Facing Yotsuki, Seisuke showed a relaxed smile and said, "You should know that you can't beat me. Coming here is just asking for death."
Yotsuki's Scorch Release had no effect on him at all. Her appearance here was like offering herself up.
She just didn't know it yet. "That was just an exam where killing wasn't allowed. But this is the battlefield."
The ability to kill or not is completely different. Although ninjutsu wasn't originally developed for killing, with the development of the times, the focus of ninjutsu development has shifted towards power, aiming to kill opponents as quickly as possible, especially designed for the battlefield.
And Yotsuki's Scorch Release was even more so. It could quickly evaporate the water in the enemy's body, causing them to die of dehydration. It was a one - trick - pony that could get her far.
This kind of kekkei genkai, specifically designed for killing enemies, naturally wasn't very threatening in an exam where killing was prohibited. But on the battlefield, it was an invincible killing weapon.
However, this girl didn't know Seisuke's ability and had no idea how badly she was about to be outmatched.
"Die, Asakawa Seisuke!"
With a low shout, fireballs of Scorch Release flew towards him, seemingly trying to evaporate all the water in Seisuke's body and turn him into a mummy.
Seisuke immediately rushed out of the encirclement of the fireballs and charged towards Yotsuki.
Facing Seisuke who charged at her like a wild beast, Yotsuki reacted even more quickly. She jumped back and threw a kunai!
She was a bit surprised to see that Seisuke didn't even try to dodge. She didn't think someone who could defeat her would be a fool.
The next second, she was stunned because she saw Seisuke let the kunai pierce through his body, making several holes. Flames filled the holes, but his steps didn't stop. He continued charging forward at full speed.
The kunai in his hand was sharp as he slashed towards Yotsuki's throat.
Ding!
A kunai flew through the air and knocked the kunai out of Seisuke's hand. Turning his head, Seisuke saw it was a Sunagakure ninja. While fighting with the Konoha ninja, he used this kunai to resolve Yotsuki's crisis.
"Yotsuki, stay focused." After giving a reminder, he got entangled with the Konoha ninja again.
"Yes!"
Pulling herself together, Yotsuki asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong with your body?"
"It's a man's little secret. If you don't die, come ask me again in ten years." With a chuckle, Seisuke aimed at Yotsuki and shot out a large number of sparks from his fingers.
"Fire Bullet!"
The sparks rained down like a storm, not giving Yotsuki a chance to form hand - seals. She was in a very awkward situation.
A Sunagakure ninja came from behind and sliced through half of Seisuke's head with a kunai. Although no blood spilled, it was extremely terrifying.
Seisuke turned around and punched the Sunagakure ninja. "Fire Fist!"
The Fire Fist exploded at close range, and flames burst out, burning him alive.
"Aaaaah!"
A shrill scream came from the ninja's mouth. Seisuke said softly, "Sorry, this is the battlefield."
Pulling out his hand, at that moment, the blades of two puppets crossed and cut his body into four pieces.
The body parts fell, leaving only his two legs standing. Flames blazed from the wounds, and the body parts on the ground turned into flames and recombined. This terrifying scene was witnessed by many people, causing great panic. A group of Sunagakure ninjas were startled.
Even Chiyo, who was controlling the puppets, was surprised. She didn't expect Konoha to have a clan with such a secret technique. But as an experienced warrior, she saw Seisuke's weakness at a glance.
She said, "Don't just stand there. That kid's body is somewhat similar to the Hozuki clan of Kirigakure. The Hozuki clan's body can't resist Lightning Release. His body is made of flames, so naturally, he's afraid of Water Release. Water Release team, attack that kid with all your might."
"Yes!"
Three Sunagakure ninjas who knew Water Release stepped forward and formed hand - seals simultaneously. "Water Release: Water Turbulence!"
"Water Release: Water Fang Bullet!"
The last one had the most hand - seals, which were also the most complicated. While others could complete four or five sets of seals for their techniques, he only did one. As the last seal was formed, he shouted in a low voice, "Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
"As expected of an old - timer who survived on the battlefield. You saw through the weakness of my body at a glance." Dodging the Water Release attacks in a rather uncollected way, Seisuke stood on the water surface created by the Water Release of those ninjas.
Chiyo, this experienced woman who had survived two Shinobi World Wars, naturally had her skills and wasn't easy to deal with.
Seeing that he had dodged, the few Water Release - using Sunagakure ninjas said to Yotsuki, "Yotsuki - chan, we'll handle this. You go deal with the other Konoha ninjas."
But just as they finished speaking, the three of them stiffened up, unable to move, with expressions of horror on their faces.
An iron rod extended and flicked one of the Sunagakure ninjas away. With a swing to the left and right, it sent the other two flying, hitting their heads. They were dead for sure.
Shinnosuke put away the Adamantine Staff, and Akahiro Yuhi beside him also dispelled her genjutsu.
The two continued to cooperate on the battlefield.
Seisuke naturally saw their figures and felt grateful.
Looking at Yotsuki, he said, "You have no chance of winning against me! Yotsuki, although it's a pity, you're going to die here today!"
Flames burned on his hands, and the high temperature distorted the space. He took out a kunai, and the flames in his hand turned into a long sword, blazing with fire, attached to it.
Yotsuki gritted her teeth. Behind her, a Sunagakure jounin shouted, "Yotsuki, retreat. You can't handle him! Water Release: Water Crash Wave!"
Another flood surged over. Seisuke jumped up, stepping on the water surface, and charged towards Yotsuki.
"I'm Yotsuki of Sunagakure, the user of Scorch Release. I'll never fear any enemy!" Even though she knew her chances of winning were slim, Yotsuki would never back down.
She drew her kunai and clashed with the flame - covered long sword. The flames were scorching hot.
The two engaged in close - quarters combat, constantly unleashing killing moves.
"There's an opening!"
Seisuke used his sword to flick the kunai out of Yotsuki's hand, leaving her wide open. He then swung his sword down fiercely.
The next second, Yotsuki, whose body was cut in half, turned into yellow sand and fell.
Sand Clone!
When did she do that?!
Just as he was shocked, a figure emerged from the water surface beneath his feet, bursting out of the water, splashing a large amount of water all over Seisuke. His body immediately became solid, and a kunai stabbed towards him.
He couldn't dodge!
Seisuke knew this and, in desperation, although the flames extinguished, he stabbed out with the scalding hot kunai.
A splash of warm blood spilled.
Both he and Yotsuki stepped back.
Seisuke covered his shoulder, and blood dripped into the pool at his feet, staining the water red. Yotsuki covered her right arm. Not only was it stabbed, but the flesh around the wound was also cooked by the heat, exuding an indescribable smell.
Even if this wound healed, there would be a scar.
Both of them had failed in their attacks.
"Now's the time!"
Two Sunagakure ninjas launched an attack on Seisuke.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
The flames blocked the two. Kurenai and Asuma arrived and asked, "Are you okay, Seisuke?"
"I'm not dead yet."
On Yotsuki's side, Sunagakure ninjas also came. It seemed that the two of them wouldn't be able to decide the winner today.