Neji led a team consisting of Tenten and Kiba Inuzuka to rescue her.
After Tenten stayed back to handle traps, Neji used a Transformation Technique to trick the kidnappers. He disguised himself as Kiba to catch them off guard and utilized his Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms to defeat them and secure Hinata’s safety. Key Details Arc: Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha. Canon Status: Filler (not adapted from the manga). Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 192
, titled " Neji Chronicles ," is part of the "Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha" filler arc. This episode features a flashback story centered on Neji Hyuga during the events of the original Naruto series. Episode Summary Neji led a team consisting of Tenten and
The story is framed by Konohamaru, Udon, and Moegi interviewing Neji for the Academy newspaper. Neji recounts a mission that occurred during the chaos of the Chunin Exams: Key Details Arc: Past Arc: The Locus of Konoha
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Neji Hyuga, providing more insight into his protective nature toward Hinata despite their past friction.