Eight Gates Formation, open!!!
A blast of air erupted around Neji. The Gate of Opening, the Gate of Life... all the way to the Fifth Gate, the Gate of Limit!
Green flames symbolizing vitality blazed around Neji. Years of grueling training finally blossomed into a spark of his own at this moment!
Neji's figure was reflected in Hinata's pale blue pupils. The next moment, he was right in front of her.
Clang!
It was not the clash of blades, but the impact of fists.
The two traded blows. With the Eight Gates Formation boosting his strength, Neji could finally exchange punch after bone-jarring punch with Hinata.
His flesh trembled. Even as the Eight Gates Formation increased his physical strength, it placed an indescribable burden on his body.
His cells were being overdrawn, his blood raced, and his heart roared!
Yet he was smiling.
At last, I can put up a fight against the young lady.
Compressing tremendous power with superb technique, Neji thrust out a palm. The air became a shock wave that hurtled toward Hinata.
This was a technique he had learned from Might Guy's Morning Peacock: using extreme strength and speed to launch shock waves. With a little more strength, he could even ignite sparks!
A dense barrage of impacts struck Hinata's arms, pushing her somewhat slender body toward the edge of the arena. She was like a lone boat beneath the waves, swept along by the raging surf, powerless to resist.
Karin's eyes were filled with worry in the arena. Although she knew Hinata's strength went far beyond this, could a mistake let Neji take her down in one barrage?
Naruto and Sasuke, however, were not worried. Both stood with their hands in their pockets, watching Hinata being driven back by the impacts as though waiting for