As for why he dared to go after Hanabi,
it was because he had learned that Hanabi apparently had not mastered that thing capable of controlling the life and death of Branch Family members.
Though he could not understand why, since he would not encounter such a thing with Hanabi, the opportunity was right before him. Why should he not give it a try?
He continued, "All right. Since I've already made my decision, there's no need to say anything more."
"Young Lady, if you obediently cooperate, you'll suffer less."
Hanabi's expression turned stern at his words, and she assumed the opening stance of the Gentle Fist Style.
Hyuga Denkyo shook his head, looking disdainful.
"I'm twenty-seven this year and have been a ninja for over a decade. My strength may not be much, but Young Lady, you're still too young."
Hanabi did not respond. Seeing how disdainful he looked, and that he had made no preparations at all,
a sharp glint flashed through her eyes. "Byakugan, activate."
The instant the Byakugan opened, she charged straight at Hyuga Denkyo.
Her Byakugan fixed firmly on his movements and the acupoints across his body.
They had not been far apart to begin with. As Hanabi suddenly launched her attack, she reached Hyuga Denkyo in almost an instant.
He seemed somewhat startled, his previously disdainful expression freezing on his face.
The next moment, he felt more than a dozen palms strike his body in rapid succession.
At that moment, he realized he had been careless. He also knew that if this continued, Hanabi would likely land the Eight Trigrams Thirty-Two Palms on him.
If that happened, many of the meridians through which his Chakra flowed would be affected.
When the time came, he might truly be defeated.
So, in the blink of an