Seeing the Second Elder approach him, Neji recoiled several steps in fear. Then, as though something had suddenly occurred to him, he stopped and stared resolutely at the approaching elder.
Seeing that Neji no longer resisted, the Second Elder wasted no words and immediately began inscribing the Caged Bird Seal on his forehead.
"Neji, you now bear the Caged Bird Seal. You saw what happened to your father. If you know what's good for you, write down the Cultivation Technique Qingyun taught you!"
A long while later, after finishing the seal, the Second Elder looked at the Caged Bird Seal mark on Neji's forehead and sneered at him.
"I won't reveal anything my Teacher taught me!"
Though a flicker of fear crossed Neji's eyes, his voice remained firm.
"Hmph! You don't know what's good for you!"
A cold gleam flashed through the Second Elder's eyes. He had to break Neji today. Otherwise, if Neji told anyone what had happened and Qingyun came knocking, the Hyuga Clan would have no way to withstand him. At that thought, the Second Elder immediately began forming hand seals.
As the Second Elder formed hand seals, the Caged Bird Seal on Neji's forehead activated. Neji clutched his head and rolled frantically across the floor.
"S-stop... stop it!"
Seeing his son's agony, Hizashi Hyuga gritted his teeth and pointed a trembling finger at the Second Elder.
The Second Elder glanced at Hizashi Hyuga, ignored him, and continued holding the hand seal.
Only after a long while did the Second Elder stop. "Well? Hand over the Cultivation Technique!"
"I... I won't..."
Neji spoke weakly, his face drained.
"Hmph!"
At his answer, the Second Elder formed hand seals again.
"Aaaah!!!"
As the Second Elder formed hand seals again, Neji began screaming wildly once more. This time, the pain