Why did they choose Neji to die?

In an interview Naruto manga’s author Masashi Kishimoto has stated that Neji had to die so that it could act as an incident to pull Naruto and Hinata closer . It refers to Episode 365 of Naruto Shippuden Anime where after Neji’s untimely death Nruto is heartbroken and Hinata encorages him.

Why didn’t Sakura heal Neji?

No. For one, Neji’s condition at that point was way to fatal for Sakura to even heal. Just like Asuma, Neji got shot in a fatal area. That would be impossible for anyone to heal even if they tried.

Will Neji come back to life?

Apart from that, no, Neji is still dead and has made no appearance in the manga. Technically, he already came back, if only for a while. Neji (and Jiraiya for that matter ; Itachi as well but as a cameo ) reappeared in the Boruto anime during the Time Travel Arc.

Does Tenten have feelings for Neji?

Tenten is shown to greatly admire and respect Neji. Tenten is often seen visiting and inviting him to special events. Neji is often seen to be greatly concerned for Tenten, often coming to her aid. Although Tenten didn’t react to Neji’s death right away in the anime, she did later on ask Neji why he had left her.

Why did Neji died with a smile?

He died saving his friend and hero. And he died saving the cousin, he in his teen years had tried to kill. He died with a smile on his face, as he knew he, at least for this time, had postponed, prevented the death of his hero, his saviour, his friend.

Does Neji love anyone?

It’s clear that he cares hor her, and holds her intimately, and she is the only woman in his life. And looking into Tenten’s Infinite Tsukoyoumi dream, it shows that her clear love interest was Neji, and Lee and Gai were only there to be nakama. This concludes that Neji and Tenten are really close.

What did Masashi Kishimoto just forgot about?

Another big thing that Masashi Kishimoto simply forgot about is the Hyuga Clan’s resolution. The whole drama with the Main family and the Branch family was ultimately going to be changed by Naruto Uzumaki, and by the looks of it, he did change it. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see any of that happen, which is a shame, really.

What episode does Neji die in Naruto?

Neji Hyūga dies in episode 364 , The Ties That Bind, and chapter 614, by the hand of the Ten Tails trying to deflect some heavy object. As Neji watches Hinata cry for him, Naruto questions why Neji would give his life for him, to which Neji responds that it is because Naruto once called him a “genius”.

Why is Neji’s death unnecessary?

Well from birth Neji is a genius, he was a slave to main branch, yet he still surpassed every hyuga member coming from a side branch only. Naruto anime clearly mentioned that curse mark is placed so that they can protect the main family a NEJI death is unnecessary. why? let me tell you then.

Why does Kishimoto like Neji so much?

But, instead of having her die from the choice, Kishimoto felt like Neji was a good substitute. In a way, Kishimoto says Neji acted as a sort of cupid for the couple. His final moments were spent showing his affection to the pair, giving them a special (if not dark) bond which could never be broken.