The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

Although the process was a bit rocky, the Byakugan he had longed for was right in front of him.

Without needing to look closely, he could tell that the man holding what seemed to be Tsunade-hime was the one who had taken the wooden doll from the Hyuga clan.

Just by observing the respectful looks others gave him, Raikage could tell this person held a high position within the Hyuga clan.

Plus, it seemed that the person maintaining the massive net to rain down arrows was him, so Raikage had no reason not to take action.

In full-power Lightning Release chakra mode, Raikage was terrifying. It was a state that even Killer Bee feared. Day after day of physical training had given Raikage the confidence to crush anyone in front of him.

He even wondered if he should hold back a bit, just in case his strength was too much and he damaged the Byakugan—it felt like that might not be worth it.

However, considering that his opponent could easily handle the strength of the wooden dummy, Raikage set aside his underestimating attitude and increased the speed of his downward strike.

As the Raging Thunder Axe was about to smash down on his head, Hyuga Hitoshi remained calm.

After a moment of thought, he looked at Tsunade in his arms. In the end, he chose not to take the hit but instead floated down a short distance away with Tsunade.

Boom!

In Lightning Release chakra mode, Raikage's foot struck the ground, creating a deep pit. The destructive power was immense. Because Hyuga Hitoshi dodged, the net in front of his clan members also couldn't be maintained and slowly faded away.

"Patriarch!" 

The brute in front of them seemed tough to deal with, and the surrounding clan members cautiously gathered around.

But Patriarch Hitoshi simply waved his hand, pointing toward the jungle.

There, under Killer Bee's reckless charge, the Kumogakure Village ninjas had already broken out of the bombing zone.

This was also why Hyuga Hitoshi gave up on maintaining the chakra bow and arrows.

What's fascinating about the ninja world is this.

When archers are up close, there's no need to panic. They can just put down their bows and fight hand-to-hand.

Receiving the Patriarch's order, the Hyuga clan members quickly stepped in to engage in battle with the Kumogakure Village ninjas.

In an instant, arms and legs were flying in a chaotic battlefield, vividly showcasing the brutality of war.

Tsunade gritted her teeth, squeezing out of Hyuga Hitoshi's arms, staring directly at the bloody scene.

She knew her presence was becoming a burden. Given this man's temperament, he usually expected others to dodge his attacks, but now, because he had her in his arms, he was forced to retreat, making it impossible to maintain that powerful battle formation.

She didn't want to be a burden, so she had to face the blood that terrified her.

Fortunately, compared to last time, she had made significant progress. Even though the scene ahead was gruesome, she didn't collapse and still had some strength left.

This kind of psychological issue is tough to discuss.

Sometimes, just a single thought can help someone overcome their past, but other times, a person might struggle with it their whole life.

Originally, Hyuga Hitoshi planned for Tsunade's treatment to involve taking a hit for her, something like Naruto bleeding from the forehead, leading to Tsunade's awakening.

But after thinking it through, he realized it was completely unnecessary.

This is a bloody battlefield, and matters of love can wait for later.

As a true man of Kumogakure Village, Raikage didn't take advantage of the "weaker woman" who couldn't fight back. Seeing Hyuga Hitoshi's nonchalant demeanor, he immediately unleashed a heavy blow.

However, this time, Hyuga Hitoshi didn't need to brace himself for the incoming attack; he simply raised his arm to block.

Raikage was a bit surprised by this.

He had never seen anyone stand up to a full-force Lightning Release chakra mode. In any part of the ninja world, people would find this ridiculous and even curse the guy for being foolish.

Boom!

A tremendous force swept over Hyuga Hitoshi's body, but what made Raikage's eyes widen was that the man didn't budge at all. Instead, the ground beneath him trembled, cracking and extending out from under his feet.

Casting a glance at Raikage and then looking at his fighting clansmen, Patriarch Hitoshi's expression grew cold. He suddenly increased the force in his arm, and chakra began to seep from his chakra points.

Raikage's expression changed, and he quickly leaped back, following the force of Hyuga Hitoshi.

In the next moment, chakra surrounded Patriarch Hitoshi, and just a second later, flames engulfed his body!

Fire Release chakra mode!

After connecting with the golden wheel Tenseigan, Hyuga Hitoshi's understanding of this technique reached a whole new level, vastly increasing its power and completely shedding his previous weaker title.

Ignoring Raikage's shocked expression, Hyuga Hitoshi charged forward in a blaze, raising his fist. Raikage reacted swiftly, crossing his arms in front of him to absorb the impact.

But just as Hyuga Hitoshi swung his fist, he felt that his speed wasn't quite enough, and in the next instant, he activated his wind attribute, wrapping it around himself!

The wind fueled the flames, making his attack even stronger. Feeling more agile, Hyuga Hitoshi finally threw his punch.

Without exception, Raikage, who had a non-human physique, was sent flying backward by the blow.

However, the years of training had not made Raikage lose his combat ability. He stabilized his body forcefully, ignoring the injuries to his arm, and transformed into lightning again, aiming to ambush Hyuga Hitoshi from behind, ready to launch a Raijin Bomb.

But the sharp-eyed Patriarch Hitoshi was clearly using his Byakugan and instantly knew where the enemy was. He responded with a simple yet powerful counterattack!

He wasn't afraid of the Raijin Bomb's destructive power; he just disliked being grabbed by a man, so he put extra force into those punches.

Patriarch Hitoshi was confident that if he landed this combo fully, even Raikage's Lightning Release chakra armor wouldn't be able to handle it.

But it was clear that Raikage wasn't fighting alone.

When an octopus tentacle wrapped around Raikage and forced him to take the hit, Hyuga Hitoshi remembered that Kumogakure Village was most famous not for Samui, who could match Tsunade in spirit, but for the legendary AB duo!

"Bee! Are you okay?"

Without any seasonings, grilled octopus doesn't taste that great, and the Eight-Tails isn't a pure octopus, so it might not be very tasty.

So when the Eight-Tails' tentacle was fully cooked, Killer Bee had to retract it to survive, even getting knocked out of his tailed beast form and returning to his regular state.

Clearly, the Eight-Tails was also in pain, and their perfect connection was broken; now, the Eight-Tails could only let Killer Bee use its chakra.

Killer Bee didn't reply but gave his brother a look before disappearing in an instant.

Raikage understood immediately. With lightning crackling around him, he charged at Hyuga Hitoshi after just a second of charging up.

At the same time, Killer Bee, back in his regular form, appeared behind Hyuga Hitoshi, striking the same pose as Raikage!

"Lightning Release: Double Lariat!"

This was a secret taijutsu technique from the Land of Thunder, and it was the peak move of the AB duo!

But surprisingly, facing the rapid approach that seemed ready to behead him, Hyuga Hitoshi didn't dodge using his speed. Instead, he opened his arms and pushed to the left and right!

Boom!

The area around Hyuga Hitoshi was shattered by a massive force, and the terrifying shockwave nearly knocked the watching goddess of the moon off her feet.

The two brothers, who failed to stop in time, had their arms caught by Hyuga Hitoshi!

There was no doubt that this young Hyuga patriarch broke records; the man who could face the Lightning Release: Double Lariat head-on had finally appeared!

"Now it's my turn."

The demon's whisper sent chills down the AB duo's spines.

Stretching his shoulders, Patriarch Hitoshi seemed to be getting excited. After launching one of the AB duo into the air with a kick, an extravagant taijutsu feast began! 

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