Chapter Fifteen. Hyuga Sho Is the Villain

I'm an innocent passerby.

The words were written all over Hyuga Sho's face.

He was the one who took Ebisu's magazine, and he was also the one who put the note in the schoolbag.

He had done this.

It was because Hyuga Sho had to play the role of protector and could not stray too far from Hyuga Mami. Having the other party come to him of her own accord was the best possible outcome.

After glancing at the first experience monster he planned to defeat—Ebisu—Hyuga Sho chuckled. "Ebisu, did you need something from me?"

Seeing Hyuga Sho's honest and simple appearance,

Ebisu immediately felt unbearably ashamed.

Hyuga Sho was so honest and down-to-earth. How could he possibly be the bad guy?

Was I even human for wrongly accusing him?

Thus, Ebisu pointed at Hyuga Sho's nose and said, "Stop pretending! Keep pretending, why don't you~~! If you don't hand over my things today, I'll make you understand why Konoha's leaves are so green—!"

Before Ebisu could finish speaking,

Hyuga Sho had already moved.

At this moment, he was only a little over two meters away from Ebisu.

A cold aura surged forth, seemingly about to freeze Ebisu's blood completely.

Killing intent, Killing Intent, and aura.

These were natural manifestations of a ninja.

Whenever a ninja intended to injure or kill someone, a certain "force" would inevitably arise.

This "force" was a manifestation of a ninja's Mental Energy.

The source of a ninja's energy, Chakra, was formed by combining Mental Energy and physical energy.

Perhaps in the world of his previous life, Killing Intent was some kind of metaphysics.

But in this world,

"Killing Intent" truly existed.

The Hyuga Clan's Main Family could sense the Killing Intent and killing intent released by the Branch Family, recognize when a Branch Family member harbored ill intentions, and activate the Caged Bird Seal.

Furthermore,

the stronger the ninja, the stronger their Killing Intent.

It was said that when a Kage Level powerhouse released their Killing Intent, ordinary ninjas would be unable to move at all. They might even see an illusion of themselves being killed.

Hyuga Sho's Killing Intent mercilessly enveloped Ebisu.

The distance was far too short, and Ebisu had no time to react.

Actually,

Hyuga Sho could have waited for Ebisu to take up a stance as well, letting both of them prepare before making a move.

But...

Hyuga Sho still chose the more cautious approach of launching a sneak attack and striking first.

Honor, reputation... all of these were meaningless.

To Hyuga Sho, victory and survival were what mattered most.

There was a loud bang.

A blue vortex of air shimmered In the Air.

Hyuga Sho's fist slammed into Ebisu's chest like an iron hammer.

The Hyuga Clan.

Since they could release Chakra from their palms and use finger and palm techniques,

they could naturally also attach Chakra to their fists and release it through them.

Chakra was an enchantment.

The fist was a weapon.

An enchanted weapon increased attack power, speed, and strength.

Moreover, the Hyuga Clan had trained in Taijutsu bitterly since childhood, so their natural Taijutsu ability was far higher than that of others.

Thus, Ebisu did not even have time to react before he heard a "bang" and was Sent Flying Backwards.

"!"

Hyuga Sho's actions

left Hyuga Mami stunned for a moment.

This Young Lady of the Main Family was, at this moment... still somewhat unable to react.

She meant Hyuga Sho's logic.

He had actually attacked before the other party had even made a move...

This...

"Our Hyuga Clan is Konoha's number one clan~!!"

After sneak-attacking his opponent with one punch and sending him flying, Hyuga Sho

at this moment

unhurriedly assumed a beautiful Gentle Fist stance.

Then he shouted at the top of his lungs.

No, this was not how it was supposed to go.

The corner of Hyuga Mami's mouth twitched.

You didn't use Gentle Fist just now, did you?

Although the Hyuga Clan's Gentle Fist had the word "fist" in its name,

all its techniques consisted only of palm and finger techniques... there was no such form of boxing at all.

Because all Taijutsu related to "fists" could actually be classified under the scope of Rigid Fist.

It had nothing to do with "Gentle Fist"~~~!

After being Sent Flying Backwards three or four meters, Ebisu clutched his chest and twitched a few times.

With pain written all over his face, he scrambled up from the ground.

"You despicable—"

Before he could finish saying "despicable,"

Hyuga Sho rushed over like an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

This time, it really was Gentle Fist.

Hyuga Sho struck Ebisu twice with his palms, knocking him to the ground again.

Knocking him down was not enough.

Hyuga Sho added two kicks.

Only then did he turn around, his back facing the fallen Ebisu.

Then, he struck a Gentle Fist stance toward some unknown direction and shouted with all his might, "Our Hyuga Clan's Taijutsu is the strongest in Konoha!"

Hyuga Mami: "..."

Ebisu: "..."

[Doka Degree: 9.3%]

Seeing the number pop up before him, Hyuga Sho was delighted.

Sharpening the blade does not delay chopping wood.

The plan had finally yielded results, making all his past efforts at training worthwhile.

Now,

defeating Ebisu was the result of his hard work.

Since the Doka Degree had appeared,

there were only two possibilities.

1. Ebisu was finished.

2. Ebisu could get back up like Uchiha Obito and earn experience points a second time.

To verify which one it was,

Hyuga Sho diligently turned around and hit Ebisu a few more times.

He continued until Ebisu lay on the ground, only whimpering and unable to shout any harsh words.

Only then did Hyuga Sho shake his head regretfully. No second round of experience...

This battle was over.

Next, it was time to loot the spoils of war.

Hyuga Sho rummaged around on Ebisu.

He ignored Ebisu's resistance and his tears.

The winner took everything, while the loser was left eating dust.

"Stay still!"

With a smack, Hyuga Sho knocked aside Ebisu's trembling arm as he tried to stop him.

Then he slapped him twice more.

Only then did Ebisu lie completely still.

Having taken Ebisu's money, Hyuga Sho happily walked toward Hyuga Mami.

"Young Lady, I've thoroughly punished this bad guy who insulted our Hyuga Clan!"

"Ah..."

Hyuga Mami's expression was slightly... Stunned.

It was a little less cold.

And a little more adorable.

Only now did she look like a five-year-old girl her age, rather than the highly mature Young Lady of the Main Family who seemed almost like an adult.

At this moment,

Hyuga Mami was thinking,

Bad guy?

Was Ebisu a bad guy?

Of course.

If a lecherous pervert who kept his mouth shut was not a bad guy, then who was?

With her Byakugan, Hyuga Mami could easily distinguish between the good and bad students.

But compared to Hyuga Sho... Ebisu was probably still a level below him.

So it was true. Once you stripped away the natural exterior, they were all dark inside, huh?

Hyuga Mami studied Hyuga Sho, as if seeing him anew for the first time.

The latter

still wore an honest and simple smile on his handsome face.