Chapter 29: Sparring (Part 2)
Kiyoshi, whose expression suddenly turned serious, began to rapidly circulate the Chakra within his body.
"Water Release: Exploding Water Wave!"
The Chakra in the air fluctuated violently. A large amount of water vapor gathered together under Kiyoshi's Chakra manipulation, forming enough water to create a small lake, which surged towards Senno and Yagura's direction.
"Yagura! Defense!" Senno shouted loudly upon seeing the scale of the jutsu.
Senno quickly moved beside Yagura, and the two simultaneously formed hand seals.
"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"
The Water Formation Wall released jointly by the two successfully neutralized the impact of the Exploding Water Wave, but the two were also pushed to the center of the artificial lake in the courtyard.
After the water screen stirred up by the collision of the ninjutsu dissipated, Senno and Yagura, standing on the surface of the lake, lost sight of Kiyoshi.
"Yagura, sense quickly!" Senno urged. Without even needing to think, she knew that the hidden Kiyoshi was definitely trying to find a way to sneak attack them.
"Not good! Underwater!" Yagura exclaimed in alarm, having sensed Kiyoshi's Chakra signature.
Before Yagura could finish speaking, Kiyoshi's hand reached out from under the water and grabbed him, pulling him into the water. Before Yagura could resist, Kiyoshi's water clone used a ninjutsu that had already been prepared.
"Water Release: Water Prison Technique!"
The spherical prison quickly enveloped Yagura. Kiyoshi's water clone inserted one hand into the water prison, causing Yagura inside to be firmly suppressed by the Chakra within, unable to move.
"Got one!" Kiyoshi said.
Another water clone quickly rushed towards Senno on the surface of the water. Senno once again used the Hard Water Arm, throwing a heavy punch at the water clone. The water clone was overwhelmed and instantly shattered, but it was manipulated by Kiyoshi from the side, transforming into a Water Prison in an attempt to trap Senno.
Senno was delighted to see the Water Prison Technique and hurriedly turned herself into water, quickly escaping. However, she didn't think about why Kiyoshi would still use the Water Prison Technique against her, knowing that she could turn her body into water.
"Senno-neechan, you lost!" At this moment, a bone sword quietly rested against Senno's neck, who had just escaped from the Water Prison Technique. Kiyoshi's voice came from behind her.
It turned out that the Water Prison Technique just now was merely a feint, and the real killing move was behind it. Knowing the power that Shikotsumyaku could unleash at close range, Senno didn't struggle anymore and decisively surrendered.
"Kiyoshi, your strength is really amazing. Even Yagura and I together are no match for you," Senno exclaimed, knowing that Kiyoshi still had many Shikotsumyaku-related techniques he hadn't used.
"Senno-neechan is also very powerful. I really learned a lot from you today, neechan!" Senno's tactics, now thinking about them, truly made Kiyoshi's eyes light up. At the same time, it gave Kiyoshi a deeper understanding of battles between ninjas.
The memories he obtained were ultimately just memories. Moreover, the Otsutsuki clan was far behind the ninja world in terms of jutsu application and tactics. Kiyoshi also realized that true strength only came from slowly turning the combat experience gained through constant honing in battle into instinct.
Kiyoshi and Senno were chatting, having unconsciously ignored a certain green-haired little brother who was still trapped in the water prison underwater.
After a good while, Kiyoshi finally remembered Yagura and quickly dispelled the Water Prison Technique, releasing him.
Yagura, who had been trapped underwater and couldn't sense the outside world, had no idea that his beloved older brother and sister had just forgotten about him. He still thought the battle had just ended.
However, Yagura also knew that from the moment he was caught, his and Senno's teamwork had entered a countdown to failure. Therefore, he didn't foolishly ask who had won.
Kiyoshi and Senno smiled awkwardly at Yagura, each feeling apologetic for having just forgotten about him.
"My Chakra consumption is huge! Let's go out for a walk and then get something to eat! I know there's a new grilled fish restaurant that recently opened in the village. I heard it's delicious, and there's a long queue every mealtime," Yagura suggested.
Having indulged in gluttony in the capital of the Land of Water, Kiyoshi, who had been poor and lonely in his previous life with little spare money and hadn't eaten much delicious food, was now slowly developing into a foodie. Hearing Yagura mention eating, and then hearing about delicious grilled fish, his eyes couldn't help but light up, revealing the expression of a seasoned gourmand.
Senno, who also heard about the delicious food, readily agreed.
So, the three of them each recovered their Chakra a bit, changed into a new set of clothes from their respective storage scrolls, and then left Kiyoshi's house together.
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Hidden Mist Village, Matsukawa Grilled Fish Restaurant.
Kiyoshi, Yagura, and Senno, who had arrived relatively early and were lucky enough to avoid the queue, were sitting in a private room in the restaurant, patiently waiting for their food to arrive.
They didn't have to wait too long. The owner, Matsukawa Ryuhei, personally brought the grilled fish to the private room.
"Esteemed ninja-sama, please enjoy! Thank you for visiting our humble establishment." Hidden Mist was a village run by ninjas, so whenever ninjas came to eat grilled fish, Matsukawa Ryuhei would personally serve them.
After thanking the owner, the three of them smelled the rich aroma permeating the air and couldn't help but feel their appetites grow.
"Let's eat!" the three said simultaneously.
Kiyoshi couldn't wait to pick up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.
The skin of the grilled fish was crispy and delicious, seemingly melting in his mouth, while the fish meat retained its original freshness and juiciness. Feeling the tender fish meat and crispy skin perfectly blend in his mouth, a bright light burst forth in Kiyoshi's eyes.
The fresh and delicious fish meat and the rich aroma of spices intertwined, so delicious that it was simply indescribable.
The fish meat had a golden-yellow sheen, and the aroma it emitted was so enticing that one lingered for more. Coupled with the unique sauce, the taste became even more layered. The freshness of the fish and the fragrance of the seasonings perfectly blended together, making one intoxicated. Every bite allowed one to experience different levels of flavor, making one completely immersed in it.
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