Upon surviving the Forest of death, Neji was near exhausted. Fighting for three days straight, he was initially more than relieved to finally get a month's rest before having to fight in the Final Rounds. However, things didn't really go as planned, as the proctor had explained that there must be a Preliminary Tournament immediately after the long-enduring struggle in the Forest. More than just irritated, Neji had decided to stay in the Exams, very determined to be promoted to Chuunin level; even though he thought himself as on par or beyond such level. Waiting on the upper level, he patiently waited for his turn to come. After the first two fights pass by with Sasuke & Naruto as the clear winners, Neji looks towards the large, black screen and immediately notices his name up in green letters: Neji Hyuga vs Izaku Raiken
Suddenly seeing his name up on the screen, Neji can do nothing but smirk in this coincidental match-up. Seeing his fellow clansman make his way down to the center stage, he first hops on top of the rail, before front flipping off of it in a rather impressing fashion. Making his way to the proctor and Izaku, he plants himself in short range of his opponent. Before the proctor would give the signal, Neji speaks up in Izaku's general direction. "Before we do this, a word of advise... Izaku, listen to me. Withdraw now, as you know you were never meant to be a ninja. Even as the pampered heir of the Main Branch of the Hyuga clan, you were always too arrogant and too stubborn. Quit now, or suffer for the consequences of your foolish decision.." Seeing Izaku respond with a simple bow and Jyukenpo stance, he merely scoffs before looking towards the proctor and nods; signalling that he was ready for the match to begin.
As he would nod, Neji soon gets into his regular Jyuken stance; his left leg is bent slightly, while his right leg is extended forward in a diagonal fashion. He lifts up his right arm as he opens his right palm. On the other side, he bends his left arm at a 90 degree angle and points his left hand, that is an open palm, towards the floor. Neji then passively activates his Byakugan.
(Doujutsu: Byakugan) Eye Technique: The All Seeing White Eye, PassiveProctor: "Alright, let the third Preliminary Match... BEGIN!!"Type: Supplementary
Rank: A-Rank
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 30 (-5 per turn to keep active)
Damage: N/A
Description:
One of the Three Great Dōjutsu (San Daidōjutsu), the Byakugan is the kekkei genkai of the Hyuga clan. Bearers of this Dõjutsu have almost featureless white eyes. When the Byakugan is activated, the user's pupils become more distinct, and the veins near their temples bulge as the blood flow to their eyes is increased. While having the Byakugan deactivated, Hyuga ninjas have a normal eyesight and no special addition to their vision. While low rank Hyugas will need to perform a sequence of hand seals ( Horse → Tiger with lifting just index fingers → Boar with nearly straightened fingers → Hare → Rat → Dog → Horse → Dog → Hare → Rat → Boar with nearly straightened fingers → Snake with the right index finger lifted straight up) to activate their Byakugan, Hyuga masters will be able to do so without the need for any hand seals and even have it active passively for long periods of time. Once activated, the user gains access to all of the abilities the Byakugan bestows upon them. While, like other Dojutsu, its main ability is to see chakra and the chakra flow in sentient beings, the Byakugan adds a complete new detail and dimension to that ability. The user can not only see chakra and the chakra flow, but also the circulatory system and even the 361 tenketsu. Added to this ability, once activated the Byakugan grants the user a near perfect field of vision 360º around himself (up to long-range if he's a master). This field of vision has only one blind spot, slightly above the 3rd thoracic vertebrae and facing backwards but enables the user to actually even see his own chakra circulatory system and chakra flow, which explains why all Hyuugas are so adept and masterfull of precise chakra control. The last ability the Byakugan has is the ability to zoom in and out, focusing on specific things, piercing beyond matter and energy alike, as well as chakra. This specific ability allows the user to see pass most barriers as well as physical matter (like rock walls, ground, etc) but also energy, being able to focus beyond chakra that might be in front of them or other energies. The zooming ability is enhanced as the user becomes more adept at using his eyes and can even reach distances above 20kms away. Some Hyugas have shown a great awareness regarding agressiveness as well as killing intent, detecting such intentions and emotions from others with more ease than most.
