Naruto: The Primal Hyuga Pierces the Shinobi World

"I want to cultivate under my brother's guidance!!!"

What would a child know about cultivation or anything like that? It's just an excuse to avoid writing. Or perhaps, Hinata has been influenced by what she's seen and heard since she was little, and she's very curious about what her older brother Shinichi is busy with every day.

"Forget about following me to cultivate."

"You will have plenty of time to cultivate in the future."

"Just stay here with your mother now."

Shinichi gently placed Hinata on the ground and refused with a smile.

Rejected, Hinata glared at Shinichi angrily, then plopped down on the ground, yelling, "No!! I don't want to!!!"

While shouting, the child even tugged at Shinichi, trying to get him to take her away.

Seeing Hinata's unruly and unreasonable behavior, Shinichi scratched his head, feeling a strong sense of unease deep inside.

Hinata... shouldn't she be the kind of introverted, strong, and gentle person? She should be like her mother, Hanako.

But why is my younger sister becoming more and more... as she gets older?

Hmm, could it be because of me that Hiashi and Hanako have spoiled this child so much?!

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Chapter 69 The Person I Admire!

With Hanako's comforting words, Shinichi and Neji were able to get rid of the tantrum-throwing Hinata. Unlike Shinichi, the lively Hinata was clearly more in line with his perception of children.

Having a cousin like this doesn't bother Neji at all.

After having lunch with Shinichi, Neji took a short nap in Shinichi's room. In the afternoon, Neji, having had a good sleep, was invited to the event by Hyuga Keisuke.

When Neji Hyuga arrived, Shinichi Hyuga had obviously been there for a while and had been training for a long time.

This can be seen from the two guards of Shinichi lying in the dojo.

Because he had to attend a funeral today, Shinichi didn't mingle with his teammates. He had his bodyguards temporarily take his place as his martial arts training opponent.

Hyuga Mio, Hyuga Kazutaka, and Hyuga Keisuke, who just brought Neji back to the dojo, have remained unchanged since they became Shinichi's bodyguards two years ago.

Keisuke needs to conserve his energy to deal with unexpected situations, so Mio and Kazutaka become Shinichi's sparring partners.

However, for Shinichi Hyuga now, opponents of this caliber no longer pose any pressure to him.

When Neji arrived at the dojo, Kazutaka and Mio were already slumped to the side, panting heavily, their training clothes soaked with sweat.

Shinichi stood calmly in the center of the dojo, seemingly reviewing the mistakes his two subordinates had made during their sparring session.

This scene was now deeply etched into Hyuga Neji's mind.

Neji Hyuga had always known that his cousin was very powerful, but this was the first time in all these years that he had seen it so clearly.

Neji had heard about the abilities of his two bodyguards, Hyuga Mio and Hyuga Kazutaka, but he never expected that even such powerful Hyuga clan members would be no match for his older brother. This further solidified Neji's impression of Shinichi.

"Neji, you've arrived."

Shinichi naturally saw Neji's arrival. Seeing that his younger brother had changed into his training clothes and was ready for battle, Shinichi nodded in satisfaction.

He waved to Neji, and the two guards who were resting nearby immediately moved aside, clearing the space.

"Let me see if you've improved during this time, Neji."

Neji walked solemnly into the dojo. He was a born ninja. Although he had a lot of thoughts when facing Shinichi, when he actually stood in front of Shinichi, his heart became calm and firm, and he was completely fearless.

Hearing Shinichi's words, Neji nodded and then got into a fighting stance.

"You have excellent eyesight."

"Their posture is quite impressive."

"not bad."

"If you're ready, then attack!"

Shinichi nodded slightly, acknowledging Neji's talent.

"drink!!"

Neji hadn't opened his eye, and his Gentle Fist training was currently only in form, not substance. With a loud shout, Neji quickly moved forward.

For a child Neji's age, sparring is about his on-the-spot reaction, his proficiency in physical techniques, the smoothness of his moves, and most importantly, his momentum and competitive spirit.

These things need to be cultivated from a young age. Whether someone has the potential to become a ninja can be seen from childhood.

Resilient people are often the better ninjas, while those who are easily discouraged are either cannon fodder or traitors, even on the battlefield...

As Shinichi used his Cloud Hand technique to deflect Neji's palm strike, he didn't retaliate but instead stepped back slightly, deliberately creating an opening.

Although Neji was young, he keenly seized the opportunity. He leaped up and chased after Shinichi, unleashing a series of palm strikes. Although Shinichi easily blocked all his attacks, Neji did not try to create distance after landing. Instead, he remembered his father's teachings, stayed close, and continued to strike.

The two figures clashed in the dojo. Zhenyi blocked and retreated at the same time. In just a few dozen moves, Zhenyi "jogged" a large circle in the dojo and returned to the starting point.

