entrance to the dense forest
Itachi frowned slightly as he watched the battle unfolding before him.
How could they be ninjas from Konoha?
Moreover, the person who came was the son of the Third, Asuma Sarutobi.
Itachi wouldn't believe it was a coincidence.
Haruma clearly had ulterior motives towards Konoha, having already eliminated the Third.
Then, after dealing with Asuma...
Besides eliminating the root of the problem...
This also thwarted the ambitions of wealthy families and commoners who were close to Sarutobi's faction to support Asuma in becoming a high-ranking official in the village.
There are several benefits that Itachi could think of, not to mention the fact that he personally orchestrated the Haruma.
The more Itachi thought about it, the more he felt that this chance encounter was all part of Haruma's plan.
Kisame soothed Samehada, who was restless on his back.
Judging from Haruma's performance, Kisame had already determined in his mind that Hidan was a strong fighter who specialized in Taijutsu.
As Itachi predicted.
The death of Chiriku was merely bait.
Today's encounter was part of Haruma's plan.
With his Six Paths strength, he stayed in Konoha for such a long time.
You can leave your mark on key figures without them noticing.
Not to mention Asuma and Shikamaru right in front of us.
Even the support team they were hoping for was within Haruma's perception.
Facing the combined attack of several people, Haruma Tian in mid-air revealed a mocking smile to Asuma.
The blood-red giant scythe was covered with a layer of purple Chakra.
Even without the exaggerated level of Six Paths or Super Kage Level, the bewitching purple hue emanating from that blade was by no means an ordinary Kage Level.
The giant scythe swept across, and with two crisp clangs, it directly knocked away the long sword that was attacking from behind!
The viscous liquid falling from above burned away the instant the purple shadow passed by!
"Clang!"
The giant scythe's three sharp blades destroyed the two attackers' attack and then plunged into the ground!
Haruma day, leaning to one side, straddles the giant scythe!
They were only a few dozen centimeters away from the shadow trap that Shikamaru had set up underground!
Looking down at Asuma from his high vantage point, Haruma suddenly delivered a whip kick to Asma's head!
A lightning-fast shift in offense and defense!
Asuma was stunned for a moment.
Even Shikamaru and his two companions, who were hiding in the shadows and wanted to kill one of the Akatsuki members first, felt a chill run down their spines!
If one person is this difficult to deal with, then what about the three people watching the show at the entrance...?
"Bang!"
Asuma, sent flying, crashed into several large trees, breaking them in half and kicking up clouds of dust and fallen leaves!
Asuma!!
" Asuma- sensei!"
Shikamaru and Izumo, who were closest to him, quickly helped Asuma up from the ground.
"Puff!"
A mouthful of fresh blood spurted from his mouth!
With the help of the two men, Asuma gritted his teeth and endured the excruciating pain to quickly stand up!
Asuma held the knife in his left hand, his sharp eyes fixed on Haruma as he stepped forward.
Shikamaru stared in horror at Asuma's dangling right hand.
His entire forearm was bent at an almost bizarre 90-degree angle, a bloody mess!
Bones were protruding directly from the flesh, a truly horrifying sight.
"Teacher..."
Shikamaru rationally concealed the worry in his eyes and resolutely turned to stand beside Asuma!
"At this speed, escape is impossible!"
"Dispersal will only hasten the annihilation of the entire army."
"I'll hold them off head-on, you guys figure out a way to distract them."
"Try to hold them off until reinforcements arrive!" Asuma warned in a low voice, his eyes fixed ahead, "Especially you, Shikamaru, whatever you do, don't get close to this guy!"
"Go to the shadows and find an opportunity to restrain him with your shadow, making sure you don't appear in his sight!"
Shikamaru said urgently, " Asuma- sensei, I can go with you!"
"Close range is very risky, but Shadow Possession Jutsu is also easier to land!"
Izumo replied firmly, "And me!"
"Don't you understand?!"
"Their strength far surpasses ours!"
Asuma let out a low growl, his sharp gaze sweeping quickly over the two of them!
"This is the best solution right now! Follow my orders!"
"You are absolutely not allowed to show your face without my orders!"
They knew the teacher was acting in their best interests, given that person's terrifying speed and strength!
Asuma reacted with lightning speed, blocking a vital spot with his right arm, but his arm was broken by a single punch from his opponent.
If Shikamaru's physique were...
Even if you manage to block the attack head-on, one punch would probably be enough to kill you...
"I... I understand!"
Shikamaru hesitated for a second, then glanced at Haruma and quickly retreated into the depths of the dense forest.
Izumo didn't act rashly; he simply leaped onto a nearby tree and hid in the shadows.
"Have you finished making arrangements for your affairs?"
Haruma toyed with the giant scythe in his hand, approaching step by step.
A direct confrontation offers no chance of victory; we must stall until reinforcements arrive!
Asuma did not respond, his left hand gripping the True Straight Line tightly as he slowly retreated.
" Wind Release: Dust Technique!"
A gray airflow, carrying thick smoke and fallen leaves, surged forth!
"What, you don't even have the courage to confront me head-on?"
Haruma twisted his neck and threw the giant scythe in his hand!
"Blood Moon - Triple Scythe!"
The already towering Shinigami's scythe split into three in mid-air!
With the aid of Wind Release, the spinning scythes resembled three red black holes!
The billowing smoke and fallen leaves were all pulverized!
Asuma's plan to hide in the smoke was also thwarted.
Pulling the giant scythe that was stuck diagonally in the ground, Haruma said softly to Asuma, "The reinforcements you've been waiting for are almost here. It's time for me to send you on your way so you and your son can be reunited."
Have reinforcements arrived?!
Unexpectedly, this good news was delivered by the enemy.
If stalling Ninjutsu don't work, then we'll have to fight head-on!
Asuma stared intently at the Haruma!
I endured the discomfort, letting the sweat stream down my face without daring to blink.
At this person's speed, the battle might end in the blink of an eye!
Asuma dared not expose his back, and could only face the Haruma as he moved step by step toward the tree, finding a foothold for his back to exert force.
"Looks like you're ready."
"Get ready to face the wrath of the Jashin!"
Haruma bent over as if sprinting, his eyes burning with undisguised cruelty!
Three people watching a show at the entrance to the dense forest.
"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!"
A sudden burst of noise filled my ears, along with a fierce wind blowing from above!
" Chidori!"
" Konoha Whirlwind!"
"Boom! Boom boom!"
After the loud bang, the ground was a mess.
The crater blasted open by the Chidori is now charred black!
The other side is even more violent, with large chunks of gravel flying everywhere!
Spiderweb-like cracks spread from the pit all the way to more than ten meters above the ground!
" Konoha's support...?"
Looking at the Forehead Protector on Kakashi and Might Guy, Kisame, standing on the tree, slowly pulled out Samehada: "If it's just the two of us, it seems like we won't have enough to go around."
"Magic - Tree Binding Death!"
Suddenly, several vines shot out from the trunk of the large tree behind Kisame, binding him tightly!
Kurenai Yuhi's half-body slowly emerged from above!
He was also holding a sharp short sword in his hand!
Knowing that Asuma was still in danger, Kurenai Yuhi didn't waste any words and went straight for the kill!
"Pfft!"
"Splash!"
Water Clone?!
Kurenai Yuhi was startled and quickly looked to the side!
large tree branches on the left
Uchiha Itachi, Ieto, Kisame stood in a row.
Seeing another person added to the opposing team, Kisame was not angry but rather pleased, grinning to reveal a row of serrated teeth:
"Three people is just right, one for each person!"