Chapter 349 Hidden Mist Village

The Kingdom of Water, Kirigakure Village.

Three women, Kurama Yakumo, Mrs. Tsunami, and Hyuga Hinata, were shopping on the street. Behind them, Hyuga Neji and Kimimaro silently acted as humanoid bag carriers without any complaints.

Since the Chuunin Exams, the relationship between Neji and Hinata has recovered a lot.

In fact, when he was a child, Neji also liked this little soft and cute sister. Even if he was forced to bear the curse mark of the caged bird, although he didn't like it, he would not hate the clan until...his father was forced to

He died and became the scapegoat instead of his elder brother.

Not only that, seeing that the Zong family was so high and mighty, but a weak little girl whose talent was far inferior to his own could directly control her own destiny just because of her birth, no matter how talented she was or how hard she tried, it was useless, Ningci's heart felt for the Zong family.

The hatred became deeper and deeper, and naturally Hinata became angry.

However, after Hinata's chunin exam broke out, Neji had to re-recognize Hinata, who he thought was weak and useless.

Before going on a mission with Hinata this time, he even received a letter from Hyuga Hizashi from the Hyuga clan leader.

'Please tell Neji that I did not die to protect the clan, but to protect my brothers and the village.'

At that moment, Neji had already given up.

He had doubts in his heart about the authenticity of this letter, and he also doubted his father's mood when he wrote this letter - whether he really didn't mind going to his death, or whether he had to do it in order to prevent him from getting into trouble and to be able to have a good life.

Written to survive?

There are too many possibilities, and the dead have no voice.

Even...he couldn't be sure whether this suicide note was actually written by his father.

After all these years, why did he not see this suicide note until now?

Neji didn't know all this, but at the first moment, he chose to lower his head and knelt down with a trembling body, showing that he believed the words in the suicide note.

Because he can only believe it.

Neji looked at Hinata, who was chatting and laughing in front of him and became much more cheerful, with soft eyes.

He still can't trust his uncle, the clan leader, but he has learned to move forward. No matter what that guy is like, at least Hinata is indeed a sister worth protecting, and the Hyuga family also needs him to accumulate strength to change.

Neji couldn't help but think of the scene where he saw Hanami Akira before going on a mission. It was after the Chuunin exams and before the clan leader came to talk to him.

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At that time, this man who had already become a legend in Konoha was already fishing in the lake like an old man. He was yawning lazily while fishing, looking completely bored.

Although they knew each other, they didn't have many interactions with each other, and they were not familiar with each other, but somehow, Neci walked over.

Perhaps it was because the next mission was with Akira Hanami's original teammates, or perhaps because of some desire that he didn't even know he had, Hyuga Neji took the initiative to say hello to him.

"You look bored."

"It's not as it looks, it's really boring."

"Is it because you can't leave the village for the time being?"

"Ah, that's probably part of the reason..."

"Well, why don't you go out?"

Somehow, even though he knew that he shouldn't say these words, Hyuga Neji still asked. Maybe it was because some eagerness in his heart was so hot that he couldn't help but feel like he hated iron for not being able to become steel!

"With your strength, if you really want to go out, no one can stop you, right?"

If Hanami Akira is determined not to let mushrooms grow moldy in the village, not even the Hokage can restrain him.

"Indeed."

"Then why did you..."

Neji said halfway and didn't know how to continue.

At that time, Hana Jianming seemed a little surprised, but immediately, he looked at Neji up and down, and then showed a look of understanding.

"I understand what you're thinking - you probably want to ask me why I don't get out even though I'm locked in a 'cage' and I still have the strength to break free from it, right?"

"..."

Neji didn't speak. He thought of the "caged bird" stamped on his forehead by his family, and his eyes were a little sad.

Although he didn't say it out loud, deep down he did think so.

In his opinion, Hua Jianming's situation of being restricted from traveling is quite similar to his, like a bird in a cage. The only difference is that Hua Jianming has the power to break the cage.

However, the other party still stayed obediently, which made Neci feel quite uncomfortable and felt aggrieved.

As if he had read through his thoughts, Hua Jianming gave him the answer with a smile.

"Because we have different ideas. Although restricting travel is boring, I know that the teacher is thinking about the overall situation, so I am willing to accept this proposal... Of course, this is only one of the reasons."

He patted Neji's shoulder, his tone casual and natural.

"The most important thing is that I know very well that I can abide by this proposal if I want to. It is easy for me to break the 'cage', so I will naturally not feel any discomfort."

Neji thought of what Hana Jianming said in his ear when he held his shoulders.

"Neji, people have to look forward! The most important thing is that you have to think clearly about what you want."

"Want...something?"

"If you understand it, don't worry about other irrelevant things."

Because Hanami Akira once owed Tenten a favor when he was very weak at the beginning. At that time, he had thought that he would let Neci survive to repay this kindness, at least so that Tenten would not have to die alone like the original. Therefore, this

He was also willing to talk to Neji more often.

"Either you can deceive yourself or listen to other people's explanations, and live in confusion to fulfill your dream, or you can choose to pursue power. At that time, it will be up to you to decide what you believe or not."

"You are trying to tell me that the rules are made by the strong."

"At least that's the case in the ninja world. When your power can easily break the birdcage, you won't feel restricted even if you are in it."

"..."

"By the way, I have a newly developed technique here. Do you want to learn it and try it?"

"Can you do that?!"

"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

As if he were a thief, Hana Jianming pretended to look around, then stuffed a scroll into Neji's hand.
Chapter completed!