Developing a Bloodline Limit was never an easy process.
It constantly carried the risk of backlash. Even developing a single technique was extremely difficult, let alone creating a completely new Bloodline Limit.
Sora had long prepared himself mentally to face danger.
Every danger was also an opportunity.
And this time, he had successfully seized that opportunity.
"Forget it, I should focus on recovering my chakra first," Sora thought quietly.
Chakra was very similar to physical strength and mental energy. As long as it was not completely exhausted or overdrawn, it could recover fairly quickly.
However, once chakra was overused beyond its limit, recovery would become extremely slow.
After all, chakra was formed from the combination of physical energy and spiritual energy, so it naturally shared many similarities with them.
Over the next few days Sora carefully analyzed the abnormalities that had appeared during the Water and Fire Tempering.
Even after confirming repeatedly that there were no serious problems, he still did not immediately resume the process.
After all, Zabuza would return soon.
He did not want any unexpected complications before the upcoming battle.
It would be safer to return and consult Tsunade. With her experience, she could help stabilize any problems immediately.
"At least the accident wasn't completely bad," Sora thought calmly.
His control over blood and energy had improved significantly.
Even his blood-producing ability had become stronger.
In the future, even if he used Blood and Qi Combustion again, his recovery speed would be much faster.
Sora realized that the greatest benefit from this accident was the improvement of his control over blood and energy.
Originally his control over blood energy had already surpassed his control over chakra.
But after the incident several days ago, his ability to manipulate blood energy had reached an almost perfect level.
It almost felt as if the previous accident had been less of a danger and more like a test.
"What an incredible circulation ability," Sora murmured.
With a single thought, the blood and energy within his body immediately responded.
Their flow suddenly accelerated dramatically.
At the same time his bodily functions reached their peak.
Adrenaline secretion increased rapidly.
In this state Sora could unleash the absolute maximum of his combat ability.
This phenomenon was commonly known as a potential explosion.
In moments of crisis, ordinary people sometimes produced strength they normally could not access.
There had been cases where elderly people lifted vehicles to save others.
That was the explosion of human potential.
But now Sora could deliberately control this type of potential explosion.
This unexpected gain was extremely valuable.
Originally Sora's idea of developing a blood-based Bloodline Limit had simply been an impulsive idea.
However, through Tsunade's support and his own relentless effort, the results had already far exceeded his original expectations.
Meanwhile inside a dark room, a man with half his face wrapped in bandages sat silently.
One of his arms was also bandaged.
A massive sword rested against his back.
Zabuza stared at the masked youth standing before him and asked, "Haku, have you investigated that boy clearly?"
The boy he was referring to was naturally Sora.
As a rogue ninja, Zabuza's survival depended not only on strength but also on extreme caution.
He understood very well that the ninja world was vast.
Even though he was one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of kirikagura, there were still people he absolutely could not provoke.
Kage-level shinobi could crush him as easily as killing an ant.
Sora was extremely young yet already possessed such terrifying strength.
It was only natural to suspect that someone powerful stood behind him.
Therefore while recovering from his injuries, Zabuza had sent Haku to investigate Sora.
"I have investigated," Haku said calmly.
"He is a bounty hunter who appeared in recent years and has already hunted down many Chunin."
Because Tsunade had deliberately hidden her tracks and Zabuza's intelligence network was limited, no connection between Sora and Tsunade had been discovered.
"Did you find out who stands behind him?" Zabuza asked.
"I could not determine that," Haku answered honestly.
Zabuza remained silent for a moment before saying calmly.
"Forget it, it was only a precaution anyway, because that brat injured me and if I do not kill him I will never swallow this resentment.
Even if he has a powerful background, we can simply disappear afterward."
After thinking it through, Zabuza decided to strike again.
If he truly encountered someone he could not defeat, hiding was always an option.
"Lord Zabuza, your injuries will need two more days to fully recover," Haku reminded him.
"Then two days it is," Zabuza said.
"You must also prepare. Kakashi's students are nothing but trash and they were nearly paralyzed by my killing intent.
You can defeat them easily. When the time comes you will hold Sora back while I kill Kakashi first, and afterward we will take that boy's head together."
"Yes, Lord Zabuza," Haku replied expressionlessly.
Meanwhile Sora was carefully analyzing the upcoming battle.
Zabuza was far stronger than him.
This time Zabuza would also be fully prepared.
Even if Sora used Blood and Qi Combustion again to temporarily boost his strength, defeating Zabuza might still be impossible.
Therefore he needed to act more cautiously.
A ninja's strength was determined not only by their techniques but also by how those techniques were used.
The unknown was often the greatest advantage.
Previously Sora had understood Zabuza's abilities while Zabuza knew nothing about him.
That imbalance had given Sora the advantage.
In addition, the techniques Sora used had far exceeded Zabuza's expectations.
Because of this he had managed to repel Zabuza using nearly all of his trump cards.
However Sora understood the truth.
If that battle had continued, he would likely have been the one killed.
So rather than saying he defeated Zabuza, it was more accurate to say Zabuza had chosen to retreat.
The next battle would not be so fortunate.
Sora needed to treat it seriously.
"Kakashi-sensei, will Zabuza really come back?" Sakura asked nervously while they were resting in a forest.
"He will return," Kakashi replied calmly.
"Zabuza suffered a great loss, and our mission directly conflicts with his. Unless he wants to abandon his career as a rogue ninja, he will definitely come back."
Since Kakashi had not fought Zabuza to the death during their previous encounter, he had not suffered the injuries he had in the original situation.
Now he appeared quite relaxed as he casually read Icha Icha Paradise nearby.
Suddenly Kakashi spoke calmly.
"Since you're already here, you can come out now."
Naruto and the others immediately stopped practicing tree climbing.
They rushed beside Kakashi and drew their kunai while looking around cautiously.
"As expected of Kakashi Hatake, you discovered me so easily," Sora said as he slowly stepped out from the bushes.
"It's you, that cocky guy," Naruto said immediately.
Sora glanced at him briefly and replied calmly, "Has no one ever told you that failing to control your mouth can easily bring you trouble?"
After saying that, Sora shifted his attention back to Kakashi.
He had come here specifically to discuss how to deal with Zabuza.
This was Tsunade's test for him, and he intended to treat it seriously.
After all, Zabuza was the perfect opponent to measure his current strength.
"Should I call you Senior Kakashi or something else?" Sora said calmly.
Although Sora was much younger than Kakashi, if one calculated the seniority through Tsunade and Jiraiya, his position could technically be considered higher than Kakashi's.
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