Neji rubbed Yugito's arm. "Captain, you can still help me if you stay."
Yugito hurriedly asked, "What do you need me to do?"
Neji took out a map and spread it across the table. He marked an area in red, then said with a serious expression, "Once I make my move, use the Shadow Clone Technique to disguise yourself as me and patrol this area. That'll provide cover for me."
The Hyuga clan compound, the training room in Hiashi's residence.
"Byakugan, activate!"
Hinata and Hanabi activated their Byakugan at the same time. They stood with their legs slightly apart and assumed the opening stance of the Gentle Fist.
Hanabi reminded her, "Sis, here I come!"
Hinata nodded slightly. "I'm ready, Hanabi!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Hanabi took a deep breath, lunged forward, and struck at Hinata with both palms.
Hyuga Gensuke stood nearby with a faint smile and murmured, "Hanabi's got quite a talent."
Hanabi was only three and a half, but there was already plenty to admire in her punches and footwork.
To be fair, Hinata, who was nearly two years older than Hanabi, was doing reasonably well. But considering she was the Main Family's heir, her performance was startlingly poor.
Hyuga Hiashi watched Hinata, his brows drawing together slightly. A flicker of disappointment crossed his pale eyes.
Hinata might not have had less talent than Hanabi, but she was too timid. In battle, she held back with her punches and dragged her feet, showing no desire to attack or win.
The Gentle Fist might not have the power of a hard fist, but its ruthless strikes between movements were no less vicious.
Hinata lacked that ruthlessness.
Her Gentle Fist looked right, but lacked its true spirit. Against a real expert, it was nothing but flashy