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As Ishigami Hara and Nawaki left, only the Hyūga's remained on the field.
The movements of the three Hyūga were strange at this moment.
Each of them was frozen in the position they were in after being struck, their expressions twisted in apparent pain.
Their faces were flushed red, as if their bodies were experiencing severe congestion.
If anyone were to observe the three using the Byakugan, they would immediately recognize that something was seriously wrong.
The Gentle Fist Art: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms is designed to block the flow of chakra in the opponent's body by striking key points.
However, the Gentle Fist Art: Reverse Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, or the Counter Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms, functions in the exact opposite way—it accelerates the flow of chakra within the opponent's body, causing severe chakra disorder.
In simple terms, the chakra of the victim is forcibly injected and disrupted by the attacker, creating chaos within their system. This disorder is extremely difficult to control.
Unless the victim's chakra control exceeds Ishigami Hara's by several levels, or they possess extraordinary mastery over their own chakra, escaping the effects is virtually impossible.
The three Hyūga were now suffering the consequences of this disorder.
While having their chakra flow blocked simply resulted in a loss of combat ability, chakra disorder was far more agonizing.
It felt as if their bodies were being sliced by a knife. Every part affected by the chakra disorder was in excruciating pain, and this pain only intensified over time, resembling a form of torture.
Of course, Ishigami Hara didn't intend to kill anyone. He was aware that both the Hyūga and Uchiha would come to challenge him. His actions were simply a way to make his stance clear to the two clans.
After today's events, it was likely that both the Uchiha and Hyūga would understand Ishigami Hara's strength and intentions, potentially saving him from future trouble.
As for whether either clan would be foolish enough to challenge him again, Ishigami Hara couldn't care less.
"Ahhh!!!"
Within less than half a minute, one of the Hyūga regained mobility, falling to the ground and curling up, writhing in agony.
Two more screams followed as the other two Hyūga shared a similar fate.
The commotion on the field had already attracted attention from others long ago, but with one side being Uchiha and the other Hyūga, and their opponent being Ishigami Hara, no one dared to intervene.
It was clear to anyone with a discerning eye that this was a matter involving the Sharingan and Byakugan, something only Orochimaru or Hatake Sakumo had the authority to handle.
However, Orochimaru had already received Ishigami Hara's instructions and had no intention of stepping in.
Hatake Sakumo, who had witnessed Ishigami Hara's battle with Ebizō, knew his strength and was confident Ishigami Hara could handle the situation, so he too stayed out of it.
Without any orders from these two, the rest of the camp refrained from intervening. This left the six shinobi from the Uchiha and Hyūga clans to suffer at Ishigami Hara's hands.
Fortunately, the agonized screams of the three Hyūga eventually drew the attention of the camp's medical ninjas, who rushed to their aid and provided much-needed treatment.
"Hiss, what a cruel method. If we had been a little later, your meridians might have been irreversibly damaged," one of the medical ninjas remarked.
The onlookers had been watching from a distance for some time.
After observing the entire encounter, they had gained a new appreciation for Ishigami Hara's strength.
Some of those present wore strange expressions, and one couldn't help but say, "That's the genius brought by Orochimaru-sama. I'm sure Hokage-sama values him as well. Not only has he awakened both the Byakugan and Sharingan, but he has a special identity. I've heard he inherited Mito-sama's legacy. How could they challenge him?"
The three Hyūga finally began to recover. Their chakra pathways were being gradually stabilized by the medical ninjas, and they were starting to feel better. They exchanged bewildered glances, realizing the gravity of Ishigami Hara's actions.
If they hadn't already understood Ishigami Hara's intentions before, they did now.
"Go back and tell your main family not to interfere directly in matters concerning that child," came a hoarse voice. Everyone turned to see Orochimaru and Hatake Sakumo standing nearby, watching the direction where Ishigami Hara had left.
"Lord Orochimaru, Lord Sakumo!" the medical ninjas quickly greeted.
The three Hyūga members, still supporting each other, managed to stand, though the pain was still evident on their faces. The leader, however, was tough and directly said, "Lord Orochimaru, this concerns the bloodline of the Hyūga clan. We will not allow our clan's bloodline to be passed down outside of the clan."
Orochimaru smiled, shaking his head indifferently. "Really? Then I wish you success," he replied, before walking away, clearly unconcerned with the situation.
"Alas..." Hatake Sakumo sighed, glancing at the three Hyūga. "Hara-kun is not someone to be underestimated. Don't be fooled by his age. You've already suffered a loss, so I trust you now understand this. I suggest the Hyūga clan adjust their mindset and approach him positively, otherwise..."
He trailed off, but everyone understood the warning, especially the three Hyūga, whose expressions darkened further.
On one hand, they had experienced firsthand how powerful Ishigami Hara was. The Reverse Eight Trigrams Sisty-Four Palms had left a psychological mark on them. On the other hand, the fact that Ishigami Hara was so young but already this strong weighed heavily on them. It was daunting to imagine how much stronger he could become in the future.
The more they thought about it, the greater the pressure they felt.
As for Ishigami Hara, he paid no mind to what transpired after his departure. His focus had shifted to Nawaki.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Nawaki asked, feeling uncomfortable under Ishigami Hara's gaze.
"I forgot to ask, what's your chakra attribute?" Ishigami Hara inquired.
Nawaki grinned in response. "Hehe, I have all five chakra natures. I was born with them."
Ishigami Hara raised his eyebrows, studying him with interest.
"And you?" Nawaki asked in return.
Ishigami Hara didn't hesitate. "Five natures, plus yin and yang."
"Uh..."