Hakuda vs. Eight Inner Gates! (Seeking Collection!)

Just as Sosuke was immersed in deep joy!

At this moment, Might Duy, who had been standing in the distance, suddenly vanished from the front!

In an instant!

A fierce gale suddenly erupted, howling sharply across the area.

Behind Sosuke!

A gust of wind whistled as a fierce strike of fists and feet swept toward his back!

Feeling the immense wind pressure caused by such incredible speed, Sosuke's pupils couldn't help but constrict!

The speed is too fast! Can my eyes no longer track his movement trajectory?

Under these circumstances, Sosuke's eyes could not track Might Duy's figure at all; what appeared on the field were merely his afterimages.

Even so!

Within the range of his Slash Path, Sosuke still easily sensed the attack coming from behind!

Facing this fierce Strike from behind!

He suddenly turned around once more, using his left arm to firmly block the attack.

"Bang!"

The violent impact made it difficult for Sosuke to maintain his balance, and his body was instantly kicked into the air.

Mid-air, just as Sosuke's pupils widened slightly, shocked by this terrifying force!

To the side of his body!

A black shadow suddenly appeared.

"As expected of you, Sosuke, to be able to block my attack again, but what about this!?"

Following Might Duy's whisper!

A sky full of fist shadows came crashing down!

If this were an ordinary ninja, they would likely have already been beaten to the ground by these swift and dense fist shadows!

But Sosuke, after all, possessed impressive combat prowess. Having practiced exquisite Hakuda techniques, although he could not yet compete with Might Duy in physical attributes, he was not at all intimidated by him at this moment.

Just like that, the two exchanged blows in mid-air, fist meeting flesh!

Outsiders could barely distinguish their movements.

However!

In this confrontation, Sosuke was somewhat at a disadvantage.

After all, he lacked such terrifying physical attributes; whether it was punching speed or physical strength, Might Duy, having opened two gates of the body, was far superior to him!

He was relying entirely on his exquisite Hakuda techniques, skillfully deflecting the force of those straightforward attacks each time to maintain his position until now.

Just then!

Sosuke seized a moment of stiffness in Might Duy's body as a punch reached its limit!

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and a faint smile curled at the corners of his mouth!

The opportunity has arrived! Dai, you have lost.

"Swish."

Sosuke lightly stepped on the ground, and his body instantly vanished from where he stood.

Seeing this scene! At this moment, the slightly stiff-bodied Might Duy was shocked in his heart!

Not good! This is bad!

Right behind him, Sosuke's figure suddenly appeared!

A smile hung on his lips, and beneath his dark frames, his deep eyes carried a hint of amusement as he whispered softly.

"Dai, you have lost..."

"Snap!" "Snap!"

Suddenly, one hand gripped Might Duy's left arm from behind, while the other hand tightly seized his throat, a white glare reflecting off his thick lenses!

The raging wind ceased, and the dust slowly settled to the ground.

On the field, Might Duy and Sosuke stood one in front of the other.

At this moment, Might Duy had long since deactivated his Eight Gates state, his forehead covered in a large amount of cold sweat; however, he dared not move easily.

Just a moment ago, when Sosuke's slender palm lightly gripped his throat, he could deeply feel the thick aura of death, which made him feel a sense of dread!

Just as his body trembled slightly, Sosuke's gentle voice drifted over from behind.

"Dai, you have lost..."

With that, the two withdrew their hands.

Although he had long anticipated this result, Might Duy still felt a slight sense of disappointment.

A look of dejection appeared on his face.

Even after unleashing the Eight Inner Gates he had always kept hidden, he still hadn't been able to force Sosuke to draw his blade.

However, he soon consoled himself.

After all, that man was Sosuke, a perfect genius! Losing to him was nothing to be ashamed of; on the contrary, he should feel happy for the strength of a friend like Sosuke.

Having come to this realization, Might Duy was no longer dejected by the defeat, and his complexion improved.

Youth!! It does not allow for a lack of self-confidence!! Firmly believe in your own path of training! This is youth!

"Sosuke, I didn't expect that I would still underestimate your strength. Even after I opened the Eight Inner Gates, I still couldn't force you to use your true power."

Might Duy spoke with complete conviction, though his eyes drifted toward the Kyoka Suigetsu at Sosuke's side.

In his view, Sosuke hadn't even drawn his sword, yet he had managed to contend with him for so long using only taijutsu, and had even defeated him!

This made him feel very ashamed, yet it also made him admire Sosuke even more! Perhaps a Sosuke like this, so outstanding in every aspect, was the kind of ninja he truly acknowledged deep in his heart!

Sosuke naturally had no idea that Might Duy had been thinking so much in such a short time. Seeing that Might Duy hadn't lost his fighting spirit despite the defeat, he couldn't help but believe he hadn't misjudged the man.

Might Duy would surely become a great ninja in the future!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel the pain from the injuries sustained during their physical brawl. He gently tucked his left arm slightly behind his back, a look of deep thought in his eyes as he gazed intently at the Might Duy before him.

A slight hairline fracture in my left arm... what a monster of a guy... you, who have completely abandoned everything else to devote yourself to taijutsu... you will certainly have a place among the strong in the future...

If Might Duy could hear such an evaluation from Sosuke, he would surely be driven wild with excitement!

Although the final result ended in Might Duy's defeat.

In this battle, Might Duy had fully proven himself. If his opponent hadn't been Sosuke but someone else, they likely would have been killed instantly by Might Duy without even a chance to counterattack!

After all, after removing all his protective gear and opening the Eight Inner Gates!

The terrifying and astonishing speed of Might Duy was definitely something not every ninja could easily withstand.

Upon hearing his words, Sosuke whispered softly in response.

"Eight Gates?"

Might Duy, no longer feeling any regret, caught the faint whisper and asked in confusion.

"That's right, the Eight Inner Gates. That's the technique I used earlier. What's wrong, Sosuke? Are you interested?"

Hearing Dai's words, Sosuke naturally wore a smile of interest. He didn't stand on ceremony with Might Duy, but instead said softly with a look of anticipation.

"Yes, I am very interested in the technique you used earlier. If possible, I would like to trade some other techniques for the method of practicing it."

This proposal made Might Duy blush, and he waved his hands repeatedly.

"There's no need for that! Sosuke! If it's for you, Sosuke, there is absolutely no problem with you practicing the Eight Inner Gates!"