Konoha: The Female Ninja Fell Apart After Their Diaries Were Exposed

At Neji Hyuga's words, a flicker of guilt crossed Hyuga Hiashi's eyes.

He knew

Neji must still be saying this because Hizashi Hyuga had died in his place all those years ago.

Perhaps...

It was time to tell Neji the truth.

"Neji..."

"Lady Hinata, please don't call me your brother. Just call me Neji."

Neji Hyuga cut Hinata Hyuga off.

"...All right."

"I'll wait for you over there. Don't withdraw."

With that, Hinata Hyuga slowly walked toward the center of the arena.

"Neji, if you hate me, use all your strength against Hinata."

"Prove to everyone that you're every bit as capable as she is!"

"Even if you hurt Hinata, I won't blame you."

"That's an order from the head of the Main Family!"

Hyuga Hiashi spoke slowly as he watched Hinata Hyuga walk away.

The system dividing the Branch Family from the Main Family

was not something he could change alone.

Neji,

grow strong. Your father's tragedy and mine can't be undone. The future of the Hyuga Clan is yours, Hinata's, and Hanabi's to change together.

"I understand."

Neji Hyuga had no idea what Hyuga Hiashi was thinking.

Even after receiving his permission,

his expression did not change.

Just like a person's fate,

Hinata's talent fell far short of his own.

The outcome of this match

had been decided long ago.

Everyone

was nothing more than a puppet on fate's strings.

At last,

with ten thousand people watching in anticipation,

Gekko Hayate announced the start of the match.

"Lady Hinata, forgive me."

"Our fates were decided long ago. You're less talented than I am, and you're bound to lose this match."

Neji Hyuga activated his Byakugan and took an offensive stance, his face expressionless.

"Fate can be defied!"

Hinata Hyuga's voice was firm.

Nothing was set in stone.

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