Ryuji knew that using chakra and not using it were completely different concepts in the art of Gentle Fist. Without chakra, Gentle Fist was nothing more than a highly refined physical technique. But when chakra was used, the concept changed entirely.
The terrifying thing about Gentle Fist wasn't just the direct hit on the enemy. Even if the strike missed, the chakra shot from the palm could injure the opponent, and in some cases, seal their chakra pathways.
Once the enemy couldn't use the chakra in their body, they would be defenseless, like a fish out of water, ready to be defeated.
Especially when someone as talented as Hiashi used the Gentle Fist.
Chakra flowed strongly in his fist, and with a single blow, he could easily bring down trees. Although Hiashi wasn't using his full strength at the moment, the strike was still not to be underestimated.
If it hit Ryuji, the fine chakra, as thin as a needle's thread, would instantly penetrate his body, causing great harm. A small mistake could lead to permanent damage. Perhaps this was where a genius would be lost.
"Boy, surrender! If you make a mistake, you're done! Get away before it's too late!" Hiashi exclaimed, knowing the power of his strike. He was more anxious than the others about the situation.
But Ryuji had no intention of fleeing and stood his ground.
Hiashi's palm had already been launched and could not be withdrawn. Suddenly, a feeling of desperation and regret overwhelmed Hiashi. "The hope of the Hyuga clan will be destroyed by my hand!" he thought.
At that moment, Ryuji decided to act. The remaining chakra in his body began to rise. Kakashi, observing from a distance, shook his head slightly.
"Using Gentle Fist against Gentle Fist is certainly a good strategy, but the problem is that Ryuji's chakra is very limited. Even after training, he barely has more chakra than an ordinary person. How could he possibly be a match for Hiashi?"
"No! Ryuji's chakra is increasing!" said Kakashi, disbelief in his voice as he looked at Guy. "When did you teach him the Eight Gates?"
"I didn't," Guy replied, equally confused. After meeting Ryuji, he hadn't had time to teach him anything, let alone something as dangerous as the Eight Gates.
Guy pondered for a moment before murmuring, "I only used it once... That boy couldn't have seen it!"
"How is that possible?" Kakashi was stunned by Guy's words.
Although the three of them weren't far from Ryuji, they were hidden among the leaves, making it hard to see clearly what was happening. Besides, learning an advanced technique like the Eight Gates wasn't something that could be copied easily, not even by a ninja-like Kakashi.
"Should we intervene?" Guy asked with a wry smile.
"Let's watch a little longer. Be ready to act at any moment," Kakashi responded, lifting his forehead protector, and revealing the Sharingan.
With enough chakra accumulated, Ryuji's palms became enveloped in energy. He struck, easily nullifying Hiashi's attack.
"How is it possible? How does this boy know the Eight Gates?" Hiashi thought, bewildered. "Damn Guy, he must have taught him Taijutsu!"
Just as Hiashi was pondering, Ryuji disappeared from his sight.
"The Flying Thunder God Technique? No... it's a teleportation technique. How many secrets does this boy have?"
Although Ryuji's speed took him by surprise, Hiashi wasn't too concerned. Normally, eyes cannot follow high-speed movements, but the Byakugan doesn't have that problem.
With a 360-degree field of vision, the Byakugan has no blind spots. No matter how fast the enemy moves, they will always be detected within the Byakugan's range of vision.
"Byakugan!" Hiashi exclaimed as the meridians around his eyes bulged, his gaze becoming sharper, able to see through bodies.
"I've got you, boy. How can you be this fast?"
Hiashi stared at the scene before him in disbelief. Ryuji's speed had surpassed everything Hiashi knew. He thought he was seeing Ryuji in several different places, but they were just afterimages left by his superhuman speed.
Guy smiled wryly. He was already accustomed to Ryuji's incredible quickness. Before opening the Eight Inner Gates, his speed had already reached extreme levels. Now, with the Gates open, his speed had reached an almost unimaginable point.
"When did this boy learn to use the Eight Gates?" Guy wondered.
Although opening the Eight Gates greatly enhances all abilities, the more gates that are opened, the greater the damage to the body. Opening the Eighth Gate only leads to one result: death.
At that moment, Ryuji's speed had reached such a strange level that, even with the Byakugan activated, Hiashi could only see an afterimage.
"I barely used a bit of chakra, and this boy is already using all his power!" Hiashi murmured, not daring to let his guard down.
If he used his chakra and still lost, it would be humiliating for him.
Suddenly, Ryuji appeared right in front of Hiashi, striking him in the chest with a gentle palm. It seemed harmless, but Hiashi felt an intense sense of danger.
He tried to retreat, but before he could react, he felt a sharp pain in his chest and was sent flying backward, stumbling five or six steps before regaining his balance.
"An optical illusion!" Hiashi exclaimed, looking at Ryuji in disbelief.
The Hyuga clan relies too much on their eyes. When their eyes fail, they become vulnerable.
Ryuji's palm strike was something Hiashi would normally have been able to dodge with ease. Even if he hadn't dodged, he would have used the Kaiten to defend himself. However, the optical illusion made him believe he was safe, which is why he took the hit without any caution.
Hiashi looked at Ryuji seriously. Normally, optical illusions are based on genjutsu techniques, but the Byakugan can easily see through them. However, Ryuji's technique wasn't genjutsu—it was pure speed.
He had reached such a speed that he created a visual illusion.
"Compared to before, this Ryuji is even more dangerous," Hiashi thought as he let out a cold snort. Speed capable of creating visual illusions is impressive, but it didn't give him an absolute advantage against a veteran like Hiashi, who had experienced countless battles.
"Boy, I must admit you're strong, but it's time to end this," Hiashi said as he closed his eyes and slowly extended his hands.
"Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!" he exclaimed, preparing to strike.
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