Chapter 92: Victory!
"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique."
Since Kisame was determined to continue fighting, Kyosuke mercilessly unleashed another powerful fire-style jutsu.
However, this time, Kisame, having had a moment to catch his breath, was finally able to counterattack.
Facing the approaching fire dragon without a hint of panic, he clasped his hands together, and three massive sharks shot toward the fire dragon.
"Water Release: Water Shark Breakthrough Technique."
The two ninjutsu collided in mid-air. After a brief stalemate, they dissipated at almost the same time.
And a large amount of water vapor quickly spread throughout the venue.
Then, Kyosuke once again used the Body Flicker Technique to get close to Kisame.
With a slight raise of his arm, the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi in his hand slashed at Kisame.
Because of Samehada, Kyosuke did not use a chakra-infused sword technique. This slash was just an ordinary taijutsu attack.
But even so, Kisame was still struggling to defend.
No matter how he dodged and moved, the edge of the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi was always aimed at his vital points.
Although he could use Samehada's large body to block Kyosuke's attacks for a time, the huge gap in their speeds still left him struggling to cope.
Seeing that he was about to be at a disadvantage again, a ruthless Kisame directly took a blow from the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi with his body, then raised Samehada and quickly slashed at Kyosuke.
Unfortunately, his move had already been seen through by Kyosuke's Sharingan, so this attempt to trade blows was a complete failure.
In just a few short minutes, countless new wounds had appeared on Kisame's body.
This young powerhouse, who had once suppressed a jinchuriki, was in such a sorry state at the hands of Kyosuke.
For a moment, the ninja from the Sand, Mist, Stone, and Cloud villages all fell into a deep silence.
Is Konoha really that strong? This question arose in their hearts at almost the same time.
Sensing this, the Third Hokage, his face hidden beneath his hat, couldn't help but let a triumphant smile grace his lips.
At last, my efforts have not been in vain, the Third thought, looking at the dominant Kyosuke on the field, more and more satisfied.
But then, a thought suddenly appeared in his mind.
His talent is so great. Once he... The Third's brow furrowed in deep thought, but he then dismissed his own idea. No, this child Kyosuke is different from the other Uchiha.
But what if...
Sigh, the Third sighed, then said in a low voice, "I must be on my guard."
Konoha... cannot have another Uchiha Madara.
Kyosuke looked at Kisame, whose wounds were healing extremely slowly, and asked again, "Still not surrendering?"
"Surrender?" Kisame asked back with a strange laugh. "Do you want me to surrender?"
Kyosuke said coolly, "Why do you say that?"
"Heh, isn't the purpose of your Konoha this time to intimidate the other nations? If I surrender just like that, what chance will you have to show off Konoha's strength?" Kisame said, looking at him with a mocking tone.
"Not bad. You're a sharp one. Then let me ask you, what is the purpose of your Mist's visit this time?" Kyosuke asked.
Hearing his words, Kisame's heart couldn't help but skip a beat. Did he notice?
However, he certainly wouldn't admit that the purpose of their participation in the Chunin Exams was to test Kyosuke's level.
Because even Kisame himself couldn't understand why the "Mizukage" would do such a thing, even going so far as to bestow Samehada upon him.
At the thought of the Mizukage, Kisame's expression couldn't help but darken.
That man... there's definitely something wrong with him.
Unlike his brutish appearance, Kisame had extremely keen observational skills.
He was also one of the few in the Mist Village at this time who had noticed the "Mizukage's" strange behavior.
However, he was currently in a position of little influence, so he had no way of proving his thoughts.
But one day, Kisame was sure that he would be able to uncover the truth.
Although Kisame did not answer Kyosuke's question, his expression still revealed some things.
As I thought, Kyosuke sighed to himself. At the same time, he silently recited a name in his heart: Uchiha Madara.
It was clear that both the Mist's strange targeting of him in the Forest of Death and the Samehada in Kisame's hand pointed to the same thing: someone was targeting him, Kyosuke.
And the only one who could command Kisame and the others was the Mizukage.
Using Kisame to test my caliber, to see if I'm suitable to be your puppet? Kyosuke sneered in his heart.
Wishful thinking!!!
Huu~ Kisame, whose wounds had healed again, let out a shallow breath, looking at the silently standing Kyosuke opposite him.
At the same time, the pain that was coming from all over his body also seemed to be telling him that he had reached his limit.
I can't get injured again, Kisame silently warned himself as he slowly moved backward.
Just as Kisame was preparing for one last, all-out attack, Kyosuke's figure suddenly appeared behind him.
"Has your over-reliance on Samehada's chakra dulled your senses to this extent?" This Kyosuke said, at the same time, using the Striking Shadow Snakes to bind Kisame.
Although Samehada promptly used its spikes to kill the snakes, it was already too late.
Boom!
With the sound of an explosion tag, Kisame's entire body was sent flying.
Ironically, he had been defeated in the same way in his last battle with Kyosuke.
Doesn't learn his lesson, Kyosuke said, then quickly closed the distance to him.
After kicking Samehada far away, Kyosuke lifted Kisame's body and, with the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, pierced through his shoulder, pinning him firmly to the wall of the venue.
"Do you surrender?" Kyosuke pressed again.
Logically, the referee at the side could have stepped in to stop the match by now, but he did not.
It was clear that he must have received some kind of instruction to do so.
Hearing Kyosuke's question, Kisame smiled wearily. In the end, he could only say with a sigh, "I surrender..."
Seeing this, the referee immediately stepped forward to stop the match, and then said in a loud voice, "Kisame Hoshigaki surrenders! I declare..."
"The champion of this Chunin Exam is... Uchiha Kyosuke!!!"
BOOM~~~
A cheer that seemed capable of overturning the venue erupted.
Aside from some of the more self-important clan ninja and Jounin, the civilians, including many Chunin, were all cheering wildly.
"Kyosuke~~~"
"Kyosuke~~~"
"Kyosuke~~~"
Hearing the roar of the venue, a strange smile flashed across Kyosuke's lips for an instant.
At the same time, he began to bow to the audience in the arena.
Seeing this, the Third, while feeling relieved, also couldn't help but scold himself for his earlier overreaction.
Unfortunately, he did not notice Kyosuke's smile just now, nor the deep meaning hidden behind it.
End of Volume Three: "The Five-Village Joint Exam"
(End of Chapter)
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