The day's lessons ended in no time.
Just as everyone was packing up and getting ready to head home, Hyuga Tahira stepped right in front of Tokiju.
"Your name's Tokiju, right? I challenge you!" Hyuga Tahira declared arrogantly.
Tokiju couldn't help but grin. I'd been looking for a chance to teach you a lesson. I can't believe you came to me on your own.
"Sure. You've been giving me weird looks all day, and I'm getting sick of it too."
Tokiju pursed his lips nonchalantly, then headed for the schoolyard.
"Damn it!"
Hyuga Tahira cursed under his breath and followed.
Little Itachi, who hadn't left yet, saw what was happening and followed out of curiosity.
He didn't think Tokiju would lose. Although they'd only known each other for two days, Tokiju gave him the feeling that there was more to him than met the eye.
Little Itachi was curious to see just how strong Tokiju was now, too.
Before long, Tokiju and Hyuga Tahira reached the schoolyard and faced off.
Their confrontation drew a crowd of students who hadn't gone home yet.
Tokiju formed the Seal of Confrontation.
Hyuga Tahira answered with the same seal, looking thoroughly displeased. His Hyuga Clan upbringing wouldn't let him ignore the school's unwritten rules.
Once they'd formed the Seal of Confrontation, Hyuga Tahira immediately took the Hyuga Gentle Fist stance and activated his Byakugan.
But the instant he activated it, the sheer amount of chakra inside Tokiju left him stunned.
Tokiju didn't care whether his opponent was dazed. He immediately began forming Hand Seals, then slammed his palm against the ground.
In an instant, countless black symbols spread toward Hyuga Tahira's feet.
Hyuga Tahira's Byakugan saw the attack coming. He immediately tried to retreat, but his body couldn't react in time.
In a flash,