On the other side of the mountain, a similar battle was taking place.
Bang
Kisame reached out and planted Samehada on the ground, saying, "This Samehada is my weapon. Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I obtained it."
I haven't met an opponent that can make me go all out yet, so let it show its true colors today."
"Speaking of which... I have quite a connection with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist; I even fought against the previous owner of this sword."
"Really? I've already killed that guy."
Clang!
Aoki Tsuki drew his sword, formed a duel hand seal, and said, "Then I'll make my move."
"Come on." Kisame didn't dare to be careless and quickly gripped his Samehada.
" Moon Shadow "
Aoki Tsuki immediately unleashed a powerful slash. He was already very familiar with Samehada's various information, so he wouldn't waste his Chakra testing it little by little.
A massive, white, crescent-shaped blade of energy slashed down from the front.
"Using powerful, high-speed slashes to create Vacuum Blade and damage the opponent? Interesting."
Kisame immediately understood the principle behind this move and hurriedly made a dodge maneuver, because Samehada transmitted a sense of resistance to him through touch.
You must never take this attack head-on, or you'll be cut in two.
As he dodged to the side, he suddenly swung his hand, and Samehada in his hand shot out, covering a distance of more than ten meters and pouncing in front of Aoki Tsuki.
Samehada's tail is like a rubber band, capable of lengthening, shortening, and bending.
The attack range depends entirely on the user's moves.
clang!
Aoki Tsuki parried Samehada, then left without hesitation.
puff...
The sharp spikes on Samehada's body suddenly grew larger, almost piercing him.
"This is a living weapon, so you'd better be careful from now on." Kisame flicked his wrist and retracted Samehada like a yo-yo.
"What a troublesome guy."
I can't defeat this guy with swordsmanship alone; I'll have to outsmart him.
" Lightning Burial "
thunderbolt...
The Lightning Swords Technique, amplified by the Futsunomitama Sword, was terrifyingly powerful, slashing down with devastating lightning. Samehada once again demonstrated its unique characteristics as a living being.
It used the retractable and foldable nature of its tail to actively avoid the attack.
However, the unique feature of this move is that the accompanying lightning will climb and spread in the void, forming a dense lightning net that will cause temporary paralysis to the enemy.
Snap!
Aoki Tsuki slammed his hand on the ground, unleashing the "Ninja Art: Earth-Binding Flame Prison "!
Click...
The ground cracked open, Kisame Hoshigaki fell down along with Samehada. This sudden event caused Kisame's expression to change drastically.
When he realized that the area around the cave was filled with Explosive Tag summoned by his opponent, his nervous system went into overdrive.
Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave
Splash...
A massive flow of water instantly filled the cavern, tightly enveloping Kisame, but this was not enough to save his life.
Rumble...
The ground cracked open, and a huge amount of water gushed out, carrying a large fish into the air.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Samehada.
"Uh... uh..."
Samehada had its mouth wide open, its tongue lolling out, and it was covered in blood, looking half-dead.
Kisame crawled out of Samehada's mouth, but at the crucial moment he hid inside Samehada's belly, reached out and grabbed Samehada's arm, and began to reverse his Chakra to heal Samehada's injuries.
"That was really dangerous! I almost died!"
Who would have thought that his opponent would unleash a powerful attack right from the start, giving him no chance to absorb Chakra?
"Incredible! You actually thought of using Water Release to counter my attack. You're the first person to do so," Aoki Tsuki exclaimed in admiration.
As the saying goes, every technique has its weaknesses.
If Kisame hadn't used Water Release first, even if he had hidden inside Samehada, he would have been blown to pieces.
"Rumor has it you're a master of Water Release, but it didn't say you were also proficient in Lightning Release and Fire Release?" Kisame gritted his teeth, the false information almost killing him.
Aoki Tsuki nodded. "I am indeed proficient in Water Release: Water Release - Hidden Mist Technique."
The white mist quickly spread, its density maximized to the point where one could hardly see their own hand in front of their face.
"This is getting more and more exciting!"
Kisame looked around warily. Without a doubt, Aoki Tsuki was the most dangerous enemy he had ever encountered since his debut, and he could really take his life.
Having come from Kirigakure, he was quite familiar with this technique, as he could use it himself.
The water dragon pierced through the mist and crashed down from above, causing Kisame to leap away in a hurry.
call out...
A high-pressure water jet swept across, slicing his body and weapon in two.
Splash...
The severed body instantly turned into a pool of clear water—this was Water Clone Technique. How could Kisame, who was shrouded in mist, not be on guard against such a move?
thunderbolt...
The lightning bolt pierced through the mist, but was eventually blocked by Samehada's tough body, and most of its Chakra was absorbed.
" Water Release ·Rain Four Sharks"
Four sharks formed from water were already waiting nearby, and seized the opportunity to pounce on Aoki Tsuki's body.
" Body Flicker Technique "
Knowing that this move contained a hidden trick, Aoki Tsuki didn't try to intercept it at all. He used the Body Flicker Body Flicker Technique to get to the side, but Kisame followed closely behind and swung Samehada at him.
Rumble...
The ground was smashed into a deep crater, Aoki Tsuki's attempts to change positions were all detected.
"I see. You also used a second layer of Hidden Mist Technique within my Hidden Mist Technique, which is why you were able to accurately sense my location."
To be fair, in his normal state, his strength is about the same as Kisame's, but his Chakra is far inferior.
" Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave "
Kisame wasn't someone who only knew how to defend. He seized the opportunity and unleashed Water Release Ninjutsu, creating a massive water prison that enveloped both himself and his opponent.
"Hmph, this isn't an ordinary water prison. It's filled with my Chakra. The real battle has only just begun."
Sizzle... Sizzle...
Aoki Tsuki released an electric current, intending to use the conductivity of water to launch an attack.
"It's useless. Samehada isn't the only Samehada that can absorb Chakra; I can absorb Chakra too. Your attacks will only become nourishment for me."
Kisame has now deeply fused with Samehada.
" Water Release: Five Feeding Sharks "
Five sharks formed from Chakra, led by Kisame, formed a shark assault team and began their attack on Aoki Tsuki, cutting through the waves.
roar...
Suddenly, a gigantic maw appeared, opening its mouth and swallowing one of the sharks whole.
" Summoning Technique: Ibuse "
Ibuse are aquatic creatures, enormous in size, and covered in venom. They have no natural predators in the water, and small sharks are merely their snacks.
"This is... no wonder they're ninjas from the Land of Rain; they actually possess such a monster."
Kisame was startled and quickly ordered the remaining sharks to cover his retreat, while he swung his tail and swiftly escaped from under the giant jaws.
Snap!
The Ibuse flicked its tail, sending the other sharks flying and turning them into clear water.
" Thousand Feeding Sharks "
bang bang bang...
Kisame summoned countless Kisame; since his opponent summoned a summoning beast to fight, he also summoned a shark summoning beast.
The entire giant water prison was filled with sharks.
Upon seeing this, the Ibuse opened its mouth and spat out a large cloud of purple poisonous mist that dissolved into the water, instantly killing a large number of fish.
So much so that wherever it swims, sharks frantically avoid it, not daring to approach at all.
Is it highly poisonous?
Kisame's heart skipped a beat; his worst fears had come true: his opponent's summoning beast was effective against his own.
He hurriedly dispelled the spell; these sharks were his fighting partners, and he couldn't let them all die from the poison.
The Ibuse, as if it had found a small toy, began chasing the strange fish, Kisame, as it darted around the huge water prison.
Thud...
A ball of water infused with Chakra was spat out of the Ibuse's mouth, creating Uzumaki in the water.
"This thing can even Ninjutsu? This is outrageous!"
Kisame found himself being gradually drawn into the center of the Uzumaki, unable to escape.
The key issue is that the Ibuse have started spraying poison again, and the toxins are constantly accumulating in the center of the Uzumaki; the water is where the Ibuse truly reign supreme.
"Brother Ibuse, well done!"
Aoki Tsuki sat cross-legged on the head of the Ibuse, watching the show without daring to breathe, as the Ibuse's poison could kill him.
Rumble...
Forced into a corner, Kisame had no choice but to release the large water prison and escape from it.
"Phew... I almost suffocated."
Aoki Tsuki removed the mask from his face and put it away, looking at Kisame and saying, "Do you have any other powerful moves? Go ahead and use them."
You can't always hide your abilities; you need to occasionally demonstrate your strength and re-establish your position within the organization.
I was really underestimated!
Enraged by this, Kisame immediately activated his trump card.
Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique
A giant shark-shaped water bullet formed from Chakra, its massive jaws swung open in a devastating impact. Both Kisame and Samehada possess the ability to absorb Chakra.
This technique also utilizes this principle.
"So you really did use that move? What a pity, I happen to have a technique that counters yours."
The reason for forcing Kisame like this was to use this move to help him test the power of his new technique in actual combat.
A golden Buddha statue appeared behind Aoki Tsuki, its thousands of arms intertwined and tightly bound together, compressing the surrounding air into the central spherical space.
The sphere shone with dazzling light, like a silver moon.
"Void Realm - Greedy Wolf "
The moon split open, and a giant white wolf galloped out, roaring towards the sky.
roar...
roar...
A shark and a wolf meet in mid-air and engage in a fierce battle, each wanting to devour the other.
"Hehe... The Great Shark Bullet is no ordinary Ninjutsu; it can absorb the Chakra from the opponent's Ninjutsu and use it to strengthen itself."
The stronger your technique, the greater the backlash you'll suffer... Uh... How could this be?!
Kisame's eyes widened as if he had seen something unbelievable: instead of absorbing Chakra and growing larger, the Great Shark Bullet showed signs of disintegrating.
Rumble...
The giant wolf bit through the shark's body, causing an explosion that swept outwards, completely clearing the forest in front of it.
After the smoke cleared, Kisame lay among a pile of rocks, covered in blood, his ribs caved in.
It appears to be exhaling more air than inhaling.
Thump... thump... thump
Samehada emerged from a puddle, hopping over to Kisame and biting his arm, beginning to channel Chakra into Kisame.
It just found a new owner, and it can't bear to see its owner die like this.
Kisame recovered at a rapid pace under Samehada's treatment, while Samehada itself lost weight.
"I almost died. What this guy just used wasn't even Ninjutsu."
" Body Flicker Technique "
Ibuse suddenly appeared in a puddle near Kisame, and Ibuse Aoki Tsuki stood on its head.
"I didn't expect you to survive that situation. Let's end our sparring here. I acknowledge you, Kisame Hoshigaki."
"You've won, Azure Dragon."
Kisame somewhat unwilling, but he could only admit defeat; ninjas have always relied on strength to speak for themselves.
The opponent doesn't seem to have used their full strength yet.