Fierce Battle Against a Middle Ninja!

"So fast!?"

Hyuga Niuer was stunned. Even his Byakugan couldn't track Takizawa Dan's movements!

"No... where did he go?"

At that moment, a low voice drifted from behind him:

"Behind you!"

Immediately following, a whip kick slammed fiercely into Hyuga Niuer's waist!

Explosive force!

BOOM!!!

"AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!"

The latter screamed as he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, soaring seven or eight meters forward before plunging headfirst into the mud right in front of Rock Lee. His limbs twitched uncontrollably as they stuck out from the ground.

"..."

Rock Lee's eyelids twitched repeatedly.

"Lee, are you alright?"

Takizawa Dan stepped forward and carefully pulled Rock Lee to his feet.

"I'm fine... just minor injuries. But Dan... when did you become so strong!?"

Rock Lee asked in astonishment.

Takizawa Dan's sequence of attacks had been as fluid as flowing water, incredibly smooth. Rock Lee knew for a fact that he couldn't have pulled that off himself!

But how could someone who wasn't even a ninja manage such a feat?

Takizawa Dan smiled. Years of grueling, persistent training had already given him superior combat awareness. Combined with the primary-level taijutsu and explosive strength he had just acquired, his power had seen a leap in growth!

How could a mere brat be his match?

"Lee, I watch you practice taijutsu every morning. After a while, I just learned it," Takizawa Dan lied casually.

Rock Lee's eyes widened instantly: "You learned taijutsu just by watching me train? My god... Takizawa Dan, why didn't I notice before? You're a super genius!!!"

Takizawa Dan was speechless. How did he suddenly become a genius? But to dispel Rock Lee's suspicions, he had no choice but to roll with it.

Just then, Hyuga Niuer used all his might to pull his head out of the mud!

"Takizawa Dan! You... you just wait, I'm going to call someone to deal with you right now!"

Terrified, he scrambled away in a panic.

A white fragment fell from his body.

Takizawa Dan stepped forward to pick it up, and a white light instantly surged into his mind!

[Congratulations to the host for acquiring the ability: Primary Gentle Fist!]

[Host's current abilities: Primary Taijutsu, Primary Gentle Fist!]

"It's a pity I don't have the Byakugan to see the opponent's chakra pathways; the power of the Gentle Fist is limited," Takizawa Dan muttered to himself, shaking his head.

However, compared to Rock Lee's rigid and powerful external attacks, the Gentle Fist focused on internal damage. If used correctly, it would have miraculous effects!

Rock Lee originally wanted to ignore his injuries and continue training, but Takizawa Dan sternly stopped him.

After sending Rock Lee home to recover, Takizawa Dan arrived at the Ninja Academy's training ground.

Now that his physique had improved, he could finally begin training and strive to become a ninja!

The only issue was that if he never developed chakra and couldn't use ninjutsu, no matter how good his taijutsu was, he would just be another Might Guy. On this point, Takizawa Dan was completely helpless.

Taking advantage of the early hour, Takizawa Dan performed a few more sets of movements on the spot, his strikes whistling through the air with considerable momentum.

After a long while, the children of the Ninja Academy began to arrive.

Seeing Takizawa Dan, the children cast mocking glances and pointed at him.

A burly, middle-aged ninja entered the field and shouted: "Takizawa Dan! Clear the field immediately! Don't hog the space and get in everyone's way!"

His name was Saito Ryuichi, a teacher at the Ninja Academy.

Takizawa Dan couldn't help but sneer. The training ground was massive, and he was only using a tiny corner; he wasn't affecting anyone at all.

This Saito Ryuichi was clearly targeting him!

"Teacher Saito, I am also a member of Konoha Village and I am working hard to become a ninja. On what grounds are you stopping me from using the field to train?"

Takizawa Dan turned to question him.

"You want to become a ninja? Hahaha, don't make me laugh!" Saito Ryuichi clutched his stomach and roared with laughter. "How about this: as long as you can defeat Niuda, I won't care how you use the field from now on!"

A tall youth stepped out from behind Saito. He was clad in heavy armor and stared at Takizawa Dan with cold, sharp eyes.

"You've got guts, kid! I finally found you. I am Niuer's older brother, Hyuga Niuda! You hurt my brother, so you'd better give me an explanation today!"

Takizawa Dan had heard of Hyuga Niuda. Although he hadn't participated in the Chunin Exams, his strength had already reached the level of a chunin!

Takizawa Dan shrugged: "There's nothing to explain. Your brother has a foul mouth, so I just taught him a lesson on your behalf."

"Damn it! You piece of trash, how dare you be so arrogant! Watch me break your legs and avenge my brother!"

Hyuga Niuda was furious. In the blink of an eye, he rushed in front of Takizawa Dan and swung his fist down!

The punch whipped up a violent gale, tearing through the air in an instant!

Takizawa Dan's expression shifted drastically. He twisted his body with all his might, narrowly dodging the blow.

BOOM!!!

Hyuga Niuda's fist slammed into the ground, smashing a hole half a meter deep! Countless spiderweb-like cracks spread wildly in every direction!

Saito Ryuichi stood to the side with his arms crossed, wearing the look of someone watching a good show.

Takizawa Dan leaped aside, cursing inwardly. This guy was truly shameless, standing by and watching a trainee chunin unleash a full-force attack on someone who wasn't even a ninja yet!

"Hah! Hyuga Niuda, take this kick!!!"

Takizawa Dan was not one to sit and wait for death. With a loud shout, he charged forward, launching a sweeping kick at his opponent's lower body!

CLANG!!!

It felt like kicking a steel pipe. A sharp, jarring pain shot through his leg—the attack had been completely ineffective!

"Haha, kid, just because you learned a few taijutsu moves from that loser Rock Lee, you think you can walk around like you own the place?" Hyuga Niuda mocked. "Do you think I wore this heavy armor today for no reason? It's specifically to guard against your taijutsu!"

"Do you think I'm an idiot? Would I try to force a head-on collision knowing I couldn't break through your armor?" At that moment, Takizawa Dan revealed a cold, triumphant smirk.

Taking advantage of the time Hyuga Niuda spent mocking him, he had already pressed his palm against the man's chest!

A deep sense of foreboding welled up in Hyuga Niuda's heart, and he immediately tried to pull back!

Unfortunately, it was too late.

"Gentle Fist! Hah--!"

With a loud shout, Takizawa Dan channeled all his internal energy into his opponent's body, causing it to erupt suddenly!

BANG!!!

After a dull, heavy thud, Hyuga Niuda's tall, sturdy frame was knocked back a full dozen meters!

His feet carved two deep furrows into the muddy ground!

"!!!"

Everyone was stunned by the scene before them.

Takizawa Dan, the famous number one loser of Konoha Village who wasn't even a ninja, had actually knocked back a trainee chunin from the Hyuga clan in a head-on confrontation!

The children present were all filled with shame, deeply regretting having looked down on him before. If Takizawa Dan was a loser, then didn't that make them even worse than a loser?

Hyuga Niuda opened his mouth as if to say something, but instead, he vomited a large mouthful of blood and collapsed onto one knee.

He tried several times to stand up, but failed each time, his aura growing increasingly withered.

"That's enough, don't get up. You've sustained severe internal injuries. If you still want to live, just sit tight and wait for the doctor to arrive," Takizawa Dan said, waving his hand.