Opportunity to Break the Enemy

"Water Release: Water Gun Technique!"

"Bang..."

"Bang..."

Having completed the Hand Seals, Hozuki Mangetsu extended his right hand, forming a pistol shape, and aimed it at Uchiha Yue before unleashing Water Release Ninjutsu. [Baidu Search | Free Download]

At this moment, Hozuki Mangetsu's right hand, shaped like a pistol, seemed to truly transform into a pistol, firing a water bullet with each vibration, attacking Uchiha Yue in front of him. Moreover, Hozuki Mangetsu's method of firing water bullets was very special; after each water bullet was fired, he would pause slightly. Immediately, Uchiha Yue, who was using Basic Shatter Step, noticed that the intervals between Hozuki Mangetsu's water bullet firings were exactly the same as the rhythm of his own Basic Shatter Step!

"No, it can't be a coincidence!"

"That Hozuki Mangetsu guy really knows the Basic Shatter Step of the Yagami Clan!"

"Moreover, he has already mastered the method to counter the Basic Shatter Step!"

Seeing the water bullets hurtling towards him, almost always grazing his body, Uchiha Yue's eyes grew increasingly serious. However, without a way to break the Hozuki Clan's secret technique, Uchiha Yue couldn't engage Hozuki Mangetsu in close combat. This was because Hozuki Mangetsu's close-combat abilities were equally outstanding, and his swordsmanship could even slightly suppress Uchiha Yue, putting Uchiha Yue at a significant disadvantage in close combat.

Furthermore, Uchiha Yue felt that even if he used Wind Release Ninjutsu, he still wouldn't be able to break the Hozuki Clan's secret technique. If Uchiha Yue used Wind Release Ninjutsu, then Hozuki Mangetsu could also use the Hozuki Clan's ability to liquefy his body. In this case, if Uchiha Yue used Wind Release Ninjutsu to attack Hozuki Mangetsu, not only would he not be able to harm Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him, but he would also have to consume a lot of chakra, which was obviously not worth it.

Immediately afterwards...

After Hozuki Mangetsu finished unleashing his Water Release: Water Gun Technique, a slight smile appeared on his face. He then prepared to close the distance and finish off Uchiha Yue. Undoubtedly, Hozuki Mangetsu also sensed Uchiha Yue 'Uchiha Yue formidable strength; using ninjutsu alone wouldn't be enough to defeat him. Therefore, Hozuki Mangetsu decided to use his most proficient close-quarters combat technique. He swiftly closed in on Uchiha Yue, raising his katana high!

"Trading injury for injury?"

Seeing Hozuki Mangetsu approaching him without making any attempt to defend himself, a thought suddenly popped into Uchiha Yue's mind.

However, Uchiha Yue knew very well that if it came down to trading blows, he would never be a match for Hozuki Mangetsu.

After all, Hozuki Mangetsu was able to use the Hozuki Clan's secret techniques to avoid injury, defeating Uchiha Yue in front of him by trading blows.

Then, realizing Hozuki Mangetsu's intentions, Uchiha Yue bit his lower lip, feeling equally unwilling.

The next second...

After Uchiha Yue abandoned his immediate offensive opportunity and successfully dodged Hozuki Mangetsu's attack, he used his Purple Eye to observe Hozuki Mangetsu 'Hozuki Mangetsu fighting style and began to analyze his weaknesses. Soon, with his detailed observation using his Purple Eye, Uchiha Yue Uchiha Yue that Hozuki Mangetsu avoided direct confrontation during his attacks. In other words, in close combat, Hozuki Mangetsu generally used his speed to exchange blows rather than using his strength to clash head-on with Uchiha Yue.

Therefore, in the ensuing battle, Uchiha Yue prepared to use his power to suppress Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him!

Immediately, Uchiha Yue suddenly formed a hand Hand Seals with one hand, and then his figure disappeared from the spot!

"Falling Moon Style: Afterimage Fist!"

"Whoosh..."

In the blink of an eye, Uchiha Yue left an afterimage in the same spot, and when he reappeared, he was standing right behind Hozuki Mangetsu!

At the same time, Hozuki Mangetsu carefully sensed his surroundings, preparing to locate Uchiha Yue as quickly as possible. However, Uchiha Yue's movement using the Falling Moon Style: Afterimage Fist was far beyond Hozuki Mangetsu's perception range. Therefore, even when Uchiha Yue appeared behind Hozuki Mangetsu Uchiha Yue still couldn't find him. Then, Uchiha Yue seized the opportunity to attack, wielding his Fubuki Tachi, which landed on Hozuki Mangetsu's back!

"Falling Moon Style: Single Blade Slash!"

"Whoosh..."

With a flash of light, Uchiha Yue swung his Fubuki Tachi, slashing a gruesome wound across Hozuki Mangetsu's back.

However, Hozuki Mangetsu was consistently using a secret technique of the Hozuki Clan, so Uchiha Yue's Hozuki Mangetsu naturally failed to harm him. Moreover, immediately after Uchiha Yue's attack, Hozuki Mangetsu Uchiha Yue to face him. But, seeing Hozuki Mangetsu turn around, a cold smile crept onto Uchiha Yue's lips. Then, observing Hozuki Mangetsu's sword trajectory, Uchiha Yue aimed directly at Hozuki Mangetsu and brought his Fubuki Tachi, down once more!

"Falling Moon Style: Steel-Severing Flash!"

"Whoosh..."

Gathering light from Wind Style Chakra, Uchiha Yue's Fubuki Tachi, flashed and struck Hozuki Mangetsu.

However, Hozuki Mangetsu's reflexes were excellent. Seeing Uchiha Yue's Fubuki Tachi, coming down, he immediately abandoned his attack and prepared to block with his own katana. But Hozuki Mangetsu never expected that Uchiha Yue's attack would be so powerful. Immediately, Hozuki Mangetsu 'Uchiha Yue Fubuki Tachi collided with Hozuki Mangetsu Tsuki's Fubuki, and under the force of the Fubuki Tachi, Uchiha Yue's katana was shattered into two pieces!

Moreover, seeing that Hozuki Mangetsu's katana was shattered, Uchiha Yue clenched his left fist and struck Hozuki Mangetsu hard in front of him!

"Falling Moon Style - Penetrating Force!"

"Thump..."

"Thump..."

The iron fist landed on Hozuki Mangetsu's abdomen. At that moment, Uchiha Yue could clearly see the pain on Hozuki Mangetsu's face. Clearly, Uchiha Yue's Falling Moon Style: Penetrating Force had successfully injured Hozuki Mangetsu. However, a split second before using Falling Moon Style: Penetrating Force, Hozuki Mangetsu Uchiha Yue the terrifying ability of the Hozuki Clan to liquefy his abdomen. Thus, despite Uchiha Yue's fierce attack, Hozuki Mangetsu only suffered minor injuries and was not seriously wounded.

But...

When Uchiha Yue realized that Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him had indeed been injured by the Falling Moon Style: Penetrating Force, a confident glint suddenly flashed in Uchiha Yue's eyes!

Moreover, looking at the injured Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him, Uchiha Yue felt that he had found a way to break the Hozuki Clan's secret technique!

"The Hozuki Clan's secret technique has a flaw!"

"There really is no such thing as absolute defense in this world!"