For…
For Kiba…
Kiba…
And Akamaru…"
Although her strength had become exceptionally powerful after obtaining the "Pikachu Card,"
Her shy personality, which made her timid around people, wasn't so easy to change.
"Heh~"
Kiba, who had just been defeated by Naruto, couldn't help but laugh at the sight.
"Instead of worrying about others,
You should worry about yourself~"
"Kiba…"
"The only ones left are you, Choji, Neji, Lee, a Sound Ninja, and…
That seemingly powerful Sand Ninja."
Kiba said, then put away his smile.
He spoke with great seriousness: "Listen carefully, Hinata.
If you encounter that guy from the Sand Ninja,
Immediately forfeit.
Also, the same goes for when you encounter Neji.
You absolutely must forfeit immediately!
For you,
Those two guys are simply too terrifying.
You will definitely be severely injured!"
"Then…"
Just as Kiba was speaking,
Hayate Gekko over there began to speak.
"Let's see the next match~"
As Hayate's words fell,
The electronic screen also began to flash rapidly.
A moment later, the image froze.
The words "Hinata Hyuga VS Neji Hyuga" appeared clearly before everyone's eyes!
Seeing this scene,
The arena immediately fell silent for a moment.
The atmosphere also became heavy.
"Hinata,
Remember to forfeit!"
Kiba, who was being carried away, quickly shouted loudly.
However, Hinata did not pay him any mind.
"Bai Hao-kun gave me such amazing power…
If I forfeit without even fighting,
That would truly be letting him down…"
Hinata thought this to herself as she slowly walked to the center of the arena.
When she reached the center of the arena,
Neji also walked over expressionlessly.
The two stood facing each other.
"I didn't expect that I would be fighting you,
Miss Hinata."
"Brother Neji…"
The two looked at each other in silence.
Their feelings were very complicated.
"Alright, let the match begin!"
In this atmosphere, Hayate Gekko gave the signal to start the match.
However,
The two did not immediately start fighting.
"Before we begin, I want to give Miss Hinata a piece of advice…"
Neji said with a serious expression: "You should forfeit.
You are not suited to be a Ninja.
You are too kind.
You long for peace and avoid conflict.
You always cater to others' ideas.
And, you lack confidence in yourself!
You always have an inferiority complex.
Therefore, I think it's fine for you to remain a Genin.
However, the Chunin Exams require a three-person team to register.
You were unable to refuse the invitation from Kiba and your teammates,
Which is why you reluctantly participated in this exam, isn't it?"
"No!"
Hinata seemed to be suddenly stimulated, and her voice instantly became loud.
However,
As soon as she finished shouting, she became timid again.
She began to speak softly and stammeringly.
"I… I just…
I just want to change myself…
Change that part of myself…
That's why…"
"Miss Hinata, you truly are the young lady of the Main House~
Naturally protected, incredibly naive."
Neji continued upon hearing this: "There are some truths you may not understand.
A person's fate cannot be changed!
A dead last is a dead last.
Always a dead last.
His personality and abilities dictate that he can only be a dead last.
It can never change.
It is precisely because people cannot change that differences arise!
That's why terms like 'elite' and 'dead last' exist.
Everyone judges and is judged by others based on their looks, intelligence, ability, physique, and personality.
These factors cannot be changed.
They are predetermined from birth.
This is fate.
People live bearing the corresponding pain within their fate.
Just like how I am from the Branch House and you are from the Main House.
It's predetermined from birth.
It simply cannot be changed.
Now,
I have seen through everything with these Byakugan.
So I know,
You are just pretending to be strong.
Deep down, you must be thinking of escaping from here immediately…"
"No! That's not it!"
Hinata thought of Bai Hao's constant guidance,
His constant help,
And the "Pikachu Phantom Beast" he gave her.
Bai Hao had helped her meticulously.
But what about her?
She was still so disappointing, always wanting to avoid things when they came up.
This filled her with deep guilt,
And anger at her own weakness.
At this moment,
Because of the anger and guilt in her heart, coupled with the confidence brought by the "Pikachu Phantom Beast,"
Hinata's Aura suddenly changed.
"I'm not pretending to be strong!
I don't want to run away anymore.
I, I want to change myself!"
With that, Hinata began to form hand signs.
"Byakugan!"
After activating her Byakugan, Hinata assumed the Hyuga style taijutsu starting stance.
"Brother Neji, let's settle this!"
Neji was slightly taken aback at the sight.
He hadn't expected it.