Naruto: Limit Breaker-Chapter 56: I Did It

Chapter 56: I Did It

Naruto's presence had added a bit of spark to Ryosuke's otherwise dull routine.

These days, outside of training, not much could hold his interest anymore.

Even meeting the future pillars of Konoha in class—kids like Sasuke—didn't excite him.

Compared to Naruto, who had been exposed to the village's darker side early thanks to Ryosuke's influence, the rest still felt a bit... naive.

Sasuke included.

Whether it was strength, mindset, or behavior, they all seemed a bit too immature.

Of course, "naive" was a relative term in this world.

Despite his curiosity, Ryosuke always kept some distance from Naruto.

And once Naruto understood just how important Ryosuke's role was as the heir to the Hyuga clan, he stopped seeking him out like he used to.

He realized that being too close might cause Ryosuke trouble.

After all, Ryosuke wasn't just another student. He was the face of the Hyuga clan.

But distance didn't mean silence.

Sometimes it was once a day, sometimes once a week—Naruto would always find some chance to confide in Ryosuke. To share his progress.

Ryosuke could tell: the kid was lonely.

This Naruto wasn't the same loud, clingy one from the original timeline.

He wasn't chasing friendships or trying to make people like him.

Instead, he focused on improving himself.

And so far, Ryosuke remained his only real friend.

...Well, thanks to Ryosuke, Hinata was a bit nicer to him too.

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"This time... Hinata should win."

The academy's training grounds buzzed with noise, shouts, and the scent of sweat in the air.

But in one quiet corner, everyone steered clear.

That was where Ryosuke stood.

Thanks to his status—and Naruto's influence—he didn't have to squeeze in with the rest of the crowd.

Further out, on a patch of flat ground, Hinata stood across from Inuzuka Kiba, ready for battle.

"If Kiba fights like he did last time, without improving... he's gonna lose," Ryosuke muttered, arms crossed. His eyes were locked on Hinata, lips curled into a rare smile as he answered Naruto's question.

On paper, Hinata had every advantage: she'd mastered the Gentle Fist, awakened her Byakugan, and outclassed most of her peers in chakra control and physical ability.

But real combat wasn't about theory.

Ryosuke wasn't arrogant enough to judge just from that.

Since returning to the village a few months ago, Hinata had been actively challenging the boys in her year.

Not the average kids either—her sights were set on the sons of the major clans from the start.

Ryosuke hadn't stopped her.

It was the right decision.

Fighting ordinary classmates wouldn't help her grow.

But... she hadn't expected such a rough start.

Her first opponent had been Kiba Inuzuka, and it had taken her months to stop losing to him.

Still, she never gave up.

Hinata's will was stronger than most would guess from her soft-spoken demeanor.

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"Begin!"

The student acting as referee gave the signal.

Hinata activated her Byakugan instantly and charged.

Kiba didn't hesitate either—he barreled forward like a beast unleashed, even a step faster than Hinata.

The two clashed in the center of the field.

Palm strikes like falling rain met sharp claw swipes.

The force of their attacks stirred up gusts and dust, the air echoing with sharp bursts of movement.

Hinata gritted her teeth, taking a few hits but returning every blow with precision and focus.

Her face was blank, her movements fluid.

To anyone watching, it looked evenly matched.

But Ryosuke knew better.

This moment was the result of months of hard work on Hinata's part.

She used to be overwhelmed by Kiba's beast-like instincts.

He'd knock her down in just a few exchanges, and her Gentle Fist had been completely ineffective.

Now?

"Her technique's cleaner, and she's a lot calmer," Ryosuke said with a satisfied nod.

These past few months had taught her more than years of regular training.

Kiba wasn't weak. Sure, he hadn't learned any advanced clan techniques yet, and his ninja dog wasn't fully grown—but he still had solid foundations.

The Inuzuka clan raised ninja dogs and fought alongside them, but that didn't mean their individual skills were lacking.

Their lifestyle gave them beast-like reflexes and senses—especially their sense of smell—and their fighting instincts were sharp and unforgiving.

That instinctual style had been Hinata's biggest problem.

Her reaction speed had always been slow.

She'd freeze when facing sudden counterattacks.

She lacked that raw, instinctive edge in battle.

Without innate talent, she had to take the long way: repeated training, muscle memory, and sheer perseverance.

It was slow. It was hard.

But it worked.

Little by little, battle after battle, Hinata had adapted to Kiba's rhythm.

Now, she was holding her own.

And then... she broke through.

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"Eight Trigrams, Two Palms!"

"Eight Trigrams, Four Palms!"

"Eight Trigrams, Thirty-Two Palms!"

Kiba's strength lay in fast-paced, high-pressure combat.

But Hinata had memorized his tempo—down to the beat.

Kiba hadn't changed much. No new techniques. No surprises.

He was predictable now.

The moment he slipped, just once, Hinata caught him.

Her Gentle Fist landed cleanly. Chakra surged from her palms, piercing into his body, disrupting the flow inside his chakra network.

His chakra cut off.

His limbs slowed.

Once speed and chakra were gone, the fight was over.

Thud.

Kiba hit the ground, body stiff, teeth clenched tight.

He didn't surrender with words—but his body had already given up.

Hinata had won.

It had taken her months of stubborn effort.

But she'd done it.

She stood there in the middle of the training field, panting, body bruised, but victorious.

She didn't bask in the cheers.

Didn't respond to the claps on her back.

Instead, she turned.

Through the crowd, she looked straight at Ryosuke, who stood quietly with Naruto beside him.

Their eyes met.

Neither of them said a word.

But they both smiled.

And in that moment, Ryosuke heard it in her smile—

"I did it, Ryosuke."

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