Kisame's expression changed, his eyes filled with vigilance. "How did you know?"
"Not only do I know that, I also know that if Samehada devours too much chakra, it will turn on you."
Aoba looked at Kisame, his tone icy. "Today, I'll defeat you and make you understand the consequences of betraying your own heart and aiding evil!"
"You're courting death!"
Kisame roared and swung Samehada fiercely at Aoba. Thick chakra radiated from the blade as it pierced straight toward Aoba's chest with a howling wind. "I think you're talking nonsense! Samehada, devour his chakra!"
Aoba's gaze sharpened. He used the Body Flicker Technique beneath his feet, instantly dodging Samehada. At the same time, he gathered chakra in his right hand and struck the hilt of Samehada with his palm. Chakra erupted and spread into the weapon's body as he said coldly, "I told you, I know Samehada's weakness!"
"Not good!"
Kisame's face changed drastically. He tried to pull Samehada back, only to discover that it had already been struck by Aoba's chakra. Its chakra flow was disrupted, and Samehada instantly lost its luster, becoming ordinary. Kisame roared, "Let go of my Samehada!"
Aoba did not release Samehada. Instead, he increased his chakra output. Looking at Kisame, he said coldly, "Now it's your turn, Kisame. Give up resisting and surrender. Perhaps I'll spare your life."
"Spare my life?"
Kisame sneered, his tone brimming with killing intent. "Kawaki Aoba, stop dreaming! Even if you've controlled Samehada, I will never surrender!"
With that, Kisame rapidly formed hand seals. "Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique!"
Kisame spat out a massive water projectile that shot toward Aoba. Dense chakra radiated from it, and its power was immense. Aoba's eyes narrowed as he gathered chakra in his left hand and struck the water bullet with