Might Guy: "As expected of my eternal rival!"
Kakashi Hatake: "..."
Alright, it's my turn to take the stage.
It shouldn't... be like it was in that world, right?
That would be too embarrassing!
I was almost solo-killed by Zabuza.
In the end, I only broke free from the Water Prison Technique thanks to Naruto's flash of inspiration.
Well, although I wouldn't really have been solo-killed, if it happened like that in front of the entire Ninja World... that would indeed be quite uncomfortable.
[What?!]
[Sasuke was stunned.]
[He suspected he had seen wrongly.]
[However, when he looked again, his pupils suddenly constricted.]
[Sharingan!]
[Kakashi's left eye... how could it be a Sharingan?!]
["Hmph."]
["Copy Ninja Kakashi Hatake, so this is the Uchiha Sharingan?"]
[Zabuza wasn't surprised by this, but he had a slight interest in the Sharingan.]
[Copy Ninja...]
[Right, I should have thought of that sooner!]
[Sasuke's expression was complicated.]
[A trace of contempt appeared at the corner of Zabuza's mouth.]
["It does look a bit special, but if that's all, it's a bit disappointing."]
[Still provoking?!]
[Kakashi narrowed his eyes.]
["In that case, I'll take you down first, then I'll have some fun with those Genin."]
[As he spoke, Zabuza formed a hand seal with one hand and then raised an arm.]
["Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Technique!"]
[Hum—]
[The moment Zabuza's voice fell.]
[Chakra erupted.]
[Then, the thick mist all around grew increasingly dense at a speed visible to the naked eye.]
[Plop—]
[The moment the thick mist concealed Zabuza's figure.]
[Zabuza turned into a puddle of water and merged into the water surface beneath his feet.]
[Seeing this, Sakura rubbed her hands together, while Naruto raised his hand.]
["Naruto, put your finger down!"]
[Kakashi said without looking back.]
["Being your Jōnin Instructor... isn't just for show!"]
["Let me handle this!"]
[Naruto: "..."]
[Sakura also paused in her tracks.]
[Seeing Naruto stop moving, she didn't rush forward either, carrying the executioners blade as she came to Tazuna's side.]
[Manji Formation.]
[Without needing Kakashi's reminder.]
[Team 7 naturally moved into formation.]
[Protecting Tazuna in the center of the group.]
[However.]
[In just this short time, the density of the thick mist had reached the point where one couldn't see their own hand in front of their face.]
[Kakashi's expression was serious.]
[He concentrated his mind to guard against any sudden situation.]
[Naruto found it a bit amusing; Kakashi seemed very eager to show off.]
[Then let him show off.]
[He then glanced at Sasuke, whose face was a mix of complex emotions.]
['Still needs to grow.']
['His mind is too scattered.']
[He shook his head.]
[He then looked at Sakura, who was multitasking.]
[She was playing with the executioners blade while paying attention to the surroundings.]
[In terms of multitasking, Naruto admitted that Sakura was the most outstanding among his companions.]
[Of course, Sakura herself hid it well, not exposing the secret of her dual personality.]
[In the words of her other personality (Sakura-bro).]
[She would give Naruto a surprise in the future.]
[Kakashi felt the gaze behind him.]
[He sighed helplessly.]
[However, he still needed to explain things for now.]
["Be careful, Demon: Momochi Zabuza is no ordinary enemy; he is an S-rank Rogue Ninja from the Hidden Mist Village."]
!"He is famous for silent killing. While still in the Hidden Mist Village, he served as the captain of the Hidden Mist Ninja Assassination Squad!"
"If you let your guard down, in the next second, Zabuza will cut off your head!"
"Kakashi-sensei, the executioners blade is in my hands," Sakura replied.
Kakashi: "..."
"A Kunai works just as well!"
"Also, Sasuke, although I have the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan, I can't fully utilize this eye's abilities... we'll talk about that later!"
[Hearing this, Sasuke, who was somewhat uneasy, immediately snapped back to his senses.]
[The current situation was indeed not suitable for discussing such things.]
["Eight spots... throat, spine, lungs, liver, carotid artery and subclavian vein, kidneys, heart..."]
[Zabuza's voice came from all directions.]
[With the thick mist masking him, it was impossible to tell the direction.]
["Which spot do you plan to choose?"]
[Boom—]
[The moment his voice fell, Zabuza erupted with his killing intent.]
["Or rather, do you plan to try them one by one?"]
["Or choose them all?!"]
["Hehe~"]
[Killing intent erupted.]
[Tazuna's legs went weak.]
[He slumped onto the ground, despair filling his heart.]
[Sakura, carrying the executioners blade, swung it around, finding that the mist couldn't be blown away.]
[Of course, she was also deliberately showing an opening.]
[As it turned out, Zabuza didn't make a move.]
[The killing intent did affect her; otherwise, Sakura wouldn't have tried to bait him like that at a time like this.]
[Naruto, naturally, was fine.]
[Killing intent?]
[Compared to the Great Fox, it was like comparing a small wizard to a great one.]
[However.]
[Sasuke's whole body shook.]
[He was startled by Zabuza's killing intent.]
[Kakashi had been paying attention to the three of them.]
[He found that Sasuke's condition still wasn't quite right.]
[So, he also released his own killing intent.]
[In terms of killing intent, Kakashi was not at all weaker than Zabuza, who came out of the village of the bloody mist.]
[And its quality was higher!]
[Zabuza was more like a self-satisfied person who stayed in the Hidden Mist Village, like a frog at the bottom of a well.]
[Kakashi was a Ninja who had participated in the Ninja World War and fought his way to fame.]
[Invisibly, Zabuza and Kakashi's killing intent collided in mid-air.]
[For a time, it was hard to determine a winner.]
[However, this was hard on Sasuke.]
[Sakura was a bit better.]
[With Naruto by her side, she wasn't affected much.]
[But Sasuke's breathing was rapid, and he felt fear toward Kakashi and Zabuza's power.]
[Thus, it awakened the deepest memories of fear and resentment in his heart.]
[That man... that man's killing intent was just like this!]
[Facing such terrifying killing intent for the first time, Sasuke uncontrollably sensed the killing intent within it.]
[Ultimately, it only made him more desperate, and his body trembled even more violently.]
["Sasuke!"]
[Just as Sasuke was about to collapse, Kakashi suddenly shouted.]
[Then, Kakashi turned his head, looking at the complex-faced Sasuke.]
["Don't worry, I will protect you with my life."]
[As he spoke, he even revealed a smile.]
[Sasuke was instantly jolted awake, his back already drenched in cold sweat.]
[However, the moment Kakashi's voice fell.]
[No, it should be said, the moment Kakashi turned his head.]
[Zabuza appeared in front of him.]
["Protecting with your mouth?"]
["Die!"]
[Puchi—]
[Instantly, a Kunai pierced into Kakashi's neck.]
["Hehe~"]
["Nothing more than this."]
[Zabuza looked at Naruto with a grin.]
[Their eyes met.]
[Naruto was startled.]
[No, it seemed he relied too much on Malice Perception.]
[In this thick mist, there was someone else hidden.]
[No malice?]
[Friend or foe?]
[Naruto frowned, reflecting on himself.]
[He didn't pay any attention to Zabuza.]
[At this moment, Zabuza noticed something unusual.]
[Looking down, a Kunai was already held against his neck at some unknown time.]
[And Kakashi, who should have died, had disappeared.]
["Yes, nothing more than this."]
[Genjutsu?]
[When?]
[Sharingan?]
[Interesting.]
[However, within the Hidden Mist Technique, this is my home field!!"
"The advantage is mine!"