Finals

"Byakugan! Activate!"

At Hyuga Tokuhiro's home, Hyuga Hiashi let out a hoarse, desperate roar.

But...

Nothing happened.

Other than Hiashi's face turning slightly red from straining for so long, all that remained was his right foot, numb from stomping the ground too hard.

With his hands tucked into his sleeves, Hizashi leaned against a wooden post and silently watched his brother. After hesitating for a long time, he finally could not help saying to Hiashi,

"I asked around. Activating the Byakugan at five really isn't something an ordinary person can do."

"Then am I supposed to meet Shuji in the ring like this?"

Hiashi stopped what he was doing at Hizashi's words. With a light sigh, he said helplessly,

He had already said it. If he could not even activate his Byakugan when the time came to face Shuji in the ring, Hiashi did not know whether he would still have the courage to go on living.

Failing to activate the Byakugan was embarrassing enough. Lying for the sake of his pride...

No matter what, this lie absolutely could not be exposed!

"As long as I activate the Byakugan this once, once Hyuga Shuji becomes a medical ninja, he'll never be a match for me again!"

Gritting his teeth and clenching his right fist before his chest, Hyuga Hiashi did not know whether he was speaking to Hizashi or to himself.

Shuji's desire to become a medical ninja, as well as the fact that he had become Tsunade's disciple, was no secret within the Hyuga clan.

In Hiashi's view, Shuji had to devote most of his energy to training in Medical Ninjutsu. No matter how talented he was, how could he possibly be a match for someone like Hiashi, who focused solely on the Gentle Fist?

"Ah..."

Hearing Hiashi's words, Hizashi pursed his lips. After pondering for a moment, he could not help saying,

"Lady Tsunade is also a medical ninja, but her strength..."

"You don't understand."

Before Hizashi could finish, Hiashi cut him off.

"Lady Tsunade is so powerful because she possesses the Senju clan's Kekkei Genkai. But Hyuga Shuji does not have a Kekkei Genkai like Lady Tsunade's.

Just as someone without the Byakugan cannot bring out the true power of the Gentle Fist, how could someone without the Senju clan's Kekkei Genkai possibly train Superhuman Strength to Lady Tsunade's level?"

"Fine... maybe you're right. But in your current state, it's basically impossible for you to activate the Byakugan anytime soon."

Hizashi rested his chin on one hand and spoke to Hiashi without committing either way.

With Hiashi in his current condition, Hizashi would not be the least bit surprised if he fainted the next second and had to be carried into Konoha Hospital, let alone activated the Byakugan.

"No matter what, I have to activate the Byakugan before I step into that ring."

Hiashi shook his head and spoke to Hizashi with great determination.

"Mm... is there a possibility..."

Hizashi pursed his lips, looking as though he wanted to speak but held himself back.

"What?"

Hiashi looked at Hizashi in confusion.

"Last time, Father said that when Shuji came to visit that day, he should have overheard what Father said while scolding you outside the door."

After hesitating, Hizashi ultimately told Hiashi what he had heard from their father some time ago.

After all, Hiashi looked truly terrifying right now.

"What?!"

In that instant, the veins at the corners of Hiashi's eyes bulged.

And in that very moment, the full three-hundred-and-sixty-degree scene around him appeared in Hiashi's mind.

In the living room, Hyuga Tokuhiro had veins bulging at the corners of his eyes as he drank tea and watched what was happening in the dojo. Seeing this, he immediately broke into a delighted laugh.

Ah... besides the necessary grueling training, a certain degree of mental stimulation was also essential for activating the Byakugan~

"This kid... he's practically a monster..."

At the Hyuga clan's internal tournament before enrollment at the Ninja Academy, beside the ring for the five-year-old Main Family group, Tsunade stood with her arms folded, casually leaning against a tree.

She watched Hyuga Shuji on the ring. He handled things with ease while still giving his opponent plenty of room to show what he could do.

In just over a month of training under her, this boy had already begun applying Superhuman Strength in actual combat.

Nawaki had also grasped Superhuman Strength to some extent, but Nawaki had spent a full two and a half years on it!

The talent for Chakra control contained within that fact was enough to make even Tsunade take notice.

And Shuji had not only displayed extraordinary talent in Chakra control. His ability to comprehend medical knowledge and Sealing Technique knowledge also left Tsunade amazed.

Tsunade was now very curious just how far Shuji could grow under her guidance.

Her gaze shifted, moving from Shuji to Nawaki.

"Ugh..."

With a helpless sigh, Tsunade shook her head and silently turned to leave the Hyuga Clan Compound.

"Beat him! Go! That's it! Yes! You won!!!"

Nawaki's hoarse roar rang out beside the ring.

The Hyuga clansmen watching nearby all turned to look.

Honestly, the young heir of the Senju clan was far more interesting than the matches in the ring.

On the ring, Shuji silently pursed his lips, doing his best to ignore Nawaki's voice ringing in his ears as he formed the Seal of Reconciliation with a defeated member of the Main Family.

Turning around, Shuji looked helplessly at Nawaki's excited face.

Honestly, at that moment, Shuji really did not want to get down...

Gritting his teeth, Shuji forced himself to leap off the ring. With his head lowered, he grabbed Nawaki by the arm and briskly headed toward Tsunade's home.

Right now, Shuji did not want to remain in the Hyuga clan for even one more second.

"Not bad, Shuji! You made it to the finals already!"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. The finals, the finals."

With his head lowered, Shuji replied at breakneck speed. At the same time, his grip on Nawaki's arm unconsciously tightened, and his steps grew faster and faster.

"Then shouldn't you treat me to a good meal to celebrate?!"

Still caught up in his excitement, Nawaki did not notice anything unusual about Shuji and continued speaking.

"Eat, eat, eat. You can have whatever you want."

Shuji answered without the slightest hesitation. Today, no matter what Nawaki asked for, Shuji would fulfill it even if he had to twist off his own head.

In any case, he needed to get out of here first.

Not far away, Hyuga Chinatsu watched the entire scene, and a smile could not help appearing at the corner of her lips.

"Looks like those two kids get along pretty well."

"Ah... it may not be as harmonious as it looks."

Hyuga Kiyosada rubbed his nose and smiled mischievously.

The next moment, the husband and wife exchanged a smile, held hands, and left.