Big Cat was enormous, but surprisingly agile. He quickly sidestepped the Water Release pillar wrapped around the Lightning Release spear and the scythe Hidan had hurled.
The Water-Lightning pillar and the scythe struck the spot where Big Cat had been standing and exploded. The sturdy stone tiles shattered across a wide area, then were swept away by the blast.
"Water Release and Lightning Release... Four masks, plus his head. That makes five."
Sasuke deduced, "This guy might be able to use five different chakra natures."
"As expected of a Konoha Ninja. You're quick on the uptake."
Kakuzu admitted it without hesitation. He didn't think it would make much difference to the battle as it stood. "Whenever I fight Konoha Ninjas like you, I can't help thinking back to the first Konoha Ninja I ever fought—the First."
"Just as I thought. This guy can't even be considered human anymore."
Sakura clenched her fist. Sealing Jutsu markings appeared across her body, linked together in lines. "No need to hold back. Give it everything you've got."
"I agree."
Sasuke manifested Susanoo, but all he had was a sword in his right hand, a bracer fitted snugly around his left forearm, and half a helmet protecting the left side of his head. It looked rather shabby.
"You can attack the guy with the scythe without worrying, too."
Naruto was already covered in a thin Chakra Cloak. "He has a special technique on him. As long as it isn't dispelled, he won't die even if he's reduced to dust."
"Having students as outstanding as you makes me very proud as your teacher, but it also puts a lot of pressure on me."
Kakashi didn't pull up his Forehead Protector. Sealing Jutsu markings similar to Sakura's appeared on his body, but they weren't black. They looked