Chapter 78
Under the cover of thick fog, chaos reigned over the battlefield.
In large-scale battles like this, as the fight progressed, combatants would naturally disperse, engaging in individual duels. In the dense forest shrouded in mist, this separation occurred even faster.
A Hyuga clan elite Chunin named Hyuga Bai Ke was engaged in combat with a Sunagakure elite Chunin named Charlotte. The two clashed relentlessly, moving swiftly through the forest. Since Sunagakure ninja avoided direct close combat with the Hyuga, Charlotte never stayed in one place for long, constantly launching attacks with shuriken and ninjutsu while maintaining distance.
Hyuga Bai Ke, however, used his superior agility and speed to dodge the attacks, continuously closing in on his opponent. Occasionally, he managed to engage in direct combat, but Charlotte would always retreat before getting trapped.
The Hyuga clan was notoriously difficult to deal with. Though they were not known for aggressive offense, their defensive capabilities were among the strongest. With their Byakugan granting nearly 360-degree vision, they were nearly impossible to ambush, and most genjutsu had little effect on them.
This made Hyuga ninjas incredibly hard to kill in one-on-one battles. Even against stronger opponents, their defensive techniques allowed them to hold their ground. They might not always win, but they certainly would not fall quickly.
The fog swirled around them as they continued their deadly game of pursuit and retreat. Charlotte's blade flashed as he attempted to break away, but Hyuga Bai Ke pressed forward, his Gentle Fist technique swift and relentless. He sought an opportunity to land a critical blow and seal Charlotte's chakra points. So far, he had failed.
Suddenly, a figure burst through the fog from behind Charlotte at blinding speed, a blade flashing like a bolt of lightning.
An ambush!
Charlotte sensed the impending strike and instinctively moved to evade. However, his maneuver opened his front to Bai Ke, who seized the opportunity. His glowing palms struck like a blur, redirecting Charlotte's weapon and landing multiple blows on his body.
Charlotte's body stiffened—his chakra points were sealed.