An unstoppable figure.
It shot out through the air like a cannonball.
It slammed heavily onto the ground not far away, raising dust that instantly filled the air and scattered in all directions. This unexpectedly fast reaction and speed caught Qi off guard, causing his expression to become even more solemn and serious.
'Your movement and agility are even faster than before! This is the result of your more refined use of Chakra! You're truly impressive, Kisame!'
Feeling the lingering pain from being kicked in the spot, a hint of murderous intent appeared between Qi's brows!
"Smack!"
With a clap of both hands.
That decisively extracted large amount of Chakra.
Just as he was about to Hand Seals and release the Ice Release technique, the next moment...
"Call out!"
"Call out!"
In that location not far away.
A series of cold glints flashed towards them.
Rushing straight to Qi's location, before Qi could finish forming the seal, he was forced to retreat. In just a few seconds of this difference, Kisame, who was in a distant position, once again closed in on him.
This demonstrates a commitment to carrying out hand-to-hand combat to the very end.
Qi gritted his teeth, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes, forcibly suppressing his emotions, adjusting his breathing to be steady, and further coordinating his muscles.
Just as Kisame Hoshigaki's figure closed in on him.
Qi took the initiative to step forward and attack. With a flick of his right arm, a Kunai appeared in his palm. As the power flowed through it, it was like an extremely sharp javelin, heading straight for Kisame Hoshigaki's chest.
The crisp sound was like a deafening explosion!
This is an attempt to turn the tables and take control.
Kisame was not alarmed but delighted. He assumed a fighting stance and launched an attack in direct confrontation, neither dodging nor evading.
"Clang!"
The impact produced another burst of metallic clang, and the force of the impact caused both men's arms to tremble.
Kisame Hoshigaki was clearly on guard against Kei's Ice Release. In both of their exchanges, he used light touches followed by heavy pressure, striking once and then immediately separating!
At close range, his figure swayed rapidly.
The figure vanished in a flash, as swift as a monkey leaping, instantly appearing to the left and slightly behind Qi, disappearing from sight.
His arm, which had suddenly dropped to its side, tensed up as if it were a long, thin whip. At a very tricky angle, it swept through the air in an arc with a piercing sound, and the large knife in his hand swiftly slashed towards Qi's neck.
A powerful and fierce offensive.
That slightly ghostly figure.
'So this is Kisame's plan? Using small-scale movement to keep Kisame pinned down, preventing him from easily unleashing his Ice Release technique, intending to decide the outcome through Taijutsu? What a clever move!'
Mei Terumi, who had a clear view from a distance, couldn't help but brighten up and nodded repeatedly with an expression of great agreement.
Mei Terumi can see it clearly, and Kei, who is in the thick of it, can make an even clearer judgment!
This was a predictable development from the very beginning.
Faced with Kisame's attack, Kei, in the blink of an eye, took a step forward and created some distance.
"Bang!"
Thump!
As the broadsword crashed down with a resounding crash, a cloud of dust billowed up, revealing a large crater where Qi had stood before!
Kisame wasn't surprised to see Kei easily dodge the attack.
Although he had made higher-level efforts and preparations for this day's challenge, he was also very clear that it would not be an easy task to gain an advantage over Qi or even defeat him!
The fact that we've forced Qi to be unable to easily Hand Seals and release the Ice Release technique is already a success!
However, Kekkei Genkai is still Kekkei Genkai!
While it's true that Qi can't use large-scale destructive techniques without being able to Hand Seals, this doesn't mean he can't use Ice Release Technique!
A cold wave is emerging from the ground.
There are also close-quarters combat moments.
The ice crystals could spread at any moment.
Those are all beings that Kisame must be wary of. Even if he is not completely bound by them, if they delay him even slightly, giving him enough time to regroup and use their powerful and efficient Ice Release techniques to intimidate him, he will definitely be at a complete disadvantage in this battle!
so!
You can't stop!
The rhythm absolutely cannot be broken!
The attack must be as fierce and swift as a storm!
Be prepared to kill!
Only then can we defeat the Qi before us!
Kisame's face was fierce. His raised right leg followed closely like a shadow, and with a swift movement of his arm, he forcefully pressed against Kai's position from the side.
Full of vigor!
Fierce and menacing!
Like a raging wild beast.
The distance closed with ease, the body seemed to expand as it paused, and the approaching shadow cleverly and precisely blocked Qi's vision temporarily.
Grab it with your right hand.
A massive sword swung down suddenly!
A violent whistling sound erupted from it.
"!?"
A moment's loss of sight.
Qi's expression involuntarily hardened.
Unable to make a direct judgment for the moment, Qi could only rely on his instinctive reaction, bending his body and using his backhand to block the Kunai that was thrown out!
A body that sways horizontally.
"Clang!"
With his knees bent, he barely managed to block the attack, but due to the deviation in posture and the angle at which he couldn't exert full force, this time the power was clearly suppressed!
His body swayed slightly, almost unconsciously.
In the blink of an eye.
This huge, glaringly obvious gap has been created.
A Kisame's eyes. He pressed down on his greatsword with one hand to firmly restrain Qi, while his other hand, like an eagle's claw, struck straight at Qi's head.
Just as Kisame's fatal blow was about to arrive.
Mei Terumi, who was standing some distance away, widened her eyes at that moment, unconsciously holding her breath.
'Is Qi going to be defeated here?'
Just as this thought crossed my mind.
" Ice Release: Tide of Frost!"
Mei Terumi, and especially Kisame Hoshigaki, looked at her with a slightly shocked expression.
Initiate the One-Handed Hand Seals!
At the moment the ritual was completed.
A chilling aura swept through!
Just before Kisame's attack landed.
It spread rapidly upwards, attaching itself to the ground.
"Buzz!"
The icy tide that was created in an instant froze Kisame's legs and his greatsword, instantly removing their immense pressure!
With a quick movement, he easily dodged Kisame's final attack, and in a flash, he appeared directly behind Kisame!
Even Kisame couldn't easily break free from the icy restraints.
He easily placed the Kunai in his hand directly against Kisame's neck.
"You lost, Kisame!"
Feeling the chill emanating from those legs, hands, and especially the neck, and hearing Qi's softly uttered words.
Kisame's expression changed several times.
He sighed softly to himself and said, "I lost!"