Uchiha's Dead Bone Pulse, Hyuga Tennin Takes Action

Uchiha's Dead Bone Pulse, Hyuga Tennin Takes Action

"Is that so? They've already started fighting. Defeated by Gentle Fist in the very first exchange... it seems the Uchiha Clan's arrogance and conceit are impossible to change."

"But that is only a small matter. As long as it is confirmed that Uchiha Shangwu truly possesses the Dead Bone Pulse, it will prove that the Uchiha Clan has a way to seize the Kekkei Genkai of other ninja clans."

"I hope Uchiha Shangwu will not disappoint me—or the Hyuga Clan."

Hyuga Tennin learned that the battle had begun. In the very first exchange, his younger sister Hyuga Tensei had sent Uchiha Shangwu flying with the Gentle Fist Method. He did not feel much about it, knowing that Uchiha Shangwu had simply underestimated his opponent.

But this was the true Uchiha.

Everyone in the Ninja World of the Warring States era knew that the Uchiha Clan's ninja had many bad habits. The most common were arrogance and conceit; they looked down on every ninja clan that was not Uchiha.

Yet no one could deny that the Uchiha Clan was indeed powerful. In the Ninja World, there were only a handful of ninja clans that could stand alongside the Uchiha, and many of those had already vanished into the history of the Warring States era.

With a wave of his hand, Hyuga Tennin dismissed the man before rising and heading toward the Branch Family training ground.

At the Hyuga Branch Family training ground, the sounds of blows and clashes rang out continuously. Many Branch Family ninja were curious about who could possibly spar with Hyuga Tensei, the head of the Branch Family.

After all, the Hyuga Clan's strict hierarchy meant that ordinary clan members were not qualified to spar with Hyuga Tensei.

One look revealed that it was someone from the Uchiha Clan.

He was far too conspicuous.

The Uchiha Clan crest emblazoned on Uchiha Shangwu's clothes made him impossible to miss.

"So fast!"

"The clan head can counterattack with Gentle Fist while weaving and shifting like that. Her strength is truly astonishing."

"This is the strength our Branch Family head should possess! Did you think bloodline alone was enough to become clan head? Lady Tensei is the most talented person in the Branch Family's history!"

"That Uchiha brat is not weak either. He has not used the Uchiha Clan's most skilled Fire Release or genjutsu, yet he can trade blows with Lady Tensei using only taijutsu. But I cannot understand why someone from the Uchiha Clan possesses the Kaguya Clan's Dead Bone Pulse."

"You are not the only one who cannot understand it. I cannot think of an answer either. But it must be said that an Uchiha with the Dead Bone Pulse is far stronger than the Kaguya Clan."

Quite a few Hyuga clan members who still remembered clearly recalled the time they had gone to rescue the Kaguya Clan. The strength the Kaguya had displayed then was still inferior to the Uchiha currently sparring with their own clan head.

Hyuga Tennin also arrived at the training ground. What he saw was an extremely fierce battle, two figures weaving past each other and shifting constantly, every clash delivered with full force.

Terrifying power collided, erupting with sounds comparable to exploding tags detonating.

The Hyuga Clan should have formed an alliance with the Uchiha Clan years ago. The reason it had been delayed until now was because Hyuga Tennin needed time to become the true clan head.

Bloodline was certainly important in the Ninja World, but the strength and talent one displayed were also factors that determined whether one could possess status and position.

With ruthless methods and his own formidable strength, Hyuga Tennin had truly secured the position of head of the Hyuga Main Family. From the elders who relied on their seniority to every member of the Branch Family, all had submitted to him.

An elite ninja with the strength of a Hyuga jonin said, "Clan Head, did the Uchiha Clan intermarry with the Kaguya Clan?"

Other than intermarriage, there was simply no other explanation.

The Dead Bone Pulse Uchiha Shangwu displayed was in no way inferior to the power possessed by the Kaguya Clan. Combined with the Uchiha Clan's taijutsu, as artistic as a work of art, it was the most elegant dance in close combat.

Hyuga Tennin said, "Do you think that group of idiots from the Kaguya Clan would ally with the Uchiha Clan? And do you think the Uchiha Clan's pride would allow its bloodline to intermarry with another ninja clan?"

The ninja's expression stiffened as he instantly realized something. In a low voice, he said, "Clan Head, are you saying that the Uchiha Clan has mastered a method to plunder the Kekkei Genkai of other ninja?"

"Yes. But keep such matters to yourself. If word gets out, it may not mean much to the Uchiha."

"But our Hyuga Clan cannot bear the consequences of being targeted by the Uchiha Clan. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand."

Previously, the Hyuga Clan and the Uchiha Clan had clashed many times, but every conflict had been for profit rather than so-called hatred. In the Hyuga Clan's eyes, the clan's survival was what mattered most.

Unlike the Uchiha Clan, who could cast aside everything for hatred, raise their blades, rush straight to the Senju Clan, and wage war against them without regard for anything else.

The battle grew increasingly intense. A terrifying aura swept outward as a powerful, heavy punch struck Hyuga Tensei in the waist, the force erupting and blasting her more than ten meters away.

"Good. You can stop now."

Hyuga Tennin interrupted the battle before it could continue, signaling with his eyes for his younger sister to stop.

Uchiha Shangwu looked at the figure who had appeared. From his clothing, he could tell that the newcomer was the current head of the Hyuga Clan.

Hyuga Tennin said, "Hello. I am the head of the Hyuga Clan's Main Family, Hyuga Tennin. I will spar with you next. Is that acceptable?"

Uchiha Shangwu flexed every bone in his body and let out a long breath. His pair of scarlet Sharingan stared at the man before him as he said, "You will not let me rest first?"

