Hyuga Haruka

In Konoha, the Hyuga Clan is renowned for its prestige. As one of the village's most prestigious families, they have inherited the enviable Byakugan bloodline and the unique Gentle Taijutsu Gentle Fist.

In order to defend this supreme bloodline, the Hyuga Clan drew a line between the Main Family and the Branch Family.

This boundary became the root of internal family conflicts.

Hyuga Haruka, a genius boy from the branch Branch Family who was branded with Cursed Seal at the age of three, but that Cursed Seal is like a demon's brand, constantly reminding him of his identity and destiny.

Whenever his gaze fell upon the Cursed Seal on his forehead, a symbol of restraint and control, his heart would surge with waves of resentment and indignation.

He knew his future, but he was not discouraged. Instead, he transformed his grief and indignation into a desire for power.

Only by continuously strengthening ourselves can we change the status quo.

Thus, Hyuga Haruka and night without ceasing. Every punch and every kick he threw carried his yearning for freedom and his struggle against fate.

Although his efforts paid off, he felt increasingly empty inside because he knew that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to change the fact that he was a member of the Branch Family.

This identity was like a mountain pressing down on him, making him feel like he was inferior to others.

At the Ninja Academy, Hyuga Haruka and Koki are in the same class.

The Uchiha and Hyuga are the two great families of Dōjutsu in Konoha. As geniuses of their respective clans, they naturally attract a lot of attention.

Those gossipy classmates even gave them the nickname "Twin Stars," a seemingly honorable title that held a different meaning for Hyuga Haruka.

Koki is lively and cheerful, and exceptionally talented, always shining brightly in the class.

Looking at this Uchiha Clan genius, Hyuga Haruka already considered him a rival.

Does defeating him prove myself?

Whenever they were on the training field, Hyuga Haruka Hinata would stare at Koki with her Byakugan, Koki would feel an invisible pressure.

Why is he looking at me with such hostility? I don't think I've even spoken to him. A question flashed through Koki's mind, and her thoughts drifted far away.

"Uchiha Kōki!" Higashikawa -sensei called out his name again, somewhat helplessly.

Upon hearing the voice, Koki snapped back to reality, realizing as if waking from a dream where she was.

Amidst the curious and puzzled gazes of his classmates, he awkwardly Earth Flow the center of the field and stood facing Hyuga Haruka.

However, before Higashikawa Haruto could even shout "Start!", Koki suddenly turned around, put her hands in her pockets, and said calmly, "Um, teacher, even if I forfeit, please let the next student continue!"

As soon as he spoke, everyone's faces showed an expression of "I knew it."

After all, the students were already used to Koki always choosing to abstain from practical classes.

Standing behind Koki, Hyuga Haruka gritted her teeth, her eyes burning like flames as she stared intently at Koki's back.

His heart was filled with rage, and he shouted at Koki's back, "Fight me!"

Upon hearing this, Koki slowly turned around and replied, "Whether it's training or anything else, since we need to determine a winner, then this is a competition. In that case, why not decide the winner quickly and reduce the trouble for both sides? Wouldn't that be more beneficial for everyone?"

His words were logically sound and well-organized, prompting those around him to nod in agreement and support.

However, Hyuga Haruka's expression grew increasingly grim. He glared at Koki with wide eyes and roared, "Are you underestimating me?"

Koki was very confused after hearing this. "How could you interpret my meaning like that?"

However, since things had already come to this point, and seeing the expression on Hyuga Haruka's face, Koki decided to resolve the issue once and for all to avoid future trouble.

At worst, I can just not use the Sharingan or Ninjutsu.

So he nodded in agreement. "Alright, in that case, let's have a showdown!"

I just hope that after this competition ends, I can have a quiet life in class.

The moment Koki agreed, the atmosphere in the entire class was instantly ignited. Every student widened their eyes in excitement, eager to witness the entire duel.

"The geniuses of the Hyuga Clan and the Uchiha Clan will face off today!" Excited shouts rose and fell, and all eyes were focused on the two contestants in the center of the white circle.

"Alright!" Teacher Higashikawa shouted, and the noise from the class gradually subsided. "Remember, before the competition, both sides must form the Seal of Confrontation with one hand."

Their eyes met, and at the same time, they extended two fingers of their right hands, forming a Seal of Confrontation in the air.

"Start!"

The battle had barely begun when Hyuga Haruka unleashed astonishing power, charging straight at Koki without hesitation.

Faced with a fierce opponent, Koki simply waved his hand, and several Shuriken shot out like meteors streaking across the night sky. At the same time, his figure retreated like the Hayate, instantly widening the distance.

The Shuriken twirled in the air, like an invisible net woven from the sky.

Compared to the usual practical lessons, this battle seemed unusually serious; the previous competitions were practically like children playing house.

With a flick of his arm, Koki threw the Shuriken his hand with tremendous force. The throw seemed to carry the weight of a thousand pounds, its angle so precise it appeared to have been calculated with the utmost care, and its speed as fast as lightning, almost too fast for anyone to react to.

This throwing technique was flawless and absolutely perfect, as if it were a textbook demonstration performed live!

This breathtaking scene was both dazzling and deadly.

Even Mr. Higashikawa, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but show his appreciation, while the students watching around him stared wide-eyed.

Hyuga Haruka nimbly leaped backward, successfully dodging the Shuriken attack.

This was exactly the result Koki had hoped for—he only wanted to slightly delay the opponent's offensive rhythm with Shuriken.

Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Koki didn't hesitate to conjure up Shuriken in her hand again and 'throw' them all at Hyuga Haruka. The Shuriken flew out like a shower of flowers.

The Shuriken flew along seemingly random paths, as if they were tossed out haphazardly by Koki. However, only Koki himself knew that each of his attacks was the result of careful consideration.

However, the onlookers could not grasp the deeper meaning and began to discuss it with puzzlement.

"What is Koki doing? Is he giving up so easily?"

"Is he just throwing things around? This kind of attack is so stupid!"

Koto Inuzuka watched the game intently, and couldn't help but complain, "Why is he throwing things around like that! We're going to lose if he keeps going like this!"

Gekko Hayate glanced at her, then turned his gaze back to the battlefield, saying calmly, "This isn't just random throwing..."

Before he could finish speaking, the situation on the battlefield suddenly changed.

The seemingly random Shuriken thrown by Koki collided with each other in mid-air, miraculously changing their trajectories and instantly forming a comprehensive blockade!

This blockade was like a dense net, enveloping Hyuga Haruka and leaving him nowhere to escape.

Each Shuriken accurately blocked Hyuga Haruka; no matter which direction he dodged, he would be attacked.

"Wow!"

"Koki is amazing!"

"Keep it up!"

The students erupted in excitement upon witnessing this amazing scene.

"Alright, quiet down!" Higashikawa Haruto shouted.

His own heart, however, was far from at peace.

Even as a teacher, he wouldn't dare to easily assert that his Shuriken were at such a high level.

All I can say is, as expected of the Uchiha...

The ability to alter the trajectory of Shuriken and corner an opponent simply by colliding with it in mid-air is truly astonishing.

At this moment, Higashikawa Haruto's eyes became somewhat confused.

He began to doubt whether he really had more to teach Koki.