Upon hearing that, Ashveil's lips curved into a slight smile.
It seemed that Tobi was growing increasingly distrustful of him.
Ashveil did not really mind.
He was currently focused on capturing Tailed Beasts, which brought him immense power.
As long as Akatsuki did not interfere with his plans, he could ignore them.
Casually he offered an explanation.
"Oh, that matter… I used to work undercover in the Land of Lightning, so naturally I know a bit more about it than you guys," Ashveil said with indifferent calm.
Tobi was slightly surprised.
He had not expected someone like Ashveil to have been an undercover agent before.
This was well beyond his expectations, but it did provide some plausible context.
From now on he would simply be more vigilant around Ashveil.
Tobi still personally handled the most important matters, especially sealing the Tailed Beasts and managing their transport.
He was certain he had firm control over them, so he let the matter drop.
As they spoke, the three of them arrived at Killer Bee's location.
At that moment, Killer Bee, although aware of their presence, maintained a carefree and nonchalant attitude.
"You rascals, you miscreants!" Killer Bee shouted with a grin.
"You rogue shinobi, how dare you disturb this great me? Kneel and bow or I will never let you go, you villains!"
Killer Bee twisted his body while singing and dancing in rhythm, completely ignoring the three approaching figures.
Ashveil's expression showed a hint of amusement, as though he understood he was being treated like a joke.
Killer Bee clearly did not see him as a threat.
Did they really think he was that Sasuke?
What a misjudgment.
Thinking back to that previous battle, Killer Bee had clearly dominated Sasuke.
Sasuke had brought many fighters, only to be decisively beaten.
In the end, Killer Bee had even found Sasuke too weak and walked off to enjoy himself, leaving Sasuke unaware.
Ashveil walked forward with a calm smile.
"Killer Bee, though I admire your personality, you will need to endure this for now given the mission. Don't worry, I will not kill you," Ashveil said lightly, his lips curving.
Killer Bee's head tilted in confusion.
He had not expected this young man to be so bold, and clearly he did not recognize Ashveil's name.
At that moment, the reflection of sunlight glinted off Killer Bee's sunglasses.
Then Killer Bee continued his rap.
"You scoundrels, villains, you have disturbed this great me's mood, you all want death…!" Killer Bee's rhythm was interrupted when he suddenly choked and fell silent.
Killer Bee himself was stunned.
Tobi and Deidara looked at him with expressions of shock.
Killer Bee was a renowned figure in the Shinobi World.
They had not expected him to act so oddly.
Did this Eight-Tails Jinchuriki have something wrong with his head?
Just as they wondered if Killer Bee's mind was unstable, he suddenly twisted his neck, and in an instant eight long swords appeared in his hands.
Like a skilled juggler, he charged toward Ashveil.
Seeing Killer Bee rush forward with lightning speed, Deidara activated his ability and ascended rapidly on his clay bird.
Tobi, startled, scrambled onto the bird as well.
"Deidara senpai, faster, higher, higher! This guy is stronger than any enemy we have faced before!" Tobi said anxiously.
Deidara frowned, annoyed.
"What on earth… you make it sound like I want to flee. Wasn't it you, Tobi, who fled faster than anyone just now?"
"Tobi, what nonsense are you talking about, don't always think about escaping!" Deidara snapped.
Tobi shrugged playfully.
"Well then, weren't you the one escaping even faster than me?" Tobi said with a teasing look.
Hearing that, Deidara nearly had an outburst.
"You fool, what nonsense are you spouting? I did not run away!" Deidara growled, veins bulging.
"I ascended because I wanted to protect Ashveil! Just because he told us not to act does not mean we should not act!"
At that moment Tobi seemed to realize something.
"Wait… in that case we need to go help Ashveil immediately!"
Tobi pointed downward, and both he and Deidara looked down.
What they saw stunned them.
Although Killer Bee's speed was astonishing and his swords moved like lightning, none of his strikes even grazed Ashveil.
That was because Ashveil used his Glint-Glint Fruit ability.
No matter how fast lightning might be, it could not surpass light itself.
Deidara stared in disbelief.
"This is a battle between two monsters… especially Ashveil. His ability to transform into light, what kind of terrifying technique is this?" Deidara said in awe.
Tobi was even more lost in thought.
Ashveil was truly mysterious.
If he had not seen it with his own eyes, Tobi would have suspected that this was his Sensei reborn.
Once Ashveil activated his Glint-Glint Fruit ability, his form became light itself.
Killer Bee's eyes widened in shock.
He had truly not expected a technique like that since the Yellow Flash of the Leaf.
"You, you have learned that man's technique!"
"Are you… from the Leaf?" Killer Bee muttered, swords raised.
Ashveil's lips curved into a faint arc.
"I am not from the Leaf. As for the person you mentioned, yes I know of him. That person was the Yellow Flash of the Leaf," Ashveil said calmly.
Killer Bee's expression showed disbelief.
"You actually know his name… could you be his student?" Killer Bee asked, baffled.
He was shocked because besides the Yellow Flash of the Leaf, he had never seen another with such speed.
Ashveil laughed softly.
"Not his student. But perhaps you should say… I surpass him," Ashveil said with a faint smile.
Killer Bee's eyes widened in outrage.
"You scoundrel! Arrogant brat, I will teach you!"
Although surprised by Ashveil's ability, Killer Bee was still confident in his own strength.
So he prepared to prove this young man wrong.
He infused his body with Lightning Release, pushing his speed to its peak.
With the enhancement, Killer Bee charged at Ashveil like a phantom with swords swinging.
"So fast…" Deidara and Tobi both murmured in awe from above.
"Should I help Ashveil? After all, this opponent is the Eight-Tails," Deidara said seriously.
But Ashveil remained composed.
"Hey, how many times must I say it, do not interfere," Ashveil said firmly.
It seemed they loved taking credit for his achievements far too much.
A powerful force struck Ashveil's Conqueror's Haki passive defense shield.
Killer Bee's energy was instantly halted by Ashveil's Conqueror's Haki.
Feeling the strength transmitted through his hands, Killer Bee was stunned.
Few in this world could withstand his assault.
What technique was Ashveil using?
Killer Bee looked at the glow of the Conqueror's Haki shield in confusion, but there was no time to hesitate.
He immediately invoked his own technique.
"You villains! Super Vibrato Lightning Release Sword!" Killer Bee roared as he struck again.
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