BOOM—
A violent explosion shook the entire forest once more.
Amid the Fire Release of the blast,
Uchiha Itachi's calm voice rang out. "Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A massive water dragon roared from his hands, claws bared as it lunged at Nobihi.
As it passed through the blast zone, the heat evaporated some of it into Haku steam, clouding the view through the forest.
Nobihi's expression changed.
Their countless past sparring matches had taught him
that Itachi was about to fight dirty.
He swiftly retreated to a safe distance, forming Hand Seals as he went. "Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
A thick wall of earth rose instantly, blocking the water dragon. It slammed into the wall with a dull thud, spraying water everywhere.
At the same time, Nobihi pulled back again and sent several black Shuriken flying!
Just as he had expected!
Uchiha Itachi appeared before Nobihi the next instant, narrowing his eyes slightly in apparent surprise.
But he quickly dodged the Shuriken.
"Try this!"
Nobihi grinned viciously and sprang backward, hooking and pulling with both index fingers. "Uchiha Style: Shuriken Manipulation!"
Hiss—
The Shuriken knocked to the ground shot back up and flew at Uchiha Itachi from behind.
Wire glinted sharply in the thin moonlight, shining with a dazzling Hikari.
Clink!
Humm—!
But what happened next left Nobihi staring in disbelief.
The instant Uchiha Itachi slipped past the Wire, he caught and wrapped it with his Kunai.
He stopped one Shuriken dead, then yanked it toward himself!
His gaze sharpened as his free hand formed a seal. "Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!!!"
BOOM—!
Raging flames burst from Uchiha Itachi's mouth and raced along the Wire.
Straight toward Nobihi!
"Bastard!!!"
Nobihi flew into a rage, his face twisting.
He immediately released the rings on his fingers and stumbled backward.