98: Chapter 98 Inari! The Non-existent Hero"If he comes again, we'll defeat him again!If he comes a hundred times, we'll defeat him a hundred times!What's there to be afraid of!"
He was blindly confident in his new weapons and capabilities.
In contrast, Sakura was much more pragmatic.She asked nervously:
"Kakashi-sensei, you're right!So, before things.well, become 'beyond saving,' what specific preparations do we need to make?"
She understood that slogans alone wouldn't suffice when facing the potential return of elite Jonin.
"Cultivation".
Kakashi's words were concise and to the point.
"Cultivation?" Everyone was taken aback.
Sakura immediately raised a concern: "But teacher!If Zabuza and the others are still alive, they might come back very soon!"
"What kind of results can we possibly achieve in such a short time?" The biggest problem is the tight timeframe.
"ha?"
Naruto scoffed, "Do I really need to train specifically to deal with that defeated opponent?Kakashi-sensei, you're making a mountain out of a molehill!"
"Naruto!Don't let your guard down!"
Kakashi's tone suddenly turned stern, "The reason we were able to win last time was largely because Zabuza was completely unaware of our intelligence, especially your unique bloodline limit, Bullet Release, and tactical style, Naruto!"
"And if this information leaks, elite Jonin like Zabuza, with his extensive experience and ability to survive the brutal Hidden Mist Village and rise to fame throughout the ninja world, will become extremely troublesome!"
He scanned his three disciples, his gaze lingering particularly on Sasuke and Sakura: "Battles between ninjas are never simply a contest of strength!"
Intelligence, environment, tactics, psychology.none of them can be missing!Once intelligence is leaked, the enemy will set up targeted traps and countermeasures!
not to mention..."
Kakashi's gaze drifted to the shimmering water in the distance, a typical feature of the Land of Waves:
"The upcoming battle environment is very unfavorable for us.We must protect Mr.Tazna until the bridge is completed."
This means we may very well have to fight near water, or even on water!
He pointed to the river beside him: "And the Hidden Mist Ninja are best at Water Release!When fighting in the water, they can unleash two hundred percent of their strength!"
You all saw it yourselves before, how easily Zabuza stood on the water's surface, and even used the surrounding aquatic environment to unleash the powerful Water Dragon Bullet Technique, right?
Sasuke's gaze became exceptionally focused; this was the key question he had wanted to ask earlier:
"Kakashi-sensei!I've wanted to ask you this for a while, Zabuza.how did he manage to walk and fight on water?That's definitely not just a simple illusion!"
Naruto and Sakura immediately perked up their ears, their eyes filled with curiosity.This amazing ability was directly related to their survival!
A mysterious smile finally appeared on Kakashi's face, and the eye under his headband seemed to light up for a moment:
"Good question.This is the core content of your upcoming special training!"
He clapped his hands and pointed to a somewhat dilapidated but spacious wooden cabin built by the water, which was faintly visible in the forest ahead of them: "Alright, we'll go over these details in more detail once we're settled in."
Now, the goal is in sight—Mr.Dazner, welcome home!
Everyone looked in the direction Kakashi pointed, and Tazuna's house was just ahead.
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Dazner knocked on his own slightly old but very clean wooden door.
Not long after, the door was opened, and a woman with a gentle face, looking somewhat tired but trying to force a smile, appeared in the doorway—it was Tazuna's daughter, Tsunami.
"Dad!You're finally back safe and sound!"
When Tsunami saw her father, tears welled up in her eyes instantly, and her voice trembled with a choked joy.She quickly opened the door completely.
Behind her, a small head timidly peeked out.
It was a little boy of about seven or eight years old, with messy black hair and a pair of somewhat dim eyes.
He spotted Tazuna at a glance, and a glimmer of light finally appeared in his eyes.A pure smile bloomed on his face, and he flew over like a little bird, hugging Tazuna's leg tightly: "Grandpa!Grandpa's back!"
"Oh, my dear grandson Inari!"
Tazuna bent down and affectionately ruffled Inari's soft hair, his face beaming with the warmth of returning home."Grandpa's back, it's alright now!"
Tsunami smiled and looked at Team 7 at the door: "Inari, quickly greet the ninjas who escorted Grandpa back."
However, Inari's smile quickly vanished when she heard the word "ninja".
He raised his head, and his eyes, which had just been full of joy, now swept over Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura with a numbness and coldness that were completely out of character for his age.
Without greeting her, he turned to his mother and said in an almost indifferent tone, "It's alright, Mom.Anyway.they're all going to die.Going against Kado won't end well."
"What?"
Naruto was the first to lose his temper; he couldn't stand this kind of contempt."Hey!You brat!What nonsense are you spouting?I'm going to become Hokage someday, a super ninja who will surpass all the previous Kage!"
He's a superhero who's here to defeat the big bad guy and save everyone!
I don't care if they have more cards or some other bullshit about fewer cards, I won't even give them a second thought!
Let me tell you, kid, not long ago, I incredibly and stylishly defeated that super-powerful, eyebrowless old man sent by Kado!Super—powerful!
Inari lowered his head, staring at his toes, his voice low and deep, as if it came from underground: "Superheroes.Hmph, idiots."
"There's no way anyone could defeat Kado and save everyone.There simply isn't one." His words were filled with utter despair and sarcasm.
"You brat—!"
Naruto was furious.He rolled up his sleeves, ready to rush over and argue, but Sakura grabbed his arm tightly.
Inari completely ignored the enraged Naruto and Sakura's attempts to calm him down, stubbornly repeating:
"If you don't want to die.you'd better go back as soon as possible."
After saying that, he turned around abruptly and ran into the depths of the house without looking back.
"Inari!What are you going to do?" Tazna shouted from behind.
"Let's go see the sea."
Inari's cold voice came from the end of the corridor, followed by the sound of running up to the attic.
Tazuna turned around, his face filled with bitterness and apology, and sighed deeply at the members of Team 7:
"I'm sorry everyone.I hope you'll forgive my poor appearance."
"Alas, ever since.ever since that incident, Inari.he often stays alone in the attic 'watching the sea,' actually.he misses his father." Tazuna's voice lowered, filled with sorrow.
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