The Byakugan didn't just let its user see the flow of an enemy's chakra; it also greatly enhanced their taijutsu, reflexes, strength, and speed.
So Hiashi activated his Byakugan without hesitation.
The veins on Hiashi's face bulged, and blue chakra began to seep from his hands and coat them.
Hiashi vanished from his spot again, moving much faster than before.
Slap~~
The next moment, Hao Shuai knocked away Hiashi's lunging hand with a single slap.
Unfazed by his failed strike, Hiashi followed up by thrusting his other hand toward Hao Shuai's chest.
To test Hiashi's strength, Hao Shuai held back and met his palm with a relaxed right hand. The instant they touched, he traced a semicircle.
Boom~~
Hiashi's full-strength strike was guided downward, and its powerful force blasted a small crater into the ground.
Before the stunned Hiashi could recover, he felt himself being pulled forward. At first glance, it looked as if Hao Shuai meant to pull him into an embrace.
But what greeted Hiashi wasn't a loving hug—it was Hao Shuai's Mountain-Crushing Strike!
Thud~~
Even though Hao Shuai had held back, Hiashi was still blasted into the wall, leaving a human-shaped imprint.
"Clan Head Hiashi, are you all right?" Hao Shuai asked. "Sorry about that~~ It was purely a natural reflex. Your entrance was just too cool, and I couldn't help throwing a move."
"Strong... You're incredibly strong!!" Hiashi took a deep breath and steadied himself.
In just two moves, Hiashi had gained a clear understanding of Hao Shuai's strength!
"Since you're all right, it's my turn to attack."
As soon as he finished speaking, Hao Shuai jabbed out with his right index finger, sending an invisible stream of force toward Hiashi.
While Hao Shuai had been speaking, Hiashi had already taken his stance. The area around