["Uchiha Madara?!"]
[Zabuza's pupils shrank violently.]
["Don't joke around!"]
["Uchiha Madara has been dead for a long time!"]
[Naruto shook his head, "Is he really dead?"]
["Don't be in a hurry; this is just a relatively reasonable deduction I've made from various clues."]
["Later, Rin Nohara threw herself onto Kakashi's Chidori."]
["You saw the Lightning Release Kakashi used just now."]
["It pierced through her heart."]
["Ending the Hidden Mist Village's conspiracy."]
["Of course, all of this was witnessed by one person."]
["The same person who would become the culprit behind the disaster that befell the entire Hidden Mist later on."]
[Zabuza's brow furrowed tightly.]
[Seeing that Naruto's expression didn't seem fake, he didn't speak and continued listening.]
["That person is Uchiha Obito."]
["The successor Uchiha Madara found."]
["And as for the Uchiha Clan's affairs, I'm sure you've heard some rumors."]
["Rin Nohara's death caused Uchiha Obito to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan."]
["When you were fighting Kakashi just now, you should have noticed that bizarre Space-Time Ninjutsu, right?"]
["Kakashi's Sharingan was transplanted from Uchiha Obito."]
["He didn't die during the mission at Kannabi Bridge; it was most likely a set-up, after which Uchiha Madara saved and trained him."]
["What Uchiha Madara's goal is, I don't know yet, but it's definitely no small ambition."]
["I'm getting off track... Because of the Hidden Mist, Rin Nohara died."]
["Uchiha Obito naturally wanted revenge and accepted Uchiha Madara's training. After that..."]
["For Uchiha Obito, who possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan, seeking revenge became much simpler."]
["His ability is very special... In short, the village of the bloody mist definitely has an inseparable connection to him."]
[Naruto slowly stood up and walked toward Zabuza.]
["Under the rule of the Fourth Mizukage, the Hidden Mist Village was a complete mess."]
["Naturally, many people intended to overthrow the Fourth Mizukage's rule."]
["But without exception, they all failed."]
["Suppose Uchiha Obito used the Mangekyo Sharingan to control the Fourth Mizukage."]
["Then, to prevent the Fourth Mizukage's absolute authority from vanishing..."]
["The primary task would be—"]
[Naruto glanced at Haku.]
[Zabuza immediately understood.]
["To stir up conflict and make the Bloodline Limit Ninjas, who possess even more powerful abilities, disappear."]
["Everyone became suspicious of one another."]
["The village of the bloody mist naturally began its operations."]
["Under control... to assassinate Yagura Karatachi, one would not only need the power to defeat him but also the power to defeat Uchiha Obito."]
[Zabuza murmured, unable to hold on any longer, and slumped onto the ground.]
[His face became extremely unsightly.]
["All of this is my speculation; of course, whether you believe it or not is up to you."]
["You want to change the Hidden Mist Village?"]
["I can. I can help you do it."]
[At this point...]
[Naruto didn't say anything more.]
[Zabuza wasn't a fool; he naturally knew what Naruto meant.]
[The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.]
[After a short while, Zabuza gave a self-deprecating smile and shook his head.]
["Alright, kid, tell me what you want to do."]
["You've wasted so much breath... isn't it just because you want me to submit to you?"]
["Tell me; if it's interesting, this Great Me might just agree."]
[Ignoring Zabuza's attitude.]
["Revive the Uzumaki and reshape this sickly Ninja World."]
["Doing it all by myself is too much work."]
["You don't need to know anything else."]
["Recruiting you is also for taking the first step."]
["The Land of Waves is a decent location, and we have Gato as a cover."]
[The words had been said.]
[The meaning was very clear.]
["Okay."]
["Lord Naruto, Master Zabuza and I will help you."]
[Before Zabuza could speak, Haku immediately replied.]
Senju Tobirama: "A wise choice."
Uchiha Izuna: Zabuza couldn't make the choice, or perhaps his pride wouldn't let him speak. Haku's words gave him a way out.
Nara Shikaku: "The process was a bit convoluted, but as long as the ultimate goal was achieved."
Kankuro: "Looking at it this way, Black-Framed Naruto's talk-no-jutsu isn't half bad either."
[Zabuza glared at Haku.]
[However, this time, Haku didn't lower his head but looked at Zabuza earnestly.]
[The final result was naturally Zabuza turning his head away, not daring to meet that burning gaze.]
["Very good."]
["Then, your task is also very simple."]
[Naruto smiled, looking at Haku, who was prettier than a girl.]
["Take down Gato," Haku replied.]
[Naruto nodded, "Very smart."]
["Gato's shipping company and his status as a 'white glove' can be used for many things."]
["I assume Lord Naruto intends for us to find the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools?"]
["Correct," Naruto didn't deny it.]
[Sigh—]
[Haku took a deep breath and knelt on one knee before Naruto.]
["I am willing to serve Lord Naruto."]
[A wise man submits to circumstances.]
[Haku is very much worth cultivating.]
["I think you can figure out the specifics of how to do it."]
["Just come find me when you're done."]
["We will stay in the Land of Waves for a while."]
["But before that..."]
["You need to understand."]
["From now on."]
["The lives of you two belong to me."]
["Do not attempt to have any disloyalty."]
["Yes, Lord Naruto," Haku replied immediately.]
[Zabuza snorted coldly, not stating his position.]
[Of course, he didn't need to state his position.]
[Naruto didn't care about these superficial things; as long as they could get things done.]
["In a while, I will send someone to take over everything in the Land of Waves."]
["She will tell you what to do."]
["And during this time, you have another task."]
["Help me find where the legendary Sannin of Konoha are currently located."]
["Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade."]
["The most important one is Tsunade."]
["Also, don't expose yourselves, and don't take too many risks."]
["Attacking the client?" Zabuza frowned.]
[This was a major taboo.]
[If exposed, it wouldn't just be the Hidden Mist Village hunting them down.]
[Moreover, Gato's status was quite special.]
[If exposed, they might have to face the pursuit of the Five Great Ninja Villages.]
["Just do it cleanly."]
["Gato can either die or not; in short, on the surface, he just needs to not be dead yet."]
["People change; if the change isn't particularly large, it won't be that easy for people to be suspicious."]
["Continue to maintain contact and cooperation with the Five Great Ninja Villages to gather intelligence."]
[Naruto looked at Haku with a half-smile.]
[Haku quickly lowered his head, "We know what to do."]
[Zabuza, however, somewhat disagreed.]
["Kid, this..."]
[Before Zabuza could finish, Haku immediately interrupted him.]
["Lord Naruto, I have a question."]
["Speak."]
["Did you come here... because of a mission, or..."]
["The ol— Third Hokage knows."]
["I understand," Haku nodded.]
["Very smart; trying to hide it completely is definitely not going to work."]
["However, shifting the blame to Konoha can solve it."]
[As his voice fell, Naruto diverted his consciousness into the Sealing Space.]
["Great Fox, come to the School."]