What's This Called, Water Wall Technique?

"Sir, it seems you don't need to worry about Kyoichi. You should be more worried about my daughter and Asuma..."

Kurenai's Father wore a complicated expression.

Kyoichi really was impressive!

The "test" hadn't even begun, yet all kinds of psychological questions had already been prepared. It was even more excessive than the Third Hokage's bell training.

Pass?

As if!

If it were Shisui, Kurenai would choose not to take the test, and all three of them would be sent rolling back to school.

"Haha, don't worry, Kurenai's Father. You have to believe in your children. Look at me... Even though Asuma is like this, I'm still perfectly calm, aren't I?"

The Third Hokage happily puffed on his cigarette. In front of him was a crystal ball displaying the scenes of Kyoichi and the other three.

It really was dirty.

These psychological questions tested their understanding and perception of their comrades. If they couldn't even pass this hurdle, there was naturally no need to consider becoming ninjas.

Of course.

Different people had different thoughts, but Kyoichi's intention in setting the questions was probably just that.

"Yes, I was worried because I care too much."

Kurenai's Father nodded.

He should trust his daughter. He believed she would know how to choose. As for the one from the Uchiha family...

He wasn't very optimistic.

The Uchiha were too detached from the rest of Konoha.

But.

The next moment, he realized he had been worrying needlessly.

"I'll take it!"

"Of course I'll take it."

"Th... thank you!"

Asuma bowed deeply. Although he didn't know what was going on, he understood one thing: judging from the teacher's words, Shisui and Kurenai were taking the test because of him.

"You're all taking it, right?"

Kyoichi deliberately adopted a stern expression, a trace of killing intent in his eyes as he pressured the three of them.

Their expressions changed slightly.

But.

Not one of them backed down.

"Very good. The hourglass is the limit. If you can't hurt me, all of you except Shisui can roll back to school."

Kyoichi smiled as he took out an hourglass.

Then.

He flipped it over!

Whoosh~

In an instant, the three of them used the Body Flicker Technique and left.

Not bad.

At least they weren't idiots.

Kyoichi stretched and leisurely walked toward the woods. If the three of them had confronted him head-on, he really would have considered kicking all of them back to the Ninja Academy for remedial training.

"We're short on time. For now... let's make Shisui our captain. How should we handle the signals and tactics?"

Kurenai knew this wasn't her strong suit.

But.

Asuma clearly wasn't suited for it either.

They could only leave it to Shisui.

"Me?"

Shisui was stunned. He was only five years old, and now he was directly being made temporary captain...

The pressure was a little much!

However.

He took a deep breath, and soon an idea formed in his mind.

Use the Guard Unit's methods!

"The signals will be hand gestures. I'll teach you a few simple ones. As for tactics, the two of you will restrain him from the front while I circle around and assassinate him. Don't be afraid of injuring the teacher..."

"Afraid? I'm afraid I won't be able to hurt him."

Asuma smiled bitterly.

All he wanted was not to hold them back. Otherwise, being kicked back to the Ninja Academy would be too humiliating.

"Then it's settled. We'll set some traps first, try using genjutsu to create an opening, and then see how things develop before joining the fight. Once we engage, we can't think about retreating anymore."

Both Shisui and Kurenai were genjutsu experts.

They certainly couldn't abandon genjutsu.

As for retreating and harassing him, they didn't think they could outdo Kanda Kyoichi in those areas. Trying to defeat Kyoichi that way would be wishful thinking.

After deciding on their tactics, they quickly changed positions.

"Not bad. Very well-organized."

Kyoichi chuckled softly.

Of the three, Kurenai was responsible for sensing and scouting, while the other two discussed tactics.

After walking this stretch of road, he still hadn't found them.

Of course.

That was because Kyoichi didn't want to cheat.

If he truly wanted to find them, a single Chakra Sensing would reveal their positions.

This was an exam, not a real killing mission.

