What Hyuga Gen had not expected was that Izumi would actually lose the match. He had thought they would meet in the finals.
Yet she had lost to Uchiha Huomu. Hyuga Gen had naturally watched the match just now, and Uchiha Huomu was indeed no ordinary opponent—he had activated the three-tomoe Sharingan.
Someone capable of activating the three-tomoe Sharingan was still a genin? Hyuga Gen could not quite make sense of it, though judging by his age, he seemed considerably older than him.
That eased Hyuga Gen's mind somewhat. If they had been the same age, then Huomu's talent would have rivaled Uchiha Itachi's.
"Are you alright? Does anything still hurt? Don't let any hidden injuries linger." As he spoke, Hyuga Gen handed the ointment in his hand to Uchiha Izumi.
This ointment, produced by the Hyuga clan, was an excellent pain reliever. It reduced inflammation and pain, promoted blood circulation and dissipated bruises, and accelerated wound healing.
The medicine Hyuga Hinata gave Naruto in Shippuden was probably this very ointment. The first time Hyuga Gen used it, he had found it quite effective, so he had found a way to get some from his grandfather.
"I'm fine. They're only superficial wounds. It's just a pity I can't have a proper match with you," Uchiha Izumi said regretfully as she looked at Hyuga Gen.
Hearing that, Hyuga Gen relaxed. He could tell that her opponent had not struck too heavily, perhaps because they were both Uchiha.
Even so, she had inevitably taken a few punches and kicks. Enhanced by the three-tomoe Sharingan, her opponent's movements had been swift and crisp. Hyuga Gen felt that he himself might not necessarily come out ahead against him.
"Here, take it. You don't want bruises or scars, do you? Why are you being so