blogombal Chapter 101 The Blind Spot of the Byakugan, Neji is Admitted
Chapter 101 The Blind Spot of the Byakugan, Neji is Admitted
"Kakashi, that sword is!!"
Almost the instant the white fang longsword flashed with light, Might Guy in the stands exclaimed in surprise, his expression changing.
Not only him, but also Ibiki next to him and Genma in the audience showed astonishment, their calm faces moved.
White Fang Chakra Blade, that's the iconic mark of Konoha's White Fang!
The most excited of all was undoubtedly the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. The moment the White Fang shone with its white light, he seemed to see yet another White Fang of Konoha rising up...
But that wasn't what touched him the most. What touched him most was that Kakashi had finally emerged from the shadows in his heart; otherwise, he wouldn't have entrusted White Fang and the Hatake sword technique to Ishikawa.
"Yes, it's my father's heirloom! Ishikawa was missing a chakra blade, and I thought of this broken White Fang. I just didn't expect him to actually forge the White Fang short sword into the long sword White Fang!" Kakashi said casually, a hint of relief and emotion flashing in his eyes.
Ishikawa's dedication in reforging the White Fang is truly commendable; it's no wonder he passed on the broken White Fang to him. However, turning a short sword into a long one must have cost him his entire fortune!
"Snapped……"
While everyone's gazes were divided, Neji's Gentle Fist clashed violently with the blade of the White Fang's longsword!
Almost at the instant their palms clashed, Neji's lips curled into a slight smile, his body went limp, and he raised his hand at an incredible angle to unleash a pressure point strike on Ishikawa's armpit. The Hyuga clan was the least afraid of close combat.
Even if the opponent possesses a long sword or ninja tool, this is still true! This is the absolute control that Bagua Gentle Fist has over its surroundings.
Just when Neji felt everything was foolproof, a mischievous glint flashed in Ishikawa's eyes, and his legs moved like lightning, kicking at Neji's wrists.
Almost simultaneously with the movement of his legs, the white fang longsword in his hand drew a white arc straight towards Neji's face.
【So fast!!】 Seeing Ishikawa's ultimate counterattack through his Byakugan, Neji's expression changed and he unleashed his chakra to instantly retreat without hesitation.
Although he could use Gentle Fist to unleash chakra at the pressure points on his wrists to block Ishikawa's legs, he was powerless to resist White Fang's attacks from behind!
Even with his ability to perceive danger and avoid vital points, he couldn't escape serious injury from that sharp blade. Trading his own serious injury for a minor acupoint strike from the opponent was simply not worth it.
This is blatant offense as a form of defense!
Everything seemed complicated, yet these battles were completed in the blink of an eye.
"I didn't expect your speed and swordsmanship to be so fast! Is it because you stimulated your cells with Lightning Release chakra? But with your chakra, this state can't be maintained for long." Neji stared at Ishikawa with an expression that said, "I see right through you," as he created some distance between them.
"So what? Anyway, I've already broken your Gentle Fist!" Ishikawa didn't care, and instead secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
The most terrifying aspect of the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms is its combo attacks and pressure point strikes, but Neji was forced back before he could even get a chance to unleash his first move, so his subsequent combo attacks were naturally doomed!
And then, it was time for his counterattack!
“Here we go…” Ishikawa, who had been staring intently at Neji, suddenly grinned, and with a swift movement, his figure vanished in an instant.
The next second, a sharp white blade of light appeared and shot straight at Neji's back!
Neji's eye roll was no joke; he immediately noticed Ishikawa's sword-wielding footwork as he unleashed a Gentle Fist. However, Ishikawa was even faster, changing direction almost instantly as the Gentle Fist struck, and then slashing with his sword!
"I can see every move you make clearly in front of these eyes. Although I can't keep up with your speed, I can still defend myself." Neji shouted confidently to Ishikawa, who kept flashing around him, after missing his target again.
