Asuma didn't argue. He narrowed his eyes and considered how to deal with the situation.
Information Release was all about speed.
It was especially effective against Taijutsu fighters.
As luck would have it, Asuma was a Taijutsu fighter.
The situation was rather tricky.
Glancing at Asuma, Teika sneered. "I'll take the thirty-five million."
As soon as he finished speaking, Teika became a shadow and charged straight at Asuma.
Asuma suddenly threw the Chakra Blade in his hand. At the same time, he pushed off the ground with his toes and swiftly leaped backward.
Midair, he formed Hand Seals at incredible speed and shouted, "Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!"
A mouthful of scorching ash spewed from his mouth, rapidly filling his field of vision.
Asuma landed and warily watched the ash spreading around him. "Is he dead?" he muttered.
"Too slow."
A taunting voice sounded from behind Asuma.
"Earth Release: Rock Fist Technique!"
A rock-covered right arm slammed into Asuma's shoulder. He spat out a large mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward.
"Thirty-five million sure is easy money."
Teika sneered as he walked toward Asuma.
Just then, a space-time vortex appeared behind Teika without warning. A black hand reached out from it, grabbed Teika by the shoulder, and dragged him straight into the vortex.
Asuma wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and struggled to his feet. He turned to look at the spot where Teika had vanished, his face full of suspicion.
Rumble!!!
A deafening roar suddenly rang across the battlefield.
The eighteen Earth Release Ninja shouted, "Earth Release: Earth Prison Dome!"
Thick earthen walls rose from the ground, then slammed together, trapping Yugito in her Tailed Beast Transformation inside the dome.
Roar! Roar! Roar!
Before Inoichi Yamanaka could breathe a sigh of relief, Yugito let