Four "Kisames" lunged at Raito from four tricky angles to the north, south, east, and west, dragging their massive swords.
A disdainful smile curled Raito's lips. He casually raised one hand, aiming his palm at the charging figures.
"Water Release: Water Bullet!"
Without warning, countless crystalline droplets condensed in the air behind Raito and shot out like Gatling gunfire, accompanied by shrill whistles.
Thud, thud, thud!
The three Water Clones were instantly riddled with holes and collapsed into puddles of clear water. Even the real Kisame was forced to retreat again and again under the dense barrage.
Raito cast a cold glance at the panting Kisame Hoshigaki.
He stamped down hard, activating Water Release: Water Body Flicker!
His entire body became a blur, instantly appearing right in front of Kisame's nose.
Kisame's pupils contracted sharply. He tried to raise Samehada to counterattack, only to realize he was already too late.
Raito's large, iron-clamp-like hand clamped viciously over Kisame's blue face, and the tremendous momentum sent both of them hurtling away like a cannonball.
Crash! Bang, bang!
A series of collapsing walls thundered as the two human bulldozers smashed straight through five or six houses.
Only after dragging Kisame Hoshigaki into a secluded corner far from the crowds did Raito stop.
Smoke Prison, activate!
Thick smoke billowed up in an instant, forming a massive, sealed barrier that completely cut them off from the outside world.
Raito casually tossed Kisame Hoshigaki to the ground like garbage.
Kisame sprang to his feet with a kip-up, warily scanning the white expanse before finally fixing his gaze on Raito.
"Seems you went to all this trouble to bring me here for more than just capturing me, huh?"
"What else do you have to say?"
Kisame was no fool. If Raito wanted to kill him,