Chapter 204 : Chapter 204 Neji: Sensei, I want to work for you! [1/3]
Chapter 204: Neji: Teacher, I Want to Work with You! [1/3]
Hero of Konoha.
This was how the Main House of the Hyuga Clan addressed Masahiko.
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The others didn't mind this at all, instead nodding with smiles, but Masahiko remained very clear-headed.
This mission was indeed very difficult.
Going deep into the Land of Water to assassinate Ao and reclaim the Byakugan meant potentially encountering Hidden Mist Village Jonin, Anbu, and the Mizukage; the danger level was indeed high.
But in reality—
Analyzing rationally, the most likely opponents they would encounter were elite Jonin like Kisame.
At most, it was an S-rank mission.
Of course.
If Obito really decided to intervene, Masahiko could only say sorry to Kakashi and decisively have Iron Palm help him use the Summoning Jutsu in reverse to escape for his life.
After all—
The opponent might not kill Kakashi, but they might kill him.
After some pleasantries, Masahiko understood the purpose of these clan Ninjas' visit: without exception, they were all there to invite him as a guest.
The most special was the Akimichi Clan; they mentioned they had obtained a fine cow and invited Masahiko to eat barbecue and exchange experiences on Taijutsu cultivation.
Masahiko had no reason to refuse.
No one tried to outdo each other; after stating their positions, they quickly let the Hyuga Clan take Masahiko away.
The Hyuga Clan.
Hiashi had prepared good tea and water, sitting in the room waiting for Masahiko's arrival.
Beside him, a little girl looked forward peacefully with a gentle and quiet demeanor, but as soon as Masahiko Yagyu entered—
A burning light erupted in her eyes.
Compared to Hinata's passive waiting, Hanabi Hyuga's personality was clearly more proactive and forceful.
"Masahiko, please, have a seat!"
Hiashi gestured to the seat across from him.
After returning the courtesy, Masahiko sat down and then looked to the side.
"You are Hanabi?"
"Yes, hello."
Hanabi Hyuga bowed respectfully; beneath her superficial frailty lay a character that was neither humble nor arrogant, but decisive and competitive.
A look of approval appeared in Masahiko's eyes.
Only three years old and so small; in his past life, she would have just started kindergarten.
She was indeed a genius, and more suited to be the clan head than Hinata!
However.
At that moment—
"Hiashi, Mr. Mahiko is here, why only set up a small tea party?"
An aged voice came from outside the door.
Hiashi's expression stiffened slightly, then he stood up and said, "Elder—"
Just as he responded, his gaze swept to Hinata beside the Elder, and he immediately frowned slightly.
Immediately, Hiashi's tone carried a hint of displeasure.
"Elder, inviting Masahiko as a guest today is only to thank him for risking his life for our clan; there is no other meaning."
"It's fine—cough, cough, cough!"
The old man coughed repeatedly.
His body seemed to have suffered some change; he looked very old and his spirit was not very good.
Masahiko, standing to the side, glanced at Hinata.
At this time, Hinata shrank back, but she summoned the courage to meet her father's eyes and shook her head gently.
Hiashi remained indifferent.
Masahiko hesitated for a moment and said, "I promised a student before that I'd help him design some Ninja Toolss, so—"
"How about I come back to visit another day?"
He smiled and said, "As for gratitude or whatever, we are all working for Konoha, why distinguish between us?" "That's fine, let's talk another day."
Hiashi nodded with a smile.
Masahiko bid them farewell and left the Hyuga Clan.
When leaving the clan grounds, he specifically glanced at Neji's home before quickening his pace to leave.
A moment later, on the street outside the Hyuga grounds, Neji quickly caught up.
"Masahiko-sensei!"
"Neji, is something the matter?"
"Teacher, can I still come to see you?"
Neji asked in a low voice.
Masahiko laughed. "Why not? I am the Head of the Education Department of the Ninja Academy, responsible for the education work of the entire academy. You are still my student."
Neji was stunned for a long time, then bowed deeply. "Thank you!"
"How is your Gentle Fist and Taijutsu practice going?"
Masahiko asked as they walked.
Neji extended his fingers, controlling Chakra Threads; furthermore, Chakra Threads were even overflowing from many of his Tenketsu, but—
The further out they went, the closer these threads were to a state of collapse.
He was too young and his own Chakra reserves were insufficient; even with a certain degree of control, he couldn't maintain the cohesion of the threads.
Neji asked, "Teacher, what should I practice next? Should I continue with this?"
"Find a way to apply the techniques to your own system. Think about your advantages and strengths, then think about the function of these techniques."
Masahiko looked at Neji. "If you were an ordinary student, I would tell you what to do, but your talent is very good, so—think for yourself first."
"Yes!"
Hearing this, although Neji was a bit disappointed, he wasn't sad; instead, he was somewhat happy.
Masahiko hadn't given up on him!
Apply it to his own system—
Neji pondered it over and over, and some ideas began to form in his mind.
He bowed deeply.
"Thank you, I understand!"
"You really understand?"
"Yes, my Chakra Threads certainly can't be used to control puppets like a puppeteer, and there's no need for that."
Neji's eyes were bright. "My advantage is that my Chakra pathway and Tenketsu development are broader; I can refine and release a large amount of Chakra in a short time."
In his mind, he thought of Hiashi Hyuga's technique from that day.
One palm strike destroying a large section of the street from a distance.
That was the Hyuga family's secret technique: Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm!
Besides that, there was also that kind of spiral technique that protected the body.
Rotation?
It seemed to be called by that name.
Neji's Chakra naturally couldn't achieve a true Rotation, but a brief release should still have some effect.
However.
This required repeated and persistent practice.
He shared his thoughts with Masahiko.
Masahiko said, "Do you know the Rasengan?"
"Rasengan?"
Neji was dazed for a moment and shook his head gently.
Masahiko extended his hand.
Chakra gathered, quickly forming a Rasengan in his palm.
As his Chakra control skills continued to deepen, this technique was no longer difficult; he had mastered it after several days of practice in the Training Space.
"If you can control the Chakra in the area around your body, can you reduce the Chakra consumption?"
"This—is very hard, but I will do it!"
Neji could understand the advantage of this method, and also understood why the teacher wanted him to observe the previous techniques of overflowing and inhaling Chakra.
If he could control the Chakra within a close range and form a spiral state—
His eyes grew brighter and brighter.
"Thank you for your guidance!"
"Remember this experience. In the future, when you encounter similar problems, you must first try to solve them yourself before coming to discuss them with me."
Masahiko patted his shoulder. "Keep it up!"
"Yes!"
Neji's eyes shone, and he nodded excitedly again and again, as if he had received immense encouragement.
After his excitement, he hesitated a bit.
"Teacher, can I ask a question?"
"Go ahead."
Masahiko nodded slightly.
Neji asked, "Teacher, if I want to work with you, what level do I need to reach?"
"If you want to work with me—after graduation, you will naturally know the way."
"Graduation?"
Neji nodded heavily, having determined a major life goal.
Afterward, he waved his hand and ran off, seemingly greatly inspired.
However.
Masahiko had only casually said two or three sentences.
He watched Neji's back as he left excitedly, gave a soft laugh, and then stepped toward the Inuzuka household.
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