"Who in the Shinobi World dared claim invincibility, who dared say they could never be defeated? A single failure would only drive me to grow stronger!"
"I, Sarutobi Taro, am going to become Hokage!"
"Big Brother Taro is right. You'll become Hokage sooner or later!" The lackeys around him all chimed in.
As a Chunin, Watanabe Yu shook his head slightly.
He could see it clearly.
Genya was still holding back.
It would be extremely difficult for Sarutobi Taro to surpass him.
"Uchiha Genya wins this match!"
"The next match: Hyuga Sora versus Hyuga Nami."
A Duel Between the Hyuga
"Hyuga Nami?"
Hearing that, Genya pursed his lips and turned to look at the quiet, adorable, yet extremely shy little girl.
Her long eyelashes trembled lightly, and her delicate little face gradually turned pale with fear.
The way she looked at Hyuga Sora—
Was filled with fear.
And resistance.
It was as if the opponent before her was not a clansman.
But a bully who often picked on her.
Not wanting this adorable little girl to be afraid, Genya stepped forward, patted her small shoulder, and said,
"It's just a friendly spar between classmates. It's fine!"
Seeing the encouragement in Genya's eyes, Nami nodded heavily and softly replied, "Mm."
"Thank you."
After thanking him,
Nami walked into the arena.
On the opposite side,
A boy was already standing there.
He stood ramrod straight, his gaze cold. A strip of white silk was wrapped around his forehead. When he saw Nami enter the arena, he sneered.
"The dignified Hyuga clan, needing someone else's comfort and encouragement just for a match against a classmate."
"If you went to war, wouldn't you become dead weight for your teammates? You might even get them killed."
"If I were you, I'd drop out early and obediently become a maid. The Hyuga clan could guarantee you a lifetime of food and clothing!"
"Sora, I disappointed you. I-I'm sorry." Upon hearing the mockery from Hyuga Sora, a fellow clansman, Nami's first response was not to refute him, but to apologize.
"I'm ashamed to have a clansman like you. Accept my challenge!" Hyuga Sora coldly shouted, then assumed a fighting stance, preparing to use the Gentle Fist.
The Gentle Fist was not ninjutsu, but taijutsu, so it could be used.
"Please... go easy on me!"
Hyuga Nami also got ready.
But everyone in the arena could clearly see how flustered she was.
"Form the Opposition Seal."
"Trash like her isn't worthy of being my opponent. There's no need for me to form seals with her."
Hyuga Sora shouted coldly.
He instantly charged at Hyuga Nami.
His Byakugan gleamed with a chilling light.
At the same time, he unleashed the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist.
The Hyuga clan
Had strict ranks.
Although both of them belonged to the branch family and endured the humiliation of the "Caged Bird," Hyuga Sora was stronger and still found Hyuga Nami displeasing.
It just so happened that he had encountered her in this match.
So he wanted to teach her a lesson.
His attack came fiercely.
Nami had made ample preparations.
But the gap in their strength was simply too great.
She was defeated in a single exchange.
Even though she was his classmate.
And his clanswoman.
Hyuga Sora showed no mercy.
He still attacked with all his strength.
The result was that Nami was sent flying.
She crashed heavily onto the ground.
"Stop!" Seeing Hyuga Sora about to continue attacking, Watanabe Yu shouted angrily.
"Your score for this match is zero!" In this duel, Hyuga Sora had not only failed to form the Opposition Seal, but had also struck far too heavily, completely disregarding school rules. His score was therefore voided.
"Whatever!" Hyuga Sora shrugged, utterly unconcerned.
The Shinobi World had always been ruled by the strong.
As long as he was strong enough, he could still graduate from the Ninja Academy.
"She's your classmate and your clanswoman. Why did you strike so heavily?" Seeing Nami lying on the ground, pale as paper, Watanabe Yu demanded angrily.
Hyuga Sora was not afraid in the slightest and answered indifferently, "She's so weak that she doesn't deserve to be my clanswoman!"
"You..." Watanabe Yu was rendered speechless with anger.
Although he was nominally their homeroom teacher, both of them were members of the Hyuga clan.
Watanabe Yu truly found it difficult to say anything regarding this great Konoha clan with its numerous and stringent rules.
Watanabe Yu had someone take the suffering Nami to the infirmary.
In the arena,
Hyuga Sora swept his gaze across the crowd.
With a proud expression, he said,
"If any of you have a problem with me, you can come at me. I haven't even warmed up yet."
He was arrogant to the extreme.
"That little brat's pretty cocky!" Sarutobi Taro cursed from the crowd, but he did not step forward.
The strength Hyuga Sora had displayed just now was considerable.
If he challenged him rashly,
He might get beaten up.
Better hold back!
"Boss, since you don't like him, why not go challenge him and make him a stepping stone on your path to becoming Hokage?" A lackey beside him reminded him with a fawning grin.
"Ahem, that last match took quite a bit out of me. I haven't recovered yet. Next time, for sure." Sarutobi Taro coughed dryly, hiding his embarrassment.
He truly was no match for Hyuga Sora.
Seeing that no one stepped forward, Hyuga Sora was greatly disappointed. He slowly walked over to Genya and provocatively said,
"Your friend got hurt, yet you don't even dare to make a move?"
"Looks like Konoha has already put a Shackle on your Uchiha clan."
"Turning you from proud lions into cowardly guard dogs."
In the entire class,
As fellow bloodline clans, Hyuga Sora believed Genya was qualified to be his opponent, so he provoked him.
Genya rested both hands behind his head and spoke casually.
"Your provocation is far too pathetic to anger me, but I really don't like the sight of you. Let me see what you're truly capable of."
"Teacher Watanabe, I want to challenge Hyuga Sora." Genya stepped out from the crowd and said to Watanabe Yu.
Watanabe Yu looked at Hyuga Sora, then asked,
"Do you accept Uchiha Genya's challenge?"
He also disliked the arrogant Hyuga Sora and hoped Genya would put him in his place.
"I accept!" Hyuga Sora answered directly, then said,
"Both the Hyuga and Uchiha are known as Konoha's great bloodline clans. Today, I want to see whether my Byakugan is stronger, or your Sharingan!"
Hyuga Sora's eyes blazed with fighting spirit!
A battle against an expert made him feel challenged!
Genya muttered inwardly, You're not qualified to witness the Sharingan yet.
"The practical match begins!"
Hyuga Sora pushed off the ground and charged forward. His Gentle Fist transformed into a sky full of fist shadows, carrying considerable power.
At this moment,
The Sage Body was fully unleashed.
Genya's senses became extraordinarily sharp.
He could hear even the slightest breeze around him.
He could even hear his classmates' tense breathing!
Genya moved like a ghost, easily evading Hyuga Sora's Gentle Fist.
Then he slammed a heavy, powerful punch into Hyuga Sora's abdomen.
"Bang."
A teeth-grating collision rang out.
Hyuga Sora was sent three meters into the air.
Then he crashed onto the ground with another heavy "bang."
"Ah!" The intense pain twisted Hyuga Sora's expression, and the food he had eaten at noon spilled from his mouth.
One move.
Hyuga Sora was defeated.
In this battle between the Uchiha and Hyuga,
The Uchiha won!
"This..." Watanabe Yu had originally thought their battle would be fiercely contested.
At first, they should have been evenly matched.
Only in the end would one of them win through a slightly superior move.
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