"The first match of the Third-Round Finals of the Chunin Ninja Exams: Neji Hyuga versus Naruto Uzumaki!"
Genma Shiranui waved his hand. "Begin!"
Whoosh.
With that, Genma Shiranui left the center of the arena and retreated to the sidelines.
Cheers of encouragement for Naruto immediately rang out from the surrounding stands.
The voices all sounded familiar to Naruto.
Faced with this support, the aloof Big-Sister Neji sneered. "Looks like I offended quite a few people when I went hard on Hinata at the Central Tower last time."
Hearing that, Naruto slowly extended his fist. "I told you last time, didn't I? I'm going to beat you here."
As he finished speaking, veins bulged at the corners of Neji's eyes. Sharp pupils appeared in his previously pupil-less Byakugan, as though they could see through everything.
Studying his opponent, Neji thought, His eyes are full of confidence. He doesn't look like he's bluffing.
Then Neji gave a cold laugh. "Heh, now this will be an interesting fight. I can't wait to see the fear in your eyes when you face reality. Everything is predestined. You cannot defeat me."
There was no denying that the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist stance was very pleasing to the eye.
Watching Neji bend his long right leg forward, sink slightly onto his left, and extend his arms above and below, his chest held straight to show off his waistline, Naruto widened his eyes and took a good, hard look before teasing, "Big Sis Byakugan, I like that pose."
Neji showed no anger at his words. He simply kept his Byakugan fixed on Naruto, making Naruto realize that Neji had excellent composure in battle. A teasing remark or two wouldn't affect his emotions.
"Enough chatter. Can we get started?" Neji said coldly.
The Hyuga Clan watched the entire