Chapter 191: Punishment
"You'll fight my clone," Kawakaze said, pointing to the duplicate standing next to him. It had only a small amount of chakra infused. "If you win, I'll agree to your terms. The same goes for you."
"Sensei, what do you have to agree to if you lose?" Yahiko asked hesitantly. He couldn't even imagine winning—the shadow of Kawakaze's strength loomed too large in his mind. He still remembered witnessing Kawakaze kill Hanzō firsthand.
"Have some ambition, and stop thinking about losing," Konan snapped, clearly annoyed.
Kawakaze nodded approvingly at Konan's words. He admired her resolve—after all, this was the same spirit that allowed her to dare to face Obito alone. However, before he could praise her, Konan suddenly switched gears, flashing a smile that was all too ingratiating.
"Sensei, I'm not hard to beat, so go easy on me," she said sweetly.
For a moment, Kawakaze was taken aback. Where did she learn to change her expression like that?
"Take this sword," Konan said, snapping him out of his thoughts. She formed a paper sword in her hand, disappearing in a flash of light.
The clone didn't dodge but raised its hand to block.
Bang!
Konan's paper sword collided with the clone's hand, triggering a violent explosion. She had incorporated Explosive Tags into her Paper Clone Technique, creating an effect similar to the Exploding Blade: Shibuki. This innovation was thanks to the Kenjutsu Kawakaze had taught her, which had enhanced her close-combat skills.
Kawakaze's lips curled into a small smile. Konan's surprise attack was well-executed. Using the Body Flicker Technique, he moved to observe the fight from the sidelines.