Chapter 48: Kisame is Watching You
For a moment, the two of them were locked in a fierce struggle, neither able to gain the upper hand.
Zabuza clearly hadn't expected that this boy, hailed as the greatest genius in the history of the Hidden Mist Village, was the real deal.
He had thought he could deal with him within three moves.
But now, he was feeling the pressure.
It wasn't that he couldn't defeat Naruto.
If given a few more minutes, he could certainly cut off the boy's head.
However, he didn't have the time.
Zabuza was here to assassinate the Fourth Mizukage.
No matter how stupid the Anbu Ninjas were, they would eventually notice the commotion from their battle.
If that happened, the assassination would be over.
He had to be fast.
The blade in Zabuza's hand became even more ferocious.
Naruto began to cough up blood, his body gradually weakening.
But he had already achieved his goal.
Sensing the noise from a distance, he suddenly bellowed, "Zabuza, I will never allow you to hurt my teacher!"
His voice was loud and full of vigor.
Zabuza's expression suddenly turned ugly.
Why are you shouting so loud?
At that moment, he suddenly leaped backward.
A massive tail swept across the spot where he had just been standing.
With a thunderous crash, the ground shattered.
Naruto wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and retreated to Yagura Karatachi's side.
At this moment, a cylindrical object covered in spikes grew from the Mizukage's tailbone.
It was exactly the tail of the Three-Tails, Isobu.
"Teacher."
"You did well."
Yagura Karatachi glanced at Naruto, whose hands were still trembling, and nodded slightly.
He had seen everything that had just happened and was very satisfied.
"Wait here for the medical Ninjas. Leave Zabuza to me."
With that, he charged toward the retreating Zabuza.
The great battle resumed.
Naruto watched the fight between the two experts with great interest.
This was much better than cheap special effects.
And it was an immersive VR version.
The two fought for half an hour.
In the end, Zabuza escaped with heavy injuries.
"Gen Shisei, rest well. Come to my office tomorrow night; I have something to tell you."
"Yes, Teacher."
Naruto watched Yagura Karatachi's departing figure, a guess flashing through his mind.
For the past six months, he had been playing the role of a good student.
If told to go east, he would never go west.
He was very obedient.
But at the same time, he had also demonstrated his strength.
Just now, he had fought on equal terms with Zabuza.
After receiving treatment from the Anbu, Narutoquickly sent a message to Mei Terumī, who was out on a mission.
"What did you find?"
Mei Terumī rushed back immediately upon receiving the letter, not even stopping to rest, and asked while panting heavily.
"There is someone behind Teacher."
Naruto said with a solemn expression.
"You mean?"
Mei Terumī's heart skipped a beat. Although she had long suspected it, it still felt unbelievable when the moment arrived.
This was the Mizukage.
The strongest Ninja in the Hidden Mist Village.
"Teacher is indeed being controlled."
Naruto hadn't actually found any trace of Obito, but fortunately, he had his 'cheats.'
"That mysterious person asked to meet me tonight. It's likely they want me to join their organization."
Upon hearing this, Mei Terumī took a deep breath to calm the complex and surging emotions in her heart.
"Sister, what should we do?"
"Follow his instructions and lure the mysterious person out."
Mei Terumī, worthy of being the future Mizukage, did not hesitate. "Then, kill him."
"Be extremely careful. Anyone who can control Teacher is definitely a top-tier powerhouse. Furthermore, we don't know if there are other Ninjas besides him."
"Don't worry."
A confident smile appeared on Mei Terumī's face. "It's not just the two of us; there's also Elder Genji and the others."
Naruto couldn't help but nod. Over the past six months, he had already figured out the high-level officials of the Hidden Mist Village.
He was the most qualified undercover agent.
Elder Genji was the most powerful and influential elder in the Hidden Mist Village besides Yagura Karatachi.
His participation meant that more than half of the Jonin would follow his orders.
"Little brother, you've done a great service this time. If we can successfully rescue the Mizukage, you will surely be heavily rewarded."
After the arrangements were made, Mei Terumī felt much more relaxed. She reached out to pat Naruto's head, but he quickly dodged her.
"So disobedient."
She pursed her lips and smiled, not minding it, and instead patted his shoulder. "Work hard. In the future, the Hidden Mist Village will belong to us siblings."
Naruto was slightly dazed.
She really is an ambitious woman.
