With Kakashi's arrival, the battle between Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, and Kisame has gained a complete advantage.
That will be the case, at least in the short term.
Kisame's large-scale Water Release is too flashy.
Although Kisame is also a 'Chakuton' type ninja, his Ninjutsu is not as focused on attacking a single point as Hinata's.
The characteristics of Water Release Ninjutsu are either magical, like the Fourth Mizukage Yagura's 'Water Mirror Technique', which creates a clone that is exactly the same as the enemy and can use the same Ninjutsu as the opponent, and with the same power.
Either they rely on a large number of people, like Kisame Hoshigaki.
The three-on-one battle was fierce, but the overwhelming river water instantly extinguished the four's passion.
Both sides stopped fighting simultaneously.
Hinata also stood next to Kakashi and the other two, facing Itachi and Kisame on the opposite side.
Itachi had recovered his Three Tomoe, and was breathing slightly heavily, his eyes twitching occasionally, clearly enduring immense pain.
Hinata's Chakra was already more than half depleted. If Itachi Uchiha had continued fighting, Hinata would have been the first to give out.
Hinata Royal Flush already consumes a lot of Chakra, and Hinata used it four times in a row.
Hinata's Chakra will be depleted after four more uses at most.
The battle started suddenly and ended just as quickly, lasting less than thirty seconds in total.
Hinata also truly experienced the power of Itachi Uchiha.
Hinata is aware of Itachi Uchiha's power.
Forget about Tsukuyomi; Itachi Uchiha at least didn't use Amaterasu, and his Susanoo wasn't fully activated either. He also didn't use the Totsuka Blade or the Yata Mirror.
If Itachi Uchiha went all out, Hinata doubted she could last thirty seconds.
What frustrated Hinata the most was that her ultimate move still Susanoo, especially since it Susanoo in its rib skeleton form.
Its attack power is still somewhat insufficient.
It seems I need to cultivate to Sage Mode as soon as possible.
Moreover, the Royal Flush move needs to be upgraded in power as soon as possible.
The Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack requires the use of Dōjutsu to complement it. It is Kekkei Mōra brings Yin-Yang Release to its extreme, and it also possesses the power of the God Tree Chakra.
Shaking the sky with the power of Senjutsu, a fist that combines offense and defense, showing no mercy!
The fists surged like a tidal wave, so densely packed that there wasn't even a chance for a mouse to escape.
These are all things that Hinata lacks.
But Hinata now at least knows the direction she should strive for in the future.
Currently, in addition to improving her basic skills, Hinata also needs to master Sage Mode as soon as possible.
Once Hinata enters Sage Mode, she can use Senjutsu Chakra at will, which greatly increases her attack rhythm.
Furthermore, the Sage Mode will greatly enhance all aspects of one's attributes.
Kisame, seeing Itachi's somewhat disheveled state, asked with concern, "Itachi, are you alright? If you overuse that eye, won't you be in danger?"
Itachi didn't reply, but his gaze remained fixed on Hinata.
Hinata had already opened her eyes, but her Byakugan was still active. If Itachi's Chakra fluctuated even slightly, Hinata would immediately close her eyes.
"I know I'm cute, but could you please stop staring at me like that?"
Hinata felt a little embarrassed by the stares.
Itachi Uchiha: "..."
"I didn't expect you to have become so strong!"
Itachi's voice was flat, devoid of any emotion, yet it seemed to convey a strange signal to Hinata.
Hinata remained focused during the battle, calmly watching Itachi Uchiha Hinata awaited his next words.
However, Itachi Uchiha simply wanted to praise Hinata...
Kakashi glanced casually at Itachi Uchiha, and asked as if meeting an old friend, "Tell me your purpose?"
Itachi paused for a moment, then said calmly, "We came here to find something."
Looking for something?
Kakashi asked calmly, "Are you here to see Sasuke?"
"No!" Itachi Uchiha said in a deep voice, "I'm looking for the legacy left by the Fourth Hokage!"
Is that Naruto...?
Kakashi thought of his conversation with Jiraiya a while ago.
Jiraiya, while tracking Orochimaru, discovered an organization composed entirely of S-rank rogue ninja — the Akatsuki!
Jiraiya has already uncovered some clues, and the Akatsuki is gathering information on the Tailed Beasts in a comprehensive manner.
Kakashi asked in a deep voice, "Is the Nine-Tails you're looking for sealed inside Naruto?"
"I know it's not just the two of you who are acting; your organization... is 'Akatsuki', right?"
Itachi Uchiha remained silent for a moment. This much information about the organization had already been revealed. If he continued, Kisame would inevitably become suspicious.
Kakashi is just a bit too silly!
If you know it, you know it; why do you have to say it out loud?
How am I, a spy, supposed to conduct myself?
Itachi Uchiha wanted to say something, but Hinata was standing right in front of him. Unless he used all his trump cards, he felt he lacked confidence no matter what he said.
Kisame gritted his teeth and sneered, "Looks like you know quite a bit. Well then, I'll just have to take you back to the organization!"
"Fine, Kisame!"
Itachi Uchiha said calmly, "We didn't come here to fight. Although it's a bit of a shame, there's no point in staying here any longer. Besides... your techniques are too flashy!"
Kisame complained, "I finally managed to get my blood pumping, and... Samehada too..."
Itachi Uchiha remained silent, and Kisame swallowed back what he was about to say.
If the fighting continues, it will really attract a large number of Konoha Ninja.
Moreover... they just saw Naruto at the ramen shop, Jiraiya stayed by Naruto's side.
'Swish! Swish!'
Itachi and Kisame simultaneously used Body Flicker Technique to leave.
Hinata turned to Kakashi and asked, "Teacher Kakashi, aren't we going to chase after them?"
Kakashi shook his head slightly. "Forget it! At this time... it's not suitable for the village to fight against powerful enemies anymore."
Kakashi may have sensed something. Itachi Uchiha's words just now revealed too much information, which is not something a good ninja should say.
"Oh well!"
Hinata didn't care and shrugged, saying, "Since we're not going to chase anymore, then I'm taking back my spoils!"
The most exciting thing is fighting monsters and getting loot.
Kakashi was taken aback. He had arrived a bit late and had no idea what other spoils of war he might have.
"What spoils of war?"
Asuma explained, "It's Samehada, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. It was knocked away by Hinata and landed in the forest."
Hinata, with her Byakugan activated, skipped into the tree and pulled Samehada out.
"I'm going back now. I haven't eaten the dumplings I bought at the dumpling shop yet. It would be such a waste if I didn't go back soon."
"Goodbye, Teacher Kakashi, Teacher Asuma, Kurenai-sensei!"
On the streets of Konoha, Naruto glared at Jiraiya with dissatisfaction, complaining, "Why do I have to go on this research trip with Pervy Sage you?"
Jiraiya chuckled and said, "This isn't just any ordinary interview. I want to interview a certain woman, and we're going to find her!"
Naruto said unhappily, "I still need to train... I still need to ask Teacher Kakashi to teach me Chidori..."
Speaking of which, Kakashi has been really biased lately.
Moreover, Hinata's strength is getting stronger and stronger.
Jiraiya tempted, "Is that so... I know of Ninjutsu even more powerful than Chidori. Well then, I'll take Sasuke with me!"
Naruto looked at Jiraiya and said excitedly, "I'd better go with you!"