The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

"Water escape, water dragon bullet technique!"

Kisame Hoshigaki performed hand seals at an extremely fast speed.

A large amount of water condensed in front of Kisame Hoshigaki, forming the shape of a water dragon. It was ferocious and swooped down from the sky towards Asuma, bringing with it a strong wind.

"Wind Escape, a big breakthrough!"

Asuma, facing the incoming Water Dragon Bullet Technique, opened his mouth and spewed out a hurricane.

However, this hurricane could not completely block Kisame Hoshigaki's Water Dragon Bullet Technique.

Asuma was aware of this as well, so he only used his Great Breakthrough to block Kisame's Water Dragon Bullet Technique for a moment, and used that time to move to the other side.

Then, form hand seals.

He took a deep breath.

"Wind Release: Dust Release Technique!"

It's not just the wind; it carries a lot of dust.

This ninjutsu is somewhat similar to the Hidden Mist Technique.

However, the difference is that the Fog Concealment Technique creates water mist.

The art of dust and wind creates dust.

In an instant, the entire area was shrouded in dust.

Kisame Hoshigaki chuckled.

"It's a fighting style similar to that brat Zabuza's, slightly different, but not by much. Such moves are completely useless against me."

The next moment, Kisame Hoshigaki suddenly leaped into the air.

"Water Release: Exploding Water Wave!"

A large amount of water appeared and fell towards the dust created by Asuma. The dust was sucked into the water as soon as it touched it, and almost instantly, the dust covering the surrounding area disappeared.

Dirty water condensed on the ground.

Asuma was surprised that his ninjutsu was broken so quickly.

I never expected Kisame Hoshigaki to be able to use such a large-scale water jutsu.

For a moment, I was somewhat surprised.

Only after the dust settled did they begin to search for Kisame Hoshigaki's form.

But by then, it was too late.

Kisame Hoshigaki has already approached Asuma.

A hand rested on the hilt of Kiri Ichimonji.

"Pfft!"

Chapter 32 Asuma's insidious ninja sword

With a successful hit, Kisame Hoshigaki quickly created distance.

Asuma felt a strange attraction pull on him, and some of his chakra suddenly disappeared, as if it had been absorbed by something.

"Chakra Absorption Technique?"

Asuma looked at Kisame Hoshigaki with a hint of wariness in his eyes.

Asuma hadn't fought many ninjas with chakra absorption techniques before.

However, Asuma was well aware of how troublesome these kinds of ninjas were.

Once the situation reaches a stalemate, if you cannot win immediately, it will be very difficult to win.

In addition, during battle, you must avoid being hit by the opponent's chakra absorption technique.

"I didn't expect that Kisame Hoshigaki, besides his amazing Water Release techniques, also possesses a remarkable chakra absorption technique."

"That attack just now took away a lot of my chakra."

"Close combat is no longer possible."

"We must maintain distance."

Kisame Hoshigaki stared at Asuma, his gaze falling on the wounds on Asuma's body.

The blood on it showed no sign of congealing; it continued to flow outwards.

Asma didn't seem to notice this.

Asuma focused most of his attention on his fear of Kisame Hoshigaki's chakra absorption technique.

“Sarutobi Asuma, you should feel honored.”

"pleasure?"

"That's right, you are Kirito Ichimonji's first real opponent. When Kirito Ichimonji's reputation spreads throughout the ninja world, your name will also be mentioned."

Asuma's gaze fell on the sword in Kisame Hoshigaki's hand.

"Kiriichimonji, is that the ninja sword? One of your Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure? No, no, I know the names of your Seven Ninja Swords of Kirigakure, there is no Kiriichimonji among them."

"Kiri Ichimonji is not one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, but he is no less than any of them."

Kisame Hoshigaki said, "Any wound caused by Kirito Ichimonji cannot heal, not even with medical ninjutsu."

"what?"

Asuma's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously looked down at his wound, momentarily stunned.

Kisame Hoshigaki smiled slightly and revealed the information about Kiriichimonji. Kisame Hoshigaki had created this opportunity precisely for this purpose.

Before engaging in the actual battle, before arriving in the Land of Fire, Kisame Hoshigaki had already mentally rehearsed many times the scenarios where his opponents were Kakashi and Asuma.

Kisame didn't think much about Water Release techniques; he just used them normally.

This is information that all the ninjas of Konoha know.

What the Konoha ninjas didn't know was their own chakra absorption technique and Kirito's Ichimonji.

Kisame Hoshigaki considered whether he should only use one of his abilities in the first round, and then use the other one after the opponent had prepared for it, thus catching the opponent off guard twice.

However, after careful consideration, Kisame Hoshigaki abandoned this option.

Both Chakra Absorption Technique and Kiriichimonji have a problem: they can only be used when you are close to the target.

At this point, Kisame Hoshigaki is not yet able to absorb an opponent's chakra from a distance using Water Release.

Regardless of whether I use the Chakra Absorption Technique or the Kiriichimonji in the first round, once my opponent becomes wary, they will avoid close combat with me.

Once you can't get close, the remaining method becomes unusable.

If it can't even be used, let alone catch the opponent off guard.

Therefore, using Chakra Absorption Technique and Kiriichimonji simultaneously in the first round becomes the best option.

It can inflict the greatest damage on the enemy.

In this situation, even if Kisame Hoshigaki doesn't reveal the information about Kiriichimonji, Asuma will soon realize it.

However, if Kisame Hoshigaki reveals this information, it might create another opportunity for Asuma to be distracted by surprise.

Kisame Hoshigaki said that Asuma was far inferior to Kakashi.

However, as an opponent, Kisame Hoshigaki did not underestimate Asuma.

No matter what, Asuma is a genius among the younger generation of Konoha.

Asuma was also the son of the Third Hokage.

Furthermore, in this battle, Kisame Hoshigaki only allows himself to win; he absolutely cannot allow himself to lose.

If we could kill Asuma, that would be the best outcome.

Kisame Hoshigaki suddenly flashed away.

Asma heard the noise and quickly looked up.

But Kisame Hoshigaki arrived too quickly.

Asuma's momentary lapse in concentration gave Kisame Hoshigaki ample time to get closer, thus reducing his own reaction time.

A flash of sword light flashed.

"Pfft!"

Asuma gripped his short blade and thrust it at Kisame Hoshigaki.

However, having landed a successful blow, Kisame Hoshigaki simply retreated.

Asuma's attack missed.

"Tick!"

The sound of blood dripping onto the ground rang out.

This time, Kisame Hoshigaki inflicted even deeper wounds on Asuma than before.

Therefore, the faster the blood flows out.

Asuma looked at his wound, his face turning very pale.

Asuma discovered that Kisame Hoshigaki was telling the truth.

Even when he concentrated his chakra at the wound and controlled his muscle contractions, he couldn't get the wound to show any signs of healing.

This is not normal.

Very unusual.

"What Kisame Hoshigaki said is true."

"Is this the power of that ninja sword, Kirito Ichimonji?"

"Preventing the wound from healing?"

"A new ninja sword forged by Kirigakure?"