A massive surge of Chakra erupted from Itachi Uchiha's body, swiftly condensing into a skeletal frame before flesh and veins formed over it. A half-body Susanoo enveloped Itachi Uchiha.
"What is that?!"
Several Konoha ninja who had just arrived and witnessed the technique cried out in alarm, their faces filled with shock.
Yet what surprised Itachi Uchiha was that the Anbu who had been fighting him all along seemed to have anticipated this.
"Spread out! Keep your distance!"
"Proceed according to the plan formulated by Lord Hokage!"
The Anbu, who had just been taking turns fighting Itachi, did not hesitate in the slightest. The moment the Susanoo took shape, they decisively retreated, dispersing behind surrounding cover or onto elevated positions.
Yet they still maintained a tight encirclement, merely no longer approaching or attacking proactively.
Kisame saw that Itachi Uchiha had actually been forced to use such a powerful technique.
At the same time, he seized the brief opening when Guy's attention was drawn to the Susanoo and rapidly formed hand seals.
Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique!
A massive water shark condensed within the water, opening its jaws wide as it lunged straight at Might Guy.
A savage grin spread across Kisame's face. He knew this technique's properties well.
It could absorb the Chakra within an opponent's Ninjutsu and convert it for its own use.
Kisame guessed that Guy would use some powerful Ninjutsu to counter it, allowing him to drain Guy's Chakra and replenish his own reserves.
But if Guy tried to flee...
He would die miserably. This was underwater—how could anyone possibly outrun a shark?
Yet in the face of this technique, Guy neither dodged nor retreated. He fiercely threw a straight punch forward!
Daytime Tiger!
Enormous air pressure condensed into a white tiger, instantly tearing through the