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Chapter 029: Stealing Someone with Skillful Hands

The sun hid behind the clouds.

The light filtering through the broken clouds began to shift into a somber blue.

Wakama Senju stood atop a hill covered in fallen leaves.

Though the ground was littered with leaves, his footsteps made no sound.

The Hyuga clan members, who had formed a crescent-shaped encirclement around Wakama, stood in silence, locking eyes with him.

The Wakama Senju before them possessed a beauty that could only be described as "exquisite."

At first glance, his delicate features were etched into everyone's minds like a finely detailed painting.

The way he effortlessly manipulated the fallen leaves was awe-inspiring.

His elusive movements made him appear both graceful and mysterious amidst the greenery.

Wakama Senju was well aware of his sister's taste and her ability to execute plans flawlessly. He also had a clear understanding of his own appearance, so he could easily tell that the people before him were stunned.

At the same time, within seconds of scanning this group of "blind" individuals, Wakama had identified at least five of their true identities.

This was all thanks to Tsukuyo. She had sent birds to spy on the Hyuga clan's secrets and, based on the birds' descriptions, had drawn the facial features of most of the clan members related to Hyuga Miyu.

Unlike Hyuga Miyu, Tsukuyo's drawings were incredibly lifelike.

With just a glance, Wakama could estimate the status and strength of each Hyuga member surrounding him.

As the group stood there in a daze, a look of surprise flashed across Wakama's face. Then, in a puzzled tone, he softly called out, "Miyu?"

This single call revealed that Wakama and Hyuga Miyu knew each other.

It also served as evidence to support the lie Hyuga Miyu had previously told.

As long as the Hyuga clan didn't dig deeper and Wakama didn't offer too much explanation, the nature of his relationship with Hyuga Miyu could be spun however she pleased.

"Hmph... Let me deal with you!"

With a light snort from a young man, a figure launched a fierce attack, lightning-fast.

Wakama remained calm. Seeing the attacker's steady and ruthless approach, he didn't dare to be careless. He immediately assumed a Tai Chi stance, swiftly neutralizing the opponent's assault.

"Slap slap thud"

The exchange of physical techniques was intense. The attacker was incredibly fast, but every punch was deftly blocked by Wakama. The once fierce punches were effortlessly deflected and dissipated by the flowing movements of Tai Chi.

Wakama focused solely on defense, and neither side gained the upper hand.

From the exchange of blows, it became clear that the first attacker was a handsome young man with black cloth covering his eyes, long black hair tied into a high ponytail, and a tall, robust build. He wore white robes.

Just by observing his techniques and appearance, Wakama immediately matched him to the intelligence he had gathered.

This person was named Hyuga Shiro, blessed with the Hyuga clan's naturally handsome genes. His features were well-proportioned, and even among ordinary people, he would stand out as someone with an extraordinary aura and striking looks.

Hyuga Shiro was listed in the Hyuga clan's branch family registry and was one of Hyuga Miyu's cousins.

If Hyuga Miyu hadn't run away from home, Hyuga Shiro would have been one of her potential suitors.

Unfortunately, while he wasn't foolish and had decent talent, he was still far inferior to Hyuga Miyu, who was several generations ahead of him.

Hyuga Miyu, with her pride and high standards, would never fall for a man she couldn't even defeat.

Moreover, Tsukuyo had discovered that most of the Hyuga clan's younger generation spent their days training diligently to become stronger.

Their perspectives were limited, and their way of thinking was different from Hyuga Miyu's.

In simple terms, they were incompatible.

What Hyuga Miyu wanted, they couldn't provide;

What they wanted, Hyuga Miyu had no interest in giving.

If there had been even one man in the Hyuga clan who could capture Hyuga Miyu's interest, she wouldn't have fled to avoid being branded with the "Caged Bird" seal.

Such was reality.

And now, Hyuga Miyu had returned to the clan, claiming to have eloped with Wakama Senju.

Knowing this "truth," Hyuga Shiro naturally saw Wakama as a rival.

Even if he wasn't a rival, as someone who doted on his sister, wanting to beat up a potential brother-in-law didn't seem strange at all.

However, the Hyuga clan's so-called "Gentle Fist" technique was direct, fast, flashy, and forceful, with each strike aimed precisely at the opponent's vital points.

Thanks to his sister's intelligence, Wakama knew the techniques of the people before him. With a single, seemingly careless movement, he completely deflected Hyuga Shiro's punch.

Wakama's movements appeared soft and steady, like a small boat drifting on a turbulent river.

They seemed heavy yet elastic, smooth and fluid, creating a rare visual spectacle.

Wakama only used three moves from the Tai Chi style he had been practicing, which were more than enough to handle Hyuga Shiro.

Hyuga Shiro's straightforward punches were effortlessly neutralized by Wakama.

With a single "Harmony Posture," Wakama locked down all of Hyuga Shiro's movements, rendering him unable to budge despite using all his strength.

Encountering such a technique for the first time, Hyuga Shiro broke out in a cold sweat, completely bewildered.

After a few seconds of stalemate, Wakama's hands moved in a fluid circular motion. With a swift kick, he sent the bewildered Hyuga Shiro tumbling to the ground. Then, using his waist as an axis, he spun and flung Hyuga Shiro away.

The adult members of the Hyuga clan watching from the sidelines felt a twinge of shame but were still captivated by Wakama's graceful and effortless display of skill, watching with keen interest.

Hyuga Toshimori subtly glanced at Miyu, who was standing beside him.

He saw her cheeks flushed, her expression one of infatuation.

Her soul seemed to have been completely captivated.

Seeing this, Hyuga Toshimori inwardly shook his head.

Although Wakama Senju was indeed a young genius, as members of the Hyuga clan, they had to protect their own. They couldn't let this young man grow too arrogant and look down on the Hyuga clan.

But... they would deal with that after this fight was over...

Hyuga Shiro, humiliated and furious, scrambled to his feet and charged again.

This time, Wakama remained calm, once again neutralizing all of Hyuga Shiro's punches. With a final sweeping motion, he sent Hyuga Shiro flying once more.

Wakama's expression remained composed, showing none of the triumphant pride that a victorious young fighter might display.

In fact, before this incident, his sister Tsukuyo had simulated countless possible scenarios for him.

Wakama's current strength was honed through countless sparring sessions with Tsukuyo.

Being beaten to a pulp and then healed this was the divine upgrade package only a brother of Tsukuyo could receive.

After quickly repelling Hyuga Shiro, Wakama didn't pause or taunt. Instead, while the Hyuga clan members were still engrossed in the fight, he swiftly executed his "Stealth Technique."

Before they could react, Wakama slipped into the crowd of Hyuga clan members and, using his "Skillful Hands Technique," "stole" Hyuga Miyu, who was standing beside the clan leader.

With Miyu in his arms, Wakama quickly fled the scene. After a few "Silent Rolls," he disappeared from the Hyuga clan's sight.

The Hyuga clan members: "??????"

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