Iri didn’t leave her spot and just relaxed her arms. In the next moment, Raiden launched a palm strike at her chin, but she easily blocked it... It was too obvious, and she didn’t notice anything weird with it. It looked like Raiden was still testing the waters.

Still, she soon found the expression on Raiden’s face of trouble. It looked like he was planning to use his technique, but he failed. Soon enough, he launched a barrage of palm strikes aimed at Iri’s shoulders, but she blocked them all. The weight behind her little brother’s attacks was impressive, but it was as much as she could handle.

"I am trying to use my energy... but I guess since she isn’t using her techniques, then I can’t dispel them," Raiden thought after taking a few steps backward.

Raiden stepped in and then launched another palm strike aimed at Iri’s left shoulder... she easily blocked it, but she didn’t expect that Raiden would activate his technique at the last moment. His hand was pushed backward and she felt the power of the strike.

As Raiden’s hand connected with Iri’s shoulder, the impact forced her arm backward. The strike was powerful enough to push her shoulder and send her sliding back across the grass. She skidded for a few meters, the soft earth beneath her offering little resistance to the force of the blow.

Iri grimaced slightly as the pain from the impact radiated through her arm. She shook her hand, trying to dispel the pain, and took a moment to regain her composure. The sudden attack had jolted her, but she quickly refocused, narrowing her eyes on Raiden. The seriousness of the training session had escalated, and she was determined to meet his challenge head-on.

With a deep breath, Iri steadied herself, her expression shifting from surprise to a resolute focus. She knew she had to adapt quickly to Raiden’s techniques and continue to support his growth while pushing her own limits.

All of a sudden, Iri began to jump a bit... it felt like she was preparing a powerful charge, so Raiden raised his eyebrows. Before long, she began to jump to the sides and little by little the jumps became longer. When she felt satisfied with that, she jumped forward Raiden and then tried to his chest with a palm strike.

Raiden blocked the attack with his arms since it didn’t have much power behind, but soon Iri jumped to the side and circled around him insanely fast... her steps made her cover fifteen meters with ease and cross that distance in the blink of an eye.

"So, that is her path of agility technique," Raiden thought.

Iri’s movement technique was different from Javier’s in several key ways. Unlike Javier, who used a more straightforward or forceful approach to movement, Iri’s technique was notably refined and fluid. Her movements were characterized by their elegance and precision, allowing her to change directions seamlessly as the situation demands. This refinement showed that her technique is not only highly practiced but also tailored to her specific needs and abilities.

One of the key advantages of Iri’s technique is its efficiency. It appeared that she expended minimal energy while moving, which is crucial for her role as a healer. Since her primary concern is ensuring that she remains in good condition to heal others, maintaining low energy expenditure and avoiding unnecessary strain was essential. This allowed her to conserve her stamina and focus on her healing duties without being compromised by exhaustion or injury.

Iri’s choice of this refined movement technique was a strategic one, reflecting her awareness of the importance of her role. By minimizing the risk of injury and optimizing her mobility, she ensured that she could continue to provide support and healing to her allies without being a liability.

Before Raiden could find a counter to that, Iri suddenly approached him from behind and hit him with a palm strike... her Aura Force was concentrated on her feet, so the attack didn’t cause as much damage as it could, but it was still pretty painful.

In the end, Raiden lowered his stance and got ready again... he sharpened his senses until the limits. Thanks to that, when Iri approached again from behind, she stopped her on her feet when he turned around and almost grabbed her hand. She jumped to the side and then furrowed her eyebrows.

"Right... he can improve his senses as well and his first technique is a speed type one," Iri thought. "Still, this reaction time... he can’t use both techniques for long. I wanted to help him develop his new technique, but I guess this is too high a level of a new technique."

Iri didn’t want to hurt her little brother too much... She recognized that he was at a disadvantage, particularly in battles of such intensity and without the help of weapons. His inexperience placed him at a significant disadvantage compared to a more seasoned fighter.

Despite her desire to protect him from harm and avoid overwhelming him, Iri also faced a dilemma. If she holds back too much to spare him, it could be glaringly obvious to everyone watching. Such a display of restraint might come across as patronizing or humiliating for her brother, as it could suggest that he is not capable of handling the situation on his own. This could undermine his confidence and the respect he had for others.

She wanted to be mindful of her brother’s limitations and avoid causing him undue harm, but she also wanted to support him in a way that preserves his dignity and does not diminish his sense of competence or respect among peers. In the end, she made up her choice and charged with all her might... 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Iri charged toward Raiden once more and then changed her technique when tried to punch him in the gut, but he blocked with his left hand. The impact caused a gust of wind to move away from them and Raiden was pushed away for several meters. Still, instead of continuing her attack, Iri frowned while checking her fist... something wasn’t right.

Iri charged again and then launched a barrage of punches at Raiden, he blocked them all with the palm of his hands... each attack pushed him backward a bit less and less... Iri’s path of strength technique created a shockwave around her hands that pushed the enemy away from her. She developed that to help her move away from enemies in case of ambushes, but the technique wasn’t working like it was supposed to. The energy was dispersing in the moment of the impact instead of exploding.

"I see, how it is... but for him to decide such fighting style..." Iri thought as she studied Raiden.

Iri quickly understood the nature of the technique Raiden was developing and realized its significance. Raiden was working on an anti-force or anti-technique skill, a type of ability designed to counter or neutralize the effects of other techniques or force. Such techniques were extremely rare, as they require a profound understanding of not only the mechanics of various combat styles but also the ability to effectively counteract them.

The rarity of this skill came from its complexity and the advanced mastery required to develop it. It’s not just about opposing force with force but understanding the nuances of different techniques and finding ways to disrupt or negate their energy. This kind of skill was highly sought after because it can turn the tide in battles where conventional strategies may fall short.

In the history of Iri’s village, few individuals have managed to develop such techniques. This rarity showed both the difficulty of mastering them and the significant advantage they provide. Still, it wasn’t like many people could use Aura Force ... unless he was preparing for a time when that kind of power becomes out of control.

While Iri was lost in thought, Raiden charged and then launched his palm strikes... all of a sudden, Iri felt his hands hurting a lot more than before. Something wasn’t right... Still, she soon activated the path of defense technique when she blocked one of the strikes with her forearm. In the next moment, Raiden’s palm was pushed away from her forearm, but just a bit... her force was disrupted once again. As for Raiden, he finally achieved his goal.

(You created the passive: Force Disrupted.)

(Force Disrupted: it is an effect designed to nullify the effects of Aura Force on your target. Decreases the effects of Aura Force by one point per level. When the effects of the target’s technique are weaker than this effect, their technique will be dispelled. It improves your Spirit by ten points per level.)

Raiden smiled in satisfaction after that, he could make it reach level thirty or around that to dispel Iri’s techniques and then have all the advantage on that sparring match, but there was no point in doing so, he had already achieved his goal.

"I give up," Raiden declared.