Simple Demonstration

"Come on, Gen, show me what you're capable of!"

Upon arriving at the training field, Fugaku made his intentions clear before propelling himself backward with a ten-meter leap. His eyes, alight with anticipation, fixed on Gen as his voice resonated with excitement.

"Then I won't hold back!" Gen responded without hesitation, his tone serious and determined.

In an instant, his foot struck the ground forcefully, and his figure vanished in a fleeting flash.

His speed was terrifying, far surpassing the level of a Chūnin, to the point that, at first glance, it was almost impossible to track his movement.

In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Fugaku. Without giving him a chance to react, he channeled his chakra and activated the Strength Jutsu, unleashing a colossal punch.

The impact of his strike was like the roar of a storm, compressing the air with such intensity that the pressure formed a shockwave.

But in the face of Gen's devastating offensive, Fugaku remained unfazed.

On the contrary, his lips curved into a smile.

With just that attack, he could already gauge the level of power before him.

Wasting no time, he moved his feet with precision, dodging the punch by a narrow margin before counterattacking with a swift palm strike aimed at Gen's chest.

Every movement reflected his refined skill, demonstrating the difference between a seasoned warrior and a rising young prodigy.

Compared to Shibai, the enemy Gen had previously faced, Fugaku was clearly a far greater threat.

But that didn't mean Gen was inferior.

Just before the palm strike landed, he stepped back in perfect sync.

His eyes gleamed with a sharp glint, and instead of retreating, he closed the distance with an even fiercer offensive.

Punches and kicks rained down on Fugaku like a storm, each attack executed with precision and without pause.

Fugaku, without yielding ground, dodged flawlessly, retreating little by little under Gen's relentless assault.

Until finally, after several meters of intense exchanges, their arms met in a direct clash.

Boom

The impact unleashed a shockwave that expanded in all directions. Fragments of stone shot out from the ground, scattering across the training field.

Blocking the incoming punch with his right arm, Gen immediately felt a brutal force coursing through his body. The ground beneath his feet cracked in no time, sending small fissures in every direction.

Although Fugaku did not master the Strength Jutsu, the power of his Taijutsu was immense. Each of his blows carried a crushing force.

However, with the Strength Jutsu enhancing every fiber of his body, Gen was like a war machine. The power gap between them was not wide enough to overwhelm him.

Except for the shattered ground beneath his feet, Gen blocked the impact solidly, without giving an inch.

But he didn't stop there.

With an immediate counterattack, he channeled power into his arm and violently deflected Fugaku's fist. At the same time, he propelled his body with an upward kick aimed at his abdomen.

"Is this the Strength Jutsu?!"

Feeling the immense force emanating from Gen's arm, Fugaku shouted in surprise as he quickly pulled back to evade the kick.

Gen, however, did not let distance come between them.

He took advantage of Fugaku's backward movement to advance immediately, unleashing an even fiercer offensive. With the Strength Jutsu reinforcing his body, each of his punches made the air tremble, releasing shockwaves with every impact.

Fugaku landed smoothly after a backward leap, his gaze sharpening, and instead of dodging, he extended his palm to receive Gen's attack.

!

At the instant of impact, the chakra Fugaku had accumulated in his palm unfolded with a subtle technique, cushioning the force of the strike as if wrapping the blow in layers of cotton.

Although Gen's attack carried immense power, Fugaku dissipated most of it efficiently. What remained was a manageable force, which he deflected with a simple movement of his arm.

Taking advantage of his body's rotation, Fugaku launched an elbow strike infused with chakra directly at Gen's exposed chest.

Boom

The impact was sharp and precise.

"Arg…"

Gen let out a restrained grunt as his body was sent flying like a projectile. He soared more than ten meters, his feet lifting off the ground, but before he hit the earth, he stabilized his center of gravity.

He slid his feet precisely over the ground, dissipating the force of the strike and landing firmly.

The pain in his chest was sharp, but his physical endurance and chakra flow mitigated the discomfort in a matter of seconds.

"Truly impressive..."

He straightened up and fixed his gaze on Fugaku. His breathing remained steady, but his eyes burned with fierce intensity.

He knew Fugaku was strong. He had anticipated it.

But that only ignited his fighting spirit even more.

Although he didn't plan to reveal all his cards so soon, fighting against an opponent of that caliber was an opportunity he couldn't waste.

Swoosh

Just as that thought crossed his mind, he stomped the ground forcefully, creating a crater beneath his feet before launching himself at Fugaku once again.

But Fugaku, equally ignited by the battle, did not fall behind. Instead of retreating, he advanced straight toward him.

Boom

Boom

The blows echoed like explosions. Shockwaves erupted around them, cracking the ground and sending dust flying in all directions.

In terms of Taijutsu, Fugaku demonstrated his mastery.

Although his raw strength couldn't compare to Gen's, who enhanced his body with the Strength Jutsu, his ability to dissipate impact allowed him to cushion most of the strikes.

At the same time, his attacks were not something to be taken lightly.

Even with his exceptional physique, Gen couldn't afford to take them head-on, forcing him to dodge or block with extreme caution.

Half an hour later.

The training field was in chaos.

The ground was covered in cracks, massive craters, and deep marks. In several areas, the earth had been scorched, a testament to the fire-based Ninjutsu they had used.

What had started as a simple test of strength had evolved into a full-fledged battle.

Taijutsu had only been the beginning. As the minutes passed, both began unleashing their Ninjutsu, elevating the fight to an even more devastating level.

And now, after a fierce confrontation, the training field barely remained standing, unrecognizable after the intensity of the battle.

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