"You're using this opportunity to talk and buy time, hoping your numb right hand recovers quickly, aren't you?
I've seen through you, Zabuza…"
Kakashi's scarlet left eye fixed on Zabuza as he said coldly, raising his hand to throw several shuriken, blocking all of Zabuza's escape routes.
His body shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, attacking Zabuza… "Do you think this is enough to defeat me?"
Zabuza snorted, his figure instantly transforming into an afterimage, dodging the shuriken attack with even greater speed.
"This is the Hidden Mist Silent Killing Technique!!"
At the same time, Sasuke, who was receiving the reward as if enlightened, narrowed his eyes and secretly marveled.
He had initially thought that the so-called Silent Killing Technique was just a simple taijutsu skill!
But the truth was far from it… Hidden Mist Silent Killing Technique:
It is a ninjutsu-taijutsu combination where all chakra is concentrated and burst forth, utilizing the explosive chakra airflow for sound suppression and acceleration, a high-speed movement technique… When concealed by the Hiding in Mist Technique, it allows for killing silently and unexpectedly, making its effect even more surprising!!
Zabuza's high-speed movement just now, when he left, was empowered by the Silent Killing Technique.
"Kakashi, you're still too slow!
Let me finish you all off at once! Ox, Monkey, Rabbit, Rat, Boar…"
Zabuza's figure flickered and reappeared, his hands rapidly forming seals, preparing a powerful jutsu.
"I told you, I've seen through you!
Ox, Monkey, Rabbit, Rat, Boar…"
Kakashi's left eye twitched, his Sharingan spinning rapidly as his hands formed seals in sync.
In an instant, this action startled Zabuza again!
He paused for half a second, allowing Kakashi to catch up with his hand seal speed… "A Water Dragon Bullet with 44 seals, these two guys are truly something!
In that time, I could have killed seven times over… This Kakashi guy is also a scoundrel; he could clearly use Chidori to instantly kill the opponent.
Yet, he insists on clashing with the same ninjutsu, delivering a double blow, both physically and psychologically.
It's killing with intent…"
Sasuke watched the two put on their show, secretly complaining, yet also couldn't help but envy and yearn!
The charm of a ninja lies in ninjutsu duels; it was a shame he couldn't participate in such a cool moment.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu…"
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu…"
Under everyone's anxious gaze, Kakashi and Zabuza roared almost simultaneously.
In that instant, two ferocious water dragons, over ten meters long, roared out, clashing and tearing at each other… The intense movements instantly churned the river water, creating shockwaves… "This is ninjutsu!!"
"Such powerful Water Style…"
Naruto and Sakura exclaimed at the same time, witnessing for the first time what a ninja battle truly was!
And Zabuza, the one experiencing it firsthand, had already lost his judgment… "So, your eyes look that arrogant, huh!"
"So, your eyes look that arrogant, huh!"
"You can't defeat me…"
"You can't defeat me…"
"A monkey show…"
"A monkey show…"
As another round of psychological warfare unfolded, Zabuza finally changed color, his defenses broken, and his mind lost!
"Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique…"
Kakashi seized the opportunity and struck first; the river water beneath his feet instantly surged, transforming into a raging torrent that rushed towards the dumbfounded Zabuza.
Having had his psychological defenses shattered, Zabuza offered no resistance and was swept away by the river water, crashing out… Immediately, this Water Style jutsu made Naruto and Sakura exclaim and dodge.
"Bang…"
After a violent impact, Zabuza slammed into a giant tree, stopping his movement.
"You, you can… see the future!!"
Dazed, Zabuza's pupils widened as he stared at Kakashi, his mind in turmoil… "That's right… Your future holds only death!!"
Kakashi looked at the still-shaken Zabuza and said calmly, drawing a kunai to deliver the final blow.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh… Just at this critical moment, three senbon needles pierced through the air and embedded deep into Zabuza's neck.
Zabuza's pupils widened in disbelief, his head lolled to the side, and he collapsed… The next moment,
Under everyone's horrified gaze, a young boy wearing a Hidden Mist Anbu mask appeared with a shunshin.
"He's… dead!"
Naruto's eyes bulged as he cried out, instinctively turning to look at the newcomer.
Kakashi also turned his head, immediately going to check the body… "Finally, Haku has appeared…"
Sasuke thought, looking at the newcomer, and did not expose this clumsy act.
It wasn't that Sasuke didn't want to directly kill the two, or that he had any special feelings for Haku… Rather, he didn't want to go for a pyrrhic victory!
Kakashi, at this point, should be at his limit… With his current strength, he was no match for Haku and Zabuza.
It was a good opportunity to strengthen his power during this time before fighting again!
"Then, I'll take this person with me!"
Under Sasuke's silent gaze and Naruto's unwilling eyes, Haku successfully took Zabuza and disappeared with a shunshin.
"Damn it… What was that all about!
Such a powerful Zabuza, killed just like that!!
That guy, that guy is clearly about our age…"
Gazing at Haku's retreating back, Naruto clenched his fists, roaring in frustration.
This made Sasuke's mouth twitch… You, an Asura reincarnation + Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, still have the right to talk about others??
In just four years after graduation, he went directly from genin to the peak of the ninja world!
How were others supposed to live??
Well, this handsome guy, him, was the same… "Alright, Naruto.
In this world, there are super geniuses even younger than you and stronger than me.
This is reality; sometimes we have to accept the fact that we are mediocre!"
Kakashi sighed and offered comfort, which left Sasuke speechless again.
Mediocre? Do you have some misunderstanding of mediocrity??
Are there any mediocre people in our Team 7??
"Naruto, don't you think it's even more interesting this way?
Defeating enemies is also about surpassing yourself.
If you're unwilling, then train twice as hard!"
Sasuke closed his Sharingan and said calmly, instantly reigniting Naruto's fighting spirit.
"That's right, I won't lose to them… Kakashi-sensei, you haven't finished teaching me the ninjutsu you promised!
This time, I'm going to train even harder."
Naruto, revitalized and full of passion, shouted, leaving everyone momentarily speechless… This guy changes too quickly!
"Me too, Kakashi-sensei…"
Sakura immediately followed suit; she also had to get stronger to keep up with Sasuke.
"Alright, let's continue…"
Kakashi looked at the three, nodded seriously, and agreed wholeheartedly.
This time, it seemed he couldn't be lazy!
But just thinking about Naruto's troublesome ninjutsu talent, Kakashi felt a prickling sensation on his scalp again… After Naruto learned tree climbing, it wasn't that he didn't teach him ninjutsu, but it was a long story… As for Sakura?
Her chakra was simply too weak to even attempt it… "Thud…"
Just as Kakashi took a big step forward, he predictably collapsed.
Sasuke, who was prepared, flashed forward and appeared in front of Kakashi, supporting his body with his shoulder.
"Did he overuse his Sharingan?!"
Looking at Sasuke's profile, Kakashi had one last thought before losing consciousness…