Chapter 124
Uchiha vs. Hyuga—this was the match everyone was waiting for!
The Hyuga clan was currently the most ancient and prestigious family in the ninja world, with the fame of the Byakugan spreading far and wide, and their Jūken (Gentle Fist) technique was equally renowned.
Even though the Uchiha had been wiped out, the might of the Sharingan remained. Everyone wanted to see what kind of performance the Uchiha's sole surviving heir would deliver, and more importantly, they wanted to see which of the two clans would prove stronger.
Even the daimyos of both countries were excited, chatting eagerly about the upcoming match.
"Uchiha Sasuke vs. Hyuga Neji, begin!"
As Genma announced the start of the match, Sasuke immediately activated his Sharingan, his two-tomoe crimson eyes gleaming with a hypnotic intensity. His aura surged.
A few seconds later, he dashed toward Neji, short sword already drawn, slashing forward with the Hakkō Chōkenjutsu (White Fang Swordsmanship).
Neji showed no fear. His Byakugan was already active, clearly tracking Sasuke's every move.
He raised his hands into the stance of the Hakkeshō (Eight Trigrams Palm) and, as Sasuke approached, unleashed a rapid barrage of Hakke Rokujūyon Shō (Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms), colliding head-on with the blindingly fast White Fang Sword Technique.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The short sword and Neji's hands clashed in a flurry of afterimages, each impact resounding like muffled thunder.
Neji focused on avoiding the blade's lethal edge, counterattacking with precision while using the Byakugan to predict and evade Sasuke's strikes.