A cat had to play with a mouse slowly.

He strolled around the forest seemingly at random, but in reality, he was heading straight toward the position to which Uchiha Shisui and the others had retreated.

Asuma clenched his Kunai, his palm already slick with sweat.

Although Kyoichi hadn't attacked or even approached them, he was compressing their room to survive step by step. The pressure this created was overwhelming!

"Attack?"

Kurenai made a gesture.

But.

Shisui quickly stopped her.

It wasn't the right time.

Attacking now would undoubtedly mean defeat!

They had to wait for a better opportunity.

Shisui racked his brain.

But...

Before long, Kyoichi drew closer step by step, with Kurenai's position directly in his path. If they didn't attack now, once Kyoichi came closer, he might discover them and launch a surprise attack.

"Attack."

"Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death!"

Kurenai immediately formed hand seals.

The genjutsu activated!

Kyoichi froze on the spot, seemingly caught by the technique.

Shisui swiftly moved to Asuma's side. The two formed hand seals simultaneously, and in the next moment, an enormous fireball surged out, completely covering Kyoichi's position.

Wind Release: Great Breakthrough combined with Great Fireball. Its power increased dramatically!

But.

"Above!"

Kurenai reported it immediately.

The genjutsu had been dispelled!

She instantly sensed his position, but Kyoichi's location made her heart clench.

Substitution Technique?

So fast!

Asuma was dumbfounded. At that speed, was it really possible to injure him?

However.

There was no time to think about it now.

"Scatter!"

Shisui quickly retreated.

At that moment, a streak of motion flashed past.

Although Asuma barely managed to block, Kyoichi's tremendous strength still sent him flying with a kick.

Only once he was in midair did he barely manage to use the Substitution Technique.

Too fast!

Shisui had no choice but to turn back and restrain him. He threw a smoke bomb, and in the next moment, three "Asumas" retreated through the smoke in one direction.

"Ninjutsu section."

"Water Release: Water Wall Technique!"

Kyoichi didn't pursue them. Instead, he formed hand seals directly.

In the next moment, a massive wall of water rose from all around, directly separating Kurenai, who hadn't had time to escape.

Kurenai's Father, watching from the shadows, was speechless.

"This Water Release... isn't that a little too absurd?"

Water Wall Technique?

The range was so huge it could even surround the Hokage Building. With its speed, there was simply no way to escape.

Ridiculous!

Kurenai panicked.

She had already been retreating at full speed, yet she hadn't expected to be cut off anyway.

"As a support ninja, you must always pay attention to your positioning and your own safety during battle, because I'll most likely target you first!"

Whoosh~

A kick.

Kurenai used the Substitution Technique to evade it.

However.

In the next moment, she found a Kunai pressed against her neck.

"You're out."

Kyoichi handed her the Kunai.

Kurenai's face was full of frustration.

She knew her speed was too slow, and that was why she had left herself open.

The curtain of water fell.

Asuma and Shisui had already turned back. Upon seeing this scene, they instantly retreated.

However.

"Sword Technique: Iaido!"

The moment before, he had still been standing where he was. The instant his sword left its sheath, he was already in front of Asuma.

There was no time to dodge!

Before Shisui could come to his aid, the back of the blade had already swept across Asuma's shoulder.

"You're the only one left. Now, the genjutsu section..."

What?

Sword light?

Shisui was startled and quickly shifted his gaze away, but a wave of dizziness washed over him.

Had he been hit?

How?

He quickly dispelled the genjutsu, but by the time his awareness returned, a sword was already held against his neck.

The gap was simply too great!

"Well, I'm still completely unharmed. Clearly, you failed to complete the mission. Kurenai, Asuma, you'll have to return to school. Or... Shisui, if you give up your spot, I may consider giving the three of you another chance to take the test."

Kyoichi looked at them with a smile.

The atmosphere fell deathly silent.

The gap was simply too great!

Was this the strength of a Jonin?