Hyuga Seisen did not object. After all, he was already an exception for participating in this selection.
He could not ask for too much.
He nodded and agreed.
The two stood facing each other and formed the Seal of Confrontation.
Sarutobi Biwako held a stopwatch in her hand.
"Begin!"
The moment her words fell, Sarutobi Kaito made the first move.
His taijutsu foundation was extremely solid. With one step, he shot forward like a cannonball.
His sandpot-sized fist carried a fierce gust of wind as it drove straight at Hyuga Seisen's face.
Hyuga Seisen remained still, waiting for his opponent to make the first move.
Whether in height, strength, or chakra reserves, he was inferior to Sarutobi Kaito.
If he wanted to last thirty minutes, he had to conserve as much stamina as possible.
Defense might not have been glorious, but it was highly effective.
As the fist came crashing toward his face—
Hyuga Seisen did not choose to meet it head-on.
Instead, he activated his Byakugan in an instant.
With his powerful perception, he moved his body lightly along the fist's wind, sliding aside while tilting his head slightly.
By the narrowest margin, and with minimal effort, he dodged the punch.
At the same time, taking advantage of Sarutobi Kaito's fully extended move before he could readjust his center of gravity—
He swiftly turned sideways, gathering Gentle Fist chakra in his palm as he caught Sarutobi Kaito's wrist.
While sealing his acupoints, he guided him to the side.
Sarutobi Kaito lost his balance and staggered away.
He turned to look at the quietly standing youth.
His honest face furrowed, and anxiety began to show in his expression.
No wonder Auntie had said he could hit harder today.
If he held back, he would not be able to complete Auntie's