Hoshigaki Kisame looked up, his pupils shrinking suddenly.
Just then, he saw it.
In the shadows, several Kunai suddenly shot out.
Moreover, the tips of these Kunai were also equipped with Explosive Tags.
"Boom!"
By the time Hoshigaki Kisame looked up, the Explosive Tags had already detonated.
In this situation, Hoshigaki Kisame's attempt to use Water Release to block these Explosive Tags and Kunai in front of him was unlikely, so he had to retreat and dodge the explosions of the Explosive Tags himself.
"Swoosh!"
"Swoosh!"
"Swoosh!"
Nearby Kirigakure ninjas heard the commotion and hurried over.
Similarly, there were also ninjas from Konoha.
However, before the ninjas from the two villages could come to provide support, a figure had already arrived next to Asuma, grabbing his shoulder.
"Kakashi, let's go!"
The voice of a Konoha ANBU ninja resounded.
Kakashi was slightly surprised by the sudden appearance of the ANBU ninja.
But he quickly regained his composure.
"Understood."
Due to the obstruction caused by the Explosive Tags, the Kirigakure ninjas coming to support were unable to pursue Kakashi and Asuma.
And nearby supporting Konoha ninjas had also arrived.
"We were almost there."
Zabuza was very regretful about this outcome.
Losing to Kakashi made Zabuza very unwilling.
However, when facing Asuma, Zabuza saw a glimmer of hope for redemption.
In Zabuza's view, as long as he killed Asuma, he could make up for his mistake of being defeated by Kakashi.
Hoshigaki Kisame glanced at Zabuza.
"You're too naive, kid!"
"Almost there? It's far more than just 'almost.'"
"That Konoha ninja who appeared suddenly just now was obviously an unexpected factor, not only surprising us, but even the Konoha ninjas showed surprise."
"This proves that the Konoha ninja wasn't supposed to be here on this battlefield."
"His mission should be secretly protecting Sarutobi Asuma."
"With him around, you won't be able to kill Sarutobi Asuma."
Zabuza frowned.
"In such intense and cruel war conditions, to send out such a strong ninja specifically to secretly protect a young ninja."
"This is way too extravagant, isn't it?"
"Can it justify the efforts of other ninjas who are fighting hard for this war?"
A Kirigakure ninja's lips curled with a hint of sarcasm.
"It may seem extravagant, but it's understandable. After all, Sarutobi Asuma is the Hokage's son."
Zabuza's brow furrowed even more deeply.
"So what if Sarutobi Asuma is the Hokage's son? How does that make him any different from other Konoha ninjas?"
"Once on the battlefield, aren't they all the same?"
"And arranging ninjas for protection in secret."
"Is this still a battlefield?"
"It's simply a joke."
"It's a huge disservice to the other Konoha ninjas!"
The Hidden Mist Village and Konoha were enemies, and Zabuza and the Konoha ninjas stood on completely different sides, but Zabuza couldn't agree with such a thing.
"Mizukage-sama would never do such a thing."
Zabuza said.
The nearby Hidden Mist Village ninja nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Mizukage-sama would definitely not do such a thing. He isn't that selfish. As for the Third Hokage, he's just relying on the legacy of the Second Hokage and the First Hokage."
"Mizukage-sama is much stronger than the Third Hokage."
This Hidden Mist Village ninja seemed to admire the Third Mizukage greatly.
He attributed Konoha's strength to the First Hokage and the Second Hokage.
As a result, he concluded that the Third Mizukage was stronger than the Third Hokage.
However, this was just the personal opinion of this Hidden Mist Village ninja.
The evaluation of the Third Hokage varies.
But that doesn't necessarily mean the Third Mizukage did much better.
The Bloody Mist is also a double-edged sword.
A few nearby Hidden Mist Village ninjas glanced over, but remained silent.
Some things can be thought in one's heart but cannot be said aloud.
After all, they are Hidden Mist Village ninjas.
And now, the Third Mizukage is still in power.
A Hidden Mist ANBU squad captain approached Hoshigaki Kisame and Zabuza.
"Hoshigaki Kisame, Momochi Zabuza, your mission is complete. Please return to Hidden Mist Village immediately and report to Mizukage-sama."
"Yes!"
...
Hidden Mist Village.
Forging Island.
"Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave Jutsu!"
Uehara Soma leaped into the air, positioning himself in mid-air.
Hand seals.
A massive surge of water emerged from in front of Uehara Soma, descended, forming a small lake-like entity on the ground.
The next moment, Uehara Soma felt a sudden emptiness and weakness surge through his body.
This ninjutsu, like the Great Waterfall Jutsu, demands a very high amount of chakra.
In fact, it consumes even more chakra than the Great Waterfall Jutsu.
Based on Uehara Soma's current basic attributes, one use of the jutsu almost completely depletes his chakra.
Unlike the Great Waterfall Jutsu.
Great Waterfall Jutsu emphasizes not only the immense volume of water but also its impact force.
It's a Ninjutsu that leans towards direct attack.
On the other hand, Exploding Water Colliding Wave Jutsu emphasizes the quantity of water.
Generating a large amount of water to form a lake leans towards a supportive role.
Usually, this Ninjutsu is used to create a more favorable battlefield environment for oneself and to complement other Ninjutsu.
Its significance when used alone is not very high.
As he lands, Uehara Soma steadies himself.
"Soma, how are you feeling?"
"I need to rest for a bit."
"You did really well."
Biwa Juzo remarked, "It's difficult for an average Chunin to master this Ninjutsu, but not only can you use it, your execution is also quite high."
"It's just that your chakra reserves are slightly lacking."
"This is indeed unavoidable."
"You don't have any special physique or bloodline."
"Unlike ninjas from the Hozuki Clan or Kaguya Clan, who are born with much higher chakra reserves than other ninjas."
"However, as long as you, Soma, train diligently in the coming years, your chakra reserves will increase several times as you age, and it will be enough by then."
"For the next few days, Soma, you will focus on training in the Exploding Water Colliding Wave Jutsu. Once you're familiar with it, I'll teach you the Water Formation Pillar Jutsu."
Uehara Soma nodded.
"Alright, Juzo-senpai."
Biwa Juzo turned and left.
Carrying the Blue Rose Sword, he headed to the seaside.
Biwa Juzo wanted to fully master the Blue Rose Sword as soon as possible, to reach the strongest level possible, and then go to the battlefield to confront that Konoha genin.
Avenge past disgrace!
"Bloom, Blue Rose!"
The entire sea surface was frozen.
Including the part below the sea surface.
Uehara Soma eagerly looked at the translucent screen in front of him.
Because not long ago, when Uehara Soma's gaze swept across the translucent screen, it seemed that there was a significant change in the number on the reputation column.
[1658!]
"As expected!"
Uehara Soma's eyes lit up.
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