In Konoha, at the start, Hinata was given the Tenseigan.

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"Then let me introduce myself."

Kisame Hoshigaki removed his straw hat, revealing a striking shark-like face that left a lasting impression. After all, even in the entire ninja world, there weren't many who looked like that.

"My name is Kisame Hoshigaki, a former Kirigakure ninja, an S-rank rogue ninja wanted by the Land of Water, and now Itachi's comrade."

He brazenly revealed his S-rank rogue ninja status, as if he were not ashamed of it, but rather proud of it.

"I know you. You are one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and your weapon is the greatsword Samehada."

Kakashi continued, "I wonder what brings you two to Konoha as a group?"

"I heard that your Konoha has suffered great turmoil, and even the Third Hokage has sacrificed himself."

"Mr. Itachi has come back specifically to reminisce about his old haunts."

"I originally came out to help Mr. Itachi relax, but you guys have come to get in the way, so don't blame us for being impolite."

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, revealing two rows of sharp, gleaming teeth.

His expression grew increasingly ferocious: "(bfee) Moreover, we've heard that Konoha has gained several more remarkable geniuses."

“Strong people appreciate each other, and we would also like to meet these promising young ninjas.”

Deceiving too much!

That shark-faced guy completely disregarded the two of them.

Asma was instantly filled with anger, and the cigarette in his mouth burned down to the bottom.

"Kakashi-senpai, Asuma-san. It's been a long time."

At that moment, Itachi Uchiha stepped forward and greeted him:

"I simply came back to take a look, and I have no ill intentions. Please don't worry about us; I don't want to kill you both because of this."

The seemingly casual warning carried a chilling undercurrent of murderous intent.

Those familiar with the deeper meaning of the original work know that with the Third Hokage's death, Konoha was leaderless.

At this time, Itachi Uchiha's appearance in Konoha was meant to remind the Konoha high-ranking officials, such as Danzo Shimura and Homura Mitokado, who knew the secrets of the past, not to forget the agreement they made back then.

If Itachi Uchiha is still alive, and dares to break the agreement and harm his younger brother Sasuke, then Konoha will pay a heavy price.

"Hehehe, as expected of a lawless S-rank rogue ninja, their words are all the same, they don't take others seriously at all."

"You two are indeed very strong, but we are not pushovers either."

"You come and go as you please? What do you take Konoha for?!"

Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning!

Asuma roared, unleashing his fury as a fire-style ninjutsu.

A vast sea of ​​fire erupted on the wide river.

She was already feeling depressed, still reeling from the death of her father, the Third Hokage.

These arrogant traitors still dared to provoke him.

The fire jutsu he unleashed at this moment was several times more intense than before.

In the blink of an eye, the raging sea of ​​fire completely surrounded Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki.

"Not bad! This level of ninjutsu skill is considered elite in the entire ninja world."

"What a pity, you seem to have forgotten what kind of ninjutsu I use?"

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, and his two rows of serrated teeth clicked together.

His hands moved in a blur of motion, rapidly forming hand seals:

Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!

Boom! !

The entire river surface suddenly exploded, as if the river were flowing backwards.

"Even in the desert, I can create an ocean!"

“You dared to use Fire Release on me on the river.”

Kisame Hoshigaki laughed heartily, his expression arrogant and unrestrained.

The enormous volume of water rose rapidly, extinguishing the encircling sea of ​​fire.

Then it roared forward and collapsed.

Kakashi and Asuma were like a small boat in a tsunami, in danger of being capsized at any moment.

"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"

Before anyone knew it, Kakashi had pulled down his mask, revealing a single blood-red Sharingan beneath his scar, staring intently at Kisame Hoshigaki.

He unleashed the same ninjutsu as him.

"As expected of Kakashi, the Copy Ninja."

"You've really put some skill into using this eye."

Itachi Uchiha couldn't help but give a faint compliment.

The two water-style ninjutsu techniques collided with a deafening roar, creating a cloud of water mist.

The waves surged up, like a tsunami, and pushed towards both sides of the stream.

However, Kakashi's chakra and mastery of water-style ninjutsu are not as strong as Kisame's.

It was pushed back in no time.

However, this halted the rapidly advancing momentum, and the time gained was enough for Kakashi and Asuma to escape the range of the ninjutsu.

"Heh heh, is this all the strength you Konoha ninjas have?"

"It's been a long time since I've had such a good time. I'll stay here and play with you all today."

Kisame Hoshigaki shouted mockingly.

His hands formed a complex hand seal once again.

Water Release: Five-Flavor Shark!

In the entire ninja world, among the later powerful figures, only this guy consistently and properly completed every technique.

Unlike other cheaters who can unleash a barrage of attacks simply by clapping their hands or shouting, this one is different.

Five ferocious sharks swam swiftly through the river.

In the blink of an eye, they found Kakashi and Asuma, who were hiding in a thick mist.

Wind Release: Chakra Mode!

Asuma's entire body emanated a pale blue aura.

The person's speed doubled.

"Chakra Blade: Shinichimonji!"

Faced with a shark lunging at him, he didn't retreat but advanced, using his speed to cut directly into the shark swarm.

Kakashi, his right hand already crackling with lightning like the cry of a thousand birds, swiftly sprinted across the water towards Kisame Hoshigaki.

"So fast."

This ninjutsu finally surprised Kisame Hoshigaki.

He realized that Kakashi's aura had locked onto him, and he couldn't avoid it by speed alone without using the Substitution Jutsu.

"That's enough, stop making such a fuss."

Uchiha Itachi took a step forward, and his Sharingan eyes spun rapidly, turning into a giant windmill.

The Mangekyou Sharingan quietly opened.

He didn't want to cause too much of a commotion; his main purpose for this trip was to warn the higher-ups in Konoha.

Although the Third Hokage is no longer alive, his identity as a spy and the agreement that Konoha must protect Sasuke's safe growth remain valid.

"I have been watching you all along!"

"Tsukuyomi!"

The world in Kakashi's eyes quickly turned endless red.

The person was bound to a wooden stake.

In my field of vision, an endless array of Uchiha Itachi, each wielding a katana, slowly approached...

156: The Game of Chasing and Running

"Mr. Itachi is as reliable as ever."

Seeing Kakashi easily fall into Itachi Uchiha's Tsukuyomi, Kisame Hoshigaki sighed sincerely.

As expected of the Sharingan, which is renowned throughout the ninja world.

too strong.