Gentle Fist Breaks Genjutsu?

"This is... such immense Chakra, and it's moving incredibly fast. It's about to appear!" Kabuto, following beside Sasuke, shouted with a grave expression. The next moment, a tall figure descended from the sky and blocked their only path.

Kisame slashed his sword into a utility pole, calmly turned around, and rested Samehada on his shoulder as he looked at the four of them. "From here on, Sasuke is to proceed alone. Those are Itachi's orders! Could the rest of you wait here patiently?"

"I understand," Sasuke said coldly. "I only brought a team along to prevent anyone from interfering with our one-on-one duel. This works out perfectly."

"Young Master Sasuke, perhaps you shouldn't do that? It would be better if we defeated this gentleman and went through together," Kabuto suggested, looking at Sasuke.

"I have no intention of fighting! But if you insist on forcing your way through, I won't allow it," Kisame said with a smile, utterly unconcerned.

"Kabuto, don't act rashly. This is my revenge." Sasuke glanced at Kabuto, then charged forward impatiently. Kisame, meanwhile, fixed his gaze on the remaining three and held his position.

"Kisame Hoshigaki, and the great sword Samehada." After Sasuke left, Suigetsu turned his attention to Kisame. "Have you forgotten? I'm Hozuki Mangetsu's younger brother—Hozuki Suigetsu."

"Oh... I really didn't recognize you! You've grown up, Suigetsu." Kisame looked at Suigetsu and spoke in the tone of an elder.

"It's too boring to just wait around for Sasuke. How about you keep me company and help pass the time, Senior Kisame?" Mangetsu said, gripping the hilt of Kubikiribōchō in reverse.

"You're nothing like your brother! What a naughty child. Then let me strip a layer of skin off you!" Kisame said with a grin, holding Samehada horizontally.

Meanwhile, Naruto led the group forward at