Chapter 146
Kisame Hoshigaki narrowed his eyes, revealing a cruel smile as he gazed at Killer Bee. Behind him, Samehada (Sharkskin) twitched slightly, almost as if it had caught the scent of a delicious meal. The sword's jagged scales quivered with anticipation, pointing directly at Killer Bee.
"Tsk~" Killer Bee clicked his tongue. He could tell right away that this guy had bad intentions. But without a legitimate reason to strike first, he could only remain on high alert.
Kisame's body twisted slightly, his movements smooth and sinuous—like a massive fish swimming through water. The faint glow of his shark-like scales shimmered ominously as he surged toward Killer Bee with terrifying speed.
"Bang!"
Killer Bee crossed his arms in front of his chest. In an instant, his arms morphed into massive, pink-hued octopus tentacles. The surface of his limbs became rough and abrasive, like sandpaper-polished stone.
Kisame swiftly drew Samehada from his back, swinging it down toward Bee's tentacle-covered arms. The sword's barbs pierced into the fleshy tentacles, greedily gnawing at Killer Bee's chakra-rich flesh. Samehada's fanged mouth writhed, its serpentine tongue lapping hungrily, unsatisfied.
"Crack!"
Killer Bee's eyes widened slightly at the sharp sound. The bones in his right arm splintered under the sword's crushing force. A searing pain shot through him. Without hesitation, he shifted his left arm forward, blocking the blade to protect his fractured right limb.
Samehada continued to feast. The chakra-infused tentacles, linked to the Eight-Tails, gradually reverted to their original form as Samehada ravenously drained Bee's chakra. The sword's body swelled, growing larger and more menacing.
"Pfft...!"
Kisame's next strike landed, carving a deep gash into Killer Bee's shoulder. Blood spurted out, staining the ground. Only then did Samehada reluctantly slither back into Kisame's grasp, seemingly satiated for the moment.