Asuma gritted his teeth.
"Whirlwind Fist!"
This was Asuma's best response after determining he couldn't dodge.
"Boom!"
Hoshigaki Kisame's Water Release shark reached Asuma.
Asuma's fist met the shark's snout.
However, the Water Release shark was, after all, not a real shark.
For a real shark, indeed, the snout was one of the vital points.
But for the Water Release shark, there was no difference between the snout and other positions.
The two ninjutsu clashed.
The Water Release shark began to deform from the snout.
However, that was all.
When the Chakra on Asuma's ninjato was depleted, and the power of Whirlwind Fist was exhausted,
The remaining power of the Water Release shark crashed into Asuma.
Asuma only felt a huge force hitting his chest.
Crack!
In an instant, several ribs broke.
Asuma felt his organs shifting inside his body.
His body involuntarily flew backward.
It wasn't until several meters away that Asuma stabilized his posture.
A trickle of blood spilled from Asuma's mouth.
Hoshigaki Kisame's eyes flickered.
"This Sarutobi Asuma seems to be weaker than I expected."
"No, it's the effect of Kiriichimonji that is stronger than I anticipated."
"The two continuously bleeding wounds have had a huge impact on Sarutobi Asuma."
"If I were holding one of the Ninjato from the Hidden Mist Seven Ninja Swords, the outcome wouldn't be like this."
Hoshigaki Kisame's evaluation of Kiriichimonji rose once again in his mind.
"More importantly, Kiriichimonji and I complement each other perfectly!"
"My Chakra Absorption Technique excels in prolonged battles."
"And Kiriichimonji's Unhealable ability further enhances my endurance."
Hoshigaki Kisame looked at Asuma.
At this point, Asuma's condition had become very bad.
Two wounds continued to bleed.
His figure was swaying, his breath unstable.
"Now, it seems there's no need for a prolonged battle."
"That little brat over there, I wonder if he's a match for Hatake Kakashi."
"That brat is annoying, but ultimately, he's a ninja from my Hidden Mist Village."
"He still has value and can't be allowed to die"
"Especially not in this mission."
"Otherwise, Mizukage-sama's expectations will turn into disappointment."
Hoshigaki Kisame tightened the grip on his sword handle.
"Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Jutsu!"
This time, Hoshigaki Kisame used the Great Shark Bullet Jutsu differently.
Last time, he used it like a cannonball to damage Asuma.
But this time, Hoshigaki Kisame enveloped his own figure in the Great Shark Bullet.
To get closer to Asuma.
The speed of the Great Shark Bullet was much faster than Hoshigaki Kisame's own speed.
Asuma's pupils contracted.
"What is this?"
Asuma looked at Hoshigaki Kisame inside the Great Shark Bullet, feeling somewhat surprised.
But soon, Asuma understood Kisame's intention.
"Even though prolonged battles are Kisame's specialty, he should just wear me down from a distance. But now, he's actively closing in on me."
Asuma's expression darkened.
"Does Kisame believe I no longer have the strength to resist?"
"Does he underestimate me like this?"
"Damn it!"
"But, this guy is indeed very strong!"
"If I don't handle this properly, I'll die!"
Asuma felt himself reaching the peak of tension.
"I can only try that ninjutsu!"
Faced with the incoming Great Shark Bullet, Asuma retracted his Chakra blade and swiftly formed hand seals.
"Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning Jutsu!"
A large amount of ash spewed from Asuma's mouth, much denser than the Dust Cloud Jutsu used before, and this ash was all high-temperature ash.
There's a certain restraint relationship between Chakra attributes.
Water counters fire.
However, when fire is strong enough, it can also counter water.
Asuma wasn't certain he could successfully use this ninjutsu.
If it failed, his situation would become even worse.
But now, Asuma had no better choice.
Under the effect of high temperature, some of the water on the Great Shark Bullet evaporated.
Hoshigaki Kisame's eyes changed slightly.
"This ninjutsu seems quite impressive."
"The son of the Hokage indeed has some hidden techniques."
"But it's not enough!"
Asuma's face brightened.
"It hit!"
A wisp of flame appeared in Asuma's mouth.
The next moment, this flame spread rapidly along the ash.
In an instant, it swept away all the ash.
Erupting, burning.
Asuma stared ahead.
Hoshigaki Kisame's figure lay flat on the ground, his breath somewhat unstable, looking somewhat embarrassed, as if he had suffered heavy injuries.
Asuma's joy on his face intensified.
"Chance!"
Asuma hesitated for only a moment, then firmly grasped the Chakra blade in his hand again and rushed towards the position where Hoshigaki Kisame was, condensing Chakra on the Ninjato.
"Hoshigaki Kisame, meet your end!"
Asuma became excited.
Asuma had witnessed Hoshigaki Kisame's strength.
He was definitely among the best of his peers.
And he also possessed a special Ninjato.
If Asuma could kill such a Mist Ninja, then he could undoubtedly prove himself.
He would gain recognition from everyone.
"Father, elder brother, Kakashi... all of you in Konoha, watch closely. I, Asuma, am not just a comparison for you and others."
"I am strong!"
"I am not under anyone else's shadow."
"I am me!"
"I am Asuma!"
However, just as Asuma was about to reach Hoshigaki Kisame,
Hoshigaki Kisame, who was lying on the ground, suddenly jumped up.
Hand seals.
"Water Release: Water Prison Jutsu!"
A water sphere appeared beside Asuma, instantly enveloping him.
Asuma's eyes widened, showing an expression of disbelief, struggling desperately.
But how could the Water Prison Jutsu be easily escaped from?
This is a binding Water Release ninjutsu that even elite jonin like Kakashi couldn't break free from when trapped in Zabuza's Water Prison Jutsu in the original storyline.
Hoshigaki Kisame's current strength is not as good as Zabuza's back then.
But the current Asuma is far inferior to Kakashi back then.
Hoshigaki Kisame's other hand tightened around Kiriichimonji and stabbed towards Asuma.
Suddenly.
A flash of lightning.
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