Neji Hyuga was optimistic about Hinata and Naruto's relationship.
Although they still had many hurdles to overcome if they wanted to be together.
As long as Naruto and Hinata made up their minds and understood each other's feelings, there would not be much of a problem.
But that was precisely where the trouble lay.
So he sighed and said, "If you really like Naruto that much, you should confess sooner rather than later."
"Huh...?" Hinata froze where she stood. At the voice coming from behind her, her fair, lovely face instantly flushed crimson.
"This won't do."
"Naruto is too dense. He has no idea how you feel, so how could he possibly accept your feelings?"
"I..." Hinata stood there, twisting her fingers together.
Forget it. Seeing Hinata blush so hard she almost seemed to be steaming, Neji shook his head and stopped trying to persuade her.
Besides, Naruto and Hinata had to work this sort of thing out themselves. Others could hardly interfere too much.
But...
Neji touched his forehead protector and thought of something else.
As Hanabi Hyuga, the Main Family's heir, gradually grew up, Hinata's position had become awkward.
Because by rights, she should have been branded with the Caged Bird Seal and made a member of the branch family long ago.
Hyuga Hiashi had only managed to hold off the Hyuga Clan's conservative, stubborn elders by arguing that Hanabi was still young. If she died before reaching adulthood, the Main Family would be left without an heir.
But things were different now.
Hanabi was growing up fast, and Hyuga Hiashi could not protect Hinata with that excuse forever.
Not even as the clan head!
Most importantly, Neji knew that Hyuga Hiashi intended to abolish the Caged Bird Seal system.
The problem was that the Hyuga Clan's elders