Hyuga Tennin smiled. "You are joking. Your stamina has barely been depleted. Do not forget, I am the head of the Hyuga Clan. These eyes of mine see very clearly. Other than some chakra consumption, you still have at least seventy to eighty percent of your stamina left."

After transmigrating into the Warring States era of the Naruto world, Uchiha Shangwu had known how incomparably cruel the era was and had always worried about dying on the battlefield. Thus, from childhood onward, he had trained like mad. Before learning he possessed a golden finger, his training volume had been no less intense than Might Guy's.

Therefore.

Uchiha Shangwu could confidently say that among the entire Uchiha Clan, aside from Uchiha Madara, the second son of the Sage of Six Paths, no member of the younger generation could compare to him in taijutsu.

Even among the older generation of Uchiha powerhouses, many specialized only in ninjutsu and genjutsu, or else swordsmanship or throwing techniques. Only a small number seriously trained their bodies.

He had not expected Hyuga Tennin to see through him.

Hyuga Tensei's clenched fists loosened, disbelief flashing in her eyes. After such an intense battle, Uchiha Shangwu still retained at least seventy to eighty percent of his stamina—at least three times more than her own.

Perhaps aside from the beginning, when he had underestimated her and given her the chance to land a complete Gentle Fist Method combination, she had never truly been his match.

Having understood the gap between their strength, Hyuga Tensei's eyes returned to calm, and her expression became composed once more.

Watching his younger sister yield the space, Hyuga Tennin stepped directly before Uchiha Shangwu. He raised a hand into a fighting stance and said, "Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Tennin."

Uchiha Shangwu took a deep breath and clenched his fists. His gaze became exceedingly solemn as he said in a low voice, "This mission really is difficult. Had I known, I would not have accepted it."

Hyuga Tennin smiled. "That is why I raised the mission payment to ten million."

"Fortunately, the mission only lasts two days. If it takes one more day, you will have to pay extra."

As Uchiha Shangwu spoke, he raised one hand. Five fingers pointed ahead, aiming at Hyuga Tennin. He said softly, "Dead Bone Pulse! Five-Finger Drilling Bullets!"

"Eight Trigrams Palm! Empty Palm!"

"I know that move very well. It will not work on me."

Eight Trigrams Palm was an offensive technique within the Gentle Fist Method. Its main principle was to launch chakra as a shockwave, used to attack enemies at medium to long range.

Hyuga Tennin's comprehension of the Gentle Fist Method far surpassed that of his younger sister Hyuga Tensei. Otherwise, he would not have become the Hyuga Clan's new head.

In the Warring States era, only strength was real.

Uchiha Shangwu advanced instead of retreating against the incoming palm-force shockwave. He threw a savage punch, and the grim white bone protruding from his fist, like a steel blade, easily shattered the incoming shockwave from above.

"Since long-range attacks are useless, then I will dance! Dead Bone Pulse! Tessenka Flower Dance!"

He drew out his spine as if it were a sword and slashed it toward the figure ahead.

The sound of tearing air was so pleasing and melodious that it could lift one's spirits. Even before the attack landed, one could imagine Hyuga Tennin being struck once and instantly sent flying more than ten meters away.

"Gentle Fist Method! Eight Trigrams! Mountain-Breaking Strike!"

A palm technique more powerful than Empty Palm, its force comparable to the explosive burst of a B-rank ninjutsu.

Hyuga Tennin was very confident. This palm strike could drive back Uchiha Shangwu, who was trying to press forward. It could even forcibly shatter the spine Uchiha Shangwu had drawn and grasped in his hand.

"Dead Bone Pulse! Dance of the Larch!"

Uchiha Shangwu extended bones outside his body. From head to toe, it was as if he had donned armor forged from white bone. With his defense enhanced, he no longer feared the enemy's incoming attacks.

Boom!

But at the instant they collided, he felt the tremendous power erupt. Even the thick bone armor covering his body could not fully defend against the attack.

The other Hyuga Clan ninja were all astonished. They had never imagined that Gentle Fist could be so powerful. The Hyuga Branch Family ninja in particular had more than envy in their eyes; there was also deep despondency.

Because the Caged Bird seal was carved onto their foreheads, they lost not only their freedom but also any possibility of advancing further. Moreover, the Hyuga Main Family would not teach the true core techniques of Gentle Fist to the Hyuga Branch Family.

On one hand, the Hyuga Main Family did this deliberately to strengthen the Main Family's status. On the other, they feared that the Branch Family might rebel.

That was why they restricted the Branch Family from learning the true Gentle Fist Method. Even some core techniques could never be passed down to the Branch Family.

For example, Gentle Fist's absolute defense, Rotation.

Or the Eight Trigrams Palm technique that could attack enemies from a distance.

After taking that blow, Uchiha Shangwu felt every bone in his body creak. His internal organs had also suffered some damage, and a mouthful of blood rose in his throat, wanting to burst out.

Uchiha Shangwu rose from the ground and looked at Hyuga Tennin, who was slowly withdrawing his technique. The fighting spirit in his eyes grew ever more intense. As expected, only fighting true powerhouses could help improve his own strength.

Relying solely on his own hard training made the process of growing stronger far too slow.

But as for the Dead Bone Pulse, Uchiha Shangwu could only use it; he had no way to bring its power to the limit.

After all, what the Uchiha Clan truly excelled at could only be genjutsu and ninjutsu.

Taijutsu and swordsmanship were merely ordinary means to the Uchiha. As long as the Sharingan's ocular power grew stronger, they could copy an enemy's ninjutsu and use genjutsu to resolve battles with ease.