This episode went a long way toward making fans like him rather than hating him for hurting Hinata so badly. Neji’s injuries were so severe that fans thought he might not make it through the mission, but they didn’t have to worry about losing him just yet. When his enemy launched an arrow at him, Neji allowed it to pierce him, then sent his chakra traveling back along the arrow and its string to paralyze his opponent. Start Your Free Trial Watch Trailer New subscribers only. Though nearly outmatched, Neji found a way to use an injury to his advantage. Creator: Masashi Kishimoto TVPG International Anime Martial Arts Adventure Animation TV Series 2005 Stream thousands of shows and movies, with plans starting at 7.99/month. In “Losing Is Not An Option,” Neji faced off against one of the Sound Four on his own. This particular chapter spotlighted Neji’s part in the battle. There was something so satisfying about seeing so many of the young characters take on such a brutal mission - and live to tell the tale. The reason the 'Sasuke Recovery Mission' arc is one of the fan-favorite arcs of the anime is because each episode was able to highlight another character in the large group.