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Chapter 119 - Chapter 119

Chapter 119: The Next Challenger

Looking down at the clan member who had been harshly thrown to the ground, Hyuga Takano showed no hint of sympathy or anger. Instead, a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

This was all because the Hyuga Clan ninja whom Koshino had first defeated was from the branch family of the Hyuga Clan.

Often, the main family members of the Hyuga Clan were so indifferent that they didn't even see the branch family members as part of the clan.

So, with a cold gaze fixed on the fallen clan member, Hyuga Takano felt nothing but shame for the Hyuga Clan's reputation being tarnished.

Then, with another "thud," Hyuga Takano kicked the clan member aside with a sneer. Leading the Hyuga Clan ninjas, he shouted at Koshino, 

"Nara Koshino, you really have the nerve to come to our Hyuga Clan camp! Don't think that just because you're with Anbu, you can walk all over us!"

"If it weren't for your Anbu status, do you think we'd let Might Duy's incompetence slide without avenging Hyuga Nachirin's death?"

"Dream on, Haku!"

Seeing that Koshino wasn't wearing an Anbu mask, Hyuga Takano sneered, "What? Are you here to flaunt your Anbu status again?"

"Where's Nara Shikaku? I want to speak with him personally!"

"Talk to Uncle Shikaku? Who do you think you are?"

At this moment, it was impossible for Hyuga Takano not to have concerns.

After all, the accusation of betraying the village would intimidate even Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga Clan.

So, even seeing Koshino come alone, Hyuga Nichirin had no way to deal with him, thinking only of discussing with Shikaku to resolve the current issue.

However, did Koshino come alone just to flaunt his Anbu status?

Ridiculous!

Koshino had always relied on his personal strength, not his Anbu status.

With just one sentence, Koshino silenced Hyuga Takano. Scanning the Hyuga Clan ninjas before him, Koshino spoke indifferently, 

"Talking to Uncle Shikaku? You should know you don't have the qualifications, right? 

Uncle Shikaku is the commander of this ninja unit, your superior! Who do you think you are to call him by name? Are you really ignoring the village's rules?"

"Hmph, sharp-tongued!"

Seeing Koshino about to pull rank again, Hyuga Takano, not entirely brainless, fell silent, his aura naturally diminishing.

Koshino, noticing that Hyuga Takano seemed bold on the surface but was actually cowardly, couldn't help but smile coldly, "You'll soon find out if I'm sharp-tongued!"

"I mentioned earlier that I'm here to seek guidance from the Hyuga Clan, so there's no need to worry about my Anbu status!"

"A spar, a spar!"

"Since it's a spar, injuries are inevitable!"

"Didn't you use the guise of a spar to injure my captain, Might Duy?"

"Fine, now I, Nara Koshino, set aside my Anbu status and, as a member of the Nara Clan, seek guidance from you!"

"Whoever is willing to teach me, step forward!"

"Is he really here to spar?"

Seeing Koshino's demeanor, it didn't seem like he was lying. Hyuga Takano narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on a member of the Hyuga Clan's branch family. 

He barked, "Meiji, you're up!"

"Yes, Lord Takeshi!"

Hyuga Ren nodded, then clasped his fists towards Koshino and said, "Hyuga Ren, at your service!"

"Just a paper tiger, sending a branch family member to die first. Truly a coward!"

His gaze fell on Hyuga Ren, noticing the forehead protector tightly bound on his forehead, faintly revealing the caged bird seal's greenish hue. 

Understanding the conflict between the Hyuga Clan's main and branch families, Koshino's disdain for Hyuga Takano grew as he gestured at Hyuga Ren with a finger, sneering, 

"Enough with the nonsense, come on!"

"A mere brat dares to look down on me?"

"Byakugan! Activate!"

"Boom!"

A flash of anger crossed his eyes. Knowing Koshino had once slain Hyuga Nichirin, Hyuga Ren harbored anger in his heart. 

Without waiting for Koshino to make a move, he activated his Byakugan. 

Instantly, the veins around his eyes bulged, a clear sign of the Byakugan's activation, as he took large strides towards Koshino.

Without a doubt, Hyuga Takano sent Hyuga Ren to test the waters, intending to see if Koshino would use his Anbu status to intimidate.

But besides sending a branch family member to "die," Hyuga Takano clearly had another plan: to use Hyuga Ren to kill Koshino, regardless of Meiji's fate! 

Among the Hyuga Clan's ninjas, Hyuga Ren's strength might not be in the top three, but he could definitely squeeze into the top ten.

In Konoha Village, he had the title of Jonin, with mastery over the Byakugan and Gentle Fist.

Even if Hyuga Takano were to fight Hyuga Ren, he couldn't confidently claim victory over him.

So, watching Hyuga Ren step forward, aiming a Gentle Fist strike at Koshino's chest, if it hit, Koshino's chest meridians would be damaged, 

leaving hidden injuries that could flare up and lead to his demise. Hyuga Takano's lips curled into a cruel smile.

But just a second before, with that cruel, confident smile still on Hyuga Takano's face, a "boom" sounded! In shock, Hyuga Takano rubbed his eyes quickly!

Because he couldn't believe the scene before him was real!

What was the scene before Hyuga Takano's eyes? It was Hyuga Ren's utter defeat!

With the Byakugan activated, he could see Koshino's internal meridians and chakra flow.

It's no exaggeration to say that whatever Nara Clan jutsu Koshino used, the battle-experienced Hyuga Ren could deduce Koshino's moves from his chakra flow.

But how could Hyuga Ren imagine that Koshino had no intention of using secret techniques or ninjutsu during their spar? 

With spiritual energy on the verge of a "qualitative" change, Koshino used a sense of wind akin to the Fourth Hokage's, fully analyzing Hyuga Ren's attack patterns! 

Then, as Hyuga Ren used Gentle Fist and stepped forward to attack, Koshino employed a "speed" secret technique comparable to the Fourth Hokage's!

Almost as Hyuga Ren was about to exert force, Koshino, with speed like a phantom akin to the Fourth Hokage, suddenly vanished from Hyuga Ren's sight. 

Then, as Koshino's figure blurred, deftly dodging Hyuga Ren's Gentle Fist, he unleashed a skilled Konoha Strong Fist technique, striking Hyuga Ren hard!

"Konoha Whirlwind!"

"Boom!"

A simple Konoha Whirlwind, combined with the Fourth Hokage's "speed" secret technique, created a "qualitative" change!

It was a swift kick! An unrelenting spinning kick! Floating in mid-air, Koshino, using the Konoha Whirlwind, didn't give Hyuga Ren a moment to react.

With a heavy kick, it landed directly on Hyuga Ren's neck! 

The next second, as Hyuga Ren's battered figure fell before Hyuga Takano, just like the previous Hyuga Clan branch member, with Hyuga Takano completely stunned, Koshino's indifferent voice echoed once more in Hyuga Takano's ear!

"Trouble you..."

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