Chapter 66: Fighting
"Boom!"
Flames and smoke erupted as the explosive tag detonated.
"Thud!"
Kiba and Hyuga Yutaka landed simultaneously.
Staring at the explosion in front of him, Kiba gritted his teeth and glanced at his feet. There were slight scorch marks, and his toes ached. He had been a bit slow to dodge, and his feet were caught in the blast.
Damn! There's still one-third of my chakra left in Life Gate mode. Is it because of the frequent use of ninjutsu? The physical exertion in Life Gate mode seems to be much faster, causing my reactions to slow.
It seems that fighting in Life Gate mode is still uncomfortable. I rarely open Life Gate mode during normal times. This is a disadvantage of hiding my strength. I'll need to change this. I must figure out the various situations of Life Gate mode in non-combat and combat settings so my body can adapt.
Thinking this, Kiba turned his gaze to Hyuga Yutaka, but was startled. That strange feeling reappeared, as if he were in the Eight Trigrams formation, and Hyuga Yutaka assumed that stance.
I can't let him use it!
Before Kiba could catch his breath, he reached into the ninja bag that Hirohiko had handed him before leaving.
Hyuga Yutaka glanced at Namikaze Minato.
This filthy traitor must be killed within a set of attacks. Otherwise, the test officer will stop me immediately. Namikaze Minato is highly praised by Master Shinsuke, and he's the best disciple of Master Jiraiya. Why is such an elite Jonin the test officer for the Chunin Exam?
As this thought crossed Yutaka's mind, he activated the Eight Trigrams Palm. Four shurikens had already flown towards him.
Still trying, filthy bastard!
"Snap!"
Kiba's final "Yin" hand sign was completed.
Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!
The four shurikens multiplied, turning into eight, then sixteen. They raced towards Hyuga Yutaka.
Muzi's technique! This kid knows it too? Impossible! Muzi said this was specially taught to her by the Third Hokage. How does he know it!
Damn it! He dodged again!
Hyuga Yutaka focused, the shurikens approaching, and spun around, creating a blue semicircular barrier.
Hakkeshou Kaiten!
"Clang!"
The shurikens hit the barrier, flying out in all directions. White mist exploded, and only four shurikens aggressively stuck into the ground.
Kiba can also use the Shuriken Shadow Clone technique? Did Kushina teach him? Impossible, she doesn't know this jutsu. Where did he learn it?
Namikaze Minato's eyes reflected astonishment.
Uzumaki Kushina in the auditorium also showed surprise.
Shuriken Shadow Clone technique? When did Kiba master it? This jutsu isn't available in the library; it's an A-rank jutsu. The library doesn't have A-rank jutsu. I don't remember teaching him either.
At this moment, Hyuga Yutaka stopped spinning, Hakkeshou Kaiten vanishing. A sneer formed on his lips as he looked at Kiba, ready to mock him, but Kiba was nowhere to be seen.
Decapitating Air Strike!
Hyuga Yutaka's first thought was that Kiba used his best move again. He subconsciously looked down, preparing to jump.
However, as he lowered his head, a foot kicked upwards, hitting him hard on the chin.
"Boom!"
Hyuga Yutaka was sent flying by Kiba's kick.
This is... Shadow of the Dancing Leaf!
Namikaze Minato's eyes widened further in surprise.
Impossible, though Kushina's Taijutsu is strong, she doesn't know Shadow of the Dancing Leaf. Who taught him?
Uzumaki Kushina also widened her eyes.
I haven't taught him Shadow of the Dancing Leaf, how did he learn it?
"Father, this is... my Shadow of the Dancing Leaf..." Might Guy clenched the railing, his eyes reflecting Kiba's starting posture.
Might Duy next to him also widened his eyes.
Is there really such a genius in the world...?
He was astonished, momentarily forgetting to answer his son's question.
At this time, Kiba's figure flashed, disappearing from his position, leaving a circle of dust slowly spreading.
Hyuga Yutaka's Byakugan eyes turned, looking back slightly. In his shadow, it was Kiba. The two maintained the same movement, flying in a parabolic arc.
Is this... Shadow of the Dancing Leaf from Might Guy? This bastard... Is Konoha Ryu next?
Hyuga Yutaka gritted his teeth. At this moment, he was in mid-air, unable to use his strength or move.
No! No!
Kiba, underneath him, turned and kicked Hyuga Yutaka's right side with his upper leg. Amidst the howling wind, the kick struck.
Foolish!
Hyuga Yutaka snorted, moved his right hand to block, and released chakra from his right hand's tenketsu. Having practiced Hakkeshou Kaiten, the chakra points in his body could release chakra. This chakra release, combined with the blocking momentum, was quite defensive, with a certain impact force, though not as strong as Hakkeshou Kaiten's rotational force.
Damn it! I was forced to this extent by this filthy bastard!
"Boom!"
The right hand and right foot collided, producing a muffled sound.
Kiba's voice came from below: "Naive..."
Hyuga Yutaka frowned, feeling pain in his hand, but it wasn't severe, nor as powerful as expected.
What is he planning now?
Kiba's kick bounced away from the contact, using Hyuga Yutaka's blocking force. He spun backward, grabbing Hyuga Yutaka's collar with one hand, using the counter-spin's power to throw Hyuga Yutaka toward the ground viciously.
Hyuga Yutaka fell like an arrow, hurtling towards the pit created by Hakkeshou Kaiten earlier.
This is...
Hyuga Yutaka's pupils shrank, his Byakugan eyes providing incredible insight. The moment before landing, he captured the situation.
Taki Kiba was negligent!
Half of the water accumulated in that pit. The battle between Mizutani and Shirakawa, along with the water created using Water Release, all flowed into the lowest pit!
Although the amount of water produced by each is not much, combined, it's considerable! The force of this throw is great, but with so much water, it forms a buffer, relieving most of the impact!
Snort!
Hyuga Yutaka snorted inwardly, a sneer forming on his lips.
As his sneer bloomed.
"Boom!"
Water splashed everywhere as he landed in the pit.
Sure enough... a lot of strength was canceled out!
Feeling the pain, Hyuga Yutaka's sneer deepened.
"Thud!"
As water splashed in all directions, Kiba fell from the air, quickly forming hand seals.
Hyuga Yutaka stood up suddenly from the water, turning to strike at Kiba.
At this time, Kiba completed the hand signs.
Water splashed everywhere.
What!
Hyuga Yutaka keenly sensed something was wrong.
Kiba's mouth curled into a smile, taking a small step forward, extending his hand.
The water splashes that had paused in the air suddenly gathered around Hyuga Yutaka, forming a water prison, enveloping him.
Kiba's outstretched hand touched the water prison, exerting control.
Hyuga Yutaka felt pressure from all sides, unable to move or breathe.
Water Release: Water Prison Jutsu!