Absolute Defense
"Hozuki. Full Moon!"
After listening to Hozuki Mangetsu's words, Uchiha Yue remained staring intently at Hozuki Mangetsu before him, his right hand gripping the Fubuki Tachi even tighter.
Clearly, the name Hozuki Mangetsu was not unfamiliar to Uchiha Yue. Perhaps in the early stages of the original story, Hozuki Mangetsu never appeared and seemed unremarkable. However, in the later stages of the story, Hozuki Mangetsu definitely became a captivating figure. This is because Hozuki Mangetsu was the strongest member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist the Mist, rumored to be proficient in wielding the seven great swords of the Kirigakure, and held the title of leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist!
Long ago, Uchiha Yue had met Kisame Hoshigaki, who was also one of the future Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
However, even in the original story, the strongest wielder of Samehada was not Kisame Hoshigaki, but the former wielder of Samehada, Suikazan Fuguki!
Now, Hozuki Mangetsu, who is standing in front of Uchiha Yue, is a powerful figure from the same era as Suikazan Fuguki.
Moreover, Hozuki Mangetsu was able to completely suppress Suikazan Fuguki; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to become the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
Therefore, when Uchiha Yue learned Hozuki Mangetsu's identity, the look in his eyes became much more cautious.
Even in Uchiha Yue's eyes, among the new generation of power in Kirigakure, besides Mei Terumi and Kisame Hoshigaki who deserved his attention, the remaining one was Hozuki Mangetsu standing before him. In particular, the terrifying abilities of the Hozuki Clan made Uchiha Yue feel particularly troubled. If Uchiha Yue hadn't revealed his identity to Uchiha Yue Hozuki Mangetsu, he really wouldn't have wanted to fight Hozuki Mangetsu, as it would have wasted too much of his time.
However, Uchiha Yue couldn't help but be curious why Hozuki Mangetsu had such an obsession with Mei Terumi from the same village.
However, upon further reflection, Uchiha Yue guessed the reason behind it.
Undoubtedly, Hozuki Mangetsu's obsession with Mei Terumi stems from the fact that they are both among the new generation of elites in Kirigakure. Within Kirigakure, only a handful of individuals, including Mei Terumi, Hozuki Mangetsu, and Kisame Hoshigaki, hold the title of "new generation elite." Among them, Mei Terumi is likely the most outstanding, and Mei Terumi may even have defeated Hozuki Mangetsu several times, fueling Hozuki Mangetsu 'Hozuki Mangetsu persistent desire to surpass her.
Who would have thought that during the Chunin Ninja Exams, Uchiha Yue would defeat Mei Terumi and even make her Mei Terumi?
Therefore, Hozuki Mangetsu's current idea is to defeat Uchiha Yue in front of him, so that he can have the power to suppress Mei Terumi!
But...
Uchiha Yue also possessed his own pride; how could he stand by and watch Hozuki Mangetsu rise to power over his own bones?
Immediately afterwards...
The instant Hozuki Mangetsu finished speaking, Uchiha Yue gripped his Fubuki Tachi and launched an attack directly at Hozuki Mangetsu!
"Hozuki Mangetsu, you're not qualified to defeat me!"
"Whoosh..."
Even though Uchiha Yue Hozuki Mangetsu destined to become the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, his name would resound throughout the entire Shinobi World, Uchiha Yue, having already defeated the future Fifth Mizukage, Uchiha Yue, was confident he could defeat Hozuki Mangetsu Mei Terumi. Therefore, when Uchiha Yue launched his attack, he remained convinced he could defeat Hozuki Mangetsu. However, what gave Uchiha Yue Hozuki Clan!
The Hozuki Clan of Kirigakure possesses a terrifying special ability.
During battle, members of the Hozuki Clan of Kirigakure can liquefy their bodies to avoid damage from enemy ninja attacks. Just like when Uchiha Yue used the Falling Moon Style Swordsmanship to deflect the Fubuki Tachi from Hozuki Mangetsu's body, Hozuki Mangetsu was able to use the Hozuki Clan's ability to liquefy his body and evade Uchiha Yue's attacks.
Therefore, according to Uchiha Yue's deduction, it was probably impossible to defeat Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him with physical attacks.
Just as Uchiha Yue had expected, the Fubuki Tachi in his hand could not harm Hozuki Mangetsu at all!
"Whoosh..."
The Fubuki Tachi landed on Hozuki Mangetsu 'Hozuki Mangetsu arm, leaving a visible wound. However, the wound only appeared for a few seconds before it began to heal. Hozuki Mangetsu had mastered the special ability of the Hozuki Clan, able to prevent Uchiha Yue's Fubuki Tachi from harming his body at any time.
Moreover, after Hozuki Mangetsu's wounds healed, he took the opportunity to launch a counterattack against Uchiha Yue.
Hozuki Mangetsu, who will later be able to skillfully wield the seven great swords of Kirigakure, will naturally possess extremely strong offensive capabilities even when using an ordinary katana.
In Uchiha Yue's view, Hozuki Mangetsu's swordsmanship was no less than his own, and possibly even greater!
The katana in Hozuki Mangetsu's hand was merely an ordinary katana, its materials inferior to those of Uchiha Yue's Ghost Tiger, and far inferior to Uchiha Yue's Fubuki Tachi. Yet, in Hozuki Mangetsu's hands, this ordinary katana transformed into a most ferocious weapon of death. Immediately afterward, Hozuki Mangetsu appeared beside Uchiha Yue, wielding his ordinary katana and leaving a wound on Uchiha Yue's arm.
Furthermore, the scar on Uchiha Yue's arm is exactly the same place where Hozuki Mangetsu was previously injured!
It seems that Hozuki Mangetsu intends to completely suppress Uchiha Yue, defeating Uchiha Yue in the very area where Uchiha Yue excels!
"Whoosh..."
"Whoosh..."
In just a few seconds, Uchiha Yue exchanged six full rounds of blows with Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him!
In every round, Uchiha Yue managed to injure Hozuki Mangetsu, but Hozuki Mangetsu could also use the Hozuki Clan's abilities to silently neutralize Uchiha Yue's attacks. However, each of Hozuki Mangetsu's counterattacks left a wound on Uchiha Yue's body. Those Six Paths bleeding wounds were a humiliation in Uchiha Yue's eyes. But how could Uchiha Yue break through Hozuki Mangetsu's defense?
The Hozuki Clan's abilities were practically an absolute defense, making even Uchiha Yue feel quite troubled!
"Damn it, if only I could master the nature transformation of Lightning Release Chakra like Kakashi!"
Having truly grasped the terrifying power of the Hozuki Clan, Uchiha Yue bit his lower lip, pondering how to counter Hozuki Mangetsu's terrifying ability.
Unfortunately...
Hozuki Mangetsu seems intent on pressing his advantage and eliminating Uchiha Yue before Uchiha Yue can devise a way to counter his abilities!
Then, within the range of Uchiha Yue's Purple Eye, he could see Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him actually starting to form hand Hand Seals!
Immediately afterwards...
After Hozuki Mangetsu completed the hand Hand Seals, he unleashed a powerful Water Release Ninjutsu at Uchiha Yue in front of him!
"Water Release: Water Gun Technique!"
"Bang..."
"Bang..."