The next day, Ning Xue returned to Team Three's training ground.
As before, he sparred with Neji first. With yesterday's experience, their fight was even more evenly matched this time.
They had both gained a deep impression of each other's new moves and ninjutsu, making their exchanges even trickier.
Ning Xue tried gathering a patch of Water Syrup Capture around himself first, restricting Neji while looking for an opportunity to fire Ice Needles.
Meanwhile, relying on his superior taijutsu and Byakugan insight, Neji continuously closed in, trying to drag the fight into the close-range Gentle Fist domain he excelled in.
After an intense battle, they still ended in a draw. Both were panting, but their eyes held satisfaction at what they had gained.
"Ning Xue! It's our turn now! Please teach me!"
Rock Lee, who had long been unable to hold himself back, immediately leaped into the field. His eyes burned with blazing flames as he assumed a standard opening stance.
Ning Xue still felt some pressure facing Rock Lee. He took a deep breath and nodded.
"Please teach me as well."
"Begin."
At Tenten's command.
Rock Lee's figure instantly vanished from where he stood. The next moment, he appeared at Ning Xue's side, a fierce kick tearing through the air toward him.
"So fast—faster than Neji!!"
Although Ning Xue had activated his Byakugan and gained an all-around view, his body reacted a beat too slowly. He could only hurriedly raise his arms to block.
With a bang, agonizing pain shot through Ning Xue's arms, and the force pushed him sliding back several steps.
When he lowered his hands, he could faintly feel his arms trembling.
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
Rock Lee's assault did not stop. As he moved at high speed, he unleashed a continuous chain of powerful kicks. His green