At this stage, Hoshigaki Kisame seemed not as weak as Tenya had imagined.
Besides possessing a vast amount of chakra, his sense of danger was also extraordinary.
His two teammates fell to Tenya’s sword without noticing anything, while Kisame not only evaded the ambush but also suffered only a minor injury.
Such agility was clearly superior to the previous Blood Mist trio.
Kisame stared intently at Tenya, a cold glint hidden in his eyes.
This Konoha kid was even more terrifying than he had anticipated.
Especially his speed.
It was incredibly fast!
So fast that his two teammates couldn’t even react.
That kind of speed surpassed most elite Chuunin, and even a Jounin might not be better.
If it weren’t for his keen sense of danger, he might have ended up like his teammates.
So close!
While feeling fortunate, a hint of violent intent grew within Kisame.
Judging by the ambush, this Tenya was clearly not an ordinary Konoha ninja, perhaps a seeded player specifically arranged by Konoha.
Kisame was no stranger to such seeded players; Mist had sent three of their own.
He didn’t know their current situation.
“If I’m not mistaken, you should be Gekkou Tenya!”
Kisame wiped the blood from his face, his eyes never leaving Tenya. He didn’t even glance at his fallen teammates, showing no care for them at all.
“Oh? You know me!”
Tenya was somewhat surprised.
“I remember you!” Kisame grinned, showing his shark-like teeth, “In this Chuunin Exam, there are only a few who catch my eye, and you’re one of them!”
Tenya was silent for a moment, then calmly said, “Leave the scroll, and I’ll spare your life!”
“Spare my life?” Kisame laughed. Hahaha, you think too highly of yourself. I acknowledge your strength, but that doesn’t mean I fear you. If you want my scroll, show me your strength!”
“As you wish!”
Without further ado, Tenya’s figure flickered, leaving a trail of afterimages as his fierce sword light followed.
In an instant, Kisame was completely trapped in a cage woven by sword light.
Next, he would face the slaughter of countless sword strikes.
Psh! Psh! Psh!
The sword light surged, engulfing Kisame in no time.
As the sword light dissipated, Kisame’s body was nowhere to be seen.
Except for a noticeable water stain, there was no sign of Kisame.
A water clone?
Again!
At this moment, a shout came from behind, and a surge of immense chakra burst out.
“Water Release: Exploding Water Colliding Wave!”
Woosh!
Torrents of water gushed out in waves, like a tsunami, pouring down towards Tenya.
Tenya’s expression changed slightly. He quickly leaped, dodging the B-rank Water Release jutsu.
After a few agile moves, he landed on a nearby giant tree, perfectly avoiding the attack.
When the attack ended, the surrounding land turned into a swamp.
Kisame didn’t stop his assault.
“Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!”
Several water dragons rose from the swamp, charging towards Tenya.
Each water dragon was formed by highly compressed water, and combined with their speed, their power was undeniable.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Under the continuous impact of the water dragons, the giant tree where Tenya stood was shattered in an instant.
However, as Kisame released this jutsu, Tenya had already locked onto him.
Before Kisame could catch his breath, Tenya appeared on his left side.
But instead of panic, a wicked smile appeared on Kisame’s face.
“You fell for it, Gekkou Tenya!”
“Water Release: Water Prison Technique!”
Kisame’s left hand shot out, forming a water prison that engulfed Tenya.
“Konoha’s genius, goodbye!”
With these words, Kisame’s right hand formed a seal.
“Water Release: Water Needle!”
A water needle, formed by highly compressed water, swiftly materialized inside the water prison.
Then, with lightning speed, it pierced Tenya’s body.
However, the figure in the water prison didn’t bleed but instead dissipated like a bubble.
“Not good!”
Realizing something was wrong, Kisame was struck by a sudden flash of sword light.
Psh!
Blood spurted as Kisame’s left arm was severed.
Had he not shifted his body slightly, he would have been cleaved in two.
Miscalculation!
Enduring the intense pain, Kisame’s eyes still held disbelief.
He thought he had control over everything.
But in the end, he realized it was just his illusion.
With one arm lost, winning the fight seemed highly unlikely.
Continuing to fight would be a gamble!
Thinking of this, Kisame pulled out three scrolls and threw them to Tenya.
“Here are your scrolls. Take them all!”
“Hm?”
Tenya didn’t catch them but stepped back.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Three explosions later, the scrolls shattered, and Kisame used the distraction to escape.
The scrolls contained explosive tags.
If not for Tenya’s keen senses, he might have been caught in the trap.
Ninjas from the Blood Mist Village were indeed not to be underestimated.
A single lapse could lead to disaster.
“Hmph, quite the escape artist!”
Tenya spread out his sensory skill, Mind Net, extending his mental power like a spider web.
Soon, he detected Kisame’s trail.
Without hesitation, Tenya chased after Kisame.
In the monitoring room, most eyes were on Tenya and Kisame’s fight.
From this battle, Orochimaru grew even more appreciative of Tenya.
“Shinku, after this Chuunin Exam, let Tenya work under me?”
Orochimaru looked at the surprised Yūhi Shinku, his eyes filled with admiration for Tenya.
“That depends on him. As his teacher, I respect his decision.” Shinku did not refuse.
“Good, it’s settled then!”
Meanwhile, Hoshigaki Fuguki’s face darkened again.
By now, the Mist Village only had Kisame left, with the rest dead in the Forest of Death.
Moreover, it was uncertain if Kisame could hold out till the end.
This Chuunin Exam was a setback for the Blood Mist Village.
Luckily, the Mist wasn’t the only village to suffer; the Sand Village was also in a bad state, having exited early.
This was some consolation.
At least the Mist wasn’t the bottom.
At this moment, Hoshigaki Fuguki squinted, staring at Tenya on the screen, a cold glint in his eyes.
A Konoha genius like Tenya was bad news for the other villages.
With his current potential, he might grow to rival the likes of Konoha’s White Fang.
A significant threat!
Glancing at the other Jounin present, Kisame noticed similar expressions.
It seemed the other three villages had also set their sights on this Konoha genius.
This just got more interesting!
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