Chapter 67: Killing Intent
Got it! This bastard, from the very beginning, was
plotting against me!
Hyuga Yutaka puffed up his cheeks,
the water pressure forcing the air in his chest to be pushed out from his mouth
and nose.
Namikaze Minato's eyes shone with
light, his astonishment turning into shock.
It turned out that this was his purpose from the
very beginning. Although the Water Prison Jutsu is only a C-rank ninjutsu, with
his chakra amount, it can only be performed when there is a considerable amount
of water. Otherwise, his chakra can't create that much water, and the jutsu
would fail.
However, earlier, Mizutani and Shirakawa used Water
Release, creating a considerable amount of water, which accumulated into a
puddle. Hyuga Yutaka's Hakkeshou Kaiten broke the puddle's structure, causing
the water to flow into the pit formed by Kaiten.
Then, Kiba used Water Release to attack Yutaka,
increasing the water volume. While one person's water might not form a water
prison, the combined water from three people, minus some seepage, formed a
substantial puddle in the pit. This water was enough to form a water prison.
The Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique's feint attack,
Shadow of the Dancing Leaf, and aerial assaults were all designed to make
Yutaka fall into this puddle.
Everything, he planned!
Has this kid thought this far?
Uzumaki Kushina clenched her
fists, her red hair rising slightly. She gritted her teeth and laughed.
Very good! You won!
Well done, Kiba! The combination of Ninjutsu and
Taijutsu—this is how ninja battles should be, full of wisdom! You've understood
the true meaning of ninja fighting very well!
Next, all you need is to learn more ninjutsu and
train your body. There's almost nothing more I can teach you!
Hirohiko and Yukina exchanged
looks, understanding Kiba's tactics. Their eyes were full of astonishment,
understanding, and solemnity.
That's right, this is the fighting style of Kiba we
know. Trained together by Uzumaki Kushina, we've become very familiar with each
other. This understanding makes our teamwork so effective.
And this fighting style is what makes Kiba so
frightening!
The Third Hokage looked at Kiba
binding Hyuga Yutaka in the arena, not speaking but taking a deep puff of his
pipe and exhaling smoke.
Although he didn't speak, his eyes
shone brightly, as if he had found a precious gem.
The Sannin also exchanged looks of
disbelief. Though it seemed Kiba had the upper hand, Hyuga Yutaka initially
held the advantage.
Hyuga Yutaka's Gentle Fist
technique perfectly restrained Kiba. Even Kiba's initial water bullet was
nullified by Yutaka's palm, disrupting the water's structure with precise
chakra control.
Hyuga Yutaka's Byakugan's insight
ability left almost no attack hidden from him, whether taijutsu, ninjutsu, or
cover-up attempts.
Hinata Yutaka had the absolute advantage, and Taki
Kiba seemed disadvantaged, unable to attack effectively.
However, Taki Kiba turned the
situation around in this absolute disadvantage, prevailing over the superior.
Every battle step was carefully thought out, executed perfectly until the last
moment. Hyuga Yutaka didn't even realize Kiba's true intention.
Taki Kiba's tactic was hidden even from Hyuga
Yutaka's exceptional Byakugan!
If it were a head-on battle, Taki
Kiba wouldn't be Hyuga Yutaka's match. But he used his wisdom and calmness to
defeat Hyuga Yutaka, making it hard to believe this was a seven-year-old's
battle.
What an invaluable talent!
Their previous doubts and
disappointment towards Taki Kiba seemed to reveal their poor judgment.
Taki Kiba perfectly interprets ninja fighting! His
fighting thinking is his greatest talent, more than his "genius"
title!
For a moment, the Sannin exchanged
looks, unable to speak.
This one is too dazzling!
"Hey, is Yutaka in
trouble?"
"Is this traitor's son really
that powerful?"
"What happened? I don't
understand at all."
"You idiot! All of Yutaka's
actions were controlled by this Taki Kiba, no! It should be said Yutaka
completely fell into Taki Kiba's trap."
"Yutaka, you've completely
fallen for it!"
The test participants' auditorium
buzzed with discussions, their eyes full of surprise, horror, and disbelief.
Is this Yukina's teammate? Oh... it's the child who
saved Yukina! Impressive!
Hyuga Shinsuke also showed
surprise and admiration, even though Kiba defeated his proud disciple, he
couldn't help but praise him inwardly.
"Father... Can I really
surpass someone like this?" Might Guy murmured, "Whether Kakashi or
Kiba, can I really surpass them?"
Might Duy came back to his senses,
patting his son's shoulder. "Guy! Remember, indeed, there are many things
in life we cannot do. But once we lose confidence, we can't do anything!
Confidence, hard work, burning youth – one day, you may find what seemed
impossible is now done! Son, youth is accompanied by setbacks; don't be
defeated by them. Hot-blooded youth cannot end here!"
