An enormous sphere of water enveloped Kisame, Kimimaro, and A-Xiang. Watching from outside, Kakashi could not help but worry about Kisame.
"This level of ninjutsu consumes an enormous amount of Chakra. Even Kisame probably doesn't have much left."
"This is his ultimate move."
"Has the enemy really forced Kisame to use a ninjutsu of this level?!"
Outside the water sphere, Kakashi's expression was grave. Though he could not see exactly what was happening within, his understanding of Kisame allowed him to tell that the battle was nearing its end. If Kisame's opponent could not break this ninjutsu, then Kisame would undoubtedly emerge victorious.
But if his opponent had the ability to break a ninjutsu of this level...
Thinking of that, Kakashi turned to Naruto and the others and instructed, "Sasuke, Karin, Naruto, the three of you should take Mr. Tazuna and leave now."
"The rest of this battle is impossible to predict. If you get caught in the aftermath, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Kakashi waved at The Three Kids, signaling for them to leave. Yet the three of them seemed not to have heard him, remaining completely still.
"Kakashi-sensei, can't we... really help at all?" Sasuke asked in a low voice as he stared at the massive water sphere. His eyes brimmed with unwillingness, the hollow feeling of helplessness lingering in his heart, impossible to shake.
"As Genin, not interfering with a Jonin's battle is the best teamwork you can offer!" Kakashi nodded as he answered.
The three fell silent. Naruto clenched his fists tightly, then slowly relaxed them. Finally yielding to reality, he said, "Hey, Sasuke, Karin, let's go."
However, just as they were preparing to leave first, an astonishing change occurred within the water sphere. A white object at the center of the blue sphere rapidly expanded.