Naruto didn't finish his sentence.
But Hinata already understood what he meant.
Of course, she knew of Neji's dissatisfaction with her and his hatred for the entire Hyuga Main Family.
However... what Neji didn't know was that she, too, hated the Main and Branch Family system.
"Neji, you... you're..."
Hyuga Neji stared at her coldly, a mocking smile on his face.
"Oh, isn't it Lady Hinata?"
"What, do you want to discipline a servant of the Branch Family?!"
Hinata's face paled: "I, I didn't..."
"Neji, I... I know you hate the Main Family, but actually, I do too..."
"The me now is no longer..."
Neji interrupted her: "Silence!"
"As the young lady of the Main Family, how could you possibly understand my feelings?!"
"You can freely choose your destiny, while I am merely a bird trapped in a cage for life!"
If it were the original Hinata, she would have surely cowered and retreated.
But this time, in front of Naruto, she didn't want to be timid anymore.
She mustered her courage and took a deep breath.
"You, you're wrong, Neji..."
"In the net of the Main and Branch Family system, we are all the same, birds bound by the cage of destiny..."
"I also don't want to be the heir to the Main Family, but, but for my father's entrustment and expectations, I was forced to work hard from a young age, only, I... I have always been unable to meet my father's expectations..."
"Perhaps I am weak, perhaps I am incompetent, but in any case, the current me has already lost to Hanabi and is no longer the heir to the Main Family..."
Hyuga Neji's expression changed drastically!
"You... what did you say..."
Others might not understand the meaning in Hinata's words.
But Neji knew better than anyone!
If Hinata lost to Hanabi and lost her qualification as the Main Family heir, it would mean... that in the future, she, like him, would also fall to the fate of the Branch Family!
Not to mention sisters, even twin brothers, his own father met the same end!
If it really was like this... then Hinata's future would only be as miserable as his own!
In an instant, Neji's hatred for Hinata vanished... "You, is what you said true?!"
Hinata lowered her head, her face showing a mix of relief and sorrow.
"Mm."
"If, if the Main and Branch Family system doesn't change, then in the future, I will also become a member of the Branch Family, just like Neji, branded with the mark of the caged bird..."
"Our destinies are no different..."
Neji was also stunned.
He never expected such an outcome.
"Hahahahaha, hahahahaha!"
Neji suddenly laughed mockingly, looking up at the sky.
"Good! Very good!"
"Hinata, you will soon understand my feelings too!"
"It's just a pity that I don't have much sympathy for you, because..."
"At least you enjoyed the blessings of the Main Family, unlike me, who was destined for a tragic fate from birth!"
Hinata didn't resist, nodding: "Neji, you're right..."
"But, but what I want to say is, what truly makes people hate is not the Main and Branch Family, but the system of the Main and Branch Family, isn't it?"
"I... I want to work with you to change this system..."
Neji's heart trembled.
He... how could he not want to?!
No one wanted it more than him!
But... that! Was! Im! Possible!
"You and I? Change the system?!"
"Stop dreaming, Lady Hinata!"
"That is our destiny, no one can change it!"
"In this life, from the moment we are born, there is no freedom to speak of; we are merely slaves to fate!"
Hinata shook her head firmly.
"No, I... I don't think so..."
"Although I am incompetent, but, but I did escape the fate of becoming the Main Family heir..."
"Moreover, I have also watched others desperately trying to escape their own destiny..."
Neji said: "Who?!"
Hinata glanced at Naruto.
Everyone understood what she meant.
"Uzumaki Naruto?"
"That Diao Che Wei?!"
Naruto was furious again, but Rock Lee held him back.
Ino frowned, watching the scene, and didn't say anything; her delicate mind sensed that this was a crucial moment for Hinata and Neji to open up to each other.
Hinata spoke softly and proudly.
"Yes, it's Naruto-kun..."
"Neji, you don't know yet, do you?"
"Naruto-kun... just defeated Sasuke!"
Hyuga Neji and Rock Lee both changed their expressions!
Rock Lee suddenly turned his head.
"Naruto, you, you really..."
Naruto scratched his head and smiled: "That's right!"
Hyuga Neji had, of course, heard the name Uchiha Sasuke.
In the entire Konoha Village, this name was known by everyone.
Not only because of his unique background and tragic experiences, but more importantly, he himself was indeed a truly talented Ninja!
At the Ninja Academy, he was the most admired and pursued by girls, and all other teachers and students praised him.
Hyuga Neji frowned.
"That Diao Che Wei, defeated Uchiha Sasuke?!"
Hinata's eyes shone, filled with the happiness and pride of being associated with his honor.
"Yes..."
"Naruto-kun... he also worked desperately hard, changing his fate of being seen as a Diao Che Wei by everyone. Doesn't this make it clear to you, Neji?"
"People can change their own destiny!"
Hyuga Neji was indeed impacted.
First, Hinata had lost her qualification as the Main Family heir; if the Hyuga Clan system didn't change, she would eventually become a Branch Family member like him.
Second, that Diao Che Wei, Uzumaki Naruto, actually defeated the genius Uchiha Sasuke!
Could it be that the idea of destiny he had always believed in... was truly wrong?!
No... impossible... impossible!
He remained stubborn and obstinate, saying coldly: "Lady Hinata, don't think you can change me with a few words!"
"Your so-called changing destiny is merely your own incompetence!"
"As for Uzumaki Naruto, that Diao Che Wei, I certainly don't know how he defeated Uchiha Sasuke, but it's nothing more than dumb luck..."
"If you want me to admit that destiny can be changed, unless you can truly make the Main and Branch Family system..."
"Completely abolished!"
Hinata's heart trembled: "I..."
"I certainly want to abolish it, but, my strength alone is too weak..."
"That's why I need you, Neji, to work together with me..."
Hyuga Neji, however, stubbornly shook his head.
"Such naive and childish words are only good for deceiving yourself!"
"Hmph!"
After saying this, he turned and left.
"Neji..."
Hinata was helpless... Naruto's mouth curled into a frown.
"What an arrogant jerk!"
"Hinata, don't mind him!"
"Oh, that's right, the good results I achieved today are also thanks to you, Hinata, for helping me with my tutoring. How about I treat you to Ichiraku Ramen?!"
Rock Lee said: "What about me?!"
Naruto laughed heartily: "Lee also trained Taijutsu with me, so of course I'm treating him too!"
Ino immediately stepped forward: "Me too, me too!"
"Ino? You didn't seem to help me, did you?!"
"... A share for those who see, Naruto!"
Naruto was in a great mood today and didn't fuss too much, laughing heartily.
"Then let's all go together! The more, the merrier!"