Kingpin accepted the ring, uniform, and scroll with great respect and joy. He first put on the ring inscribed with the character on his pinky finger, as it was the only finger that could accommodate it; the others were too thick. Then, Kingpin donned an oversized black robe with red clouds and wrapped the Shark Skin with layers of bandages, securing it to his back.
Suddenly, an enhanced version of the bald "Kankiogiso" appeared in the office. Kingpin Kankiogiso Bing! With this, Kingpin officially joined the Xia organization, taking the place of Kankiogiso. He was indeed qualified for this role.
In the recent test in the Kamui space, both Baitu and Tiandao acknowledged Kankiogiso's strength. To assess Kingpin's true power, Baitu chose not to use conventional methods. He abandoned phasing and opted for direct Ninjutsu exchanges and close combat with Kingpin. During the Ninjutsu exchange, Baitu refrained from using the Uchiha fan, resulting in his Fire Release being extinguished by Kingpin's Water Release: Exploding Water Shock Wave.
Perhaps aware of Baitu's strength, Kingpin exerted full force from the beginning. He immediately used the Exploding Water Shock Wave to change the terrain, creating a super-large elliptical water prison in the field, completely engulfing Baitu.
But that wasn't all. Kingpin then immediately fused with the Shark Skin, transforming into a half-shark human mode. In this mode, Kingpin could generate shark-like gills, enabling him to move freely underwater. Despite the advantageous terrain for Kingpin, he didn't rashly engage in close combat. Instead, he utilized a series of Shark Style Ninjutsu.
These Ninjutsu, such as the Water Shark Bullet Technique, Water Shark Bomb Technique, Rain of Four Sharks, Five Meal Sharks, and Thousand Meal Sharks, were all used, resulting in significant chakra consumption. However, the outcome was that the water prison was instantly filled with sharks made entirely of water. Two large sharks led the way, followed by four fast-speed sharks, and countless medium-sized sharks swarmed towards Baitu's location under Kingpin's control.
If it were anyone else, they might have already perished. After all, drowning combined with shark attacks usually meant certain death unless one were a superhero.
However, this was what Baitu demanded before the battle began: "Come at me with the determination to kill me, or be prepared to be killed by me!"
Even though it was just a test of strength, Baitu brought endless pressure to Kingpin. However, at this moment, Baitu showed no signs of drowning in the massive water prison. On the contrary, he remained vigorous and lively.
Although he didn't use phasing in combat, simply phasing his mouth and nose wasn't considered cheating. Baitu's mouth and nose were placed outside the Kamui space, naturally preventing him from choking on water and drowning.
Facing Kingpin's onslaught of Ninjutsu, the corners of Baitu's mouth beneath the mask slightly curled up. Then, he activated the Mangekyo Sharingan's ability - Susanoo!
In an instant, a cyan-colored half-luminous skeleton appeared around Baitu, blocking all the shark attacks. Susanoo's defense was not easily penetrated by ordinary Ninjutsu. The shark-style Ninjutsu Kingpin possessed naturally couldn't break through Baitu's Susanoo.
As a result, when all the sharks disappeared due to chakra depletion, Baitu's skeletal half turned into the appearance of a half-warrior, with no other changes, not even a scratch.
Not to mention any injuries.
Kingpin felt somewhat desperate. He had used all his methods but hadn't managed to even scratch the masked man! This blow to Kingpin was significant. After practicing diligently for a month, he received this outcome? It would be difficult for anyone else to accept.
Seeing Kingpin's state, Baitu didn't hesitate. He directly swung his fist with Susanoo at Kingpin. He didn't mean to persuade or comfort Kingpin; what he wanted to do was to wake him up!
When someone still had the time to be sentimental, it meant their will to survive wasn't strong enough. In that case, a good beating would do the trick!
Initially, under Susanoo's iron fist, Kingpin could still use the terrain to his advantage, as his half-shark human mode made him more agile in the water than Baitu with Susanoo. However, when Baitu fired Susanoo's sword, transferring all the water from the massive water prison elsewhere, Kingpin's advantage instantly disappeared.
Then, he was mercilessly beaten by Baitu with Susanoo!
After being beaten, Kingpin snapped out of his sentimental state. He secretly felt that he hadn't worked hard enough, which was why he was so weak. He hadn't been practicing chakra control and Ninjutsu for long. As long as he continued to practice diligently in the future, he would eventually reach the same level as the masked man and see the view from there!
Seeing Kingpin's change in mindset, Baitu finally said, "Not bad. I acknowledge your strength."