Danzō's Killing Intent

Even though everyone praised him as a genius, Neji did not dare slack off in the slightest!

Because he knew that his older brother—the man who had dared to turn against the Hokage at the age of nine—was the true genius!

Neji knew that his brother had left because of that incident, and he had been working desperately hard ever since.

Not for anyone else's praise, but simply to let everyone know that even if his brother was no longer in Konoha—

I, Hyuga Neji, as his younger brother, will never be inferior to anyone!

"Is that so?"

"Come on, let's go to the training ground. Let me see how much you've grown over the years."

"Eat first. It won't be too late to go after dinner!"

Hizashi walked in. Hearing Tenka's words, he hurriedly interrupted, knowing that Neji would definitely not refuse.

He had worked so hard all these years precisely to earn Tenka's recognition.

"Fine, then we'll eat first!"

The three father and sons enjoyed a warm, cheerful dinner. Watching the two brothers clearing away the dishes—

Hizashi was deeply satisfied. He murmured softly in his heart, Reiko, the children have grown up. They're both outstanding!

After cleaning up the remains of dinner, the three headed out together, intending to go to the training ground!

The moment they stepped outside, they ran into Hiashi Hyuga and his two daughters!

"Hizashi, are you going out?"

"Yes, Brother. We're heading to the training ground. Tenka wants to see Neji's progress!"

Hizashi smiled as he replied to Hiashi. In truth, the two brothers had always had a good relationship!

Hizashi had resented him when Tenka was branded with the Caged Bird, but after all these years, he had long since come to terms with it!

His relationship with Hiashi had also returned to how it used to be!

"Oh?"

"Then let's go together. Hinata and Hanabi can also see how outstanding their two older brothers are!"

"Tenka, that's alright with you, isn't it?"

Hiashi looked at Tenka and asked for his opinion. He did not dare make the decision without Tenka's consent!

After all, Hiashi knew that Tenka did not think much of him.

Though he had his own difficulties as well, Hiashi never offered any explanation!

He had always blamed himself and felt guilty over that matter!

Tenka glanced at Hiashi, then at the two little girls beside him. At Hizashi's meaningful look, he coldly spat out two words.

"Fine."

With that, he turned and took the lead toward the training ground.

Root!

"Sir, we've just received word that Hyuga Tenka has taken his family to the training ground!"

Danzō's expression darkened immensely, his exposed eye filled with venom.

"Have the arrangements been made?"

"Even if you can't kill him, kill his younger brother!"

"Reporting, sir, everything has been arranged!"

"Go and prepare."

"Return and inform me immediately once there are results!"

"Yes!"

The Root ninja withdrew, leaving Danzō alone in the dark room.

"Hyuga Tenka, do you really think I haven't dared to touch your family all these years?"

"I merely wanted them to die before your very eyes. Don't you care about them?"

"I'll make you watch them die with your own eyes. I'll make you wish you were dead!"

"So what if you're strong? Once they're dead, you still won't be able to bring them back, and there'll be nothing you can do to me!"

"Hahaha..."

Danzō's crazed voice echoed through the dark, silent room.

Over the years, he had thought of nothing but taking revenge on Hyuga Tenka, nearly driving himself mad!

Now that Tenka had returned, he could no longer restrain himself. He did not want to wait even a moment longer.

He knew those people would find it difficult to kill Tenka, but Tenka's family was his target.

He wanted to make him suffer unbearable pain. He wanted to see him helpless and powerless.

Just thinking about the thrill of avenging such a great hatred filled Danzō with pleasure!

Hyuga Clan, training ground within the clan compound!

Tenka stood quietly in the middle of the field with his hands behind his back, watching Neji across from him.

"Come at me with everything you have. Let me see your growth!"

"Yes!"

Neji answered. He knew he could not possibly hurt his brother, and he held no dissatisfaction toward his attitude!

He assumed a stance and charged at Tenka!

"Hinata, Hanabi, watch carefully!"

"The two of them are both rare geniuses of the Hyuga Clan!"

"Especially your Brother Tenka. He is the greatest genius in the Hyuga Clan's history."

"Yes, Father!"

Hinata and Hanabi answered respectfully, their eyes fixed on the two brothers in the field.

Neji rushed forward and launched a taijutsu assault against Tenka.

Fists, elbows, feet, knees—he used everything he could, throwing it all at Tenka.

Neji's attacks were fierce, but Tenka remained calm and unruffled.

His hands stayed motionless behind his back. His body swayed slightly from side to side, yet he perfectly avoided every one of Neji's attacks.

Neji realized he could not hit his brother, and his brother had not even moved a single step from where he stood!

No. No matter what, I have to make Brother move, even if it's only one step!

He turned and swept his leg fiercely at Tenka's legs.

This time, Brother can't possibly remain still, can he?

Bang!

"Hiss..."

Before Neji could finish the thought, the pain shooting through his foot made him suck in a sharp breath!

Were those even legs?

Why did they feel like two iron pillars?

He hugged his leg and rubbed it for a while before the pain gradually faded!

Neji looked at Tenka, somewhat dejected!

"Is that all it took?"

"Where's your Gentle Fist?"

Neji instantly forced himself to pull himself together. He could not let his brother down!

He assumed the Gentle Fist stance and immediately attacked Tenka!

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

"Whoosh, whoosh!"

"Bang, bang, bang..."

Tenka neither dodged nor evaded, allowing Neji's Gentle Fist strikes to land on his body.

"Continue!"

Noticing that Neji had frozen slightly because he had not dodged, Tenka reminded him!

"Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"

"One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms!"

"Two Hundred Fifty-Six Palms!"

"Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang..."

Only after finishing the Two Hundred Fifty-Six Palms did Neji stop. He looked at his brother, his eyes filled with confusion!

"Not bad!"

"But... it's still far from enough!"

Tenka's body trembled lightly, and all the sealed acupoints were violently forced open by his chakra.

Surging chakra burst from his body, kicking up a cloud of dust and forcing Neji to retreat again and again!

"Is there anything else?"

Tenka looked at Neji and continued asking.

Neji nodded, breathing slightly hard!

"Then use it!"

Neji steadied his breathing slightly and assumed his stance.

"Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm!"

Watching Neji's movements, Hiashi cried out in surprise. He had not expected Neji not only to unleash Two Hundred Fifty-Six Palms in succession, but to have also mastered the Vacuum Palm!

"S-So amazing!"

Hinata could not help speaking up as well. When Neji had unleashed One Hundred Twenty-Eight Palms, she had already found it incredibly impressive.

Hinata could not even perform the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms properly yet.

"Eight Trigrams: Vacuum Palm!"

"Mountain Crusher!"

Tenka still did not dodge, allowing Neji's attack to land on him.

This attack finally made his body tremble slightly, and Tenka finally revealed a faint smile!

"Very good!"

"You..."

"Have finally arrived!"

Tenka's killing intent suddenly surged as he looked toward the shadows!