"Rotation!"
Neji immediately used Rotation to deflect the attacks.
Hiashi landed just then, as lightly as a feather.
He drew the Great Sun Calamity Cutter from his waist.
Clang!
The blade of the Great Sun Calamity Cutter effortlessly knocked aside a kunai Neji had deflected, sending it flying far away into the darkness.
Neji had already learned Rotation?
"I never expected you to have learned Rotation already. Impressive, Neji!"
Hiashi's voice carried a note of pride.
"But next time you use it, remember to pay more attention to where your teammates are."
With that, Hiashi looked toward Saburo Akebino and the dozen or so Kirigakure ninja. Behind them, a furtive figure was prowling near the outer limit of his Byakugan's range.
Hmph. No wonder the Hyuga Clan was falling further and further into decline.
Those old bastards were cowards against outsiders but fearless when fighting their own. They suppressed the clan's young people while bolstering outsiders' prestige. What loyal old dogs they made for foreigners.
Hiashi recognized that man, too. He belonged to the Hyuga Clan elders' faction.
Those old fossils really had a death wish.
I wonder if they've been giving Hinata and Hanabi trouble back in the village. Still, with Naruto beside them, they probably wouldn't dare lay a hand on them.
"Neji, don't hold back!"
Hiashi barked the order, then sheathed his sword, ready to charge forward.
Gentle Fist was still his strongest means of attack. He rarely used the sword anyway; to him, its sentimental value outweighed its practical worth.
"Don't worry, Clan Head! We're here to help!"
"Tokuma, with the two of us fighting together, we'll keep the clan head safe!"
"Well said, Kamon!"
Two figures rapidly approached. They were Tokuma Hyuga and Kamon Hyuga.
"**Hiyah-burn, youth! Neji, we're here to help! Guy-sensei will be