Byakugan!
Hanabi Hyuga, who had been standing motionless, suddenly activated her Kekkei Genkai.
Just as everyone looked on in confusion, an unbelievable scene unfolded.
The shadow binding Hanabi actually began to tremble slightly at that moment.
"Look at the shadow!"
Ino Yamanaka cried out, turning her gaze toward her teammate, Shikamaru Nara.
In terms of shock, no one could compare to Shikamaru Nara at that moment.
The Shadow Imitation Technique was his clan's signature ninjutsu, renowned for its powerful restraining ability. Yet now, he could actually feel resistance coming from Hanabi Hyuga.
It was as though a spiritual pressure was being exerted upon him through those unusual eyes.
Could the Byakugan possess some ability he did not know about?
Shikamaru Nara was doubtful.
But now—
was not the time to think about that, because he could feel his Shadow Imitation Technique beginning to slip out of his control.
He hurriedly gathered chakra, trying to stabilize his ninjutsu.
But at that moment, something no one present had expected happened: the Shadow Imitation Technique suddenly collapsed.
Like a punctured balloon, it vanished without warning.
What?
Everyone wore expressions of astonishment.
They stared incredulously at Hanabi Hyuga, who had broken free from the restraint.
This young girl had accomplished something so astonishing.
While shocked, everyone wanted even more to know how Hanabi Hyuga had done it.
Or rather,
what exactly had she done?
Shikamaru Nara was still the most shocked person there.
However, he was not affected by his emotions. The hand seal he was forming did not change, and another shadow extended from beneath him.
The Shadow Imitation Technique targeted Hanabi Hyuga once again.
Shikamaru wanted to find out whether what had just happened was merely a coincidence.
Hanabi Hyuga had the same thought.
So when she saw the shadow extending toward