Neji's offensive was so continuous that unsuspecting onlookers might mistakenly believe that Shinichi was at a disadvantage. However, in reality, the battle had been under Shinichi's control from the very beginning.

Neji's attacks didn't even touch Shinichi's clothes; no matter how he attacked, Shinichi easily blocked them all.

However, Shinichi still did not retaliate, allowing Neji to unleash his imagination and use everything he had learned to attack recklessly.

In this small match, the person acting as the sparring partner was actually Shinichi.

The current relationship between Neji and Shinichi is just like the sparring between Shinichi and his father Hiashi back then. There is a qualitative difference in their strength. Once Shinichi counterattacks, Neji, with his abilities, simply cannot react in time, and the sparring loses its meaning.

“Wow… so awesome…”

Outside the dojo's corridor, Hinata Hyuga, who had secretly escaped her mother Hanako's control, had quietly arrived at the dojo at some point. Through the crack in the door, Hinata peeked at Shinichi Hyuga and Neji Hyuga sparring inside the dojo.

Although she didn't know what physical techniques were, seeing Neji's agile and continuous attacks, she could more or less sense how powerful her cousin was.

Hinata has few playmates her own age, but the maids in her house often take her out for walks. Hinata has also met some older children, but those people can't even control their snot, and they are nothing like Neji now.

The sparring session didn't last long. At Neji's age, he hadn't yet mastered the ability to convert chakra into physical strength. As his physical strength was depleted, Neji's movements gradually slowed down, and Shinichi called a stop at that moment.

Shinichi glanced casually at the door, having already noticed Hinata's presence, but made no attempt to shoo her away. Instead, he patiently explained Neji's question.

Although Neji's offensive strategy seemed excellent, he also had many problems. His tendency to be greedy for offense, focusing only on his own moves while neglecting defense and failing to pay attention to the enemy's movements was also very obvious.

However, this requires constant practice to achieve perfect control over his body.

In a few years, once Neji is in better physical condition, Shinichi will incorporate counter-attacks into Neji's training. This will help Neji quickly correct his bad habits. At this stage, there's no rush to correct them; just let Neji enjoy the thrill and sense of accomplishment of attacking.

The training in the dojo continues, but now the main characters are Shinichi and Keisuke.

As Shinichi and Keisuke went all out, Hinata, who was secretly watching, was dumbfounded.

When Shinichi sparred with Keisuke, he was like a completely different person. In fact, even with Hinata's sharp eyesight, she couldn't see Shinichi and Keisuke's moves clearly.

Young Neji was also deeply shocked. This was the first time he had seen Shinichi fight seriously. His overwhelming power left a deep impression on Neji, making him look at Shinichi with increasing admiration and fervor.

"Is this... the power of Shinichi when he goes all out?!"

"So strong..."

A strong wind howled within the dojo. Neji knelt beside him, his fists clenched, his face filled with excitement. He regarded Shinichi as his role model, hoping that one day he would have the strength to stand beside his brother.

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Chapter 70 The Main Family Forced to the Battlefield!

For Shinichi, training in taijutsu with Neji wasn't a waste of time. Even someone as strong as Madara Uchiha couldn't succeed by fighting alone.

If Shinichi Hyuga wanted to survive in the ninja world, he needed a truly outstanding ally. Neji Hyuga, a fellow clansman with exceptional talent, was naturally one of the best choices.

Investing time in Neji is essentially an investment that guarantees at least a minimum return.

Even though Neji couldn't break through the limits of his talent under his own tutelage, he could still grow into a qualified Jonin. Given the opportunity, with Neji's aptitude, he might have even greater potential in the future.

At least... they won't die like cannon fodder in a war under unknown area-of-effect attacks.

As darkness fell and the sun set, the once brightly lit temple was now bathed in the red glow of the setting sun.

Shinichi Hyuga's training ended at this time. Neji, who had been observing for an afternoon, had long since abandoned his image and sat cross-legged, completely losing his initial uprightness and caution.

Although his father, Hyuga Hizashi, often admonished young Neji to maintain proper etiquette in front of the main branch of the family, how much binding force did such a thing have on a child his age?

Moreover, Shinichi Hyuga has always treated Neji as one of his own, and his guards can naturally see Shinichi's affection for his cousin. No one has ever corrected Neji's manners.

Neji is also very relaxed when he's with Shinichi.

Having finished his training, Shinichi took the towel handed to him by his subordinate, wiping away his sweat as he walked to Neji's side:

"I've been at the dojo all afternoon, watching me cultivate. It must be so boring, right?"

Once Shinichi gets absorbed in his own affairs, he becomes so focused that he sometimes neglects Neji.

"No, it won't!"

Neji gently shook his head, and the look in his eyes made Shinichi pause slightly in surprise.

The child's character was far more remarkable than he had anticipated.

"That's good." Shinichi liked Neji's personality very much. Although he was young, his composure was ingrained in his bones.

"Let's go!"