Even though its proficiency was clearly still lacking, its power was nothing to scoff at.
Seeing this, Uchiha Gen tacitly coordinated with him and gathered the remaining portion of his Chakra.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Gale Palm was far from the only Wind Release ninjutsu he knew.
A whirlwind surged forth and collided head-on with the Fire Pillar, striking the Iwa Shinobi with precision.
As a spiraling Fire Tornado briefly formed in midair, another life was extinguished.
At the same time.
Another figure arrived to assist Utsuki Ruri.
"Gentle Fist Style: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!"
The white-clad Byakugan youth swung both palms, his footwork agile and graceful as he struck the bearded ninja's chakra points.
Seizing the opportunity Hizashi Hyuga had created, Utsuki Ruri drove her sword through the Bearded Iwa Ninja's heart, killing him instantly.
"Looks like your side finished first. As expected of the renowned Uchiha and the Third Hokage's son."
Hizashi Hyuga rolled up his sleeves and looked toward Uchiha Gen and Sarutobi Enju, who were walking over.
"The Hyuga Clan's Byakugan truly is extraordinary. But while the Byakugan is powerful, the one who is truly formidable is Senior Hizashi."
Uchiha Gen carried the bloodstained Sengoku Ninja Sword, yet he looked at Hizashi Hyuga with an easy expression.
Even Hizashi Hyuga, who had been serving as mobile support to fill gaps where needed, had free time to come assist. This battle could essentially be declared over.
In the end, this was merely a training exercise Orochimaru had arranged for these recruits who had yet to set foot on a large-scale battlefield, meant to increase their combat experience.
Some performed brilliantly, while others were merely average. But at least with Orochimaru and those Jonin-level powerhouses overseeing them, no one died—at this level of combat, they were still capable