[Swoosh—]
[Senbon strike from all directions.]
[Naruto still remains standing where he was.]
[The Phantom Clones remain stable.]
[Haku's attack misses once again.]
[In the past, this invincible Bloodline Limit ability seemed to have lost its effect at this moment.]
[Until this point, Haku finally realized.]
[It wasn't that the Bloodline Limit was useless, but that Naruto was too strong and too fast!]
[Compared to himself using the Bloodline Limit ability, Naruto was even faster!]
[Despite the continuous attacks, not even the edge of Naruto's clothes was touched.]
[For a moment, Haku's heart grew heavy.]
['Mr. Zabuza... I might... be defeated.']
[A first-class Ninja can immediately perceive the enemy's thoughts during battle.]
[Clearly, Haku's inner thoughts could not be hidden from Naruto.]
[Even Zabuza, outside the Ice Mirrors, easily perceived Haku's thoughts.]
["Wait a minute."]
["I don't think I ever said I was going to kill you, did I?"]
[Hum—]
[Under the mask, Haku's face, which was prettier than a woman's, was filled with disbelief.]
[His pupils continued to contract.]
[This... how is it possible?!]
[Naruto disappeared.]
[To be precise, the three figures standing in the field disappeared.]
[It was as if the Phantom Clones had vanished.]
[If one had to point out an anomaly, it would be that a three-pronged kunai now lay where Naruto and his two Phantom Clones had originally stood.]
[And at this moment.]
[In front of the Ice Mirror where Haku's main body was hidden, stood the Naruto who had just vanished.]
[Was he discovered?!]
["Damn it!"]
[Zabuza let out a low growl.]
[Is it still not enough?]
[However.]
[Zabuza, like Haku, was incredibly shocked.]
[In such a short time, Haku's Bloodline Limit ability had been seen through.]
[This was completely beyond their imagination.]
[Haku was silent for a moment.]
[Not only was he thinking about Naruto's words.]
[At the same time, he was also pondering how he could stop Naruto and allow Zabuza to escape.]
[Swoosh swoosh swoosh—]
[Soon.]
[The Crystal Ice Mirrors disappeared.]
[The dozens of Ice Mirrors melted away like blocks of ice.]
[Seeing this, Naruto was not surprised.]
[As expected, talking to smart people who have self-awareness is much simpler.]
[The reason for voluntarily giving up the Bloodline Limit ability was simple.]
[This technique couldn't stop Naruto and could even be easily broken by him.]
[While it could restrict Naruto... probably.]
[But similarly, it also restricted Haku himself.]
["You are very strong," Haku said softly.]
[Naruto nodded.]
[He didn't deny it, nor was he humble.]
[Haku seemed to drop all his defenses.]
[He stood before Naruto and then looked back at Zabuza.]
[Idiot!!!]
[Zabuza immediately became anxious.]
[If Naruto wanted to kill him, Haku would definitely die!]
[In an instant, Zabuza stopped the step he was about to take.]
[If Naruto really wanted to kill Haku, he could have acted just now.]
[When Naruto appeared in front of the mirror where Haku's main body was, Haku was clearly stunned.]
[And he was 'controlled' by a single sentence from Naruto.]
[Zabuza's heart instantly sank to the bottom.]
[Didn't say he'd kill us?]
[Then he wants to get information?]
[Could it be... this kid is delusional enough to want this Great One and Haku to submit to him?!]
[No... impossible!]
[Also, this is not a thought a kid this age would have!]
[Zabuza had been through that age too.]
[Asking himself, if he had such power at this age, he would definitely think he was invincible in the world—well, he still thinks that now.]
[How could he possibly value a defeated opponent?]
[Much less have deeper considerations.]
[Zabuza closed his eyes in pain.]
[After a long time.]
[He opened his eyes.]
[Looking at Haku.]
[Reason told him.]
[Preserve their lives.]
[At least... preserve Haku's life.]
[But his pride wouldn't allow him to bow his head.]
