Deep down, Kisame believed Samehada was the Ninja Blade best suited to his abilities.
But he had heard that Uchiha Yin had already taken Samehada, and he did not dare entertain any hopes of getting it.
Uchiha Yin. The name alone carried immense weight; he had all but become a new god of the Shinobi World.
Kisame knew his own limits. He would not dare dream of challenging him.
Juzo Biwa glanced at his younger comrade, contempt showing on his face. "If that's all the people they have, they won't survive today."
Juzo Biwa spoke with certainty.
Time passed, and the unit Juzo Biwa led drew ever closer to Mei Terumi and the others.
"Damn it. We have no choice. Turn and fight!"
Ao saw the ninja closing in behind them. There was no escaping now; they could only make a stand.
Only by killing every last pursuer would they have a chance to get away.
"Water Release: Azure Dragon Palm!"
Ao reacted at once. He planted his foot, spun around, and stopped atop a puddle.
At the same time, his hands formed Hand Seals.
Water Release: Azure Dragon Palm was a Ninjutsu Yagura had once taught Ao, adapted from Coral Palm. Ao had never imagined he would use it against Yagura's own subordinates.
Rumble! A huge water dragon surged from Ao's palms. Its jaws opened wide as it lunged at Juzo Biwa and the others.
Though he faced former comrades, Ao showed no hesitation.
He knew that if he faltered, his Ninjutsu would pose no threat to them.
And that was exactly what happened.
The instant Ao unleashed his Ninjutsu, Juzo Biwa, Kisame, and the others scattered in every direction with practiced coordination.
Boom! Boom!
Explosions rang out one after another.
The torrent smashed through the surrounding stone walls.