My Belated Apology - Hyuga Neji x OC Fanfiction

Chapter 3

Shiyuki's POV

Yesterday, I argued fiercely with Neji-kun. Wow. Guess that he called Lee pathetic too, Lee can't do any ninjutsu or genjustu after all. I calmed my anger down for a bit. I love him but I don't care what he says about me, it's none of my bussiness. Tenten was right, maybe I'll practise harder, and then Neji will have to regret.

Today, Guy-sensei gathers us again to train.

"Okay guys, today we will devide into pairs to spar. Neji and Shiyuki, yesterday you two had a fight, I want you to spar, then make up, okay? We have to be in good term to work as a team."

Although Neji-kun hates me, I think he won't go too harshly, will he? We are on a same team after all. He gets on his fighting stance and smirks. Smirks at what? Somehow I'm getting nervous...

He activates his Byakugans. What's with the hatred in his eyes?

Wow.

So he really thinks that I mustn't be a ninja.

Without letting me reflexing, he uses his skillful technics on me.

A palm aiming at stomach. Uh-Oh.

A palm aiming at chest - lungs and heart. Oops. I cough blood.

"What are you doing Neji?!" Guy-sensei screams, quickly stops Neji-kun.

I'm knocked out, nearly unconscious. I can hardly breath. Guy-sensei picks me up, shouts to Neji-kun.

"Now I will bring her to the hospital. I will punish you later, Neji!"

"It's not as serious as you think, sensei. She is too pathetic to become a ninja, and I've helped her to be a normal person. That's better for her."

Help me to be a normal person, huh? Haha. Maybe if I'm gone, you will be happier right, Neji-kun? You hate me this much, while I did nothing wrong to you. Guy-sensei, I'm very grateful, but I think that you shouldn't bring me to the doctor. It's useless. Just leave me like this... I don't want to hear his criticism anymore...

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I wake up as a ray of sunlight falls into the room. I slowly open my eyes, not feeling any energy inside my body. A strong smell of sterilizer flies in my nose. The room is white, just white, as blank as my feeling. Guy-sensei definitely put me into the hospital. Am I still able to be a ninja?

A nurse walks in, probably to check something.

"Oh, so you woke up? How do you feel?"

"Not so good, Miss... How's my condition? Can I still work as a ninja?"

"The impact of Gentle Fist was so serious that we can't heal it thoroughly. Maybe there will be some unwanted sequels. You can still be a ninja, but not so good as before, since your lungs are slightly damaged. My advice is that you should rest at home, as ninja's works are dangerous for you from now on. I'm sorry."

"So that is. Thank you."

After the nurse leaves, Guy-sensei, Lee and Tenten enter the room. Neji-kun isn't there. I'm somewhat disappointed.

"I'm sorry my student... If only I hadn't let you spar Neji..."

"It's over sensei. There's no use regretting."

"But it is likely that you can't continue chasing your ninja dream!"

Speakless, I just sigh.

"Hey Shiyuki," Lee speaks up. "Guy-sensei will train me next week. Would you like to join me?"

"She hasn't recovered yet!" Tenten rejects that idea.

"It's okay. I will join you after I recover." Lee's face brights up. "Please, Guy-sensei!"

"That's the spirit, my youthful flower!" Guy-sensei gives me a thumb-up.

Heh, Neji-kun, prepare yourself!