Suddenly, clones identical to each member of Guy's team appeared in the surrounding four areas! These clones not only looked exactly like the originals, but they also used the exact same ninjutsu.

Faced with this sudden turn of events, Neji was stunned, but he quickly regained his composure and engaged in a fierce battle with his other "self." Since the clones were created through ninjutsu, they did not consume stamina like humans. On the contrary, after a round of intense fighting, Neji's stamina was greatly depleted, and he gradually felt powerless, unable to keep up with the clone's strength, and gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.