Note: Activation spends a move from the users own move count but once the user reaches Sannin Rank and has gained mastery over Gentle Fist for 1 month, he can activate it passively without spending a move. Because of its low chakra cost to maintain, the user can keep it active throughout the whole fight as long as he has chakra and stamina to do so.
Note: Genjutsu that requires Eye Contact when used against a Byakugan user requires direct eye contact between enemy pupil and user's pupil
Note: Must be activated to use Gentle Fist (Jyuken)
Note: Cannot be blinded by matter, chakra, light or energy
Note: Its tracking abilities are similar to that of a 3 Tomoe Sharingan
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Upon activating his visual prowess, Neji rushes forwards. He then jumps in midair and performs an aerial 360 kick, landing the blow on his knee [making the leg bend naturally]. Using his right foot, he lands on the bent leg and springs up into the air, double kicking Izaku in their chin, making him spiral into the air. Before Izaku flies up too high, Neji grabs him by his clothing with his left hand. He then gathers chakra into his right palm. Immediately, Neji pulls them back down and raises his palm, connecting with their stomach in the process. After the strike, he releases all his gathered chakra and sends Izaku flying up into the air while damaging their entrails.
(Byakugan Sanashige) – Byakugan three Kicks(Hakke Seirei Hirate) – Eight Trigrams Spirit PalmRank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: The user kicks the opponent once on their knee, and then kicks them twice on their face in rapid succession, sending them spiraling upwards.As Neji notices Izaku fall back to the ground, he slowly walks over and gathers chakra into his right palm once more. When close enough, kneels down & brings his arm forward to strike him where his heart should be. Simultaneously, he transfers his built up chakra onto his enemy, pushing them 2 feet into the ground & demolishing their heart in the process.Rank: B
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: The user grabs the enemy on the chest and sends them flying. Then they strike with a powerful hit with their palm.
(Tenketsu Shouda) - Chakra Point PoundRank: D
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 10
Damage Points: 20
Description: The user hits the tenketsu of the heart with gentle fist causing damage to their heart.
Sure, let's go with that lol
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As Neji would attempt to kick Izaku in the knee, he easily notices Izaku begin to retract his left hand; indicating that he was preparing to strike his lower shin area. In response, Neji quickly gathers some chakra in the tenketsu of his ankles. After doing so, he exerts the built up chakra, which forms a small shield that easily blocks Izaku's counter-attack. But, while he was doing this, Neji had simultaneously bent his upper-body forwards to gain a better reach for his right arm. As Izaku would make his failed blow, Neji instinctively extends his right arm and firmly grasps their left wrist and quickly lands back onto the ground [since his right leg was already close to the floor]. When this happens, he flips Izaku's body around and after then rapidly strikes his opponent with his index/middle fingers for the first two strikes and his right palm on the back with the third, sending Izaku flying. "Is that all what the Main Branch has got?"
(Jūkenpō: Chou)- Gentle Fist Style: Block(Byākugan Sandageki) – Byakugan Three StrikesType: Defensive
Rank: B
Range: Short
Chakra: 20
Damage: N/A (+10 if the opponent makes direct contact)
Description: The user exerts chakra from several tenketsu from a single part of their body, this chakra is gathered roughly ten centimeters away from the user's skin and forms a small shield of chakra, no bigger than twice the size of an average palm conveniently useable as a way to block tai/kenjutsu attacks(upto B-Rank) but is weak to elemental techniques as it's merely raw chakra which does not require advanced chakra manipulation. If the opponent makes physical contact with the shield they will suffer slight damage across the part of their skin which connected with it.
Note:
- Can only be used five times.
- No Jyuuken above B-Rank in the same turn.
- The shield is no bigger than twice the size of an average palm.
- Can block Tai/Kenjutsu attacks upto B-Rank, within reason.
- Can block Elemental attacks upto C-Rank, within reason.
- Can only be taught by Tybone.Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: The user grabs the opponents extended arm, flipping them around and then strikes them thrice on the back, sending them flying.
