"How could this happen?"
"Neji..."
"How does he know Rotation?"
Everyone from the Hyuga Clan present, including Neji's father, was utterly shocked.
As a child of the Branch Family, how had Neji learned the Hyuga Clan's secret technique, Rotation, without being taught?
Hyuga Hiashi gave his younger brother a meaningful look.
Only then did he turn to Liumu himself.
Although Liumu was one of Konoha's higher-ups, not only did he know about Rotation, he even knew Neji could use this ninjutsu.
Try as he might, Hyuga Hiashi could not understand. Did Lord Liumu, who oversaw the ANBU, really know everything?
With a swish, Liumu casually threw his last kunai. But while it was still in the air, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he moved like lightning to intercept it in midair.
Looking at Neji, whose forehead was covered in a cold sweat, Liumu smiled and ruffled his hair.
"Did you see that?"
Neji nodded.
Liumu continued, "Even the best plans have flaws. You've already done very well, but if you want to make up for your shortcomings, you'll have to work harder at your training from now on."
"Understood. Thank you for your guidance, Lord Liumu." Neji obediently cupped his hands.
Liumu, however, gave a wry smile. "What guidance did I give you? I only helped you notice what you'd overlooked."
After watching Neji's demonstration, everyone returned inside.
As members of the Branch Family, however, Neji and his father were not qualified to enter.
So Liumu said to everyone, "Did you see that?"
Hyuga Hiashi asked in confusion, "I still don't understand what you mean, Lord Liumu."
Liumu shook his head helplessly and explained, "What's there left to misunderstand?"
What Liumu wanted to say was simple: he did not want the Hyuga Clan to be so hidebound.
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