Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-24949639-20140528135926/@comment-17623-20140602153144

Neji was killed because his point to the manga had ended and he was the most expendable person of the Konoha 11. Because in all seriousness, Naruto, Hinata, and Neji should have all been able to dodge that wooden stake.

And yes, he was the most expendable. His death was literally the only thing left for by a literary standpoint.

Also, holy hell this circle jerk is still going.