"I really don't know what to do with you, Neji. Don't ever do that again! Drinking water like that can give you hiccups or make you choke, but if it gets worse, you could choke to death, you know? If you really do stuff yourself to death, see if you regret it then!" Ruri still had no smile on his face as he spoke to Neji Hyuga in a very flat tone.
"If you die, think how sad your mom, your dad, and I will be! Don't ever do that again, understand?" As Ruri spoke the last sentence to Neji Hyuga in front of him, a slight smile appeared on his face.
After listening to Ruri's scolding, Neji Hyuga looked terribly aggrieved. He furrowed his brows and said quietly to Ruri, "I understand, big brother Ruri. Don't worry. I'll never do that again. This will definitely be the last time!"
"I know Mom, Dad, and you would all be sad if I died, so I definitely won't lose. I'll do my best to stay alive, and I'll definitely become the strongest ninja in Konoha!" As Neji Hyuga said this, the aggrieved look had already vanished from his face, replaced by a more confident expression.
After hearing Neji Hyuga's words, Ruri's heart was already in turmoil. He knew that in the original story, Neji Hyuga had later died on the battlefield.
There was no telling whether Ruri's presence would change when Neji Hyuga died or how strong he would become.
"Neji, don't say such unlucky things again! And I believe you'll definitely become the strongest ninja in Konoha! You're still too young now. Once you're a little older, I'll teach you Ninjutsu!" Aside from Meilin Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga, this little fellow, Neji Hyuga, was Ruri's only family here.
Hearing Ruri's