As Neji would spin Izaku around, he is barely caught off guard by the sudden rotation that pushes him back. It didn't really bother him though, as Neji only sustained a bruised right hand that stung a little. When he would get repelled into the air however, it seems as if Izaku wasn't quite finished yet, as he would jump into the air as well to deliver a strong kick. "Hmph..". Just before the kicking leg would hit his face, Neji leans back a bit & begins to maneuver his left arm [to natrually bend it into an acute angle] and right knee via lifting it up. As soon as this happens, he drives his right elbow into Ikazu's lower shin and forces it down into the upcoming rising knee. When the three body parts are collided together, the elbow and knee create a force that sprains the area around his ankle and shin; but not a force strong enough to break it. But because Neji's counter-attack is so sudden, his opponent would have an extremely difficult time countering it.
(Kōsa Hō) – Intersection methodRight when Izaku's ankle ligaments would tear, causing him great pain, Neji gathers a large portion of chakra in his left hand & fires three bursts of empty palms towards his opponent's chest and sends them crashing back down to the concrete floor. "Do I? Up to now, you're all talk and no walk."Rank: B
Type: Defence
Range: Short
Chakra cost: N/A
Damage points: 40
Description: With this jutsu, the user is able to intercept and counter an oncoming taijutsu technique by raising the knee, and driving the elbow downwards at the same time. This catches the attacking limb between his two limbs, and drives the elbow down with great force, effectively shattering the bone.
(Hakke Shinten Kuushou) - 8 Trigrams 4 Heavenly empty palmRank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Close-MId
Damage Points: 40(+8 if opponent hits an object)
Description: A burst fire of empty palms that do more damage.
Upon catching Izaku's leg in between his elbow and leg, Neji notices that his fellow clansman had effectively blocked it with a similar move that Neji used before. As this happens, he notices Izaku outstretch his leg, but for an unknown reason at the moment. Whatever the reason was, he builds up a substantial amount of chakra in all the tenketsu in his body. After doing so, Neji immediately releases a raw blast of chakra, as Izaku would attempt to stomp on his knee, and blasts his opponent towards the ground [Their positions would be mid range apart].
(Jūkenpō: Ichigekimi) - Gentle Fist Style: One blow BodyLanding back onto the ground, and taunts Izaku to come forth; if he can even move that is.Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 30
Damage points: 60
Description: Using their ability to expel chakra from every chakra point on their body, a member of the Hyūga clan can hit their opponent with a blast of chakra that will send them flying away from the user. It was also shown when Kisame's Water Prison Technique trapped Neji that the user can use it to target weak point in the technique that they see with their Byakugan in order to dispel it.
As Neji would use the One Blow Body technique against Izaku, he isn't surprised in the least that he had countered with his own Blow Body. As he and Izaku would be pushed back, Neji performs a single back flip, before landing in a crouching position with one hand planted on the floor. Watching his opponent deactivate their visual prowess, Neji gives off a rather emotionless glare. "Hmph.." He complies, however, and deactivates his Byakugan as well. Standing up, Neji raises his right hand and waves it back and forth, taunting Izaku to come forth.
No sir! :stfu: I told you I would reply today afterall! (It was very late at night when I posted in the tavern, so it still qualifiesJust gonna end it & call it a draw o-o
Watching Izaku charge forward, Neji easily notices his adversary trying to bring himself lower while pivoting his body - indicating that he would try to sweep him. In response, Neji would jump two feet into the air [with his feet almost together & knees close to his chest] to dodge the sweep. When this happens, while he is still aerial, Neji quickly extend his rigt leg forward to kick Izaku in his forehead; which would knock him a meter back & disorient him. He would then wave his right hand back and forth, taunting him once more.
Watching Izaku push himself back, it was almost clear that he was planning to use the force of his return to make a power attack. Since he was only 2ft of the ground, he had no trouble extending his legs downwards in a quick motion. As Neji would plant his feet onto the ground, he realizes Izaku was coming back towards him to apparently punch him. Just as his opponent would begin to get close, Neji moves in quick speeds to maneuver himself right under his opponent. Once he does this, he places his left hand onto the floor to support himself while simultaneously twisting his body to the left while he bends his left knee and momentarily leans back. As he is doing this, he picks up his right legs and straightens it and uses his left arm to push himself up. When this happens, Neji manages to land a fairly powerful kick to his Izaku's chin and sends them flying through the air with their backs facing the floor below. After kicking them, he leans forward as he places his legs down and positions himself on all fours [both hands on the floor as he is crouching]. Once he does this, he uses his thighs to propel himself with enough momentum to keep him moving at the same speed as his still flying opponent. Right when he does this, he seemingly appears right under Izaku, similar how a leaf that dances in the air is followed by its shadow.