Yes, that's it! As long as he can withstand Ishikawa's continuous attacks, it will be his time to counterattack when Ishikawa's chakra is exhausted.
"Defense? Then let's wait and see!" Ishikawa remained unmoved, continuing to wield his sword and fully utilize the sword techniques Kakashi had taught him.
Having such a suitable practice partner is much more comfortable than practicing with Taro and Jiro, who are so restrictive.
Suddenly, all that could be seen was the interplay and flashing of white blade light and soft fists, a tense and unpredictable battle...
"What is Big Brother doing? In this situation, we should keep our distance and fight with ninjutsu. This is pointless except for wasting chakra!"
"Yes, I admit that Big Brother's swordsmanship is very strong. But when facing Neji's Byakugan, either Lightning Release or Earth Release would be more suitable than swordsmanship."
Tarojiro gripped the railing tightly, extremely nervous, but even more so, he was astonished by Ishikawa's swordsmanship! Ishikawa's performance today was far superior to when they sparred together; it seemed they were the ones holding him back.
"Kakashi, continuing like this is pointless except for wasting stamina and chakra. Why would Ishikawa do that? Does he have some other secret technique?" Might Guy, seeing the furrowed brows of the crowd below, couldn't help but turn and ask.
He admitted that Ishikawa's swordsmanship was excellent, and even a genius genin or chunin like Neji would have a hard time dealing with him! But there are no ifs in battle, and now Ishikawa was facing Neji with Byakugan.
So, what exactly is this guy trying to do??
"Who knows! Anyway, if Ishikawa wants to end the battle, it might really only take a moment." Kakashi lifted his headband to reveal his scarlet three-tomoe jade pendant, and his words made Might Guy, Ibiki and the others widen their eyes.
He can end the battle in an instant? Is Ishikawa really that powerful?
Kakashi's words were clearly not unfounded, and he wasn't the type to flatter his disciples, so...
"Pfft..."
Just as everyone was still stunned by Kakashi's words, the battle below the field suddenly took an unexpected turn.
Amidst the horrified expressions of everyone, including Neji, Ishikawa's white fang-shaped longsword was pressed against the back of Neji's first thoracic vertebra, penetrating half an inch into his body.
"How...how is this possible??"
"No way! How could the Byakugan not see the attack trajectory and block it in time?!"
"Could it be that Neji's defense failed? After all, that was a series of continuous attacks."
"Impossible. With Neji's Gentle Fist, he can't possibly miss a defense once he sees it. Could it be..."
"You mean he didn't see it? That's even more impossible. The Byakugan is known for its 360° all-seeing ability!"
"Ah, this..."
Amidst the astonished discussions of the examiners and candidates, Neji turned around, his face pale, and asked, "You... you've already found out??"
“That’s right. Otherwise, what do you think I was doing by constantly launching sword attacks? On one hand, I was testing your strength and practicing my swordsmanship. On the other hand, I was also testing your Byakugan. In my opinion, every technique or ability has its weaknesses or loopholes. As long as you find them, you can use them to turn the tables.”
"Sorry, you lost!!" Ishikawa sheathed his longsword and smiled faintly at Neji, whose back was covered in crimson dots.
If this were a real battlefield, that stab would not have been just a superficial wound, but a fatal blow that pierced through the heart!
“Is that so…” Neji’s breath hitched, then he slowly turned around with a look of reluctance. “What if we don’t find that? With your chakra, you probably won’t last long either. Real battles don’t let you rely on luck.”
“Luck?” Ishikawa scoffed, then his face darkened as he thought of the various crises he had faced since his transmigration. “I admit there is such a thing as luck, but I have never believed that I have that kind of luck by my side.”
"Therefore, if I don't discover your weakness, you will be the first target to experience my spiritification technique."
"Spirit Transformation Technique??" Hearing Ishikawa's confident demeanor, Neji was convinced, even though he didn't know the power of the Spirit Transformation Technique.
This guy definitely has the ability to make him admit defeat!