Haku: "Mr. Zabuza..." Zabuza Momochi: "..."
Enough!
Don't play any more!
["Enough."]
["Haku, don't throw your life away."]
[Zabuza thought he could easily make a judgment.]
[However, under Naruto's gaze.]
[The moment Haku's fingers twitched.]
[Zabuza lost.]
[Only, this time, Haku did not listen to his command.]
[His movement to strike didn't pause for a second.]
[Unfortunately, he overestimated himself.]
[Moving a finger?]
[Naruto chuckled.]
[He raised a single finger.]
[BOOM—!!!]
[In the next instant.]
[Chakra erupted.]
[Naruto's body seemed to be enveloped in a layer of Chakra armor.]
[In a flash, Haku was blown away by this surge of Chakra.]
[Zabuza's pupils constricted violently.]
[What terrifying Chakra...]
[How could such Chakra appear on a Genin?!]
[Thud—]
[Haku fell beside Zabuza.]
[Zabuza didn't look away.]
[His gaze lingered on the six whisker marks on Naruto's face.]
[That's right... it's him.]
[Crack—]
[Haku still wanted to struggle to his feet.]
[As a result, as soon as he moved, he felt severe pain all over his body.]
[His body wouldn't obey him.]
[At the same time, the mask on his face shattered.]
[On purpose.]
[The Great Fox rolled its eyes internally.]
[Well, This Fox is also a bit curious.]
[Thus, the attention of both the human and the fox was on the face beneath the mask.]
[Naruto was stunned.]
[A girl?]
[His gaze subconsciously shifted downward.]
[No, not a girl.]
[Wait, that's not right, Sakura seems to be like this too.]
[No no no... there's a bit of a difference from Sakura.]
[However... this face seems to be even better.]
[Even more delicate and beautiful than a girl's face.]
Sakura Haruno: "..."
Ah—!!!
Why use me as a comparison!!!
But... but... I really am completely defeated!
"Hahaha~"
Ino naturally laughed heartlessly.
Plastic besties.
Hinata pursed her small lips.
Little Hanabi blinked.
"Sister, you seem a bit strange... were you just prou— mmm mmm!"
Little Hanabi was silenced again.
["Enough, Haku."]
["Don't struggle anymore."]
["We've already lost, lost thoroughly... completely lost."]
["But, Mr. Zabuza..." Haku had just spoken when blood overflowed from his mouth.]
[Clearly, that impact just now had caused internal injuries.]
["I'm sorry... I'm sorry, Mr. Zabuza... it's all because I'm too useless..."]
["It has nothing to do with you. You are just my tool. Whether a tool is strong or not depends on the tool's owner."]
[Zabuza's agitated heart calmed down.]
[Looking at the Yellow-Haired Kid walking towards them.]
["Heh, losing to you... isn't a loss."]
["The son of the yellow flash, Konoha's Fourth Hokage."]
["The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."]
["Right?"]
[Naruto nodded.]
[It wasn't hard to understand how Zabuza guessed his identity.]
[As for the excuses the Old Thing might use to hide his identity... if he really said that, the excuse would be too low-IQ, just take it as a joke.]
["So, Nine-Tails brat, what do you want to do?"]
[Zabuza took a deep breath.]
[Preparing to take his own life.]
["No need for that."]
[Naruto shook his head.]
["In fact, you can think in a positive direction."]
["After hiding in the shadows, you don't need to care about other people's gazes or thoughts."]
["You also no longer need to disguise or restrain your inner heart."]
In the Pure Land World, Zabuza had a bad premonition.
On the other side, Haku's whole body shook, and he couldn't help but feel expectant.
At the same time, somewhere in the Pure Land World, the Old Man of Six Paths blinked, then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his finger moved.
Zabuza and Haku, who were fully focused on the black-framed large screen, didn't notice anything.
The positions they were in had changed.
The two were now less than twenty meters apart.
Then, a look of someone enjoying the show appeared on the old face of the Old Man of Six Paths.