Closing the manga, Hinata suddenly realized that her eyes were veiled with a faint mist.
Dragon Ball follows the journey of a pure-hearted boy named Goku and his friends.
But Goku’s unwavering spirit touched her the most.
A true hero who stands tall, loyal to his friends, righteous and courageous, a man who always puts others before himself—facing any foe, no matter how impossible, with a smile.
One cannot help but feel inspired.
In particular, the bonds between Goku and his companions were so strong and heartfelt that they lingered in her mind long after.
Though there were many battles and losses, Hinata had to admit that Dragon Ball was indeed a fine tale worthy of deep reflection.
In love, there is the protective devotion of a husband and father.
In brotherhood, there are companions who would brave fire and water side by side without a second thought.
In spirit, there is a hero who faces the battlefield’s turmoil and simply pushes forward, always striving to become stronger.
She had never encountered such a wonderful manga before, and even after finishing it, she felt dazed.
Is this really the end?
A truly good manga is like that.
Reading it once feels like living an entire lifetime yourself, and you find yourself unwilling to let go of the ending.
At that moment, A message appeared on Shendai’s system interface.
[Customer Hyuga Hinata has finished reading Dragon Ball and obtained—”Taishu Edition—Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms”!] [‘Taishu Edition—Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms’—This palm technique is the signature secret art of a renowned martial arts school, consisting of eighteen distinct forms.
It is known as the pinnacle of external martial power.
The Taishu Edition—Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms has been modified by the system to be usable with chakra.
Its power is further enhanced, possessing the force to shatter stone.] “Hinata’s luck is good.
She actually drew the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.” Seeing the system information, Shendai smiled.
Looking across many legendary martial arts tales, if one were to name the most famous technique, the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms would undoubtedly be at the top.
Masters across generations have made their names known throughout the world using this very set of palm techniques.
This technique has passed through the ages, yet its renown has never faded.
Moreover, the system has converted it into a version that can be cultivated in the Naruto world, and its power has been enhanced compared to the original.
This was perfect for the Hyuga clan, who primarily specialize in taijutsu.
Hum— At that moment, in the bookstore.
A dazzling radiance emanated from the void and flowed directly into Hinata’s body.
“This is…” Hinata’s small face showed astonishment.
She felt a mysterious stream of information pouring into her mind.
It was as if eighteen human-shaped diagrams were continuously demonstrating the eighteen palm techniques.
A Proud Dragon Regrets, The Flying Dragon in the Sky, The Dragon Seen in the Field, The Hidden Dragon Refrains…
These eighteen palm forms are both hard and soft, flowing or straight, each containing profound martial truth.
Exactly, the signature skill from the legendary martial arts saga she had just read—the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms!
Soon, the transfer of the palm technique was complete.
Hinata examined the knowledge of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms in her mind and was deeply shaken.
The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms combines both hardness and softness, and when mastered, it is invincible.
It is not inferior to the advanced Gentle Fist techniques of the Hyuga family, and in some aspects, it is even more powerful.
But what shocked Hinata most was this: What Shendai said was true!
You really can just read a manga and obtain power from within it!
No need for any practice whatsoever—you directly master it and can use it freely.
Isn’t this just too incredible?
It feels like a dream.
If I told anyone, I’m afraid no one would believe it.
“The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is a very powerful palm technique.” Shendai chuckled at Hinata, who was still in a state of shock.
“So, do you want to test its power?” Hinata finally snapped back to her senses, convinced now that all of this was real.
She said a little sheepishly, “Shendai-kun, um…
I’m afraid I might accidentally break something in here.” Before today, she wouldn’t have said such a thing.
She had just graduated from the ninja academy, and her skill with the Hyuga family’s Gentle Fist was still at a level where she couldn’t release it externally.
She could only rely on her Byakugan to observe the opponent’s chakra pathways and then use Gentle Fist to strike pressure points.
It caused no widespread destruction.
But the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms is different.
The power of this palm technique is fierce and overwhelming.
Even the wind from the palm is not something an ordinary person can easily withstand.
It is completely incomparable to the beginner-level Gentle Fist she had previously mastered.
She wasn’t sure if she might damage something inside the manga shop.
To this, Shendai just smiled calmly and said, “It’s fine, go ahead and try.
In this shop, as long as I do not will it, nothing can be destroyed.” “Well then…
Shendai-kun, I’ll give it a try.” Seeing Shendai’s reassurance, and truly eager to witness the power of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, Hinata assumed a stance, ready to execute it.
In that instant, The fighting spirit in Hinata’s eyes suddenly flared.
Chakra surged through her body like a rushing river.
The legs follow the waist, the waist follows the arms.
Stillness like a pine, movement like thunder.
Chakra swirled around her petite, jade-like palm like blue flames, and she thrust it forward with a single strike.
“A Proud Dragon Regrets!” A blue palm imprint, carrying a fierce gale, shot forward with violent, unparalleled force.
The palm imprint howled, the sound akin to a dragon’s roar.
The momentum was overwhelming, as if a world-defying dragon had burst forth from the sea.
Even Hinata herself was startled by the power of her own palm.
I’m this strong?
Even with mental preparation, Hinata was taken aback.
The Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms truly lives up to its reputation as the ultimate external martial art.
Even at her genin level, it displayed such incredible power.
But then she immediately felt a jolt of alarm.
Because this palm strike was headed straight for Shendai, and Shendai hadn’t even moved to dodge.
As the palm strike drew near, Shendai simply waved his hand lightly.
The originally astonishing “A Proud Dragon Regrets” instantly dissipated into nothingness, as if it had never existed.
“Shendai-kun…” Hinata’s eyes widened, completely stunned.
If Shendai had simply blocked the attack, she wouldn’t have been so shocked.
But Shendai had made it vanish into thin air.
Taking an attack and erasing an attack are two entirely different concepts.
Based on this alone, she was certain that even her father, Hyuga Hiashi, the strongest of the Hyuga clan, definitely could not do such a thing.
Is Shendai-kun actually a hidden master?
And I never even knew it before!
But on second thought, Hinata figured it made sense.
How could someone who opens a manga shop like this possibly be an ordinary person?
Shendai smiled and asked, “So, how is it?
The power of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms?” Hinata was taken aback for a moment, then said earnestly, “It’s very strong!” “Was it worth it?” “Yes.” Hinata nodded hurriedly.
This is already a formidable taijutsu comparable to the high-level Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan.
And without needing any grueling training, she had directly mastered the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.
Her strength had instantly risen by a whole level.
Wasn’t it worth it?
It was absolutely worth it!
Not to mention five thousand ryo, even five hundred thousand ryo would be an incredible bargain.
Shendai said with a smile, “Then help me spread the word a little, won’t you, Hinata?” Hinata!
Shendai-kun called me…
Hinata?
Being addressed like that, Hinata instantly felt as if her heart had been pierced by something.
Her entire mind went blank, and puffs of white steam began rising from the top of her head.
At that moment, Naruto passed by the entrance of the manga store, his hands resting behind his head.
Looking at the sign, he couldn’t help but wonder aloud, “Ariya Manga Store…
This only opened today, right?
What an interesting name.
I’ll go in and see if they’ve got any cool manga.”