The vast lake created by Kisame's Water Style loomed over the battlefield, leaving Four-Tails, Son Goku, and his Jinchūriki, Rōshi, feeling frustrated.
As a Jinchūriki, Rōshi naturally possessed immense chakra.
But what he hadn't expected was that Kisame—just a human, a mere ninja—would have such an overwhelming amount of chakra.
Compared to Kisame, even Uchiha Itachi, who stood at a distance, seemed pale in chakra reserves.
At least in Rōshi's eyes, Kisame was currently the greater threat.
"Tsk tsk, Jinchūriki sure are strange creatures. But, to a certain extent... I could also be called a tailed beast myself. After all, people call me the tailless tailed beast!" Kisame sneered.
Lava Style: Chakra Mode!
Instantly, Rōshi's entire body was engulfed in blazing-hot lava, his chakra flaring violently.
The lake water around him began evaporating at a rapid pace, unable to withstand the intense heat.
At this moment, the battlefield wasn't a lake—it was Kisame's own saliva in comparison.
In Lava Style Chakra Mode, Rōshi's ninjutsu and taijutsu were greatly enhanced.
Anything that made contact with him would melt instantly.
Kisame's smile widened slightly.
"Tsk tsk... this might be a little tricky."
A Flash of Red—Rōshi Attacks!
Rōshi's dark red figure blurred as he vanished in an instant.
A thick cloud of steam rose from the lake as his superheated body made contact with the water.
Then—BOOM!
He reappeared in front of Kisame, throwing a devastating punch aimed straight at his chest.
If that molten punch landed, Kisame would either die instantly or be left with severe burns.
The sheer force behind the attack was comparable to Akainu's Hellhound from the One Piece world—unstoppable and deadly.
"DIE, YOU AKATSUKI SCUM!" Rōshi roared.
His fist came crashing down.
CLANG!
A sharp, jarring sound echoed through the battlefield.
Rōshi's punch had connected—not with Kisame, but with Samehada!
"Babble, babble—"
Samehada shuddered excitedly as it absorbed Rōshi's chakra, hungrily devouring the Lava Style coating his body.
Sizzle... sizzle...
As soon as Rōshi made contact, he felt a terrifying sensation—his chakra was rapidly being drained.
His eyes widened in horror.
Without hesitation, he leaped backward, distancing himself from Kisame.
"DAMN IT!"
Looking down, Rōshi saw that over half of his Lava Chakra Mode had already disappeared.
The lava that had dripped onto the lake's surface cooled instantly, turning into black rock and sinking beneath the water.
Thick clouds of steam filled the battlefield.
Panting Heavily—Rōshi's Desperation
Rōshi gasped for breath, his expression darkening.
For a mere moment, he had touched Samehada, and yet—
It had nearly drained him completely.
"That damned sword... The speed at which it absorbs chakra is terrifying!"
If he had stayed any longer, Samehada would have drained him completely.
It had once drained Killer Bee's Eight-Tails chakra in one go—what chance did he have?
Samehada chattered gleefully, its grotesque mouth opening and closing, delighted by the feast of chakra.
Kisame stroked his blade affectionately.
"My, my... It's been a while since I've seen Samehada this excited. Looks like you've got some tasty chakra, old man."
Uchiha Itachi Enters the Battle
Before Rōshi could fully recover, Itachi finally made his move.
"Fire Style: Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu!"
Scarlet flames erupted as multiple fireballs shot toward Rōshi, their erratic movement making them difficult to predict.
As the attack came rushing toward him, Rōshi's eyes flickered with realization.
"Sharingan...?! Wait, this guy—he's Uchiha Itachi!"
The infamous man who had massacred his entire clan in a single night.
Rōshi's expression darkened.
"Damn it... This situation just keeps getting worse!"
Partial Transformation—Four-Tails Awakens
The dark red chakra cloak covering Rōshi expanded, revealing four swaying tails.
The beast's power was starting to emerge.
He didn't bother dodging the fireballs—his chakra cloak absorbed them effortlessly.
Even when the fireballs contained hidden shuriken, his cloak deflected them with ease.
Kisame chuckled.
"Mr. Itachi, your fire tricks won't work on this guy."
His grip on Samehada tightened.
"Let me handle him."
Water Style: Giant Water Prison Jutsu!
Kisame slammed his hands together, unleashing an enormous sphere of water that engulfed Rōshi.
The massive water prison trapped Rōshi inside, preventing him from escaping.
But that wasn't all—
The sphere moved wherever Kisame moved, ensuring Rōshi remained trapped inside.
Within seconds, Kisame closed the distance between them.
SWISH—!
With one powerful swing, Samehada struck Rōshi, sending him flying backward.
"ARGH—!"
Rōshi's vision blurred as the Four-Tails' chakra was sucked away.
Within moments, his transformation was undone, and he returned to his normal human state.
Drowning in Despair
Inside the massive water prison, Rōshi struggled to breathe.
His mind raced.
"Damn it... Are Akatsuki's members really this strong?!"
He had no way of escaping.
"Son... Get ready. We need to go full tailed beast mode!"
"ROAR!"
The ground trembled as Rōshi attempted full transformation.
A Desperate Attempt—Complete Transformation!
With a deafening roar, Four-Tails fully emerged, shattering the water prison.
Kisame, however, remained unfazed.
"Well, well... There you are, little monkey."
Four-Tails' massive red fur bristled as it glared at Kisame.
"Akatsuki scum! Prepare to die!"
BOOM!
The battlefield shook as Four-Tails charged at Kisame.
Aftermath—Akatsuki Triumphs
After a fierce battle, Kisame overwhelmed Four-Tails Jinchūriki using his Water Style techniques.
Rōshi collapsed, completely drained.
He had lost.
Kisame, now fully recovered thanks to Samehada, casually hoisted Rōshi onto his shoulder.
"Whew... That was fun. Haven't had a workout like that in a while."
He turned to Itachi.
"So? How was my performance?"
Itachi, standing in the rain, gazed up at the sky, lost in thought.
Without looking at Kisame, he simply said—
"Let's return to base."
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