Chapter 125
No one expected this—Neji wasn't sticking to just the Hyuga clan's Jūken. He had actually learned the Hachimon Tonkō (Eight Gates Release Technique)!
This was a decision Neji had reached after careful thought.
He could see the limitations—or rather, the ceiling—of the Hyuga's Gentle Fist, especially as a branch family member with no access to higher-level techniques. If he wanted to grow stronger, he had to learn something else.
He needed power!
After seeing Natsuki almost kill Orochimaru with a single Asa Kujaku (Morning Peacock), Neji set his sights on the Eight Gates.
It was the strongest technique he could realistically learn—after all, Guy-sensei wouldn't hesitate to teach it to him. He'd be a fool not to seize that opportunity!
As for the Hyuga clan's rules?
The main family refused to teach him advanced techniques, so what was wrong with learning his sensei's techniques? If they had a problem with it, they should've given him the good stuff to learn in the first place!
Whoosh! Neji suddenly vanished.
Even though he had only opened the first gate, his chakra surged, and his speed jumped a level.
Sasuke's Chidori surged forward, and his Sharingan locked onto Neji's form—but his body couldn't keep up. He watched in shock as Neji appeared at his side and struck with lightning-fast tenketsu strikes, instantly sealing Sasuke's chakra points.
Sasuke's chakra was immediately blocked off, and the Chidori dissipated. He was left completely powerless.