When he gets under his Izaku, Neji moves his arm upwards and extends his index and middle finger; which he places below his opponent's back. Right as this happens, he takes his left hand and places it on his opponent's left hip and pushes hit upwards which causes them to slightly tilt their body to the right; and as soon as this happens Neji takes his right leg, extends it out and tilts his body to the left [which makes his right leg collide with his opponent's left hip]. Afterwards, he spins over to the left so that he is not right under them and as he does this, Neji stretches over his right arm to the left side of his body and balls his fist before slinging it back over the right, forcing the back of his fist to jam into his opponent's gut [which makes the target fall to the ground and now Neji is slightly above him]. Next, Neji maneuvers his body so that he appears he is doing a front flip; but as he gets halfway though the somersault, he balls his right fist again and dives it into Izaku's left breast and makes them fall further to the ground [right where he is just above the ground]. Immediately, he follows through the front flip while simultaneously fully extending his right leg. Right when this happens his right foot makes contact to his opponent's central part of the chest and by doing so, slams their body into the ground; which causes major damage to his Izaku's ribs and lungs and possibly heart.
(Kage Buyō) - Shadow of the Dancing Leaf(Shishi Rendan) - Lions BarrageRank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: N/A
Damage Points: 5
Description: A technique where one follows the opponent, closely matching his or her body's movement, just like a leaf that dances in the air is followed by its shadow. The technique is usually preceded by a swift upper kick that will launch the target into the air. It is mainly used to position an opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. This move by itself is harmless, but it is usable as a stepping stone for a great many powerful techniques like Front Lotus and the Lion Combo. That said, it also has a rather high degree of difficulty.Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: N/A
Damage Points:15
Description: A variant technique of the Front Lotus, It is an ultra-fast combo attack that requires an advanced physical condition and a certain knack for it. The opponent is first kicked into the air and shadowed with the Shadow of the Dancing Leaf. Upon inflicting a blow, one takes advantage of said opponent's counterattack to spin around and rise again for further assaults. Since the fall is increased in velocity with each blow, the damage when one is eventually struck to the ground is inconceivable. All variations end with the opponent being thrown to the ground and kicked in the chest.]

With his first move being a total success, Neji had felt confident on following through with his Lion's Barrage. However, as he would place his two fingers on Izaku's back, he noticed something rather strange. As they would both glide through the air, he sees his adversary scrunch up, as if he was ready to handle the punishment of the upcoming barrage attacks. Disregarding this eerie act, he decided to continue anyways. Right when Neji would strike Izaku's left hip with his right leg, he barely glimpses his opponent's legs coming down towards his gut. But because of their close vicinity, Neji simply lets his midsection get struck. However, he had something else up his sleeve and you can guarantee that Neji wasn't going to let this pampered, Main Branch Hyuga get the best of him. Right when Neji would fall downwards, he quickly flicks his hands and grabs Izaku's left and right ankles; causing him to be dragged down with Neji with the same amount force he used to kick him down.
As they are both falling [With Neji's back facing towards the ground], he leans his body forward, simultaneously lowers both arms with moderate force and releases his grip from Izaku's ankles. When this happens, Izaku himself is lowered and almost face to face with Neji. Right as they would be level with each other, Neji kicks them in the chest, making them flip backwards [until they are upside down]. Afterwards, Neji air grabs his opponent by the ankles and wrap his legs around their waist & falls back to the ground to drive his opponent head first into the ground with great force; causing a little crater to form from the impact. Landing back onto the ground, Neji slowly gets back up but limps away from the crash site; winded from the previous kick to the gut. Falling to one knee, he turns his head and looks behind himself, glaring at Izaku's motionless body. Peering his eyes with dejection, Neji realizes he may of went a little overboard. "I'm sorry... but your fate was decided the moment I was chosen as your opponent.."
(Hayabusa Otoshi) - Peregrine Falcon DropRank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: N/A
Damage Points:15
Description: The user grabs a falling opponent by their ankles, wraps his legs around their waist, and drives them head first into the ground, similar to the Front Lotus.