Night fell.
Naruto arrived at the Mizukage's office.
He saw two people: Yagura Karatachi and Uchiha Obito.
"Teacher."
Naruto ignored the appearing Obito and bowed respectfully.
"Gen Shisei, I remember you seem to have a good relationship with Mei Terumī."
Yagura Karatachi looked up, his expression blank.
"Yes, because she was the one who brought me to the Hidden Mist Village. It can be considered the kindness of recognizing my worth."
"I see."
Yagura Karatachi had actually known his background for a long time. "If Mei Terumī were to act against your teacher, what would you do?"
An expression of surprise appeared on Naruto's face, and he instinctively asked, "Lady Mei Terumīwouldn't do that, would she?"
"There are no absolute certainties in this world. If it really happened, what choice would you make?"
"I would follow Teacher's orders."
"Even if it meant killing her?"
"Even if it meant killing her."
There was no hesitation in Naruto's tone as he said, "There is an old saying in my hometown: 'A teacher for a day is a father for a lifetime.' If anyone acts against my teacher, I will kill them."
"Good!"
Yagura Karatachi suddenly burst into laughter. "You have passed your teacher's test and are qualified to handle more classified matters. Let me introduce you: Uchiha Madara."
"Uchiha Madara?"
Naruto appropriately displayed shock. "Is it that legendary lord?"
"Indeed, it is I."
Uchiha Obito, wearing his mask, was fully in character. "I am the Uchiha Madara who once ended the chaotic era alongside Senju Hashirama."
Naruto also immediately began his performance.
Under the witness of the controlled Yagura Karatachi, the two of them went from meeting to acknowledging each other, and then to becoming confidants.
They talked very happily.
"Are you willing to join the Akatsuki Organization?"
Obito ended his pleasant conversation with Naruto.
Mainly because several suggestions Naruto had made to supplement the Eye of the Moon Planwere quite pertinent.
This guy was indeed a genius.
He reminded him of Uchiha Itachi.
"Naturally... I am not willing."
In the moment of Obito's bewilderment, Narutoimmediately held a spear in hand, infused with Wind Release. His speed was astonishingly fast as he thrust it directly at Obito's neck.
But it didn't hit.
Within an invisible vortex, Obito disappeared.
The long spear hit the wall behind, instantly blasting a large hole.
Mei Terumī and the others, who had been waiting outside, immediately entered.
"Good, very good!"
Obito, reappearing, had a voice distorted with rage.
With a forceful wave of his hand, Yagura Karatachidirectly underwent a full Tailed Beasttransformation.
The Mizukage Building collapsed instantly.
"Sister, I'll stall him for now. You guys control the Three-Tails first; otherwise, it will cause massive losses."
Without waiting for Mei Terumī's reply, Narutocharged straight at Obito.
"Elder, I'm going to help him."
Mei Terumī left the Three-Tails to Elder Genji and the others. Just as she was about to leave, Kisamesuddenly blocked her path.
"Heh, that guy is angry. He wants to kill your little brother himself, so your opponent can only be me."
"Traitor!"
Mei Terumī's expression immediately turned dark.
On the other side.
Amidst the massive roar of the Tailed Beast, Obitoand Naruto were clashing.
They seemed evenly matched.
"I don't understand why you would reject the Akatsuki Organization for the sake of a bunch of fools?"
They had clearly been talking so happily earlier.
It was the first time Obito had met someone with such insights into the Eye of the Moon Plan.
"Because I come from Destiny."
"Destiny?" Obito frowned slightly. "What is Destiny?"
"Destiny is omnipresent and omniscient."
"Omnipresent and omniscient?"
Obito couldn't help but laugh; this was truly the funniest joke he had ever heard.
Even someone as strong as Uchiha Madarawouldn't dare to say those words.
Let alone a mere Jonin.
"Since you say you are omniscient, do you know who I am?"
Obito's tone carried a strong sense of irony.
"Destiny is watching you."
Naruto silently touched Obito's pouch, looked at him, and said word for word, "Uchiha Obito."
Obito's expression instantly froze.
A powerful sense of shock welled up in his heart.
Impossible!
At that moment, Naruto ignited all the exploding tags.
The soaring flames lit up the deep night.
As the embers dissipated.
Only Obito remained, covered in blood.
Because he was so shaken, he had been a moment too slow and took the full force of a portion of the exploding tags.
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