Even after partnering with Uchiha Itachi for so long, Kisame still did not understand the extent of Itachi's strength. It seemed like he gave his all on every mission, yet it also seemed as though he possessed even greater power.
Just like now, Kisame had remained on guard from the very beginning, yet he still had no idea when Uchiha Itachi had cast Genjutsu.
"Water Shark Bullet Technique!" Kisame immediately formed hand seals, attempting to use Water Release to locate Uchiha Itachi's real body.
However, the moment he spotted Uchiha Itachi again was the moment he lost sight of him once more.
Several kunai shot toward the back of Kisame's head, only to be easily blocked by Samehada.
Only then did Kisame finally locate Uchiha Itachi. He raised Samehada and slashed at him.
Uchiha Itachi blocked with a kunai, and the two began a Taijutsu clash.
Though they were fighting, it was obvious that neither of them was going all out.
Samehada suddenly burst open, revealing its ferocious body. Uchiha Itachi immediately dodged, then began using Ninjutsu...
Their battle reached a fever pitch, but it ended quickly...
"I still need to prepare for my fight with Sasuke. It would not be convenient to waste too much energy." Uchiha Itachi spoke.
Only then did Kisame realize that he had fallen under Genjutsu at some unknown point.
"As expected of you. To think you could pull off something like this." Kisame broke out in a cold sweat. If Itachi had intended to kill him just now, he would have at least been seriously injured.
"I want to fight Sasuke alone. Leave the others to you." Uchiha Itachi spoke slowly, then began walking forward step by step.
Although Uchiha Itachi's eyesight had not deteriorated too severely yet, everything before him had already become