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Neji from the very start was a genius learning the Hyuga secrets from observing alone, he easily would have surpassed Hiashi if he didn't die. His byakugan would help him see in case his students were in trouble and he became much more kind and understanding since he lost to Naruto in part 1. I believe Neji should have been a bigger part of an Akatsuki member being beat, Shikamaru got his glory but not Neji