Every shinobi village in the Shinobi World had its own specialties.
Relatively speaking, Konoha was the most well-rounded one.
Kumogakure, meanwhile, revered strength and favored swordsmanship and taijutsu.
Every Raikage throughout history had been an exceptionally gifted figure, while the Yotsuki Clan had created Lightning Release Armor, merging ninjutsu with taijutsu.
As subordinates of Kumogakure's Raikage, they generally all had one or two taijutsu techniques they excelled at.
Every squad also developed its tactics around that premise.
The ninja charging at Hyuga Hitoshi played the role of a durable vanguard in the team.
His less-than-powerful physique could not support keeping Lightning Release Armor active continuously, but briefly unleashing it explosively during an encounter to draw attention and defend against the enemy's opening attacks was more than enough.
As one of Kumogakure's rare brutes who might not die even after taking a stab, when his fist was already close to that pretty boy, this extra whom Hyuga Hitoshi had never even seen in the original work felt victory was in the bag.
Another military merit would be added to his meager record!
After this battle, perhaps he would earn Lord Raikage's appreciation and even receive personal instruction in how to use Lightning Release Chakra Mode?
Lost in such wild fantasies.
His fist ultimately came to a gentle stop before Hitoshi Clan Head.
A single palm had caught his fist, and the other man's entire body had not moved in the slightest!
The Kumogakure ninja's expression changed slightly as he looked gravely at the pretty boy before him.
That pretty boy looked utterly effortless, as though he had not exerted any strength at all.
He had run into a tough opponent!
A trace of sweat seeped from his forehead as the Kumogakure ninja considered how to escape.
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