Might Duy looked at his son
intensely.
And Might Guy looked at his
father.
Suddenly, the two embraced, tears
streaming down their faces.
"I'm sorry, father!"
"Don't apologize, son! Let's
explode with all our youth against Kakashi and Kiba!"
"Yes, father!"
The sight of the two green
bodysuits hugging each other drew attention from many, even from Hyuga Yutaka
and Kiba in the field.
Kiba half-closed his eyes,
speechless.
These two...
But he immediately refocused.
Maintaining the Water Prison technique requires a
constant supply of chakra. I have enough chakra for at most two... no, maybe
less ninjutsu. This battle must end quickly. Hyuga Yutaka will not surrender!
But... am I really going to kill him?
Kiba glanced at Yukina in the test
participants' auditorium. At that moment, she looked at him solemnly.
If I kill him, what will happen to Yukina...?
Kiba frowned.
But if I don't kill him, he'll kill me! I have to
admit, Hyuga Yutaka is stronger than me. If he wants to kill me, I won't sleep
well in the future!
No, it needs to be resolved quickly. The Water
Prison technique is consuming chakra too fast!
No choice!
Kiba's eyes hardened, raising his
other hand.
"This is..." Namikaze
Minato outside the arena showed surprise.
Because Kiba was forming a seal
with one hand.
This child can form seals with one hand? Then in the
previous battle with Might Guy, I wasn't mistaken; he was forming seals. But
Might Guy's Shadow of the Dancing Leaf interrupted it!
Namikaze Minato's eyes flickered
with surprise.
Water Release: Water Arrow Jutsu!
Kiba looked at Hyuga Yutaka,
forming a seal with one hand. The surface of the Water Prison slowly dented in
three places, forming three water arrows aiming inward, directly at Hyuga
Yutaka.
Kiba, what are you planning?
Namikaze Minato was startled. The
water arrows were aimed to pierce Hyuga Yutaka!
He wants to kill Yutaka!
It was understandable that Yutaka
wanted to kill him, but why did Kiba want to kill Yutaka?
Namikaze Minato's eyes widened
slightly, not expecting Kiba to also want to kill Hyuga Yutaka!
Damn, it's too late!
At this time, the seal was
completed. No matter how fast he was, he couldn't stop it!
"Stop! Kiba!" Namikaze
Minato blurted out.
The water arrows stabbed out!
Here!
Hyuga Yutaka's eyes widened, his
Byakugan activating as he thrust his palm toward where Kiba's palm was.
He discovered the weakness of the Water Prison!
Kiba's pupils contracted, eyes
widening in horror.
Oh no!
Only one thought filled his mind.
Hyuga Yutaka's palm thrust out of
the Water Prison, causing it to collapse, turning into water splashes. The
water arrows also dispersed as the Water Prison disintegrated!
The Water Prison technique was
broken!
Water splashed on Kiba's face.
It's icy cold!
"Die! Taki Kiba!" Hyuga
Yutaka attacked with both palms.
"Crack!"
With almost zero distance, Hyuga
Yutaka's palms hit Kiba's chest and abdomen.
"Cough!" A mouthful of
blood spewed from Kiba's mouth.
"Crack! Crack! Crack!"
Hyuga Yutaka turned around,
delivering four more palm strikes, each hitting Kiba solidly.
Then,
Eight Palms!
Sixteen Palms!
Thirty-Two Palms!
...
The sound of rapid strikes was
endless. Kiba was beaten back again and again, Hyuga Yutaka's strikes
increasing in speed and force with each hit.
Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!
After a series of thirty-two
palms, the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms fully unleashed!
Kiba was sent flying, blood
gushing from his mouth, sprinkling the ground.
Die, Taki Kiba!
Seeing Kiba fall to the ground
without a sound, the anger and hatred burning in Hyuga Yutaka's heart suddenly
calmed, replaced by an unsettling calmness. A faint sense of loss appeared on
his face.
Hyuga Yutaka looked at his hands.
I... finally killed him... Father!
Before he knew it, his hands
trembled slightly.
"Chiba!"
Uzumaki Kushina stood up in shock
in the auditorium, crying out.
Namikaze Minato ran up a few
steps, throwing the Flying Thunder God Kunai, his eyes filled with anxiety.
I have to catch up! These two children... the
misunderstanding is too deep!
"Boom!"
Kiba, who had been thrown out,
suddenly exploded into a cloud of white mist, leaving a piece of wood where the
white mist dissipated.
What! Substitution technique!
Hyuga Yutaka looked back abruptly.
The Flying Thunder God Kunai flew
past his eyes, but his focus shifted to another kunai shining with a cold
light, heading straight for his back!
And holding the kunai was...
Taki Kiba!
Kiba's eyes were full of
determination as the kunai stabbed out suddenly!
Hyuga Yutaka, go to hell!